Jo VanEvery
@jovanevery.bsky.social
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Jo VanEvery
@jovanevery.bsky.social
· Oct 1
If writing is what makes this job meaningful for you, it will make a difference to protect time for it, even when things are busy or uncertain. A Meeting With Your Writing can help. 4 sessions weekly. Will 1 of them work for you? academicwritingstudio.co.uk/a-meeting-wi...
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'Nature cure' is a quiet form of erasure. And a cop-out.
The land is there, it can hold us, but it cannot remake the world. Only we can do that.
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'Nature cure' is a quiet form of erasure. And a cop-out.
The land is there, it can hold us, but it cannot remake the world. Only we can do that.
END
December 7, 2025 at 2:50 PM
7/7
'Nature cure' is a quiet form of erasure. And a cop-out.
The land is there, it can hold us, but it cannot remake the world. Only we can do that.
END
'Nature cure' is a quiet form of erasure. And a cop-out.
The land is there, it can hold us, but it cannot remake the world. Only we can do that.
END
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The real task isn’t “teaching people to spot misinformation.” It’s rebuilding conditions where verification, deliberation and accountability are possible. Critical thinking only works when the world around it gives those skills a place to take root.
December 7, 2025 at 2:18 PM
The real task isn’t “teaching people to spot misinformation.” It’s rebuilding conditions where verification, deliberation and accountability are possible. Critical thinking only works when the world around it gives those skills a place to take root.
Tbh this is the kind of thing I love. Both the account that posts Ladybird art and the kind of people who look closely enough at the art to identify the tractor and what it’s doing.
Given what the tractor is pulling (the red tinwork and grey wheels make this a Massey Ferguson 35, I think), it's fair to say that the various corvids and woodpigeons are eating 💩.
This might put a different complexion on the scene!
#TractorCommentary #MuckSpreading
This might put a different complexion on the scene!
#TractorCommentary #MuckSpreading
Ladybird Artists Advent Calendar
Window 7
‘Frost’
Artist: CF Tunnicliffe
Window 7
‘Frost’
Artist: CF Tunnicliffe
December 7, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Tbh this is the kind of thing I love. Both the account that posts Ladybird art and the kind of people who look closely enough at the art to identify the tractor and what it’s doing.
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If you’ve fled by the skin of your teeth and rebuilt your life in exile, you might one day want to go back, whether temporarily or permanently. Or you might not. Or you might just want to wait and see how things pan out. The choice should be yours and not the government’s
Syrians in the UK reflect one year on from the fall of Assad
Imad Alarnab, who fled to London from Damascus in 2015, returned to Syria for the first time last month.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 12:50 PM
If you’ve fled by the skin of your teeth and rebuilt your life in exile, you might one day want to go back, whether temporarily or permanently. Or you might not. Or you might just want to wait and see how things pan out. The choice should be yours and not the government’s
When was the last time you checked the filter in your washing machine?
I have recently checked my own and the one in the flat in Spain. a lot of gunk collects in there. Cleaning it out periodically is a really good idea.
🤢
I have recently checked my own and the one in the flat in Spain. a lot of gunk collects in there. Cleaning it out periodically is a really good idea.
🤢
December 7, 2025 at 10:58 AM
When was the last time you checked the filter in your washing machine?
I have recently checked my own and the one in the flat in Spain. a lot of gunk collects in there. Cleaning it out periodically is a really good idea.
🤢
I have recently checked my own and the one in the flat in Spain. a lot of gunk collects in there. Cleaning it out periodically is a really good idea.
🤢
In the big stack of mail on my return were the letterpress holiday cards I ordered from @loreandordure.com
They are gorgeous!!
They are gorgeous!!
December 7, 2025 at 10:54 AM
In the big stack of mail on my return were the letterpress holiday cards I ordered from @loreandordure.com
They are gorgeous!!
They are gorgeous!!
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December 7, 2025 at 10:47 AM
This!! Emily Doucet and I talked about this recently in relation to scholarly writing. I need to edit that conversation and will be sharing it in the new calendar year.
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 209:
Not all writing needs to “lead somewhere.” Joy is a valid end in itself. So is practice: everything you write makes you better writer.
Not all writing needs to “lead somewhere.” Joy is a valid end in itself. So is practice: everything you write makes you better writer.
December 7, 2025 at 10:40 AM
This!! Emily Doucet and I talked about this recently in relation to scholarly writing. I need to edit that conversation and will be sharing it in the new calendar year.
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Protip for good white people: there IS a answer when asked “are you racist?”
You simply say: “being born and raised in white supremacy means all of us hold and racialised worldviews. But I am learning about racism and working on changing my worldview and myself.”
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You simply say: “being born and raised in white supremacy means all of us hold and racialised worldviews. But I am learning about racism and working on changing my worldview and myself.”
1/2
December 3, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Protip for good white people: there IS a answer when asked “are you racist?”
You simply say: “being born and raised in white supremacy means all of us hold and racialised worldviews. But I am learning about racism and working on changing my worldview and myself.”
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You simply say: “being born and raised in white supremacy means all of us hold and racialised worldviews. But I am learning about racism and working on changing my worldview and myself.”
