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Sally Latham

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PhD. The Open University. Philosophy and mental health. Fantastic Philosophy on BBC Teach. Boy mom. Birmingham. https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/articles/znmj3qt https://youtube.com/@sallylatham1886

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Sally Latham @sallylatham.bsky.social · Mar 26

Beyond excited to finally share this project! I am so proud to be co-creator and education consultant on this show.

Narrated by the incredible Stephen Fry, Fantastic Philosophy aims to help children develop critical thinking and oracy.
#PhilosophyMatters ##philsky

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Fantastic Philosophy: Primary philosophy teaching resources

In this illustrated series narrated by Sir Stephen Fry, a community of animals living in a fictional savannah try to navigate some tricky philosophical questions. Aimed at pupils studying at KS2 level...

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Sally Latham @sallylatham.bsky.social · 1d

Ah thank-you Matthew that definitely means a lot coming from you!

Sally Latham @sallylatham.bsky.social · 1d

Absolutely! I know I have the confidence to trial my work at workshops and conferences (even if it's not the best) because I felt heard and supported at UoB events.

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Sally Latham @sallylatham.bsky.social · 1d

I will say that every experience I have had with Philosophy at the University of Birmingham has been inclusive and supportive, whether I have been there as a teacher, PhD student or as an ECR.

Women can't always say that... so thank-you.

#philsky #academicsky

Lisa Bortolotti @lisabortolotti.com · 1d

We cannot change the profession all at once, in one big sweep. But we can create a few spaces where things work as we would want them to. Hoping that people notice that good is possible and our micro-utopias catch on. #philsky #academicsky

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Sally Latham @sallylatham.bsky.social · 5d

It's official 🙂

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Sally Latham joins Wikimedia UK as Education Lead - Wikimedia UK

By Sally Latham I’m delighted to be joining Wikimedia UK as the new Education Lead . It’s an honour to work with … Continue reading "Sally Latham joins Wikimedia UK as Education Lead"

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Sally Latham @sallylatham.bsky.social · 6d

#janegoodall #idol

Sally Latham @sallylatham.bsky.social · 6d

This looks right up my street!

Sally Latham @sallylatham.bsky.social · 7d

Excited to share this as I start my new role as Education Lead for Wikimedia UK.

I will be developing a programme of information literacy in schools aligned to WUK values of knowledge equity, representation and critical thinking as fake news and misrepresentation become increasingly prevalent.

Wikimedia UK @wikimediauk.bsky.social · 7d

We’re delighted to share Wikimedia UK’s Strategic Report for 2024/25. Our latest report highlights stories of impact, external evaluation findings, and the voices of our communities as we continue shaping a more open and informed society.

Read the report: tinyurl.com/4dkxpvue

Sally Latham @sallylatham.bsky.social · 9d

So true!

Sally Latham @sallylatham.bsky.social · 9d

My personal favourite is an amazing comic-style series called Tom Gates by British author and illustrator Liz Pichon.

I find them hilarious!

Sally Latham @sallylatham.bsky.social · 9d

My latest review for @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social.

I've certainly been challenging my own preconceptions about graphic novels for kids. They can be an excellent way to engage reluctant readers and improve literacy.

#booksky #kidslit

School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 11d

Astrosaurs Mission to Infinity by Steve Cole, Tobey Cole and Alex Lopez. 📚👍🏼
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Astrosaurs Mission to Infinity is a bold, fast-paced graphic novel adventure packed with dino-fights, chaos, and irreverent humour—perfect for attract...

Astrosaurs Mission to Infinity by Steve Cole, Tobey Cole and Alex Lopez

Astrosaurs Mission to Infinity is a bold, funny graphic novel that guarantees action and cosmic adventure.

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Lisa Bortolotti @lisabortolotti.com · 13d

Our #projectEPIC on #EpistemicInjustice in healthcare is 2 years old, our blog reached 103k views and our open access book had 15k downloads… curious? Here’s our website! epistemicinjusticeinhealthcare.org @jelliedsours.bsky.social @histloneliness.bsky.social @kmurphyhollies.bsky.social #philsky

Epistemic Injustice in Healthcare

The Universities of Bristol, Nottingham and Birmingham have been awarded a major £2.6 million Wellcome Discovery Award.

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Sally Latham @sallylatham.bsky.social · 13d

So true!!

Sally Latham @sallylatham.bsky.social · 14d

Gift from students... because apparently I only ever use one example of a tautology and I'm somewhat obsessed with Descartes. 😂

#philsky #philosophy #philosophers #teaching

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Sally Latham @sallylatham.bsky.social · 25d

Just heard from the amazing @simonkirchin.bsky.social that the Philosophy Gets Schooled podcast has reached almost 40,000 downloads. 👏👏

This is such a good resource covering all of the A level spec.

I loved recording episodes... never a chore to talk about philosophy all evening!

#philsky

Sally Latham @sallylatham.bsky.social · 25d

Congratulations Jodie fantastic news! 👏

Sally Latham @sallylatham.bsky.social · Sep 3

Thanks so much for including me Matthew! Hope to be at the next one in person.

Sally Latham @sallylatham.bsky.social · Sep 2

Amazing!!

Sally Latham @sallylatham.bsky.social · Aug 27

I'll be giving an online talk during this event!

Arguing that non-narrative individuals face epistemic injustice.

#philsky #mentalhealth #philosophy #epistemicinjustice

Birmingham Network for Phenomenology and Mental Health @uobphenomenal.bsky.social · Aug 27

Our event is only a week away! Please do register if you haven’t done so already!

Birmingham Network for Phenomenology and Mental Health @uobphenomenal.bsky.social · Aug 20

🌟Registration for our PhD and ECR Research Day is now open! Click here to register and see the provisional schedule: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/deAH1HLcv2

We will be hearing amazing presentations on the theme of lived experiences in mental health, and talking about career goals and next steps!

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Sally Latham @sallylatham.bsky.social · Aug 21

Very excited to be giving a presentation at @uobphenomenal.bsky.social PhD and ERC Research Day.

I'll be arguing for including non-narrative experiences in our understanding of mental health as well as mental illness.

You can register for online or in-person attendance.

#philsky #mentalhealth

Birmingham Network for Phenomenology and Mental Health @uobphenomenal.bsky.social · Aug 20

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Sally Latham @sallylatham.bsky.social · Aug 15

I wish I could have been there!

Sally Latham @sallylatham.bsky.social · Aug 14

Brilliant news and so well deserved 👏

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Jodie Russell @jelliedsours.bsky.social · Aug 13

Powerful post on the #ProjectEPIC blog today from co-investigator Havi Carel summarising her recent article in the Lancet on her experience of organ transplant and radical bodily doubt: epistemicinjusticeinhealthcareproject.blogspot.com/2025/08/radi...

#healthcare #epistemicinjustice #phenomenology

Radical Bodily Doubt

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Sally Latham @sallylatham.bsky.social · Aug 7

Woo hoo!!

Sally Latham @sallylatham.bsky.social · Aug 7

This week on the #projectEPIC blog a fantastic post by Shené de Rijk on toxic positivity and epistemic injustice, a topic close to my heart!

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#philosophy #philsky #epistemicinjustice #EPIC

Toxic Positivity and Epistemic Injustice

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Sally Latham @sallylatham.bsky.social · Aug 5

In 'philosophers ruining holidays' (part one)... explaining the problem of induction when seeing a black swan.

#philosophy #philosophers ##philsky