Speaking today at the @futureislandisland.bsky.social Rathlin Wool event which is showcasing all the ongoing work with Rathlin wool & creating a sustainable circular economy. I’ll be talking about wool, weaving & needlework on the island in oral stories & learning from past community resilience.

A big welcome to all our new and returning students on the PG Dip & MSc in Library & Information Management #NewYear #NewSemester #DigitalLearning #Librarianship #LibraryResearch #InformationOrganisations #ProfessionalFutures #Education #WelcomeToUU @ulsteruni.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social

Minister Kimmins chaired the Rathlin Ministerial Forum on the island today. The Forum ensures the Rathlin Island Policy is implemented on a cross-Executive basis providing a valuable means to engage with the Rathlin community and share information on key projects and future plans for the island.

Well done Nina, Meabh, all the young people and everyone involved in bringing the Imaginarium exhibition to W5! Superb work #SustainableFutures #YoungPeople #Education #Rathlin @futureislandisland.bsky.social

A stunning double rainbow on #Rathlin this morning before we head to W5 for the Imaginarium exhibition celebrating a partnership between @futureislandisland.bsky.social with The Big Idea and EA Youth Services to capture young people’s ideas for a more sustainable future.

Was great to see the UK APA Conference in Belfast last week. Here’s our panel on Community Conversations and how they can bridge community and policy in a range of sensitive areas #CommunityConversations #Education #Policy @ulsteruni-edi.bsky.social

Getting a community update this evening on the #Rathlin LIFE Raft eradication project

Working on the Belfast campus today, but I got to pop out to my pal, artist Claire Ritchie’s, solo exhibition at QSS Studios #WhereThePavementEnds #ClaireRitchieArtist www.queenstreetstudios.net/events/where...

It’s #RathlinRun day. Good luck Brian Morgan @futureislandisland.bsky.social

Programme now confirmed. @thinkuhi.bsky.social Interdisciplinary Online Symposium: The Future of Northern and Arctic Islands: 2050 & Beyond is now open for registration on our webpage. 19/09/25 1pm - 5pm #research #islands @adammarkham.bsky.social www.uhi.ac.uk/en/research-...

Do you have a creative child who loves to imagine and play? 🎲 Sign them up for a FREE board game design workshop where kids explore environmental themes and create their own board game! 🔔Fri 15 August | Ulster Museum | Ages 9–11 ▶️Get your game on: bit.ly/4fsNpAM

Misinformation often appears in disguise when we're looking for health information. Take a close look at Misinformation UnMASKED an animation from @england.nhs.uk Make sure you are only using trustworthy information. @cilip.bsky.social @librariesconnected.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dTL...

Speaking at the start of the #RathlinLifeRAFT & @futureislandisland.bsky.social ‘Making it on Rathlin’ residential and series of workshops. #OralHistories #IslandStories #Design #WorkingWithWool #Sustainability #GreenTransition

Georgia O'Keeffe, Sunflower New Mexico, 1935 #WomensArt In folklore the sunflower is considered a flower of loyalty because each day it turns its head to loyally follow the sun, from east to west 🌞 #FolkloreThursday

We're celebrating the wonder of Rathlin wool with a workshop where you will: 🪡 discover traditional crafting techniques 🐑 explore locally sourced island wool 🌿 take home a handcrafted piece inspired by Rathlin’s landscape Part of an overnight craft package (7-8 Aug). Book now: bit.ly/45fJCDf

'Cooktown Lighthouse' engraving by Australian printmaker Rachel Newling #WomensArt

Donating milk an opportunity to 'care for other babies' www.bbc.com/news/article... The only ‘milk bank’ on the island on Ireland, helping 100s of premature babies.

I wrote this after doing a training on the Fourth and Fifth amendments to the Constitution, because, apparently, this is necessary to be a doctor under this regime. Grateful to @huffpost.com and, always, dream editor @noahmichelson.bsky.social for the platform. www.huffpost.com/entry/doctor...

Last night’s sunset over Church Bay, #Rathlin #Stormhour #Photohour @lindahughes.bsky.social @barrabest.bsky.social @stormhour.com @samhanna1791.bsky.social @cmjohnston.bsky.social @annlizkelly.bsky.social @weatheraisling.bsky.social

Pinsent Masons Belfast office are recruiting an Information Officer Check out this job at Pinsent Masons: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/42...

Temporary Librarian post with CAFRE NI at Greenmount #LibraryJobs www.nijobfinder.co.uk/job/2005762/...

Temp Librarian Post with CAFRE NI at Enniskillen, immediate start #LibraryJobs therecruitmentco.uk/job/libraria...

