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Caspar Wort @casparwortpoet.bsky.social · 7d

Do you like poetry?

Regardless of the answer I need your help!

As part of my doctoral research @lborouniversity.bsky.social @lboroenglish.bsky.social I am collecting responses to poetry.

Just click or tap here to start or scan the QR code: forms.office.com/e/cbXmyRCYnU

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Caspar Wort @casparwortpoet.bsky.social · 19d

Britain’s history (like any country’s) is built by the migration of people. Our very language is a patchwork from numerous cultures. I want to be a part of a nation who are proud of their multicultural heritage, and who will help those who need a safe place to live. And I’m not alone! (5/5)

Caspar Wort @casparwortpoet.bsky.social · 19d

However, when I left campus this afternoon, my negative emotions were inverted by seeing these posters. This is the British attitude we need. This made me happy, because I knew that I was not the only one appalled by the stolen symbolism of the flags. (4/5)

A photograph of a poster tied to a post. The poster reads: “Our Community Stands for Love and Respect
To our neighbours and friends,
In our neighbourhood, overyone is wolcome, regardless of your notionality, background, or beliefs.
Vie do not tolerate racism or hato in any form. The flags and their Intended message do not represent the many of us who live here.
We believe in kindness, friendship, and unity.
This is a ploce for love, respect, and togetherness, for overyone.
There aro mory positive wovs we ean chaus rasneet and aatriatism without the flog flying ot half mast on lamp posts:
• Look out for your neighbours and offer a helping hand
• Xeep our streets clean and safe
• Celebrate the diverse cultures and traditions that enrich our community
• Support local shops, cofes and events
• Py tmbah of peace, unity or Iacal aride on your own probert.
wthout disretpecting public spaces.
LOVE OUR CONMUNITY. LOVE LOUICHROROUGH, HATE RAGISM”

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Caspar Wort @casparwortpoet.bsky.social · 19d

Appalled because these displays of twisted “patriotism” make me ashamed to be English, and enraged because of the appropriation of my country’s flag for political ideologies which I do not at all agree with. (3/5)

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Caspar Wort @casparwortpoet.bsky.social · 19d

Yesterday when I was leaving @lborouniversity.bsky.social campus, I was appalled and enraged to see these flags being strung up by a small group of right wing individuals. (2/5)

A photograph of two St George cross (England) flags hung on lampposts.

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Caspar Wort @casparwortpoet.bsky.social · 19d

I don’t often post about politics on social media. Partly because I want my social media use to be professional or near professional. Partly because I don’t think social media is the space for reasoned and mature political debate. However, I feel I need to post about this: (1/5)

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Caspar Wort @casparwortpoet.bsky.social · Sep 2

It was a pleasure to be at the Loughborough University PhD awards last night with the rest of the Creative Reactions Pint of Science team 2025.

We were shortlisted for Team of The Year and it’s fantastic that we could celebrate together.

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Caspar Wort @casparwortpoet.bsky.social · May 19

Messed up with the link. Oops. Try this one: pintofscience.co.uk/event/co-cre...

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Caspar Wort @casparwortpoet.bsky.social · May 19

Today, and tickets are still available:https://pintofscience.co.uk/event/co-create-gallery-25

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Caspar Wort @casparwortpoet.bsky.social · May 6

What do bookmarks, paper ripping, and Therukoothu have in common?

They are all workshops featured in our Pint of Science Creative Reactions events taking place in 2 weeks today!
pintofscience.co.uk/event/where-...
@pintofscience.uk @lborouniversity.bsky.social

Where Science and Art Meet: Interactive Workshops

Where Science and Art Meet: Interactive Workshops An Evening of Creativity, Play, and Discovery Step into a dynamic evening of hands-on workshops where sc…

pintofscience.co.uk

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Caspar Wort @casparwortpoet.bsky.social · May 5

What do sustainable jewelry, storybooks, memes and bell foundries have in common?

They are all featured at our Co-Create Gallery happening in just 2 weeks today!

Tickets still available: pintofscience.co.uk/event/co-cre...

@pintofscience.uk, @lborouniversity.bsky.social

Co-create gallery

Step into a bold, boundary-pushing exhibition that celebrates the power of co-creation. From human ingenuity to machine-made masterpieces, this multi-facet…

pintofscience.co.uk

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Sarah Parker @profsarahparker.bsky.social · Apr 24

There's still time to register for our fabulous hybrid symposium on Periodisation, Generations, and the Gaps Between, Wed 7 May: www.lboro.ac.uk/research/ias... @lboroenglish.bsky.social @jadefrench.bsky.social @culturalcurrents.bsky.social

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Katie Parker @kparkerhistorian.bsky.social · Apr 28

📣 Amazing PhD opportunity with Dr Hannah Young at the University of Greenwich:

‘De-colonising Maritime Greenwich: Confronting histories and legacies of empire, c. 1694-2025.’

