"... The BBC sets out five main arguments for why it does not think it has a case to answer" in their argument with the President of the United States. www.bbc.com/news/article...

"Front-line services need more investment, but to do this off the backs of making thousands of experts redundant is a false economy. ... "To imply these are administrators shows a complete lack of understanding of their roles and how they contribute to patient care." www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The US Supreme Court has rejected hearing the case challenging marriage equality. "The move leaves marriage equality intact, marking a quiet but significant moment in a decade-long legal battle over the scope of religious exemptions in public office.“ www.advocate.com/news/supreme...

What if research infrastructures were open by design — built for transparency, collaboration & inclusion from day one? IOI's Katherine Skinner , Laurel Haak, and @kristenratan.bsky.social explore how to engineer openness into research systems. investinopen.org/blog/enginee...

Majority of Nigerians themselves had spent a lifetime framing corruption, violence, and any and all atrocities as either #religious or #tribalistic, attacking other Nigerians like me who suggests otherwise. Now sadly, the chief crusader is ready to exploit that lie. www.bbc.com/news/article...

"All saints day reminds us that it's not about perfection, it's about direction... not 'glorial' fame, but faithfulness in [the] small things." - Revd Rachel Gouldthorpe, Bolsover Parish Church on All Saints Day.

"If individuals disagree with what our Government is doing on certain matters they are entitled to protest about the Government's actions or inactions," - Judge Paul Dugdale sitting at Salisbury Crown Court. #JustStopOil #Rights #FossilFuel #ClimateChange www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Great article! My take is that more needs to be done to increase awareness among authors. In Open Science community engagement, we always see/learn of the lack of knowledge around licensing. And now with the advent of LLMs, CC-BY could easily be abused.

She said the [Labour] party could not win support by "trying to 'out-Reform' Reform". 🤷🏽‍♀️ - Lucy Powell, MP, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party. Kier Stammer probably vehemently rejects this statement by his supposedly new deputy. 🤦🏾‍♂️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

"If a number makes you look good, who cares if it’s wrong?" This insightful article by @jelena3121.bsky.social raises pertinent questions about the role of universities in sustaining competitive rankings instead of fostering collaborative reflection. www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?sto...

All this because Pride has been turned into a commercial spectacle - sold as entertainment for exploitation by pretend allies - through these so-called charities, instead of the protest it was meant to be. www.bbc.com/news/article...

UK govt face-saving meh aftr Maccabi Te Aviv rejects their meddling 🤦🏾‍♂️ "We are deeply saddened Maccabi Tel Aviv have turned down their away fan allocation but we respect their right to do so" - govt spokesperson. BBC News - Maccabi Tel Aviv will not accept Villa tickets www.bbc.com/sport/footba...

Such heartbreaking story, but also a lesson that siding with nationalists and tyrants only goes so far in keeping you safe. Because the moment they're done with one group, they find another. Your turn could be sooner if already a member of the 'Other'. #Hate #Racism www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Oh no! In the nearly 18 months that I have used @duolingoverde.bsky.social intensely on a daily basis, today is the first time I've noticed it being down for maintenance. Good streak, Duolingo!👍🏾👏🏾 I give it to you.

UK Government loses bid to block Palestine Action ban appeal This is an interesting development... something that happens due to an independent judiciary. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

"Every tyrant believes themself to be a victim." - Guillermo Del Toro.

Never watched The Traitors, but its concept mirrors our times: suspicion on all sides turns people into enemies—the "Other" undeserving of dignity. Fear takes over, and with it comes insensitivity. A game on TV, a crisis in real life.

"We cling to a system designed for nineteenth-century information scarcity in an age of digital abundance. The fear of unknown alternatives has paralyzed us into accepting mediocrity as wisdom." - @pracheeac.bsky.social pracheeac.substack.com/p/scholarly-...

Today’s education model—driven by standardised tests and rigid marking schemes—struggles to acknowledge the variety of human strengths, abilities, and neuro-diversities. #GlobalTapestry #Leadership #Education #GlobalLeadership globaltapestry.substack.com/p/is-the-edu...

"Power Faces Its Own Hypocrisy." #LGBTQ #Defiance #Protest 76crimes.com/2025/09/30/c...

Once more with gusto: We will introduce a fresh new racist policy every day until racism is defeated.

People recognised as refugees fleeing persecution & granted the right to live in the UK to be denied the right to be joined safely by their spouse & children. This Labour govt is a moral void, a stinking darkness, an empty hollow of cowardice & contempt. #r4today www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

The Labour Party 2025 conference successfully became a marketing machine for the Reform Party. Labour totally needs a new leadership or they're tossed. Their current band of govt Cabinet is not fit to lead any party. #UK

Keir Starmer has adopted the David Cameron's playboom of insult (UKIP) and running scare, which means empty nothings and provides no meaningful addressing of the issues. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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