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Dr Oleg Kozhura

@olegkozhura.bsky.social

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Between one eye, PhD and an eastern-european accent, I'm one cat away from being a supervillian. ⚫️👄👁 🏳️‍🌈🇬🇧 Trans rights 🏳️‍⚧️ Standing with Ukraine & Palestine.

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Dr Oleg Kozhura @olegkozhura.bsky.social · Nov 20

Hello there, I'm Oleg (he/him), I have a PhD in Astoronomy & Astrophysics, and I'm trying to be more down-to-Earth by working in Atmospheric Science.
In my free time, I can be found hyperfixating on whichever videogame I downloaded the day before.
I've heard all your pirate jokes ⚫️👄👁

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Dr Oleg Kozhura @olegkozhura.bsky.social · 2d

Oooh, it's the same people who made the Black book! Nice! 😄

Dr Oleg Kozhura @olegkozhura.bsky.social · 2d

Had to restart Metal Gear just to screenshot the doctor holding up a mirror. Can't believe I didn't think of editing myself in there earlier. 💀

(I guess, "Kept you waiting, huh?")

A screenshot from the intro of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, where the doctor holds up a mirror in front of the player. But instead of the usual in-game image in the mirror, there is a photo of me in the hospital bed after my eye was removed. I'm doing finger guns towards the camera, and my eye is bandaged up.

Dr Oleg Kozhura @olegkozhura.bsky.social · 2d

I hope they bring it on PS, I'd love to play it too!! Eastern European folklore is criminally underrepresented in the horror genre!

Dr Oleg Kozhura @olegkozhura.bsky.social · 4d

Scientific computing is changing as fast as the planet is warming up, and it's important to stay up-to-date. Join us for a training course in scientific computing in environmental science research! 🧪

National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 4d

Our Introduction to Scientific Computing training course is coming soon!

From the Linux Shell to Python, this course will prepare you to use computing in environmental science research.

4 November, online
17 – 21 November, Leeds

Apply by 31 October:
ncas.ac.uk/study-with-u...

Introduction to Scientific Computing - NCAS

The Introduction to Scientific Computing course covers the skills needed for effective data management and analysis using Linux and Python.

ncas.ac.uk

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 5d

We are now offering our FAAM Airborne Laboratory User Training. Featuring short webinars and in-person learning, it is designed to equip you with all the tools to engage with this world-class research facility.

Learn more: ncas.ac.uk/study-with-u...

FAAM Airborne Laboratory User Training - NCAS

Training courses designed for potential and current users of the FAAM Airborne Laboratory

ncas.ac.uk

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Dr Oleg Kozhura @olegkozhura.bsky.social · 6d

I just can't catch a break. Last night, the police woke me up because two dudes tried stealing my motorcycle. They didn't succeed because: 1. A neighbour saw them and called the police; 2. The battery was dead, so they couldn't start it. Still, they rolled it away and smashed the front up 🥲

Dr Oleg Kozhura @olegkozhura.bsky.social · 8d

Here's a short with highlights from the video. I plan on making a couple more by editing down bits about specific experiences of enucleation, prosthetics etc that I talked about it a video, because I don't expect people to watch the whole thing, so stay tuned, I guess!
youtube.com/shorts/WdXUJ...

⚫️👄👁 reliving eye loss in Tormented Souls

YouTube video by Oleg Kozhura

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Dr Oleg Kozhura @olegkozhura.bsky.social · 8d

A few years ago, my right eye was surgically removed. Now, I have decided that it would be good to relive my eye loss experience by playing a survival horror video game, Tormented Souls, where the protagonist also loses their eye.

Here's a full video:
youtu.be/ASa9dHgtWaA?...

I lost my real eye, and now I relive it in Tormented Souls | Tormented Souls (Ep. 1)

YouTube video by Oleg Kozhura

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Dr Oleg Kozhura @olegkozhura.bsky.social · 8d

I'm not suffering from the delusions of grandeur, by the way, believing I'll make it big on YouTube or whatever - this is purely for my own fun. And I had sooo much fun filming and editing it that I might just continue doing it 😂

Dr Oleg Kozhura @olegkozhura.bsky.social · 8d

If you've noticed that I was quiet, it's because I was on a break from social media for my mental health. This gave me some creative time to make a YouTube video about video games and eye loss.

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Prof Stephen Serjeant @stephenserjeant.bsky.social · 27d

I'm glad to read this. About time. Also I don't understand why he was made FRS in the first place. He's not a scientist and he's not an engineer. He's a business leader who pontificates wildly on scientific subjects in which he knows next to nothing and his DOGE has actively damaged US science. 🔭🧪

James Ball @jamesrball.com · 27d

Mini-scoop: After resisting pressure to strip Elon Musk of his fellowship for months, the Royal Society is meeting on 1 October to discuss his removal – following his decision to address Tommy Robinson's far-right rally on Saturday.

www.thenewworld.co.uk/james-ball-r...

