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Godwyns Onwuchekwa @godwyns.bsky.social · 10h

"We cling to a system designed for nineteenth-century information scarcity in an age of digital abundance. The fear of unknown alternatives has paralyzed us into accepting mediocrity as wisdom." - @pracheeac.bsky.social

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Scholarly Communication Is a Research Problem. This Means You.

Scholarly Communication Is a Research Problem.

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Godwyns Onwuchekwa @godwyns.bsky.social · 3d

Today’s education model—driven by standardised tests and rigid marking schemes—struggles to acknowledge the variety of human strengths, abilities, and neuro-diversities.

#GlobalTapestry #Leadership #Education #GlobalLeadership
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Is the Education System Fit for 21st-Century Leadership Skills?

Sadly, what we often call education has become an exercise in memorisation: learning facts to regurgitate in exams…

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Godwyns Onwuchekwa @godwyns.bsky.social · 6d

"Power Faces Its Own Hypocrisy."
#LGBTQ #Defiance #Protest

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Cameroon president's lesbian daughter refuses to vote for him

In a TikTok video that has gone viral, Brenda Biya, daughter of Cameroonian President Paul Biya, announces that she will not vote for her father in the Oct 15

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Dave Vetter @davidrvetter.bsky.social · 6d

Once more with gusto: We will introduce a fresh new racist policy every day until racism is defeated.

Alasdair Mackenzie @alasdairmackenzie.bsky.social · 6d

So if I’ve grasped the galaxy-brained strategy here, it’s:
✅ Day 1: reassure target voters that migrants are a problem & you’re ready to make them suffer
✅ Day 2: tell target voters their ideas are racist
✅ Day 3: reassure target voters that migrants are a problem & you’re ready to make them suffer

Starmer to end asylum ‘golden ticket’ of resettlement and family reunion rights

People granted asylum will have to earn right to invite family in plan charities call ‘straight from populist playbook’

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Zoe Gardner @zoejardiniere.bsky.social · 6d

People recognised as refugees fleeing persecution & granted the right to live in the UK to be denied the right to be joined safely by their spouse & children.

This Labour govt is a moral void, a stinking darkness, an empty hollow of cowardice & contempt. #r4today www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Starmer to end asylum ‘golden ticket’ of resettlement and family reunion rights

People granted asylum will have to earn right to invite family in plan charities call ‘straight from populist playbook’

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Godwyns Onwuchekwa @godwyns.bsky.social · 8d

The Labour Party 2025 conference successfully became a marketing machine for the Reform Party.

Labour totally needs a new leadership or they're tossed. Their current band of govt Cabinet is not fit to lead any party. #UK

Godwyns Onwuchekwa @godwyns.bsky.social · 9d

Keir Starmer has adopted the David Cameron's playboom of insult (UKIP) and running scare, which means empty nothings and provides no meaningful addressing of the issues.
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Keir Starmer calls Reform migrant policy 'racist' and 'immoral'

The prime minister told the BBC he needed

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Godwyns Onwuchekwa @godwyns.bsky.social · 12d

Combined digital record is not a bad idea but PM Kier Stammer's use of it as a solution to illegal working is DUMB. It demonstrates that the Prime Minister is now an elite with no clue whatsoever how ordinary society works, while running scare of Reform.
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New digital ID will be mandatory to work in the UK

PM says the scheme will make it harder to work illegally but opposition parties argue it won't stop small boat crossings.

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Godwyns Onwuchekwa @godwyns.bsky.social · 12d

You and the panel were great. I'm glad I didn't miss it. Will reach out to you later about #DefendResearch btw.

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Godwyns Onwuchekwa @godwyns.bsky.social · 13d

Listening to @rouhiroo.bsky.social discuss #DefendResearch, you can feel the palpable need for action. Check it out and contribute however small. Sara nevertheless warns to not feel pressure to do so: do it wisely.
www.defendresearch.org

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Godwyns Onwuchekwa @godwyns.bsky.social · 13d

Attending the first #ScholarlySocial Talks in Leeds. Speakers:
- Terri Teleen (President, Americas, Emerald)
- Dr Mustafa Ozturk (Queen Mary Uni, London)
- Josh Sendall (Acting University Librarian & Keeper of the Brotherton Collection - University of Leeds)
- @rouhiroo.bsky.social (AIP Publishing)

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Godwyns Onwuchekwa @godwyns.bsky.social · 13d

"But strikingly, party activists think those things are unlikely to change — unless Starmer goes."
#LGBTQ #Trans #TransRights #Inclusion

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Question time: As Labour breaks promises to LGBTQs, who will be our voice in Westminster?