1/2
Home. The M25 was miraculously good. The Channel rough but manageable. Couldn’t really read.
Long day.
Long day.
December 6, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Home. The M25 was miraculously good. The Channel rough but manageable. Couldn’t really read.
Long day.
Long day.
We’re moving into the season where everyone’s talking about resolutions for the New Year. If that’s inspiring you to finally figure out how to keep writing even when teaching, (or if it's overwhelming you!) Planning Q3 can help.
December 6, 2025 at 11:45 AM
We’re moving into the season where everyone’s talking about resolutions for the New Year. If that’s inspiring you to finally figure out how to keep writing even when teaching, (or if it's overwhelming you!) Planning Q3 can help.
leaving France today to head home. My partner checked the shipping forecast. I made sure we know where the travel sickness meds are.
I guess the question today is what’s worse? the channel or the M25?
I guess the question today is what’s worse? the channel or the M25?
December 6, 2025 at 7:16 AM
leaving France today to head home. My partner checked the shipping forecast. I made sure we know where the travel sickness meds are.
I guess the question today is what’s worse? the channel or the M25?
I guess the question today is what’s worse? the channel or the M25?
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HOT OFF THE PRESS: Time for Change is here!
Sick of the constant demonisation of migrants?
Want to see an alternative plan?
Our new report by @zoejardiniere.bsky.social outlines 9 steps to a system that delivers dignity for all.
Read it here: www.anothereurope.org/time-for-cha...
Sick of the constant demonisation of migrants?
Want to see an alternative plan?
Our new report by @zoejardiniere.bsky.social outlines 9 steps to a system that delivers dignity for all.
Read it here: www.anothereurope.org/time-for-cha...
Time For Change: The evidence-based policies that can actually fix the immigration system
A new report from prominent migration expert Zoe Gardner has been enthusiastically welcomed by senior Labour backbenchers.
www.anothereurope.org
December 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
HOT OFF THE PRESS: Time for Change is here!
Sick of the constant demonisation of migrants?
Want to see an alternative plan?
Our new report by @zoejardiniere.bsky.social outlines 9 steps to a system that delivers dignity for all.
Read it here: www.anothereurope.org/time-for-cha...
Sick of the constant demonisation of migrants?
Want to see an alternative plan?
Our new report by @zoejardiniere.bsky.social outlines 9 steps to a system that delivers dignity for all.
Read it here: www.anothereurope.org/time-for-cha...
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Dislike the sound of plans for a digital ID roll-out?
There are good reasons!!
Immigrants in the UK are already subject to a digital ID system & it's been a mess since day one.
Very important report here from brilliant Migrant Voice with @openrightsgroup.org explains the key issues 🤓👇
There are good reasons!!
Immigrants in the UK are already subject to a digital ID system & it's been a mess since day one.
Very important report here from brilliant Migrant Voice with @openrightsgroup.org explains the key issues 🤓👇
You can read about the launch of the report on our website, along with a range of issues raised by speakers. Not only did we hear about way in which the digital immigration system excludes many migrants, we also heard how it can put abuse victims at further risk.
www.migrantvoice.org/home/pagenew...
www.migrantvoice.org/home/pagenew...
Digital status report launched
Digital status report launched
www.migrantvoice.org
December 5, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Dislike the sound of plans for a digital ID roll-out?
There are good reasons!!
Immigrants in the UK are already subject to a digital ID system & it's been a mess since day one.
Very important report here from brilliant Migrant Voice with @openrightsgroup.org explains the key issues 🤓👇
There are good reasons!!
Immigrants in the UK are already subject to a digital ID system & it's been a mess since day one.
Very important report here from brilliant Migrant Voice with @openrightsgroup.org explains the key issues 🤓👇
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One of largest COVID vax studies ever (28 MILLION people) recently published.
Results:
• 74% lower risk of death from severe COVID-19
• 25% lower risk of all-cause mortality
• No increase in 4-year mortality
• Jabbed had lower risk of death from any cause.
[1/2]
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Results:
• 74% lower risk of death from severe COVID-19
• 25% lower risk of all-cause mortality
• No increase in 4-year mortality
• Jabbed had lower risk of death from any cause.
[1/2]
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
LONDON
jamanetwork.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:49 PM
One of largest COVID vax studies ever (28 MILLION people) recently published.
Results:
• 74% lower risk of death from severe COVID-19
• 25% lower risk of all-cause mortality
• No increase in 4-year mortality
• Jabbed had lower risk of death from any cause.
[1/2]
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Results:
• 74% lower risk of death from severe COVID-19
• 25% lower risk of all-cause mortality
• No increase in 4-year mortality
• Jabbed had lower risk of death from any cause.
[1/2]
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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I have set up a bsky for MATER! Please feel free to follow. :) 🗃️
Welcome to MATER (Medievalists Against the Extreme Right), an offshoot of the @errnetwork.bsky.social at @uninorthampton.bsky.social. The network is run by @menysnoweballes.bsky.social. Get in touch for details of meetings and events.