Well done @futureislandisland.bsky.social for bringing ‘Stone Strategies: A local, sustainable product for a circular economy’ to #Rathlin today. A great range of speakers & super to see prototype dry stone wall showcasing the importance & value of local stone for sustainable design & construction.

Watch S McConnell & Sons shape the Stone Strategies prototype, inspired by Rathlin's traditional dry stone walls. The modular blocks are designed for reuse, providing a sustainable alternative to concrete. 25 July | Manor House, Rathlin | bit.ly/3TVgKKa FII Fellowship: QUB, S McConnell & Sons.

Bringing together @futureislandisland.bsky.social, Rathlin RAFT Project (eradication prog), the Rathlin Development & Community Assoc & the Inishowen Development Partnership on Rathlin today to share knowledge & experiences across projects #sustainability #greenfutures #greentransition #biodiversity

Have spent a fair bit of my few days off in the sea. We’ve had great sea swimming sessions for kids & adults on #Rathlin this week with Mo & Paul wildswim.ie/about/ And all funded through community participatory budgeting.

Had the opportunity this evening to see a really super film about Paddy Conaghan, Arranmore, and his journey and motivation for taking a dip at every accessible beach around Ireland. #WildSwimming #MentalHeath #Ireland #NotAllHeroesWearCapes manofarran.com

Some of our wildflowers here on Rathlin

Calling all crafters, makers, and curious creatives! Join us on Rathlin, 7–8 August, for an overnight experience that celebrates the island's craft culture, creative spirit and stunning landscapes. 🔔 Book now: bit.ly/3U2fdSv @ulsteruni.bsky.social | @rspb.bsky.social | LIFERaft | Craft NI

Work meetings in Ballycastle today @futureislandisland.bsky.social Here’s Fairhead from the #Rathlin ferry

This is such a beautiful book by Paddy Donnelly.

A very successful PhD day on #Rathlin. Doctoral researchers from @ulsteruni.bsky.social travelled over today for a writing retreat & also gave short talks at an open public event. This was a great opportunity both for the PhD researchers and for the island residents & visitors who attended.

Our @ulsteruni.bsky.social Doctoral Students arriving on #RathlinIsland for a day’s writing retreat and presentations #UURathlinResearchForum #UUDoctoralCollege

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Bringing together folk from @ulsteruni.bsky.social and #RathlinIsland today to discuss research and how we can work together on shared priorities #PeoplePlacePartnership #UURathlinResearchForum

Next up today we have @ulsteruni.bsky.social staff from across the University today on #Rathlin for a #RathlinResearch day. #PeoplePlacePartnership #WorkingWithRathlin #IslandResearch lovely day for it

First up today we have Power NI on #Rathlin today filming a video as we received the funding from their Brighter Communities fund to publish the Rathlin School Memories oral history booklet.

A record six male Corncrakes have been recorded on Rathlin Island this breeding season, marking a significant milestone in conservation efforts for the species:

We’re proud to announce that Glasgow Women’s Library is now officially recognised as a Library of Sanctuary — the first in Scotland 🎉📚 This honour celebrates our long-standing work, creating a welcoming, inclusive space for women — especially those seeking sanctuary.

"Democracies are not to be taken for granted, and the institutions that support democracy should not be taken for granted." #FreePeopleReadFreely Spectacular interview with Dr. Carla Hayden on @cbssundaymorning.bsky.social today. www.cbsnews.com/news/former-...

A little time spent picking up beach litter with my son this afternoon, a lot of it is fishing twine #BeachClean #GhostFishingGear #WorldOceanDay #Take3ForTheSea #2MinuteBeachClean #BeatPlasticPollution #CleanSeas #CleanCoasts #ProtectMarineLife #Rathlin #Sustainability

Congratulations and a big thank you to the whole #Springwatch team for all their hard work on Rathlin over the last week. The programmes have really shown off the amazing beauty of Rathlin's flora & fauna, and brought it to one of the widest audiences yet. The weather even cooperated eventually 😎

June is #PrideMonth, but it’s also #RainbowBookMonth — a celebration of LGBTQIA+ books, authors, and stories. Find reading lists, tools for libraries, and graphics to help you celebrate: bit.ly/4kKOkOg Read with pride, in all of its colors. 🌈

Cistercians preferred seals! A high proportion (63%) of the C12/13th manuscripts from the monastery at Clairvaux were bound in sealskin, mostly harbor & harp seals from Scandinavia, Scotland, Iceland & Greenland, perhaps chosen to match their white habits. www.arch.cam.ac.uk/news/medieva...

What's that rasping rattle? It's the call of the corncrake on Rathlin www.bbc.com/news/article...

Great to see #Rathlin on last night’s #Springwatch and more coming up this evening @bbcspringwatch.bsky.social

Last day of the Maritime Festival on Rathlin, and time to roll out my usual contribution to the community picnic 😋