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Wilson McLeod
@wilsonmcleod.bsky.social
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Emeritus Professor of Gaelic, University of Edinburgh
Dùn Èideann

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Geraldine Parsons @gparsons.bsky.social · 19h
Thèid an 20mh Òraid Bhliadhnail mar Chuimhneachan air Aonghas MacMhathain a lìbhrigeadh 2/12/25 leis an Oll Uilleam Lamb air 'Gaelic in the Age of Artificial Intelligence'
www.eventbrite.com/e/gaelic-in-the-age-of-artificial-intelligence-tickets-1969148250425?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1
Gaelic in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
The Lecture will explore the implications for Gaelic arising from the rapid development of AI
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Peadar Ó Muircheartaigh @pomuirch.bsky.social · 20h
This year’s O’Donnell Lecture at the University of Edinburgh will be given by Professor @brendankanect.bsky.social of @earlymodirish.bsky.social fame. Brendan is Visiting Leverhulme Professor in Edinburgh in 2025 and 2026.
A poster advertising the O’Donnell Lecture at the University of Edinburgh for 2025. It will be delivered by Professor Brendan Kane at 4.15 on 10 December, in 50 George Square

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Alison Phipps አሊሰን @alisonphipps.bsky.social · 1d
Vigilantes

Not authentic.
Based on lies
Protestors don’t have children at school.
Nonsense claims

A robust response from GCC here

www.thenational.scot/news/2564569...
Protesters pledge weekly disruption at Glasgow school over mums' English classes
Glasgow City Council is set for a long-running stand-off with protesters targeting a local primary over English classes for pupils’ mums
www.thenational.scot

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Mark Spencer Turner @marcasmac.bsky.social · 1d
www.irishtimes.com/gaeilge/tuar...
Guthanna Gàidhlig á n-ardú ag uain chinniúnach
Is é an file Marcas Mac an Tuairneir atá ina eagarthóir ar an duanaire filíochta nua ‘Sradagan san Iarmailt/Sparks in the Firmament’
www.irishtimes.com

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Ross Greer (he/him) @ross-greer.bsky.social · 2d
The principal of Edinburgh Uni earns around £420,000 a year. This week his staff were on strike over the threat of redundancies.

It's time we got the pay of uni and college bosses back under control. MSPs can back my plans to do that on Wednesday.

www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
'Obscene' pay of uni fatcat bosses targeted in new proposals before MSPs
Greens co-leader Ross Greer has tabled amendments to a Scottish Government Bill to curb the earnings of top execs at universities and colleges.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk

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Dr Valentina Bold @valbold.bsky.social · 4d
Delighted to announce that vol 30 of 'Review of Scottish Culture' is now available online. It's another super issue, ranging through Scotland and across genres, from senior scholars and emerging voices. All free to download. Now open, for new submissions!

journals.ed.ac.uk/rosc

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Mark Spencer Turner @marcasmac.bsky.social · 6d
Sradagan san Iarmailt / Sparks in the Firmament⁠
Ginealach Ùr Bhàrd Gàidhealach / A New Generation of Gaelic Poets⁠
Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir⁠
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This wide-ranging anthology showcases the talented cohort of Gaelic poets who have come to prominence since the turn of the millennium⁠. ⁠

#Gaelic

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Ms Marchmont @msmarchmont.bsky.social · 6d
Edinburgh University UCU strike this week protesting redundancies ended with a rally at Holyrood. Great turn out despite the freezing temperatures by staff, students and MSPs 💪 🥶 💪

Steve Clark for Vice Chancellor!

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UCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 7d
Question from @martinwhitfieldmsp.bsky.social in the Scottish Parliament on cuts and job losses at Edinburgh University as @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social take third day of strike action this week #SaveHE #StopTheCuts www.heraldscotland.com/news/2563152...
SNP minister told to intervene in Edinburgh University crisis to protect 1,800 jobs
SNP ministers have been warned they must intervene in the University of Edinburgh's dispute with staff amid fears 1,800 jobs could be lost.
www.heraldscotland.com

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UCU Edinburgh @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social · 7d
Don't cross the picket line!

We are on strike because of UoE's budget cuts that have and will affect students and staff.

We are striking for a better university, join us!

