Really enjoyed this Tips for Teachers episode on information retrieval with @katejonesteach.bsky.social tipsforteachers.co.uk/review-not-r...

New linguistics experiment just dropped...

Had to tell my interviewers that they were in the wrong room before my interview started. 🫣 Broke the ice anyway.

Last time I had an interview they asked how I'd like to be contacted if I got the job. Might ask for white smoke this time.

Trans rights are human rights. 🏳️‍⚧️ I'm devastated for those experiencing the impact of this awful ruling. My heart goes out to you. If you're celebrating you should be ashamed.

Toying this week with the idea the hidden complexity of modern life is a barrier to advocacy. Most people don’t understand (and haven’t needed to!) how much basic facets of their lives rely on complex and interwoven global systems

Christ on a bike!

My favourite title of these PhD programs is Zapping Nuclear Waste. - fun to say - a lay person can understand it - has "zap" and "nuclear" in it - superhero generation? There are others too - come and check them out if you're a masters student. Fully funded! fellowshipbard.com/24-fully-fun...

Sharpie doodles.

Yay! Hello to University of Leeds' Campus Rabbits! 🐇🐰🐇🐰🐇

Three for three on Only Connect semifinal! I'm chuffed!

What an attitude? #CampusFox

Don't forget to complete the annual Minerva staff survey, which closes on 31 January! Share your thoughts on what is working well and what areas need improvement forms.office.com/e/rf5LAgrqAd

Finished my week at an #Aurora event run by our University's Aurora Alumnae Network. So many people I spoke to said that they're grateful for the opportunity to do some reflection. Events like this give a boost in reminding us what we learnt at Aurora.

Ooh, one to read later! I'm interested in how they align with our Blackboard template.

Do you know a UK-based wheelchair user who works in a lab and would be willing to user-test our prototype of what is believed to be the first-ever lab coat adapted for wheelchair users? Please share far & wide! Interest form: forms.office.com/e/66FhcQjqRT More info: www.ucl.ac.uk/ucl-east/new...

Best of 2024:

Giving blood - you should do too if you can! 💙

A striking difference between US and UK academia so far: At NYU, I said I think we should have Generative AI course for grad. students. This was approved in 2 weeks and required a couple emails. At Edinburgh, this would have required ~1 year lead time and at least two full committee meetings.

Ooh, super useful! Bookmarked with thanks.

I didn't know the root of #a11y until today, so this is a useful article that explains it.

Can't believe I've never heard of Murderbot. To the library!

Is this why chips pinched from someone else's plate are the tastiest? 🍟

Having a Teams meeting with the dark side.

I spoke about my Aurora experience to the next cohort of Aurorans today. It was nerve-wracking being out of my comfort zone but went well. Feel a bit like dancing now - must be the adrenaline wearing off!

It's Day 2 of #COP29! But what is the focus of this year’s conference? And why is it so important? Here is everything you need to know about #COP29Azerbaijan and the University of Leeds' involvement ⬇️

I'll be speaking to the next cohort of Leeds Uni Aurorans tomorrow about my #Aurora experience. A little nervous, but also excited.

Happy Halloween. 🤓👻

Walking onto campus yesterday I saw a student who had picked up the most perfect autumn leaf. Crisp and golden, he smoothed it with his hand and smiled. There's always something special about this season. 🍁

On this day in 1874, exactly 150 years ago, people from Leeds gathered for the very first lecture at the Yorkshire College of Science. Read on to explore one of the important forerunners of the University of Leeds. #histsci #histSTM #hps #leeds #onthisday hpsleeds.wordpress.com/2024/10/26/s...

I have two big reasons to be a slow adopter of tech in general, and to be skeptical of generative A.I. in general. 1) my students were overwhelmed in the height of the pandemic, trying to juggle multiple new pieces of software. I go for the lowest tech option to ensure access.

Puddles ripped by cars Rain batters unevenly We hide inside, dry. #Haiku #PoEmma

Love this!

When I say that I work with the most innovative, creative, and fun people what I mean is that when asked to organise monthly team bonding socials that weren't about going to the pub, they started by giving us #AcademicSky Taskmaster and I am still laughing three days later.

I just took a survey that would have benefited from the modified 2-D Likert scale I just invented

Leeds subscription library is looking for a learning and engagement officer. Oldest surviving subscription library in the country, largest collection of victorian pulp fiction, getting an extension, very sexy building! www.theleedslibrary.org.uk/library-info...

This year we did an extended induction with a full week of study skills. First up "how to study" - all the quiet bits out loud, but based on the science of learning. I've given this for years but it's had an update re: note-taking and AI. OER slides at osf.io/bkynw #AcademicSky 🧵1/4

It was great to be a part of this programme. Looking forward to being a part of our #AuroraAlumni community.

Hello Bluesky. I'm looking forward to sharing digital education, higher education and career development things that I find here.