Dr Lynette Pretorius
@drlpretorius.bsky.social
Lecturer @educationmonash.bsky.social | She/Her | Views My Own
Interested in doctoral education, AI literacy, research literacy, academic identity, and student wellbeing.
www.lynettepretorius.com
https://www.youtube.com/@drlpretorius
Interested in doctoral education, AI literacy, research literacy, academic identity, and student wellbeing.
www.lynettepretorius.com
https://www.youtube.com/@drlpretorius
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Hi new #AcademicSky followers 👋 and welcome to 2026, those who've been around a while. I am Lynette, a lecturer at @educationmonash.bsky.social. I'm passionate about doctoral education, academic identity, student wellbeing, AI literacy, and research literacy. Check the thread to learn about my work.
It's 45.4°C outside. In case you were wondering, that is too hot 🥵
January 24, 2026 at 6:34 AM
It's 45.4°C outside. In case you were wondering, that is too hot 🥵
Every research project begins with questions. This post reflects on some of the ideas I’ll be exploring in 2026. Some questions have been persistent ponderings over many years, while others are new, shaped by conversations with the students I teach. Check them out and tell me what you think ⤵️
The questions that keep me up at night and what I plan to do about them in 2026 – Dr Lynette Pretorius
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January 23, 2026 at 6:57 AM
Every research project begins with questions. This post reflects on some of the ideas I’ll be exploring in 2026. Some questions have been persistent ponderings over many years, while others are new, shaped by conversations with the students I teach. Check them out and tell me what you think ⤵️
It is nice when your research inspires people to run a journal club about your paper! #AcademicSuccess #AcademicSky
Check out the paper here: (doi.org/10.1080/1478...) or preprint if you don't have institutional access here: (doi.org/10.26180/283...)
Check out the paper here: (doi.org/10.1080/1478...) or preprint if you don't have institutional access here: (doi.org/10.26180/283...)
🧠Journal Club: Is GenAI Your New Research Partner?
I was recently asked to co-facilitate a workshop on SoTL research where I discovered a refreshing overlap between my colleague's research and the work I'm engaged in through ISSOTL's Collaborative Wri...
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January 23, 2026 at 12:56 AM
It is nice when your research inspires people to run a journal club about your paper! #AcademicSuccess #AcademicSky
Check out the paper here: (doi.org/10.1080/1478...) or preprint if you don't have institutional access here: (doi.org/10.26180/283...)
Check out the paper here: (doi.org/10.1080/1478...) or preprint if you don't have institutional access here: (doi.org/10.26180/283...)
Choosing a research supervisor is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in your academic journey. I break down the key qualities that make supervision truly transformative. What has made supervision work (or not work) for you? #AcademicSky #ScienceSky #PhDLife
What makes a good research supervisor?
YouTube video by Lynette Pretorius: University Study Made Easy
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January 21, 2026 at 7:24 AM
Choosing a research supervisor is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in your academic journey. I break down the key qualities that make supervision truly transformative. What has made supervision work (or not work) for you? #AcademicSky #ScienceSky #PhDLife
Hi new #AcademicSky followers 👋 and welcome to 2026, those who've been around a while. I am Lynette, a lecturer at @educationmonash.bsky.social. I'm passionate about doctoral education, academic identity, student wellbeing, AI literacy, and research literacy. Check the thread to learn about my work.
January 20, 2026 at 1:59 AM
Hi new #AcademicSky followers 👋 and welcome to 2026, those who've been around a while. I am Lynette, a lecturer at @educationmonash.bsky.social. I'm passionate about doctoral education, academic identity, student wellbeing, AI literacy, and research literacy. Check the thread to learn about my work.
January 19, 2026 at 11:14 AM
When your academic paper goes a bit viral with nearly 30k downloads and over 100 citations in just 1 year 💃🤩 #AcademicSuccess #AcademicSky #ScienceSky
doi.org/10.46743/216...
doi.org/10.46743/216...
January 13, 2026 at 2:49 AM
When your academic paper goes a bit viral with nearly 30k downloads and over 100 citations in just 1 year 💃🤩 #AcademicSuccess #AcademicSky #ScienceSky
doi.org/10.46743/216...
doi.org/10.46743/216...
Bluesky just asked me to verify my age due to the Australian under 16 social media ban. I feel young!
a man wearing a music band shirt is holding a skateboard over his shoulder
Alt: A man in a red hat is holding a skateboard and talking to a group of kids. The text says how do you do, fellow kids?
