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lauren @lauren.rotatingsandwiches.com · 6h

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Andre Keil @andrekeil.bsky.social · 5h

Sounds like a very topical conference, particularly since we're seeing a drive towards reducing access to higher education across the West again.

German Historical Institute Washington @ghiwashington.bsky.social · 5h

Our conference “The Campus and Beyond: Higher Education and Social Inequalities in Europe and North America, 1890s–2000s” begins tomorrow, with support from the Fritz Thyssen Foundation. The program can be found here: ghiworkshops.hypotheses.org/campus-and-b...

Campus and Beyond

The Campus and Beyond: Higher Education and Social Inequalities in Europe and North America, 1890s-2000s October 9 – 10, 2025 | German Historical Institute, Washington, D.C. Supported by the Fritz Thy...

ghiworkshops.hypotheses.org

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Dr Daniel P Jones @danielpjones.bsky.social · 10h

I've got a student who would love to do some #PhD research on #TouretteSyndrome and the dismantling of the invisible/visible disability binary. Is there anyone in my network in the UK who is accepting #SocialScience PhD students / sponsoring them for #ESRC funding?

#TS #AcademicSky

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Voices of Motherhood @voicesofmotherhood.bsky.social · 14d

We're pleased to share this call for papers for our upcoming conference!

📍Online via Zoom
🗓️Thursday 5 - Friday 6 February 2026
⏱️Abstract deadline Saturday 1 November 2025

See our website for full details 👇

voicesofmotherhood.wp.worc.ac.uk/index.php/news-and-resources/updates-from-the-project

The Politics of Motherhood: Maternalism, Maternity and Mothering.

Thursday 5 and Friday 6 February 2026, Online Conference.

Ruth Davidson, Anna Muggeridge, Eve Pennington and Beckie Rutherford.

Keynote address by Dr Sarah Crook, Swansea University: ‘Cradles of Discontent: Motherhood as a pathway to activism in modern Britain’.

This conference is supported by a UKRI Future Leaders’ Fellowship ‘Voices of Motherhood’ Project reference MR/Y018184/1 and the University of Worcester.

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Mark Bould @markbould.bsky.social · 6h

Really hard to spot the downside here. Apart from having to look at Clegg’s face.

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

www.theverge.com

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Jodi McAlister @jodimca.bsky.social · 22h

For The Conversation, @dramyburge.bsky.social and I wrote an obituary for the late, great Jilly Cooper.

Jilly Cooper: why readers still cherish her ‘fat, fun, frothy novels’

Many of Cooper’s depictions of sex are very funny. However, there is a clear message throughout.

theconversation.com

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Dr Zara Bain @zaranosaur.bsky.social · 1d

What's this? My team over at @aat-transcribes.bsky.social with a brand new offer for our fabulous researcher community?

Starting next week: Virtual Co-Working Sessions for (Tired) Researchers who want to get sh*t done without the usual hustle culture nonsense.

Find out more and sign up here:

Spark Sessions: Virtual Co-Working Spaces for Tired Researchers

Unapologetically pro-disability and intersectional virtual co-working sessions designed to give you the time and space you need to get your sh*t done.

funnels.academicaudiotranscription.com

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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 1d

My latest cartoon for @newscientist.com
p.s. My new book of science cartoons 'Physics for Cats' is out this week. Details at www.tomgauld.com

Panel 1
A figure stands at a lectern
"This image illustrates my theory that, presented with a sufficient quantity of intricate formulae, overcomplicated diagrams and impenetrable acronyms, an audience will agree with almost anything."
The screen is completely packed with such things

Panel 2,3,4,5.
Four audience members say enthusiastically: "My thoughts exactly!", "Hear, hear!", "I quite agree!" and "Excellent point!"

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 1d

Our fabulous outreach officer @justmarvewrites.bsky.social has secured tickets to this month’s Black British Book Festival at the Barbican in London—and she’s giving them away to two lucky people! Find out how to enter ⬇️

britishfantasysociety.org/win-a-ticket...

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Angela Marques Filipe @angelaofthenorth.bsky.social · 1d

Want to do a PhD in social science at Durham? Are you interested in health and mental well-being? Or in environmental and planetary health? Our ESRC NINE DTP scholarships come w/ a range of pathways and perks: call now open for 2026-27! Get in touch.
www.ninedtp.ac.uk/the-application-process/

Prospective Students - NINE DTP

The competition for 2026-27 is open Tuition FeesHome fees (£5,006 in 2025-26) covered for all students. Additional support for international students facilitated through university agreements.StipendT...