#StopTheCuts

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 8d
EXCLUSIVE: A Scottish university has been accused of 'losing the plot' as bosses threaten staff and students with disciplinary action in the event of protests at graduation ceremonies this winter
‘Losing the plot’: Scottish university under fire over escalating protests crackdown
www.thenational.scot

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Ionad Gàidhlig Dhùn Èideann @ionaddhuneideann.bsky.social · 8d
CRUINN CÒMHLA – Mòran Taing!
Mòran taing dhuibh uile a thàinig cruinn còmhla aig an latha coimhearsnachd againn ann an Dùn Èideann Disathairne a chaidh!
A big thank you to everyone who came to our Gaelic community day Cruinn Còmhla in Edinburgh last Saturday!
Faic / see www.ionaddhuneideann.org

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Ionad Gàidhlig Dhùn Èideann @ionaddhuneideann.bsky.social · 11d
Thigeamaid Cruinn Còmhla airson latha coimhearsnachd na Gàidhlig ann an Dùn Èideann air 15 Samhain!
Gnìomhachdan airson gach aois agus gach ìre de dh’fhileantas.
15.11.25, 10-4
Darroch, 7 Sràid Ghilleasbaig, Dùn Èideann EH3 9NH
Clàr-ama nan tachartasan an seo:
ionaddhuneideann.org/tachartasan/...

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Ionad Gàidhlig Dhùn Èideann @ionaddhuneideann.bsky.social · 11d
Join us for our Cruinn Còmhla Gaelic community day in Edinburgh tomorrow, Saturday 15 November! There will be something there for everyone, whatever your age and stage of Gaelic
15.11.25, 10–4
Darroch, 7 Gillespie St, Edinburgh EH3 9NH
Programme details at ionaddhuneideann.org/events/cruin...

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Ionad Gàidhlig Dhùn Èideann @ionaddhuneideann.bsky.social · 17d
One week to go!
Join us at Cruinn Còmhla - Gaelic community day in Edinburgh
Classes · Music · Conversation · Culture · Café
Further info: www.ionaddhuneideann.org
Saturday 15 November 2025 10.00 – 16.00
Darroch, 7 Gillespie Street, Edinburgh EH3 9NH

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Ionad Gàidhlig Dhùn Èideann @ionaddhuneideann.bsky.social · 17d
Seachdain ri dhol!
Thigibh Cruinn Còmhla airson latha coimhearsnachd na Gàidhlig ann an Dùn Èideann
Clasaichean · Ceòl · Còmhradh · Cultar · Cafaidh
Tuilleadh fiosrachaidh www.ionaddhuneideann.org
Disathairne 15 Samhain 2025 10.00 – 16.00 · Darroch, 7 Sràid Ghilleasbaig, Dùn Èideann EH3 9NH

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Wilson McLeod @wilsonmcleod.bsky.social · 24d
Exceptionally clear analysis of the failures of university governance
heraldscotland.bsky.social The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 24d
'Dr Holly Patrick-Thomas, President of the EIS University Lecturers Associations (EIS ULA), says that the problems affecting Scotland’s university sector are not just financial in nature'

www.heraldscotland.com/news...

@jamesmcenaney.bsky.social

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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 24d
'Dr Holly Patrick-Thomas, President of the EIS University Lecturers Associations (EIS ULA), says that the problems affecting Scotland’s university sector are not just financial in nature'

www.heraldscotland.com/news...

@jamesmcenaney.bsky.social

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Michelle Bastian @mhbastian.bsky.social · 24d
University of Edinburgh cutting its Institute for Academic Development which offers crucuial training and support for students, lecturers and researchers. I woked at the UNSW learning centre and know what a huge difference these services make. #AcademicSky

thetab.com/2025/10/31/e...
Excl: Edinburgh University begins compulsory layoffs with department set to be axed
Seven staff in the Instute for Academic Development are set to lose their jobs when the department closes
thetab.com

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Wilson McLeod @wilsonmcleod.bsky.social · 25d
Aithris air an sgrùdadh comasachd do Chomhairle nan Eilean Siar mu leasachadh foghlam tron Ghàidhlig aig ìre àrd-sgoile anns na h-Eileanan
www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan...
"Chan eil a h-uile duine a' tarraing air an aon ràmh" mu àrd-sgoil Ghàidhlig sna h-Eileanan - Naidheachdan a' BhBC
Tha luchd-rannsachaidh à Oilthigh Dhùn Èideann an sàs sa chiad rannsachadh air moladh àrd-sgoil Ghàidhlig a stèidheachadh sna h-Eileanan an Iar.
www.bbc.co.uk

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Ionad Gàidhlig Dhùn Èideann @ionaddhuneideann.bsky.social · 26d
Leabhar ùr do chloinn le Tawana Maramba, a chaidh tro fhoghlam tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig ann an Dùn Èideann agus a ghabhas pàirt anns an tachartas 'Blasad' againn air 29 Samhain aig an Leabharlann Nàiseanta
(www.nls.uk/whats-on/bla...)
www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan...
Sgeul nan Afro-Ghàidheal ga innse an leabhar ùr do chloinn
'S e 'Anesu agus na Creutairean Uisge' a' chiad leabhar a sgrìobh Tawana Maramba agus tha e stèidhichte gu ìre air an na tha i fhèin air fiosrachadh.
www.bbc.co.uk

