Today I'm at Writing and Researching Differently through Fictocriticism, a @methodsnorthwest.bsky.social Thursday Lunchtime Seminar. @markgatto.bsky.social is giving us a great introduction to the history of #fictocriticism and current attitudes to fatherhood in the workplace.

Out Now, in Time for Xmas: Tintin and the Stolen Pay @ucu.org.uk @northumbriauni.bsky.social @ucunorthumbria.bsky.social

Join me next week to discover #Fictocriticism as a way to write differently in academia.

The Daily Telegraph is being bought by the Daily Mail. With columnists who write this kind of incel style bilge about someone they disagree with on immigration think it’s unnecessary tbh …

Hey, @durham.ac.uk #DUBS colleagues, let’s show @aomconnect.bsky.social that UK Business School staff are different! @ucu.org.uk is balloting right now for the #WeAreTheUniversity campaign. Join us! @ducu.bsky.social (Psst, @unitetheunion.bsky.social & @unison.org.uk are balloting at DU, too! 😉)

Votes at 16 — a long-time Green Party policy — looks set to happen by the next general election. A new report shows young people are informed, engaged and ready. It’s time to trust them with the vote. #VotesAt16 #Democracy

What does One Battle After Another say about fatherhood? Dr Mark Gatto breaks it down. theconversation.com/one-battle-a... @markgatto.bsky.social

I was drawn to three versions of #fatherhood in #onebatterafteranother. #absent fatherhood #involved fatherhood #community fatherhood I am exploring involved and community fatherhood in my current research. Thanks for sharing, @annalouwalker.bsky.social

🌳 Dame Judi Dench is calling for the return of ancient woodlands. Will you sign the petition to help restore the Ghost Woods and protect our green spaces for future generations? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/br...

Come on #SouthAfrica! Loving this run chase against the Aussies!

Anyone else trying to resist the lure of cricket commentary on #TMS? The first test of the summer and the promise of a real contest is becoming increasingly difficult to balance with my need to do more marking...

I grew up in North Yorkshire as a Middlesbrough fan amongst a lot of snug, gloating, glory supporting Manchester United fans. I have really enjoyed this season.

Are you a mother of multiples (e.g. twins, triplets...)? Are you willing to share your story of becoming a mum while at work? If so, please get in touch! See details in thread.

Loving @bbc6music.bsky.social #cloudbusting this morning with Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg, 'Still D.R.E', taking me back to the 18 year old me. Energising after a patchy night's sleep.

Participation involves taking part in a 1-hour interview and a pre-interview activity which could take 15-30 minutes. The study is being undertaken by @valerieegdell.bsky.social @markgatto.bsky.social & Rachael Thompson from Newcastle Business School at @northumbriauni.bsky.social

Anyone who doubts that politicians can be inspirational should tune in to #Cory Booker in the US Senate as he enters his 25th hour on the floor in a continuous speech. He is embodying resistance to tyranny and holding the constitution in his heart. www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...

Just finished 'And when did you last see your father' by Blake Morrison. It's a powerful evocation of love, antagonism & grief in the relationship between a father & son. As a scholar of dads at work, it helped me reflect on the role our dads play in shaping our work identities. #masculinities

For some reason, I find myself drawn to this documentary again. Parallels are more shocking in the current context than on my previous viewing... Rise of the Nazis, Origins: 1. Politics: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m00084tb via @bbciplayer

Huge respect to this Bishop. It takes guts to call out fascism to a fascist in the midst of their ascendancy. youtube.com/watch?v=5ESh...

This is a powerful dystopian fiction that is becoming dystopian reality with each passing day.

The response that Musk was simply gesturing 'I want to give my heart to you' is an #Orwellian example of Double Think. We can see the reality with our eyes. This is reinforced by our memory of learning history in school and seeing the universal fascist salute, most associated with Adolf Hitler.

Severance pay for 2024 in £ millions normalised to university size for the RussellGroup Big staff exits at Nottingham, Exeter & Newcastle Universities Staff who remain must work more Worst is yet to come with further staff cuts & likely bankruptcies in 2025

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In case anyone was in any doubt, this is what totalitarian #dystopia feels like. Sadly, this is just the beginning. The left needs to work together and drop all factionalism for the coming storm.

Hegemonic #masculinity is back with a bang in 2025. Domination, violence and bigotry is not the answer to the crises of modern life. Now, more than ever, we need male role models with integrity, humility and a positive vision for young people to challenge this rhetoric. youtu.be/dtfJ0ZQQML0?...

Rather enjoyed the comedy timing of this public denouncement of Farage by Musk immediately after Farage went out to bat for Musk this morning. 2025 promises to be a cesspit of dignity and ethical leadership in public life. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Utopianism is increasingly a philosophy I align with. Especially real world prefigurative action. This is how I organise UK PACT with Dr Ana Lopes. Loved this episode with @nanoutopia.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/0eGh...

If you don’t have a library card go get one. Even if you don’t plan on using it right away, go get one. Keep our libraries alive.

my favorite hubble images from 2024 🌌

I'm reading a fascinating autoethnographic doctoral thesis at the moment. Enjoying a the personal narratives of vulnerability and masculinities. There is something very immersive about this form of research.

Not on my watch Nigel - abortion time limits protect those who face the tragedy of fatal foetal abnormality from being forced to give birth to a baby that will die, not a weapon for you to get votes.

I made a Starter Pack! But I got tired after 70 names. Intended to be inclusive of the #work-family adjacent and interdisciplinary Reply if you'd like to be added and please RT @wfrn.bsky.social @cwfjournal.bsky.social go.bsky.app/63Jq944 #Sociology #Demography #hdfs #PoliSky #academicsky

Kemi Badenoch tells Keir Starmer that "we had a Budget in March this year and tractors were not blockading the streets of Whitehall afterwards." Anyway, here's the 'go slow' protest by farmers that blockaded the streets around Parliament following the Conservative Government's last Budget in March

Planning to watch planes, trains and automobiles tonight. It has become a bit of a ritual for me at this time of year. John Candy is a comedy genius. Happy #Thanksgiving to all my American friends.

Sad to learn that Mishal Husain is leaving the BBC. She has been the outstanding journalist on the Today programme for many years and audiences will no doubt miss her incisive approach to holding the powerful to account.

Great to see more coverage for the North East Young Dads and Lads, this time launching a new postcard and poster campaign celebrating positive images of young fatherhood www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Lookong forward to the next webinar from Dr Ernestine Ndzi for #UKPACT (UK Parents and Carers Together Ernestine will share her research exposing woefully poor provision to support breastfeeding in HEIs. Please get in touch to attend. See intro webinar below: youtu.be/JccNMkhk7Q8?...

Where were all the men? #InternationalMen'sDay I welcome MP Dawn Butler's speech in parliament highlighting the positive role that local community enterprises, such as barbers, can play in nudging a responsible and caring discourse for young men. #masculinities youtu.be/nZMObKztrrY?...

If you bring central London to a halt in order to campaign against catastrophic climate change then you're a "barmy" eco "fanatic" who deserves to be locked up. If you do the same to hang on to your multimillion pound inheritance tax exemption then you're a brave freedom fighter defying the odds

Introducing #UKPACT (UK Parents and Carers Together This is an organisation of Parents and Carers Networks within UK Higher Education Institutions. We are a solidarity community working with Working Families, Fatherhood Institute and Carers UK to improve working experiences for #parents & #carers.