Over the last year, Labour and much of the UK government has shifted to a less supportive position of queer people. Here, Attitude examines the policies of all of the political parties

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Godwyns Onwuchekwa @godwyns.bsky.social · 14d

Read our article on the state of Open Science in Africa, exploring the hurdles, potentials and unacknowledged contributions by scholar-led communities in the continent. bit.ly/Katina1

#OpenScience #OpenKnowledge #ResearchCulture #ScholarlyCommunication

Five Perspectives on the State of Open Science in Africa

In this roundtable, representatives from across the African research ecosystem share their views on opportunities and challenges for open science on the continent. Available in English and French.

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Godwyns Onwuchekwa @godwyns.bsky.social · 16d

"Whether a #pregnancy is planned or not can be of no concern to a sentencing judge whose focus must be on the risks to mother & baby of pregnancy and birth in custody."
- from the new Imposition of Community & Custodial Sentences Guidelines (England & Wales)
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Imposition of community and custodial sentences

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Godwyns Onwuchekwa @godwyns.bsky.social · 21d

At the time, the @ebu.ch said the decision [to ban Russia frm the #EuroVision] reflected "concern that, in light of the unprecedented crisis in Ukraine, the inclusion of a Russian entry in this year's contest would bring the competition into disrepute".
Rank hypocrisy!

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Spain votes to boycott Eurovision if Israel competes

Broadcaster RTVE is now the fifth to threaten withdrawal from Eurovision over Israel, following the Netherlands, Ireland, Slovenia and Iceland.

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Godwyns Onwuchekwa @godwyns.bsky.social · 21d

If you're a researcher, scholar, or research-related worker, you might want to add your opinion about identity verification through this survey by #VeriMe.
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Godwyns Onwuchekwa @godwyns.bsky.social · 27d

"Violence begets violence. Increasingly divisive rhetoric, fuelled by social media echo chambers and easy access to firearms, leads to raw nerves and a heightened potential for bloodshed."

The potential new world where reaction to opposition is to stop listening... 😭
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Godwyns Onwuchekwa @godwyns.bsky.social · 28d

We are here! #ALPSP2025 kicks off with Keynote by Max Hui Bai of Political Belief Lab, discussing the publication of his 'Publish of Perish' game two years ago.

#ALPSP2025

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Godwyns Onwuchekwa @godwyns.bsky.social · 29d

Join us in conversation to explore the benefits, challenges and potential methods to rewarding and impactful stakeholder partnership.

#ALPSP2025 #ScholarlyCommunication #ResearchCulture #Community #Manchester

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ALPSP @alpsp.bsky.social · Sep 8

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Godwyns Onwuchekwa @godwyns.bsky.social · Sep 8

My interpretation of this latest #Banksy is that it refers to the harsh laws (judge figure) by, and heavy-handed manner the UK is using to suppress protests and proscribe dissenting voices. 👌🏾 Unbelievably, it's a Labour govt in the driving seat. How ironic! 🤔

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Godwyns Onwuchekwa @godwyns.bsky.social · Sep 6

Attending my first choral Come'n'Sing in six years down in beautiful Matlock, Derbyshire. And what a joy I have forgotten... Aptly it's also one of my favourite choral work (...) that's the subject. 👌🏾😂

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Godwyns Onwuchekwa @godwyns.bsky.social · Sep 4

If you hate those you accused of being hateful, what makes you different then?

You should model the behaviour you want them to adopt.

It seems that critical and analytical thinking is in short supply on all sides these days.

Godwyns Onwuchekwa @godwyns.bsky.social · Sep 4

Tired of seeing people respond to xenophobic or racist issues with name-calling.

If you mirror the hostility you oppose, then you’re FUELLING the cycle, NOT solving it.

The point is to stay objective, use relatable analogies, instead of contributing to the deepening polarisation.

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Godwyns Onwuchekwa @godwyns.bsky.social · Sep 3

In an upcoming blog post this Sunday, I explored how the media and press have no referee in: 'Accountability Challenges in Global Leadership: Who Watches the Watchers?'
Good to hear 'In Our Time' on BBC Radio 4 discussing similar topic today.
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