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January 12, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Bluesky just asked me to verify my age due to the Australian under 16 social media ban. I feel young!
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I realised I follow several journals and now I learn about new publications and interesting papers often here first - so I made a Starter Pack with journal accounts in case you wanted to as well.
Let me know if I missed an important journal and I'll add it.
go.bsky.app/L57tAru
Let me know if I missed an important journal and I'll add it.
go.bsky.app/L57tAru
January 12, 2026 at 7:28 AM
I realised I follow several journals and now I learn about new publications and interesting papers often here first - so I made a Starter Pack with journal accounts in case you wanted to as well.
Let me know if I missed an important journal and I'll add it.
go.bsky.app/L57tAru
Let me know if I missed an important journal and I'll add it.
go.bsky.app/L57tAru
Reposted by Dr Lynette Pretorius
Our message is simple: stay safe, follow the advice, and don’t take risks.
We’re with you.
We’re with you.
January 8, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Our message is simple: stay safe, follow the advice, and don’t take risks.
We’re with you.
We’re with you.
Back to work today after a nice and relaxing holiday. First step is to try and clear my more than 200 new emails 🥲
January 4, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Back to work today after a nice and relaxing holiday. First step is to try and clear my more than 200 new emails 🥲
Happy 2026 everyone! 🎉
December 31, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Happy 2026 everyone! 🎉
December 26, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Nothing is more adorable than my two siberian huskies curled up sound asleep and gently snoring 😴🐾
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December 23, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Nothing is more adorable than my two siberian huskies curled up sound asleep and gently snoring 😴🐾
As an academic, receiving emails like this really makes my day: I write with great admiration for your work, particularly a paper you delivered with your students on decolonization, which I found deeply compelling. I hope you know how much your work means to rising scholars like myself! #AcademicSky
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December 19, 2025 at 6:22 AM
As an academic, receiving emails like this really makes my day: I write with great admiration for your work, particularly a paper you delivered with your students on decolonization, which I found deeply compelling. I hope you know how much your work means to rising scholars like myself! #AcademicSky
December 17, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Officially on leave until 2026! 🤩🎉 Time to relax and spend time with family and friends. No academic thinking involved! #AcademicSky #holidays
December 12, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Officially on leave until 2026! 🤩🎉 Time to relax and spend time with family and friends. No academic thinking involved! #AcademicSky #holidays
Beautiful gift from a student 🤩
December 11, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Beautiful gift from a student 🤩
Another big celebration moment for 2025! 🎉🎉 Thanks to the students who nominated me for the MGA Supervisor of the Year! It is an honour to help guide you through your PhDs to becoming independent scholars!
December 9, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Another big celebration moment for 2025! 🎉🎉 Thanks to the students who nominated me for the MGA Supervisor of the Year! It is an honour to help guide you through your PhDs to becoming independent scholars!
Today, 15 years ago, I submitted my PhD thesis. What a great day! 🤩
December 8, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Today, 15 years ago, I submitted my PhD thesis. What a great day! 🤩
Just uploaded my presentation for the 2026 international society for autoethnography and narrative symposium. Check it out ⤵️
ISAN2026: I am because we write - autoethnography, Ubuntu, and GenAI in academia
YouTube video by Lynette Pretorius: University Study Made Easy
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December 8, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Just uploaded my presentation for the 2026 international society for autoethnography and narrative symposium. Check it out ⤵️
When you have to get your new driver's licence and the photo isn't terrible 😎🎉
December 4, 2025 at 8:31 PM
When you have to get your new driver's licence and the photo isn't terrible 😎🎉
Reposted by Dr Lynette Pretorius
Looking forward to our session with @drlpretorius.bsky.social on the use of AI in research at @dundee.ac.uk
December 3, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Looking forward to our session with @drlpretorius.bsky.social on the use of AI in research at @dundee.ac.uk
Started watching Man in the Inside S2 for the entertainment, stayed for the relevance to academia.
December 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Started watching Man in the Inside S2 for the entertainment, stayed for the relevance to academia.
If you missed my keynote at the AI4HE conference last week, you can now watch the recording 🎉
AI literacy masterclass for higher education ⤵️
AI literacy masterclass for higher education ⤵️
AI Literacy Masterclass for Higher Education
YouTube video by Lynette Pretorius: University Study Made Easy
youtu.be
December 1, 2025 at 7:57 AM
If you missed my keynote at the AI4HE conference last week, you can now watch the recording 🎉
AI literacy masterclass for higher education ⤵️
AI literacy masterclass for higher education ⤵️