December 5, 2025 at 1:28 PM
I have set up a bsky for MATER! Please feel free to follow. :) 🗃️
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Bidding has now reached £300
It’s the time of year when I do my Christmas auction. This mouse icon is up for auction and it’s to raise money for Shelter Cymru & Doctors without borders. 100% of the money raised will go to these charities on a 50-50 basis.
December 4, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Bidding has now reached £300
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I'm disappointed in the Girl Guides and the WI for caving to this, but I'm *furious* with the transphobes and the supreme court and the EHRC and the government for causing this situation, when even trans inclusive institutions are throwing people out.
December 3, 2025 at 3:51 PM
I'm disappointed in the Girl Guides and the WI for caving to this, but I'm *furious* with the transphobes and the supreme court and the EHRC and the government for causing this situation, when even trans inclusive institutions are throwing people out.
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We live in a country where restaurants trash thousands of pounds of perfectly good food every day while huge swathes of people live in food deserts and I'm supposed to get upset if someone gets a parking spot they aren't entitled to for 20 minutes? I don't have few enough problems to care about it
December 3, 2025 at 3:44 PM
We live in a country where restaurants trash thousands of pounds of perfectly good food every day while huge swathes of people live in food deserts and I'm supposed to get upset if someone gets a parking spot they aren't entitled to for 20 minutes? I don't have few enough problems to care about it
As you know, time for writing doesn’t just magically appear. Come along to Planning Q3 to figure out what kind of time you have available in the first 3 months of 2026 and make a plan to protect that time.
Planning Q3 of 2024-25 (January, February, March) - Academic Writing Studio
Supporting your research and writing journey
academicwritingstudio.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 12:30 PM
As you know, time for writing doesn’t just magically appear. Come along to Planning Q3 to figure out what kind of time you have available in the first 3 months of 2026 and make a plan to protect that time.
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if you gut higher education successfully, it will take decades to recover. Subject experts, skilled pedagogues, and experienced research leaders don't pop off a factory line for next-day delivery. Once it's gone, it's going to be very hard work to get it back, even if everyone decides we want to.
December 3, 2025 at 8:51 AM
if you gut higher education successfully, it will take decades to recover. Subject experts, skilled pedagogues, and experienced research leaders don't pop off a factory line for next-day delivery. Once it's gone, it's going to be very hard work to get it back, even if everyone decides we want to.
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While obviously Lammy's proposal of scrapping many jury trials is getting the headlines, it seems odd how little attention his proposal to scrap the automatic right to appeal is getting. That seems like quite a big thing to be honest, especially for poorer and more marginalised defendants. #r4today
December 3, 2025 at 7:21 AM
While obviously Lammy's proposal of scrapping many jury trials is getting the headlines, it seems odd how little attention his proposal to scrap the automatic right to appeal is getting. That seems like quite a big thing to be honest, especially for poorer and more marginalised defendants. #r4today
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From the secrecy-hypocrisy-exposure framework to…this
“The covering up of crimes and the promotion of those responsible, which once took place in darkness and under a blackout, is today done openly and enthusiastically”
www.haaretz.com/opinion/2025...
“The covering up of crimes and the promotion of those responsible, which once took place in darkness and under a blackout, is today done openly and enthusiastically”
www.haaretz.com/opinion/2025...
Israel used to cover up the war crimes it committed. Not today | Opinion
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www.haaretz.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:07 PM
From the secrecy-hypocrisy-exposure framework to…this
“The covering up of crimes and the promotion of those responsible, which once took place in darkness and under a blackout, is today done openly and enthusiastically”
www.haaretz.com/opinion/2025...
“The covering up of crimes and the promotion of those responsible, which once took place in darkness and under a blackout, is today done openly and enthusiastically”
www.haaretz.com/opinion/2025...
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Yep
"Poor decision-making by public bodies causes ‘avoidable disputes’ that put ‘systemic strain on tribunals, charities and public services’, according to an expert report on administrative justice."
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/avoidab...
"Poor decision-making by public bodies causes ‘avoidable disputes’ that put ‘systemic strain on tribunals, charities and public services’, according to an expert report on administrative justice."
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/avoidab...
'Avoidable disputes' to blame for overloaded tribunals - expert report
Poor government decision-making puts 'systemic strain on tribunals, charities and public services', administrative justice group reports.
www.lawgazette.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Yep
"Poor decision-making by public bodies causes ‘avoidable disputes’ that put ‘systemic strain on tribunals, charities and public services’, according to an expert report on administrative justice."
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/avoidab...
"Poor decision-making by public bodies causes ‘avoidable disputes’ that put ‘systemic strain on tribunals, charities and public services’, according to an expert report on administrative justice."
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/avoidab...
A Meeting With Your Writing is all about supporting your writing practice. Co-working, gentle accountability, and coaching support from the host if you need it. 4 times every week to suit different time zones & working patterns. academicwritingstudio.co.uk/a-meeting-wi...
December 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
A Meeting With Your Writing is all about supporting your writing practice. Co-working, gentle accountability, and coaching support from the host if you need it. 4 times every week to suit different time zones & working patterns. academicwritingstudio.co.uk/a-meeting-wi...