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As the new term approaches, no child should worry about having the basics. Aberlour’s Urgent Assistance Fund offers immediate support for families in crisis, so children can focus on learning, not hardship. Learn more & apply now. https://www.aberlour.org.uk/get-help/urgent-assistance-fund

Building on our commitment to fair access, we’re launching 3 new scholarship offers in 2025 for: • Mature students (26–45) • Parents in undergrad study, esp. in priority family groups • Students studying degrees via colleges (1+3/2+2) Full details - bit.ly/44xA5qZ

A social sciences and humanities reading list on AI in education 🧵

What happens when activists creatively reimagine corporate logos to resist branding narratives? Our new paper explores the powerful multimodal practice of "figurative subversion" and its role in challenging corporate messages. Read it here: bit.ly/3GrXAse

From the wonderful Michael Rosen. Had it up in my classroom when Ofsted rocked up.

Please vote for Redwell and Dunblane! Thank you 🤩 www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org/pocket-garde...

I’m very excited to be at @edbookfest.bsky.social to discuss the Barlinnie Special Unit in a panel with #LadyUnchained Their poetry collection ‘Behind Bars’ should not be missed! Come join us and @noellecobden.bsky.social for a discussion on arts and imprisonment www.edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival...

Music to our ears, Lisa #TeamStirling MSc Professional Education & Leadership - real impact for real practice. Any other examples out there? We'd love to hear from you😎

Wishing all BlueSkyers celebrating today #EidMubarak 🎉☪️

Pleased our paper is out today: relational influences on help-seeking for mental health and substance use among marginalised people bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/6/e090349.full We present follow on research with justice-involved ppl @ DRNS conference later @drnscot.bsky.social Team ⬇️ #JusticeHealth

We look forward to welcoming colleagues to our hybrid #SERAEthics network event tomorrow! @alisonmitchelluofg.bsky.social @profaileenk.bsky.social with inputs from @angelajaap.bsky.social, #ClaireHamilton and #JoGallagher #ExpressiveArts

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Getting ready for the final Saturday of teaching with our rather awesome final year students on our MSc Professional Education & Leadership programme at the University of Stirling 😎#stir #professional #education

Honestly, a more expert, sincere and collaborative group is unlikely #research #culture #REF2029

Collage thinking... Religious Breakfas © 2003 by Maureen K. Michael is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit creativecommons.org/licenses/by-...

Faulty Tapestry open.substack.com/pub/maureenk...

Collage thinking... Modern Mythology © 2003 by Maureen K. Michael is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit creativecommons.org/licenses/by-...

Collage thinking... Critical Conversion © 2003 by Maureen K. Michael is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit creativecommons.org/licenses/by-...

Glad to have the opportunity to share our #SCDE National Framework for #LearningforSustainability in the TES www.tes.com/magazine/ana... The Framework contributes towards #Action2030 & brings together expertise across the 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿ITE community to support #teachers from the beginning of their careers.

Collage thinking... Guardian Angel Creative Crisis © 2003 by Maureen K. Michael is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit creativecommons.org/licenses/by-...

Collage thinking... Education Alchemist © 2003 by Maureen K. Michael is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit creativecommons.org/licenses/by-...

Collage thinking... Someone Else's Fairy Tale Shoes © 2003 by Maureen K. Michael is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit creativecommons.org/licenses/by-...

Collage thinking... Wizards Fighting Disaffection © 2003 by Maureen K. Michael is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit creativecommons.org/licenses/by-...

For 2025-26 entry only, eligible applicants can receive a 40% tuition waiver. www.stir.ac.uk/courses/pg-t... #ProfessionalLearning #WomensEdScotland #ProfessionalLearning

Collage thinking... Unlock the Baffled Secrets of the Soul © 2003 by Maureen K. Michael is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0

Joni Mitchell, singer-songwriter, musician, poet, painter, genius #WomensArt

Please sign up for the next SCRM webinar - Towards Posthuman Education: Curriculum-Making for a World to Come, presented by the fabulous Kay Sidebottom . Wednesday 14 May, 4.00-5.30 Sign up at www.tickettailor.com/events/facul...

This matters... A Framework for Learning for Sustainability in Initial Teacher Education

Last day of the holidays & amid the back to school/work preps also squeezing in some stitches for my current #crochet #coral on #EarthDay2025 & thinking of Donna J Harraway’s words about how through crochet coral reefs, crafters ‘stitch intimacy without proximity’ 🪸🐠🧶

Ten years ago, Pope Francis published “Laudato Si.’” This is a good day to reread it and hear his call to save our planet. www.nytimes.com/2023/10/04/w...

Pope Francis' words to live by: "Tenderness is not weakness; it is fortitude. It is the path of solidarity, the path of humility. Please, allow me to say it loud and clear: the more powerful you are, the more your actions will have an impact on people, the more responsible you are to act humbly."

#VEDay is coming soon.But would victory have been possible without the 2.5 million volunteers from the then British Indian army?Why have we denied their stories & their sacrifices in our curriculum? Delighted to register for this event to help learn & promote those stories. #DecolonisetheCurriculum

For 2025-26 entry only, eligible applicants can receive a 40% tuition waiver. www.stir.ac.uk/courses/pg-t... #ProfessionalLearning #WomensEdScotland #ProfessionalLearning

In recognition of research not done. #REF2029 #researchculture

Our MSc Professional Education & Leadership @stir.ac.uk offers pathways through collaborative leadership. Join our online Information Session on 27 March 2025 to discover how we can advance your professional learning! Register now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/informatio... #professionallearning

The Mobot - conflicted, confused and curious, drawn without much assistance. Mobot is quite taken with these two: @emollick.bsky.social author of Co-Intelligence a.co/d/bC2kSj1 @drmarkcarrigan.bsky.social author of Generative AI for Academics: tinyurl.com/24rfsfwj

In recognition of...? #researchculture #teachingculture #care Award one to someone. Award one to yourself.

The Mobot - conflicted, confused and curious, drawn without assistance by @drmaureenkmichael.bsky.social Quite fancies @emollick.bsky.social and @drmarkcarrigan.bsky.social for their brains... Author of Co-Intelligence a.co/d/bC2kSj1 Author of Generative AI for Academics: tinyurl.com/24rfsfwj

In recognition of...? #researchculture #teachingculture #care Award one to someone. Award one to yourself.

The Most Honourable Order of the Blister Pack Awarded in recognition of those who stepped up, stayed up, and have never yet had the option to stand down. Award holders can trade their employee assistance package for a sabbatical.

The Ancient Order of the Maximum Dose Awarded to those whose commitment to the student experience came at a research cost - then and now. Award holders are eligible to trade institutional wellness-apps for research leave.

The Most Honourable Order of the Blister Pack Awarded in recognition of those who stepped up, stayed up, and have never yet had the option to stand down. Award holders can trade their employee assistance package for a sabbatical.

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