Men are afraid women will laugh at them. Women are afraid men will kill them. Margaret Atwood She laughed at him. He killed her. Then he called her a "f*ck*ng b*tch"

Don't steal pies this Christmas.

Hear me out: an advent calendar but instead of chocolate, books.

A break from Christmas content to enjoy this capybara eating a banana. From François Froger's 'A relation of a voyage ...' (London, 1698).

[1/2] www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-re... This one-day conference will provide practical strategies, actions and resources to support cultural organisations to prepare - through resilience and adaptation - for the challenges of a changing climate….

Staff, students & volunteers enjoyed a day in the Library & Archives making festive decorations from recycled paper @thebotanics.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social #GreenLibraries #LoveLibraries

Gavin McCann visited @swminerslibrary.bsky.social to research his book on libraries, trade unions and education with the help of an SSLH bursary. Read his report and find out more about our research bursaries here 👇 sslh.org.uk/2025/11/28/g...

Seeking volunteers to write 350 word pieces on the current and historical intersection of disability and eugenics. Get in contact for more information: richardamm(at)gmail.com

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) claims a data "issue" is preventing it releasing figures on the Access to Work disability employment programme. "It’s happened at the exact moment support is continuing to be cut." 🤔 www.disabilitynewsservice.com/dwp-failure-... Via @johnpring.bsky.social

Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance, where we remember all those who have lost their lives due to transphobia. We stand in solidarity with the trans community and continue to fight for safety, equality, and dignity in the workplace. Read our blog for TDoR.

**Job opportunity** Deputy Head of Archives and Libraries Starting salary: £48,448 Contract type: Permanent Location: John Sinclair House, Edinburgh Full details and how to apply can be found here: rb.gy/ta6q44

Thought for the day. Given the risks around disinformation in the run up to the Scottish elections, would it be feasible to produce digital or print "report cards" for current MSPs? Attendance, voting record, funding, etc, all based on published information. Possible @theferret.scot @fullfact.org ?

BREAKING: Dr. Jane Goodall, an animal rights advocate, has died of natural causes at age 91, the Jane Goodall Institute says in a statement.

🎭 Just 2 weeks to go! Previewing at @northedinarts (11 Oct) before heading to @TheLanternSheff (14-18 Oct).💡 Exciting week ahead with @daniellabeattie Lighting Designer in tech rehearsals! 🎟️ townsendproductions.org.uk

Racist Director at Historic Environment Scotland allowed to keep earning over £100k because he’s ex Navy. Scotland is full of fools allowed to make a fortune in these jobs

Using racial slurs & still keeping his job, shows how entrenched structural racism is and doesn't get the seriousness it deserves. Appalling. www.thenational.scot/news/2549862...

Perth is being targeted for the next 4 Saturdays by racist protests outside hotels. Join Perth Against Racism to say no to racism in our community - meet today 10-10.30 at Station Hotel #PerthScotland #RefugeesAreWelcomeHere

It is with a heavy heart that I have to report to you that your Dad has found a ladder that's about 4 inches taller and has been out in the night again 💔

We have 3 days of joint action with Unison so will be out with colleagues across UoN libraries! Please share your best #AngryLibrarians picket signs for inspiration.

Rehearsals for #WeAreTheLionsMrManager start next week! 📅 Rehearsed reading: Sept 27 | Willesden Green Library 7.30pm 👀 Preview: Oct 11 | North Edinburgh Arts 7.30pm @northedinarts 🎟️ Tour: Oct 14–18 | Lantern Theatre @TheLanternSheff ✨ Tickets: townsendproductions.org.uk

Hey you. Wanna apply for a fellowship on collections? the AHRC Early career fellowships in cultural & heritage institutions are open! The Natural History Museum priorities are below. If you wanna talk birds, hit me up. Collectors, colonialism, Canada, Australia & more www.ukri.org/opportunity/...

VACANCY: Trainee Lichenologist @n-t-s.bsky.social Not seen one of these advertised before! www.asva.co.uk/jobs/trainee...

STUC statement on standing alongside the people of Falkirk against racism 👇 @sutrscotland.bsky.social

🚨 Falkirk: Emergency mobilisation TOMORROW! Join Stand Up to Racism, @ScottishTUC and Falkirk anti-racists and trade unionists to defend refugees at the Cladhan Hotel against the far right who are marching on the hotel. Organise delegations, spread the word!