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Disability Matters @dismatters.bsky.social · 1d

#WaysofPerceiving BLOG: Hilary Pearson suggests that the conference as an act of gathering together in the neighbourhood with our peers is an act of resistance in and of itself. sheffield.ac.uk/ihuman/disab...

Trauma “in the Neighbourhood”

Reflections of Disability Matters ∞ Ways of Perceiving, International Conversations Conference on 30th May, 2025 at OISE, the University of Toronto

sheffield.ac.uk

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Ria Cheyne @riacheyne.bsky.social · 1d

I know!!!

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Ria Cheyne @riacheyne.bsky.social · 1d

Still buzzing!!!

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Ria Cheyne @riacheyne.bsky.social · 1d

...at one point Neil Hannon climbs off the stage, sits in the empty seat next to me, and sings part of "Our Mutual Friend" from there!!!!
Receipts courtesy of the guy 2 seats along 😊 @divinecomedyhq.bsky.social

Poor quality photo of Neil Hannon sitting amongst the audience at a Divine Comedy gig

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Ria Cheyne @riacheyne.bsky.social · 1d

V bad photo but this is Neil Hannon sat next to me (!!!) at the Liverpool Divine Comedy gig! Our Mutual Friend is one of my favourite songs OF ALL TIME so just amazing @divinecomedyhq.bsky.social

Ria Cheyne @riacheyne.bsky.social · 1d

...at one point Neil Hannon climbs off the stage, sits in the empty seat next to me, and sings part of "Our Mutual Friend" from there!!!!
Receipts courtesy of the guy 2 seats along 😊 @divinecomedyhq.bsky.social

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Ria Cheyne @riacheyne.bsky.social · 1d

AMAZING evening at the @divinecomedyhq.bsky.social show at Liverpool Philharmonic. Not only that but...

The Divine Comedy performing with pink blue and green stage lights behind them

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Mark Bould @markbould.bsky.social · 2d

Can't believe the uni library's had the nerve to recall a book I had out all summer without cracking it even once but which I was definitely gonna start reading any day now...

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Ria Cheyne @riacheyne.bsky.social · 1d

Outrageous

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Ria Cheyne @riacheyne.bsky.social · 1d

Still amused that the "VIP" goody bag for the @divinecomedyhq.bsky.social show included a tea bag, coaster and crossword 😂
All of which I will 100% use

Photo of paper bag with 'The Divine Comedy Rainy Sunday Afternoon' and DC-branded coaster and tea bag

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Ria Cheyne @riacheyne.bsky.social · 1d

If you've never been to a Divine Comedy gig - Neil Hannon clearly enjoys going for a wee wander and I was on the front row with an empty seat next to me.

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Ria Cheyne @riacheyne.bsky.social · 1d

V bad photo but this is Neil Hannon sat next to me (!!!) at the Liverpool Divine Comedy gig! Our Mutual Friend is one of my favourite songs OF ALL TIME so just amazing @divinecomedyhq.bsky.social

Ria Cheyne @riacheyne.bsky.social · 1d

...at one point Neil Hannon climbs off the stage, sits in the empty seat next to me, and sings part of "Our Mutual Friend" from there!!!!
Receipts courtesy of the guy 2 seats along 😊 @divinecomedyhq.bsky.social

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Ria Cheyne @riacheyne.bsky.social · 1d

...at one point Neil Hannon climbs off the stage, sits in the empty seat next to me, and sings part of "Our Mutual Friend" from there!!!!
Receipts courtesy of the guy 2 seats along 😊 @divinecomedyhq.bsky.social

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Ria Cheyne @riacheyne.bsky.social · 1d

AMAZING evening at the @divinecomedyhq.bsky.social show at Liverpool Philharmonic. Not only that but...

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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 2d

A riddle for @theguardian.com books page.
p.s. My new book 'Physics for Cats' is out this week in bookshops and online. Details at www.tomgauld.com

Title: One door leads to freedom, the others to certain death. You may ask one question.

Image: Three guards with shields and speard stand in front of three doors. One guard sits at a folding table working at a typewriter, his shield and spear leaning against the wall.

Caption: One guard always tells the truth, one always tells lies, and the third always tells an entrancing story that blends reportage with imagination in an attempt to reach a deeper authenticity by moving beyond the narrow categories of fact and fiction.

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Neurodivergent Humanities Network @ndhumanities.bsky.social · 2d

Lex Academic scholarships for dyslexic postgraduate students doing groundbreaking research in the humanities!

www.lexacademic.com/scholarships/

Scholarships - Lex Academic®

www.lexacademic.com

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