Royal Society to debate throwing out Elon Musk

One of the most prestigious scientific bodies in the world is considering expelling Musk after his appearance at Tommy Robinson’s extremist London rally

www.thenewworld.co.uk

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Dr Oleg Kozhura @olegkozhura.bsky.social · Sep 10

This was my laptop wallpaper for a few years. Belgian waffle, btw 😉

IndieFan @indieartlove.bsky.social · Sep 8

The big moment where the Life is Strange tv adaptation will divide its audience…
#LifeIsStrange #LifeIsStrangeTV #MaxCaulfield

A girl in gray sweatshirt sits in a diner booth ready to order from waitress.

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · Sep 4

It’s our research aircraft’s birthday this week!

It’s the oldest airliner still flying in the UK - albeit studying the atmosphere rather than carrying passengers ✈️

Since 2004, it's helped scientists to learn more about the Earth’s atmosphere, weather, climate change, and air pollution.

A large blue and white aircraft with the letters FAAM on its tail glides through a cloudy sky, with green patches of land far below. Text says: 'Happy birthday, G-LUXE!'.

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · Sep 4

Want to study the UK Chemistry Aerosol (UKCA) model? Then our Introduction to the UKCA course is here to provide you with practical experience of running a community chemistry-aerosol climate model.

14 - 16 January, Leeds

Apply today: ncas.ac.uk/study-with-u...

Introduction to UK Chemistry-Aerosol Climate Model - NCAS

The Introduction to UKCA course will provide practical experience of running a community chemistry-aerosol climate model.

ncas.ac.uk

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Dr Oleg Kozhura @olegkozhura.bsky.social · Sep 3

In this video, I talk about a new instrument that will be operated onboard the FAAM Airborne Laboratory (@ncas-uk.bsky.social )It'll help us study bioaerosols - particles like fungi, bacteria and pollen, which influence many systems from health to cloud formation 🧪

www.instagram.com/reel/DOIuoMd...

Oleg Kozhura - a person with long hair and an eyepatch, is standing in front of the FAAM Airborne Laboratory's Atmospheric Research Aircraft.

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Mary @maryturner.bsky.social · Sep 1

Fundraising request 💛 raceroster.com/events/2025/...

Last year, my friend Mike suffered a heart attack after crossing the finish line of the Heart and Stroke Foundation half marathon. He’s alive today because the race organizer was ex-paramedic and had access to a defibrillator. This year, he is going to run the race again. He’s gone through rehab and has been medically cleared. He’s looking to give back by fundraising as much as he can for the Foundation. I know times are tough, but if you have any inclination to donate to his fundraiser and you have the means to do it, here is the link. Thank you!!!

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Sarah has a suggestion @goatsarah.org · Aug 29

I want to explain a few things and then it might be clearer why UK trans people are upset.
In 2001 I married my wife, Sylvia.
In 2005 I started medical transition. (1/13)

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Dr Oleg Kozhura @olegkozhura.bsky.social · Aug 30

Inside you, there are two wolves: one is so horrible, even nostalgia won't save it. The other is a classic that finally got the recognition it deserves.

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Dr Oleg Kozhura @olegkozhura.bsky.social · Aug 29

Their original episodes, which are not just a retelling of a TV show episodes, are probably some of my favourites so far. So good.

A shot from the Supernatural anime, where Dean is pointing to his shoulder. The subs say "look, Sam. There's a weird old geezer on my shoulder"

Dr Oleg Kozhura @olegkozhura.bsky.social · Aug 29

Love is in the air (fryer)

Dr Oleg Kozhura @olegkozhura.bsky.social · Aug 29

That's a beautiful song & a great video. Made me cry when I heard it the first time, now - twice as much.

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Lukasz Olejnik @lukaszolejnik.bsky.social · Aug 20

Russia has embraced a novel technique: Sabotage-as-a-Service.💣

It’s outsourcing disruption like gig work. Immigrants and petty criminals are recruited via Telegram with offers of quick jobs: hang a poster, set fire to a telecom box, cut a cable, snap a photo. Cheap. Simple. Anonymous.

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Dr Oleg Kozhura @olegkozhura.bsky.social · Aug 27

Gosh, thats so annoying 🥲. I had a checkup recently, only apperently they didn't take enough blood, so I need to go back again in a few weeks (!).

Dr Oleg Kozhura @olegkozhura.bsky.social · Aug 27

Imagine the party we'd have in Kojima's Silent Hill 💀

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Bidonica @bidonica.bsky.social · Aug 26

It's my birthday! Share my art to party with me: 🎈💃🕺✨🎂🎁

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