Combined digital record is not a bad idea but PM Kier Stammer's use of it as a solution to illegal working is DUMB. It demonstrates that the Prime Minister is now an elite with no clue whatsoever how ordinary society works, while running scare of Reform. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Attending the first #ScholarlySocial Talks in Leeds. Speakers: - Terri Teleen (President, Americas, Emerald) - Dr Mustafa Ozturk (Queen Mary Uni, London) - Josh Sendall (Acting University Librarian & Keeper of the Brotherton Collection - University of Leeds) - @rouhiroo.bsky.social (AIP Publishing)

"But strikingly, party activists think those things are unlikely to change — unless Starmer goes." #LGBTQ #Trans #TransRights #Inclusion www.attitude.co.uk/main-stories...

Read our article on the state of Open Science in Africa, exploring the hurdles, potentials and unacknowledged contributions by scholar-led communities in the continent. bit.ly/Katina1 #OpenScience #OpenKnowledge #ResearchCulture #ScholarlyCommunication

"Whether a #pregnancy is planned or not can be of no concern to a sentencing judge whose focus must be on the risks to mother & baby of pregnancy and birth in custody." - from the new Imposition of Community & Custodial Sentences Guidelines (England & Wales) sentencingcouncil.org.uk/guidelines/i...

At the time, the @ebu.ch said the decision [to ban Russia frm the #EuroVision] reflected "concern that, in light of the unprecedented crisis in Ukraine, the inclusion of a Russian entry in this year's contest would bring the competition into disrepute". Rank hypocrisy! news.sky.com/story/spain-...

If you're a researcher, scholar, or research-related worker, you might want to add your opinion about identity verification through this survey by #VeriMe. bit.ly/VeriMeSurvey1 QRcode ⏬

"Violence begets violence. Increasingly divisive rhetoric, fuelled by social media echo chambers and easy access to firearms, leads to raw nerves and a heightened potential for bloodshed." The potential new world where reaction to opposition is to stop listening... 😭 www.bbc.com/news/article...

We are here! #ALPSP2025 kicks off with Keynote by Max Hui Bai of Political Belief Lab, discussing the publication of his 'Publish of Perish' game two years ago. #ALPSP2025

Join us in conversation to explore the benefits, challenges and potential methods to rewarding and impactful stakeholder partnership. #ALPSP2025 #ScholarlyCommunication #ResearchCulture #Community #Manchester

📢 Calling all scholarly publishing professionals! Would you like to have a hand in improving the ALPSP Membership for yourself and for others within the scholarly publishing community? Take part in the ALPSP Membership Survey 2025 ➡️ wkf.ms/3HJCIgZ

My interpretation of this latest #Banksy is that it refers to the harsh laws (judge figure) by, and heavy-handed manner the UK is using to suppress protests and proscribe dissenting voices. 👌🏾 Unbelievably, it's a Labour govt in the driving seat. How ironic! 🤔 www.bbc.com/news/article...

Attending my first choral Come'n'Sing in six years down in beautiful Matlock, Derbyshire. And what a joy I have forgotten... Aptly it's also one of my favourite choral work (...) that's the subject. 👌🏾😂

Tired of seeing people respond to xenophobic or racist issues with name-calling. If you mirror the hostility you oppose, then you’re FUELLING the cycle, NOT solving it. The point is to stay objective, use relatable analogies, instead of contributing to the deepening polarisation.

In an upcoming blog post this Sunday, I explored how the media and press have no referee in: 'Accountability Challenges in Global Leadership: Who Watches the Watchers?' Good to hear 'In Our Time' on BBC Radio 4 discussing similar topic today. Subscribe here: globaltapestry.substack.com

The irony is staggering. The same @conservatives.bsky.social — Kemi included — who lost their minds when artists spoke of ‘violence’ toward Tories are now defending a man who called for violence against a vulnerable minority. Hypocrisy without shame. www.bbc.com/news/article...

"There is no evidence that harm to national security has resulted from Chinese people owning or leasing residential properties in Texas. "[SB 17] weaponised false claims of national security against Asian immigrants and other communities." - Patrick Toomey from ACLU. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

"These crises are not accidental!" 80years ago, the 'world' promised "never again" following the Nazi's actions against Jews and other minorities. Yet now the world watches as the previous victim turns torturer against Palestinians. It's perplexing! globaltapestry.substack.com/p/the-hypocr...

Really looking forward to being on an online panel discussion with @emeraldpublishing.bsky.social, @cilip.bsky.social, and @alicemeadows.bsky.social about "Why We All Need to #DefendResearch" at @uksg.bsky.social Uncovered! Still time to register! #SciSky #Academia www.uksg.org/events/uksg-...

My new website is live! After nearly 20 years supporting communities, leaders & organisations, I now offer direct support to build stronger communities, nurture leadership & embed wellbeing. Let’s connect if this resonates. globaltapestryconsulting.co.uk #CommunityEngagement #Leadership

Palestine Action is not a terrorist organisation as claimed by the UK govt. This is a pathetic tyrannical policy by a govt of a party formed from protests and challenging oppression. The founders of the @teamlabouruk.bsky.social must be turning in their graves and covered in shame and regret!

Someone was taken for a ride in Alaska yet again! It seems the plan must be to carry on playing Mr. Deal Maker until he can't ignore his own folly any more #Peace #Illussion

So Kemi Badenoch says she called out a BOY in exams – odd, given she went to an ALL GIRLS school. Lie or clue to her anti-trans stance? You decide! Also she defended Boris while he broke the law repeatedly. Madam Morality. #PoliTricks #Politics www.bbc.com/news/article...