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Ionad Gàidhlig Dhùn Èideann @ionaddhuneideann.bsky.social · 26d
Deagh aithris air fàs foghlam tron Ghàidhlig ann an Dùn Èideann
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Iarrtas 'son foghlam Gàidhlig an Dùn Èideann a leudachadh
Thàinig fàs mòr air Foghlam tro Mheadhan na Gàidhlig ann an Dùn Èideann le 92 a' tòiseachadh ann an clas a h-aon am-bliadhna, còrr is fichead a bharrachd na an-uiridh.
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Ionad Gàidhlig Dhùn Èideann @ionaddhuneideann.bsky.social · 27d
Tha pàrantan a' cur ìmpidh air Comhairle Baile Dhùn Èideann plana a chur air dòigh airson foghlam tron Ghàidhlig a leasachadh. Tha 92 sgoilear ann an Clas 1 aig Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce am-bliadhna an coimeas ri 62 an-uiridh
www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan...
Iarrtas Foghlam Tro Mheadhan na Gàidhlig an Dùn Èideann a leasachadh
Tha pàrantan a' cur ìmpidh air Comhairle Baile Dhùn Èideann plana a chur air dòigh airson Foghlam tro Mheadhan na Gàidhlig a leasachadh.
www.bbc.co.uk

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UCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 27d
Staff at Edinburgh Uni to continue strike action #WeAreTheUniversity #StopTheCuts #SaveHE www.heraldscotland.com/news/2557921...
Edinburgh University lecturers to continue strike action
Staff at Edinburgh University have voted to continue strike action over proposals to cut £140m from the institution’s annual budget.
www.heraldscotland.com

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Andy Arthur💃🏰⚓🦌 Threadinburgh 🧵 @threadinburgh.scot · 28d
The thread about the Gilmore Place Public School; the rise, fall and renaissance of Darroch

Instalment seven of the “Lost Board Schools of Edinburgh” series takes us to Gilmore Place Public School; a name likely to draw blank looks from most. That's not unsurprising as it's a building well hidden…
The thread about the Gilmore Place Public School; the rise, fall and renaissance of Darroch
Instalment seven of the “Lost Board Schools of Edinburgh” series takes us to Gilmore Place Public School; a name likely to draw blank looks from most. That's not unsurprising as it's a building well hidden from passing view and a moniker that lasted but twenty years. But mention Darroch School and you will get a flicker of recognition from a certain generation of Edinburgher. Its story is not a simple one, in its time it has been home to over ten different schools! But its saga offers us a neat case study of the ebb and flow of secondary education in the city. It is also a happy story as it has bucked the trend of many of its contemporaries and avoided the fate of conversion into private flats. Instead it is now enjoying a well-earned educational and cultural renaissance.
threadinburgh.scot

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Wilson McLeod @wilsonmcleod.bsky.social · 29d
Dh'fhaodadh nas lugha cloinne cothrom fhaighinn air foghlam tron Ghàidhlig ann an Glaschu an ath-bhliadhna agus comhairle a' bhaile air an àireamh àiteachan a lùghdachadh
www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan...
Cothrom air FtMG an Glaschu ga ghearradh
Dh'fhaodadh nas lugha cloinne cothrom fhaighinn air Foghlam tro Mheadhan na Gàidhlig ann an Glaschu an ath-bhliadhna agus comhairle a' bhaile air an àireamh àiteachan 'son na h-ath-bhliadhna a lùghdac...
www.bbc.co.uk

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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · Oct 24
Gaelic is no longer just a marker of heritage — it’s becoming a powerful tool for innovation, identity and economic growth

www.heraldscotland.com/poli...

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Wilson McLeod @wilsonmcleod.bsky.social · Oct 20
An iomairt o chionn 100 bliadhna airson colaiste Ghàidhlig ann an Eilean Ì (nach tàinig gu buil)
www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan...
An iomairt o chionn 100 bliadhna 'son colaiste Ghàidhlig an Eilean Ì
Fada mus robh guth air Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, bha oidhirp a' dol bho chionn 100 bliadhna gus colaiste Ghàidhlig a stèidheachadh ann an Eilean Ì.
www.bbc.co.uk

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Ionad Gàidhlig Dhùn Èideann @ionaddhuneideann.bsky.social · Oct 18
Fàilte don Lodainn Mheadhanach
New bilingual welcome sign

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Ionad Gàidhlig Dhùn Èideann @ionaddhuneideann.bsky.social · Oct 18
Join us for our Cruinn Còmhla Gaelic community day on Saturday 15 November!
There will be something there for everyone, whatever your age and stage of Gaelic.
Cruinn Còmhla · Saturday 15 November 2025 10.00 – 16.00 · Darroch, 7 Gillespie Street, Edinburgh EH3 9NH