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JustRoryDuncan

@profroryduncan.bsky.social

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Look, I’ve loved loads of jobs. Lots of education, research, govt policy, funding, higher ed, teaching. Now I like helping people with this, and cooking, fermenting things, bread and stuff. https://www.duddingstonconsulting.co.uk

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JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · 3d

This morning’s glamorous walking partner

JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · 10d

Isabel Oakeshott. Dubai Haw Haw

JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · 11d

Positively calming.

JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · 11d

Don’t underestimate the power of conspiracy. TikTok is taking over as a (scary) place for political discussion. This stuff, and much worse, is rife.

JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · 11d

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JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · 11d

Vulgar language wouldn’t happen on Duddingston Golf Course where I live. Quite right too.

JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · 13d

No chance of action ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections next May, so this is in the long grass.

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University boss calls for major review of Scottish higher education

Sir Anton Muscatelli calls for a review of the future funding and shape of higher education.

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JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · 14d

(Yet another) stunning day. Grabbing every possible photon on my retinas before the inevitable winter..

JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · 14d

That’s true. But viral TikTok crispiest chips ever

JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · 14d

Gasp

JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · 14d

I can see an opportunity to test the ‘viral TikTok’ BEST AIRFRYER FRIES EVER

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JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · 14d

…and Attila

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Ben Ansell @benansell.bsky.social · 14d

Two headlines on the same day

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JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · 15d

Beautiful day in the Pentland hills, can definitely feel Autumn now

A fisherman in a rowing boat trying to catch trout in the Pentland hills near Edinburgh. The water is perfectly smooth, like a mirror

Picture from near the top of Scald Law in the Pentland hills. The surrounding landscape is rush with autumnal greens and browns

View from the top of Scald Law hill in the Pentlands. Edinburgh is just visible in the distance

JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · 17d

Dr Neils’ Garden at the foot of Arthur’s Seat is a hidden gem. It was the private garden or two local doctors who spent their lives terracing a slope and planting it. It’s now maintained by volunteers and is incredibly peaceful and beautiful

View over Duddingston Loch from Dr Neils’ Garden in Edinburgh

JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · 17d

Quick sprint up Arthur’s Seat first thing. What a day

The view from near the top of Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh. It’s a stunning day with completely clear blue skies

JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · 18d

I suspect the specialisation argument in government and funder policy isn’t going to go away. It unfortunately overlooks the growing commuter student population

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JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · 19d

Where the wild things are!

JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · 20d

Had these in China, real nose burners. But fried egg flavour Spanish crisps are 🤌

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Tracy Daniel @tracydaniel.bsky.social · Sep 9

Looks like a great recipe.😅

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JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · 23d

One of Edinburgh’s lesser known castles on my walk this morning. (Although it does feature in Highlander, apparently). #craigmillar

Picture of Craigmillar Castle in Edinburgh, framed by trees and with Duddingston golf course in the foreground. It’s a beautiful sunny day

JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · 28d

UK HE governance is a brewing problem imo.

JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · 28d

I thought this was fake. I actually went to the DM website to check, and incredibly, it’s real. Even most DM commenters think it weird, and that’s the highest possible bar

JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · Sep 8

Given that Advance HE provide most of the HE sector governance training and oversight, isn’t this rather marking their own homework?

Wonkhe @wonkhe.bsky.social · Sep 8

NEW on Wonkhe: Higher education governance is under the spotlight. Alistair Jarvis sets out the findings of Advance HE’s big conversation, with priorities for any future reform buff.ly/FXuSgKt

JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · Sep 7

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Raw beetroot salad | Vegetables recipes | Jamie Oliver recipes

Salads make a great starter and this raw beetroot salad recipe is no exception; you can get great beetroots these days with fantastic colours and flavours.