It's @weareukblackpride.bsky.social Black Pride tomorrow (10 Aug) at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London – free & open to all. I’ve donated to keep this vital community event alive – chip in if you can: www.ukblackpride.org.uk/donate

How can we better identify, validate, and support leadership potential in individuals without formal qualifications? #GlobalTapestry #GlobalLeadership #Politics #CommonGround #ThoughtLeadership open.substack.com/pub/globalta...

Well done Prime Minister! But that's tepid because it seems dependent on "unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire". Mean it or don't goad the public! www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd... UK will recognise Palestinian state in September unless Israel agrees to Gaza ceasefire and other conditions - live updates

"Trust and transparency are not the same thing." Someone wrote this powerful line in our recent workshop in their zine and it lit a spark. We’re curious to hear from others: How do you build trust in your research? Let’s start a conversation. #OpenScience #ResearchCulture #publicengagement

Diversity must be improving because of globalisation, right? Check out this week's post and share your comments. #GlobalTapestry #GlobalLeadership #Politics #CommonGround #ThoughtLeadership #Diversity globaltapestry.substack.com/p/does-globa...

Had the privilege of sitting down with the legend, John Willinsky at @bodleianlibraries.bsky.social, in Oxford to interview him for this.👇🏾 It was inspiring to hear the story of the enigma behind the man and the founding of @pkp.sfu.ca. Listen here 👂🏽🔉 #Community #ScholarlyCommunication

This would be a great experience, ECRs!

This item 👇🏾 in the new @asapbio.bsky.social Preprint Policy Framework is a game changer! Had a chat on this topic last week with a researcher. "Authors retain copyright of their preprint (unless waived through a CC0 public domain dedication or other arrangements like U.S. government work)."

"Is the world's race to decarbonise unintentionally stoking another environmental problem?" www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Eventually, every1 succumbs. But there's an easy way out for individuals: I use my own network drive (Synology) instead of the so-called cloud services. I can access or give others access to my files frm anywhere. These companies are just exploiting your over-dependence. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Bold reform demands caution. Juries offer diverse perspectives, ensuring evidence is fully understood by peers. Their role is vital. Lesser matters can rightly go to Magistrate Courts, but complex cases deserve the depth only juries provide. www.bbc.com/news/article...

"The demonstrators wanted to exercise their right to demonstrate: a fundamental right... in the #Netherlands thanks in part to the efforts of veterans. With his intervention, Major Kroon wanted to ensure a safe and undisturbed commemoration of the veterans' efforts." nos.nl/artikel/2574...

Is the US going too far with 'America first' policy, and its sense of entitlement? www.bbc.com/news/article...

Women remain shut out of the top despite decades of calls for equality #GlobalTapestry #GlobalLeadership #CommonGround #Leadership globaltapestry.substack.com/p/leadership...

Looks like @volkswagen.bsky.social #WeCharge Fair Use policing hasn't gone down well, because they're now having to "clarify". Such unnecessary step. Could simply add additional cost above the 300kwh than an intrusive review. It's none of your business where I drive to in my own car!

Do it! Do it!! Do it!!! This will be necessary to improve balance in diversity of policies at future elections in the UK. @zarahsultana.bsky.social @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social www.bbc.com/news/article...

A system that once claimed to be “by the people, for the people” now appears to serve only “the few, by the few”. #Democracy #GlobalTapestry #Leaderhip globaltapestry.substack.com/p/the-democr...

Apparently, they knew they were creating a monster. Wow! edition.cnn.com/2025/07/01/b...

"WoS’ and Scopus’ collections are biased towards the Natural and Health Sciences, English-language content, and journals and publishers from North America and Europe." - journals.plos.org/plosone/arti... For wondering if their effort for change is working, this publication proposes: don't give up!

In tomorrow's article, we look at how poor leadership on the global stage is exercerbating tensions that could soon consume us all. Subscribe here: globaltapestry.substack.com

Glad to see how various data providers are working on improving the quality of their article-preprint matching, partly based on insights provided by @katiecorker.bsky.social and myself. Hopefully we will soon see the concrete effects of this!

If you have a copy of the Australian Academic and Research Libraries (AARL) 23 (3), 1992, Confronting the Future: University Libraries in the Next Decade hiding in your shelf, please contact [email protected] as we are looking for it. AARL is one of the precursor journals to JALIA.

The space for resistance is narrowing, even in States that once championed human rights and civil liberties. #GlobalTapestry #Leadership #Politics Read this week's blog globaltapestry.substack.com/p/are-we-wit...

This! 👌🏾 #NuffSaid

As we watch the rising escalation in global polity, it's difficult not to imagine how poor dynamism among those initiating it, sadly contributes towards this increased peril. #GlobalLeadership #Politics #CommonGround Read this week's blog article globaltapestry.substack.com/p/power-dyna...

"These women need care and support, not criminalisation." - @tonia-antoniazzi.bsky.social, MP for Gower, nails it on the head there!

Considering all the extremism going on, it's good to know that UK 🇬🇧 MPs can make a positive decision on #Abortion. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 From now on one will never face the prospect of taking a plea on this matter. 🙌🏾 🧑🏾‍⚖️ #Women #BodyAutonomy #FreedomToChoose #Justice www.bbc.com/news/article...