Fully-funded!! Spread the word to prospective applicants!

#PhD #postgraduate

www.gre.ac.uk/__data/asset...

www.gre.ac.uk

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Out-Spoken Press @outspokenpress.bsky.social · Apr 25

Can you help?
We are urgently looking for a
GERMAN IMMIGRATION LAWYER
If you are or know one you could put us in touch with, please DM or 📧 press[at]outspokenldn.com 🙏

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Caspar Wort @casparwortpoet.bsky.social · Apr 24

and the return of the Open Mic(roscope) Night: pintofscience.co.uk/event/open-m...

Open Mic(roscope) Night

Open Microscope Night – where science meets storytelling, comedy, and curiosity! Join us for an evening of thought-provoking talks and unexpected twists, …

pintofscience.co.uk

Caspar Wort @casparwortpoet.bsky.social · Apr 24

A workshop evening: pintofscience.co.uk/event/where-...

Where Science and Art Meet: Interactive Workshops

Where Science and Art Meet: Interactive Workshops An Evening of Creativity, Play, and Discovery Step into a dynamic evening of hands-on workshops where sc…

pintofscience.co.uk

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Caspar Wort @casparwortpoet.bsky.social · Apr 24

a gallery: pintofscience.co.uk/event/co-cre...

Co-create gallery

Step into a bold, boundary-pushing exhibition that celebrates the power of co-creation. From human ingenuity to machine-made masterpieces, this multi-facet…

pintofscience.co.uk

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Caspar Wort @casparwortpoet.bsky.social · Apr 24

Pint of Science is coming back to Loughborough and I am delighted to be part of the Creative Reactions team again!
We have three excellent events planned;

Come along; it'll be great!

Where Science and Art Meet: Interactive Workshops

Where Science and Art Meet: Interactive Workshops An Evening of Creativity, Play, and Discovery Step into a dynamic evening of hands-on workshops where sc…

pintofscience.co.uk

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Caspar Wort @casparwortpoet.bsky.social · Apr 14

I’m back from Lancaster for the 20th annual @thebsls.bsky.social Conference!

Thank you for the opportunity to present my paper “Don’t Laugh: Maybe a Dog?: Lessons From the Design and Pilot Study of a Survey Analysing Reader Descriptions of Poetry’s Speakers and Addressees”

Snappy title, I know.

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Caspar Wort @casparwortpoet.bsky.social · Feb 24

Final call!

Survey closes this Saturday

Caspar Wort @casparwortpoet.bsky.social · Dec 1

Well, now I've settled into bluesky a little, put up my feet, made a cup of tea, and fallen asleep by the fire I suppose I should tell them as don't know about my survey for my PhD:

forms.office.com/e/URQkTcNFZ8

Any and all responses welcome, and all you need to do is read poems. Easy.

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Caspar Wort @casparwortpoet.bsky.social · Jan 15

Update on this: I got a response yesterday, and it was a rejection.

I’m pretty sure it was a tiered rejection, though, which always helps.

Nevertheless it’s another row of red on my submissions table.

Caspar Wort @casparwortpoet.bsky.social · Dec 10

I am waiting to hear back on a poetry journal submission.

I should have expected a response by now.

I always give some extra leeway before chasing up.

I think “they must be seriously considering my work”

However, I do keep obsessively checking emails.

This happens every few months.

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Caspar Wort @casparwortpoet.bsky.social · Jan 13

1. Butcher’s Dog

The Butcher’s Dog
Sits by the window.

Faithful hound
hungry from lingering
cow-blood perfumes,

lays head on paw,
rolls eyes,
sighs,
then wags tail like a smile.

The butcher is home.
Spring is home.

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@butchersdog.bsky.social I hope you don’t mind being the guinea pig.

Caspar Wort @casparwortpoet.bsky.social · Jan 13

I had the idea to write (& post) some short poems every so often which are inspired by the title of a poetry magazine or press.

They probably won’t be my best work, but if I enjoy it I’ll keep going.

It’s a show of my appreciation for people who choose to dedicate their time to publishing poems.

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Literature Works @literatureworks.bsky.social · Dec 11

In case you missed the news last week, our live literature programme in Exeter, #QuayWords, is seeking a freelance Writer/Practitioner to work with us on developing a programme of activity for young writers aged 16-19.

Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday 29th January.

Quay Words seeks a freelance Writer/Practitioner for activities with young writers in Spring 2025 - Literature Works

Quay Words, the live literature programme at Exeter Custom House produced by Literature Works, has exciting opportunity for a freelance Writer/Practitioner to work with the team to develop a programme...

literatureworks.org.uk

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Hem Press @hempressbooks.bsky.social · Sep 21

If you like narrative verse, visual poetry, experimental lyric, hybrid fiction, memoir and sound poetry, then check out the Hem Press store!

Hempressbooks.com/shop

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