Hugh Jones
@hbsj.bsky.social
I work with universities to help them work better. #HigherEducationPostcard #FreyaDog Liable to proselytize about #ClimateChange #HigherEducation #Consultant #Swansea #Deltiologist #SWFC
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Hugh Jones
@hbsj.bsky.social
· Nov 18
Remember, it’s only a starter pack if it comes from the Start region of France, otherwise it’s just a sparkling echo chamber
If you see this, we IMPLORE you to post a picture from whatever device you're using without explanation
December 15, 2025 at 2:34 PM
If you see this, we IMPLORE you to post a picture from whatever device you're using without explanation
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Generate a heartwarming advert for your bookshop:
December 15, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Generate a heartwarming advert for your bookshop:
I look forward to reading!
December 15, 2025 at 2:29 PM
I look forward to reading!
Those are constant tasks, and also, I'm not sure that Freya would think they were a waste of time ...
Current state pictured for information: no additional blankets required, less than one hour 'til next food
Current state pictured for information: no additional blankets required, less than one hour 'til next food
December 15, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Those are constant tasks, and also, I'm not sure that Freya would think they were a waste of time ...
Current state pictured for information: no additional blankets required, less than one hour 'til next food
Current state pictured for information: no additional blankets required, less than one hour 'til next food
I have now wasted 38 minutes of the 60 in the meeting; suggestions welcome for the remaining 22
Karma has given me the gift of a cancelled meeting this afternoon
Now, how can I best waste the time I've just regained?
Now, how can I best waste the time I've just regained?
December 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
I have now wasted 38 minutes of the 60 in the meeting; suggestions welcome for the remaining 22
It does seem odd, doesn't it! I will have a look at this in the new year - good spot!
December 15, 2025 at 1:51 PM
It does seem odd, doesn't it! I will have a look at this in the new year - good spot!
Ah, no, that would be a good use of the time. I'm interested in how to waste it!
December 15, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Ah, no, that would be a good use of the time. I'm interested in how to waste it!
Karma has given me the gift of a cancelled meeting this afternoon
Now, how can I best waste the time I've just regained?
Now, how can I best waste the time I've just regained?
December 15, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Karma has given me the gift of a cancelled meeting this afternoon
Now, how can I best waste the time I've just regained?
Now, how can I best waste the time I've just regained?
I'm trying to persuade myself that The Mummy fits within the Dystopian Campus genre
December 15, 2025 at 1:14 PM
I'm trying to persuade myself that The Mummy fits within the Dystopian Campus genre
That sounds like a great genre!
December 15, 2025 at 12:49 PM
That sounds like a great genre!
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"Why is coffee rationed?"
I don't know, but it's a damn good question!
I don't know, but it's a damn good question!
December 15, 2025 at 12:44 PM
"Why is coffee rationed?"
I don't know, but it's a damn good question!
I don't know, but it's a damn good question!
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This entire weekend
December 15, 2025 at 3:58 AM
This entire weekend
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Mortifying trying to promote work at this time of year, but unfortunately it's still necessary to make a living from drawing due to a significant delay in successfully wooing a wealthy Kerry farmer and being whisked off in his John Deere to a life of diamond-encrusted wellies
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December 15, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Mortifying trying to promote work at this time of year, but unfortunately it's still necessary to make a living from drawing due to a significant delay in successfully wooing a wealthy Kerry farmer and being whisked off in his John Deere to a life of diamond-encrusted wellies
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It's such a long time since I pinched this picture I can't even remember where I found it. My apologies if it's yours (fine figure of a hamster you have there). Anyway, Seasons Greetings
December 14, 2025 at 10:35 PM
It's such a long time since I pinched this picture I can't even remember where I found it. My apologies if it's yours (fine figure of a hamster you have there). Anyway, Seasons Greetings
You may be asking a lot of The Bill's scriptwriters there!
December 15, 2025 at 10:22 AM
You may be asking a lot of The Bill's scriptwriters there!
The college was founded 700 years after St Hugh had become Bishop of Lincoln; perhaps this was what prompted Elizabeth Wordsworth to choose the name?
Elizabeth was great-niece of poet William Wordsworth, he of the lonely wandering cloud
Elizabeth was great-niece of poet William Wordsworth, he of the lonely wandering cloud
December 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The college was founded 700 years after St Hugh had become Bishop of Lincoln; perhaps this was what prompted Elizabeth Wordsworth to choose the name?
Elizabeth was great-niece of poet William Wordsworth, he of the lonely wandering cloud
Elizabeth was great-niece of poet William Wordsworth, he of the lonely wandering cloud
Here's a #HigherEducationPostcard of @sthughscollege.bsky.social @ox.ac.uk
Founded in 1886 by Elizabeth Wordsworth as a college for women; her father was Bishop of Lincoln, as was St Hugh, after whom it was named
If you like this image, please repost it - remember, BlueSky has #NoAlgorithm
Founded in 1886 by Elizabeth Wordsworth as a college for women; her father was Bishop of Lincoln, as was St Hugh, after whom it was named
If you like this image, please repost it - remember, BlueSky has #NoAlgorithm
December 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Here's a #HigherEducationPostcard of @sthughscollege.bsky.social @ox.ac.uk
Founded in 1886 by Elizabeth Wordsworth as a college for women; her father was Bishop of Lincoln, as was St Hugh, after whom it was named
If you like this image, please repost it - remember, BlueSky has #NoAlgorithm
Founded in 1886 by Elizabeth Wordsworth as a college for women; her father was Bishop of Lincoln, as was St Hugh, after whom it was named
If you like this image, please repost it - remember, BlueSky has #NoAlgorithm
In German, the word for weather is “wetter”
Coincidentally, the word for weather in Wales is often wetter too, particularly today
Coincidentally, the word for weather in Wales is often wetter too, particularly today
December 15, 2025 at 7:30 AM
In German, the word for weather is “wetter”
Coincidentally, the word for weather in Wales is often wetter too, particularly today
Coincidentally, the word for weather in Wales is often wetter too, particularly today
Agree - München or Munich - go large or go home
December 14, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Agree - München or Munich - go large or go home
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Posted this at the start of the year. Sad to say it's aged liked the finest of wines.
December 14, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Posted this at the start of the year. Sad to say it's aged liked the finest of wines.
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January 23, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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The moment when AI news summaries accidentally create the murder mystery we deserve
December 14, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The moment when AI news summaries accidentally create the murder mystery we deserve
Reminds me of P J O'Rourke's summary of the social sciences:
• Folks do weird stuff
• Nobody knows why
• Test Thursday
• Folks do weird stuff
• Nobody knows why
• Test Thursday
December 14, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Reminds me of P J O'Rourke's summary of the social sciences:
• Folks do weird stuff
• Nobody knows why
• Test Thursday
• Folks do weird stuff
• Nobody knows why
• Test Thursday
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✒️ A Wall Panel
“Bear it a while, O heart,
behold the alchemy of patience.
Open your eyes: patience reveals the soul;
it is the grace flowing from the Divine.”
— The Afflicted
“Bear it a while, O heart,
behold the alchemy of patience.
Open your eyes: patience reveals the soul;
it is the grace flowing from the Divine.”
— The Afflicted
December 14, 2025 at 3:34 PM
✒️ A Wall Panel
“Bear it a while, O heart,
behold the alchemy of patience.
Open your eyes: patience reveals the soul;
it is the grace flowing from the Divine.”
— The Afflicted
“Bear it a while, O heart,
behold the alchemy of patience.
Open your eyes: patience reveals the soul;
it is the grace flowing from the Divine.”
— The Afflicted