It’s shocking watching what’s happening in America and it makes you think we’ve been asking for decades, how does a state slide into fascism (because it seemed unthinkable), when we should have been asking the more pressing question, how do you stop it?

Just realised that if they abolish the post-grad level Apprenticeships, it's another nail in the coffin of HE in the UK :-( And another good reason to sign up NOW for the possibly final cohort of

As I have grown older, I have come to realize that the only way to defeat bad #ideas is not by throwing data at someone or screaming at them but instead by exposure & gentle persuasion while being cognizant of the other's emotions!

Meatware - anyone?

Just ate a gingernut so quickly that all I experienced was a lingering crunch.

The world is awful. The world is much better. The world can be much better. All three statements are true at the same time. Understanding this is key to solving big global problems. We believe data & research can help us understand both the problems we face & the progress that’s possible. 🧵

Tuesday is here again, which gives an opportunity to highlight the amazing work that so many organisations and individuals do in the #Charity sector #CharityTuesday go.bsky.app/GKxLbPz

I bring some very exciting news to all 3 of you here on my Bluesky. I finally have a release date for my next online stand-up show. BACK FROM THE BED recorded live at the theatre royal in my home town of Brighton will be out December 22nd. At last.

Out on Dec 15th

OFGEM CEO SPECIAL POD: I ask him why are UK energy prices so high? Will he cut standing charges? Is he in energy firm's pockets? Is UK energy cyber secure? Renewables, prepay, time of use & more podcasts.APPLE.com/gb/podcast/t... open.SPOTIFY.com/show/6tsU1yc... www.BBC.co.uk/sounds/brand...

So let’s do it now Keir #UKEU www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

When I left X, I left 260000ish followers who cared about the NHS. This is bad because the NHS is in a state of emergency and EveryDoctor has just launched an important petition. If you can see this, please could you follow me and share this? 🤞💙🚨

Lovely!

The first in our pre Crimbo coffee n chat sessions starts this week! And it's great to have Nahdia with us. Join us if you can.

“Be an encourager. The world has plenty of critics already.” 🧡 #encouragement #kindness #support (Image by Joyfulsmolthings) 

The past was yours, But the future's mine... 7 dominant narratives on the Future of Work - from Dataism to the Singularity via Job Destruction. Which one will you choose? #FutureOfWork #Careers #YourStory #HT Stone Roses workforcefuturist.substack.com/p/seven-futu...

"In 37 years in the intelligence profession, I've never seen the world in a more dangerous state." The combination of Russia & Trump makes for a dangerous environment for the UK and Europe. We need to stick together now more than ever. 🇬🇧🇪🇺

Well, as it feels like 2014 here at the moment, here's a blog I wrote then. Still feels quite fresh to me. Soft skills (urgh or yum?). www.linkedin.com/pulse/its-on...

Judging you for not returning your trolley to the trolley bay? Yes, I am.

Come harpies, harridans and hags! Gather the scolds, shrews, termagants and old bags! Bring some chalk and a broom, war has been declared

Good stuff right here - not just for authors may I add 😀

Please please repost for my darling Granddaughter Lilian 9 she is in desperate need of a Stem cell Donor @anthonynolan.bsky.social pls register she has a rare DNA 🩸❤️

The moral injury of seeing basic aspects of healthcare not happening is a heavy weight to carry. Its a big risk of burnout to take individual responsibility for what is a huge system problem. Any of us could doggedly work all hours & it wouldnt solve the problem. Important we stay conscious of this.

Not all heroes wear capes. 🦸‍♀️ Kate Nash deserves every major artist and everyone who’s involved in grassroots music to back her and amplify this post: www.instagram.com/reel/DC7N2M3... Here’s a clip: Newsletter about this landing in @drownedinsound.org inboxes tomorrow

Reminder that your favorite local indie bookstores make a lot of their yearly income during the holiday season. Go shop local today. ❤️

Everyday I’m reminded of how German the German language is. Turtleneck: Rollkragenpullover

Today: Swimming Christmas pudding preparation Discussions about whether to put fennel seed in sausage rolls (yes) Laughing at autocorrect on WhatsApp Thinking about whether to get an air fryer (again) Drying oranges for the wreath tomorrow Making pizza Abundant podcasts Thinking about leaf sweeping

For #NationalIllustrationDay2024 I am sharing one of my favourite Sketchnotes which I created for the Innovation Academy at the University of Manchester earlier this year on 'A typical pathway to research commercialisation'.

Feeling booky. Might delete later idk

This debate is hard for everyone.. Focus on investing palliative care seems to be the message from the clinicians I know;

The ethnographer “testifies to things one does not necessarily know what to do about. But through one’s writing, the reader may be moved to see the world in a new way and to act differently within it.” ~ Michael Jackson (no, not that one), Crumpled Paper Boat

Thought for the Day...

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Introducing myself with my worst feedback from school? I'm Meg. Sigh.

Just in case anyone needs cheering up, I've just started watching Miranda from the beginning and after all this time it is still beautifully silly.

It's Wednesday, so it's "Buy A Stranger a Book" day on Bluesky! I'll give away two books. FOR FREE. If there's a book you want let me know. If YOU want to "Buy a Stranger a Book" too get in touch! #buyastrangerabook Here's what it's all about. www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...

@joannasuvarna.bsky.social Hello you!

In a recent.Origin Story episode we said that the best way to avoid extremism is to offer decent coverage of peaceful protests. Today's reporting is a very good example of how to do that. Shame we only really do it when it's the right on the street.

Hey Bluesky🖐 I'm interested in how ideas from clinical psychology can be applied widely in healthcare systems. Things like multiple levels of understanding, proper listening & dialogue, different things being true at the same time, & the IMPORTANCE OF RELATIONSHIPS. And how to make all this happen!

📆 SAVE THE DATE 📆 On 8th Feb 2025 we're holding a 24hr letter writing marathon to mark #WorldCancerDay, raise funds & generate letters to send to cancer patients. This will be a global event & all are welcome, be sure to put the date in your diary! 💌 www.frommetoyouletters.co.uk/blog/24hr-on...

@dawnw.bsky.social Nice bio

Food bluesky is a bit

Yikes

BLTQIA+

Since it was privatised in 1989, Thames Water has paid out £10.4 billion in dividends. Thames Water was privatised without debt. Sigh...

We're hosting this webinar tomorrow with some really interesting speakers on the psychological impact of large pay gaps between workers and their bosses and the implications that has for how well companies operate. Sign up below👇 highpaycentre.org/leading-acro...

Good morning. Word of the Day is as beautiful as it is underused. ‘Confelicity’ is finding joy in the happiness and success of others.

I feel like I'm in 2011. Although I was young then. Wotcha you beauties.

@katrinamcollier.bsky.social Morning beauty