🔔Vacancy: Workers' Rights Officer🔔 Joining the STUC policy team this role includes promotion of and support for employment rights, building collective power, and capacity building for TUs and TUCs. Deadline for applications: midnight, 31st August. All details:

Are you carbon-conscious? Do you want your organisation to be more eco-friendly? Historic England have a fantastic duo of new training workshops, covering 'How to Measure a Carbon Footprint', and 'How To Write a Carbon Reduction Plan'. Check out our Blogpost below for more!

Gender pension gap equates to £7,600 a year, say union leaders. Despite equality laws women continue to lose. Women punished for child bearing and caring responsibilities. Lower pension results in greater insecurity and anxiety.

Here's three minutes of us talking about human skin.

New Online Module from BGCI: Introduction to Biosecurity for Botanic Gardens and Arboreta – a new, free online module designed specifically for professionals working in botanic gardens and arboreta. www.bgci.org/news-events/...

BREAKING: Israeli forces have killed at least 104 Palestinians in attacks across the besieged Gaza Strip since dawn, medical sources told Al Jazeera. 🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/v920h8

We're celebrating #SouthAsianHeritageMonth so we want to highlight some of the amazing #OpenAccess resources on South Asian heritage. Check out the South Asian Open Archives on JSTOR for a fantastic collection of documents from across South Asia www.jstor.org/site/saoa/?s...

Pedro has had a tough day. Annual vet appointment, gabapentin, fat-shaming (6.8kg). He is yet to know about the pipettes for de-worming, flea etc, & potential future biscuit/treat counting. Let him rest for a few days 🤗

Everyone seeking safety in Scotland should be made to feel welcome no matter where they came from or how they arrived. Join us in creating a more welcoming & inclusive society by displaying a #partofthebiggerpicture poster in your window! Print out, take a photo & tag us! 🧩📸 ow.ly/Gj7n50Wluk3

Still time to submit a paper to the WHS conference.

NO REDUNDANCIES at the University of Dundee. Fantastic news in our fight to save jobs, as interim Principal Prof Nigel Seaton confirms that there will be no redundancies. A massive victory for everyone who has supported us. Looking forward to receiving the removal of Section 188 in writing.

Oops! Just to confirm that the closing date for the survey is 14th July. Thanks for those that let us know - we can only assume we’d written June because we could barely believe it’s nearly July!

We want to hear about experiences of discrimination, harassment, or challenges faced in single-sex spaces in the UK. We especially welcome responses from Black people and people of colour. Complete the survey at: tinyurl.com/SingleSexSpa... #Trans #Transgender #Nonbinary #Queer #TransAlly

BREAKING: the EHRC has formally abandoned its contention that employers need to provide single sex toilets. goodlaw.social/4npg

Thanks for the reminder @janemunday.bsky.social. Every summer, I repost this article DROWNING DOES NOT LOOK LIKE DROWNING. To date, I know of FOUR kids who were saved after someone who'd clicked on the link learnt how to spot actual drowning. Take time to read and pass on. slate.com/technology/2...

💥 NEW 💥 The EHRC’s interim update unleashed chaos after the Supreme Court’s transphobic decision. But now the commission says it was only ‘some observations’ and rows back on its demand for single-sex toilets. goodlaw.social/pa8z

Pedro Machuca helped me on a Sunday with a trade union personal case

A huge loss to Scotland, Prof. Palmer was an intellectual powerhouse and exceptional advocate on anti-racism and the need for honest recognition of Scotland’s role in slavery. www.scotsman.com/education/si...

Work with us! - we're looking for an organisation to support us with procurement and tender writing. We're keen to help libraries deliver more services procured by national and devolved gov - it helps sustain libraries and means libraries can offer more to communities.

I have just used this template to email the Women and Equalities Committee and Joint Committee on Human Rights about the proposed appointment of Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson as chair od the EHRC. You should too, she is IMO totally unsuited to this job. docs.google.com/document/d/1...

☀️@pcsunion.bsky.social Scotland proudly joins the list of supporters for national demonstration in Glasgow coinciding w/ #WorldRefugeeDay #AyeWelcomeRegufees #StopTheFarRight 🗓️Sat 21 June 📍12noon, Barrowland Park @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social @scottishtuc.bsky.social @maryhill-in.bsky.social

I was looking for something in my house & found this in a Muppet Show Annual. To my @bectu.bsky.social colleagues: Do you have a Hilda biography/storyline because I feel they are missing from my life

STATEMENT: 'Not In Our Name: Feminist Academics and Educators Speak Out Against Transphobia' Read the statement online here: tinyurl.com/mud7va29 Co-sign the statement, fill in this form: forms.gle/oDYgnobrMiSc...