Polly Purvis
@pollypur.bsky.social
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Past career in tech. Founder of CodeClan, chair of Digital Xtra and Converge Challenge. 🏴 🇨🇦
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un Américain perdu à Paris
14 days ago
Early morning & the streets are busy with cargo bikes. Most last kilometer deliveries are via bike in Paris.
#paris
#cargobike
#bike
#ebike
#15minutecity
#urbanism
#delivery
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South Suburban Railway student team win coveted award - very well deserved
#southsuburbanrailway
#Edinburgh
@heriotwattuni.bsky.social
www.ice.org.uk/news-views-i...
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ICE Announces 2025 Winner Of The Princess Royal Award For Emerging Engineers
The award encourages and rewards the communication of civil engineering ideas, research and best practice in projects and design.
https://www.ice.org.uk/news-views-insights/latest-news/emerging-engineers-award-2025-winners
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Great to see
#RoyalObservatoryEdinburgh
busy with people young and old this
#DoorsOpenDay
- and such great views
about 2 months ago
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Edinburgh -London - Amsterdam - Innsbruck in 36 hrs via
@lner.co.uk
@eurostarjustin.bsky.social
and the fabulous
#OBBNightJet
… all connected like clockwork. With thanks to
@seatsixtyone.bsky.social
for all the info and tips
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You could have fooled me 🧐
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/s...
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BBC not ‘trying to ingratiate’ itself to Reform UK, Tim Davie tells MPs
Director general says broadcaster is ‘trying to get the balance right’ amid increased coverage
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2025/sep/09/bbc-reform-uk-tim-davie-mps?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
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Dr Amy Fuller
4 months ago
This is getting close to 150K signatures now. It might not do anything, but it will serve as evidence for the future that the UK government were aware of the opposition of its own people to its complicity in the Israeli genocide on Gaza & the fact that it did nothing to stop it.
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Fascinating article :
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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‘It feels cool to be a cog in change’: how doughnut economics is reshaping a Swedish town
A casual mention of Kate Raworth’s theory has grown into the basis for decision making in Tomelilla
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jul/17/doughnut-economics-tomelilla-sweden-decision-making-town-planning?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
4 months ago
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Brilliant set by
#NikeRodgers
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#Chic
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#Glastonbury
#dancinginthesittingroom
5 months ago
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@ianmurraymp.bsky.social
Moving jets to the Middle East ?
#notinmyname
5 months ago
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Love
@newsagents.bsky.social
- not sure about their choice of advertising partner in
#hsbcglobalprivatebanking
5 months ago
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Just wish
#bbc
would pull the plug on the Israeli spokeswoman who spouts propaganda and talks over
#bbcradio4
‘s Anna Foster
6 months ago
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Ed Davey
6 months ago
For over ten weeks, Israeli forces have blocked food, water and medicine from entering Gaza. With over two million facing famine and the Netanyahu Government planning to seize all of Gaza, will the PM back a joint plan to recognise Palestine and end this appalling blockade?
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Can we have some of these in Edinburgh please ?
#edinburgh
@spokes.org.uk
@blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk
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6 months ago
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James Murray
7 months ago
Your periodic reminder net zero is a scientific term referring to the balance of anthropogenic emissions and carbon sinks required to stop temperatures spiralling out of control, bringing with them drastically increased risk of food insecurity, catastrophic weather, and civilisation-level disaster.
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Prem Sikka
7 months ago
France wants to make one-off wealth tax permanent. It is based on taxable real estate assets worldwide, rates vary from 0% to 1.5%. Brought in €2bn for 2024. Hope Rachel Reeves is watching.
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France wants to make one-off wealth tax permanent
France's debt rose by €202.7 billion to €3.3 trillion last year, accounting for 113% of GDP, according to the official statistics agency. Eric Lombard, France's economic minister, has acknowledged tha...
https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2025/04/13/france-wants-to-make-one-off-wealth-tax-permanent_6740186_4.html
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This from the man who lied to us all about Iraq - untrustworthy in so many ways
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7 months ago
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Frances Ryan
7 months ago
Gaza is “on brink of catastrophe” as aid runs out and prices soar. Within hours of the ceasefire ending in March, Israel blocked food, fuel, and medicine from entering Gaza. Aid warehouses are now empty. This is collective punishment by any other name. 2 million Palestinians are being starved.
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A huge thank you to the team at
@nhslothian.bsky.social
eye pavilion for fantastic treatment today 😊
7 months ago
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Melissa & Chris Bruntlett
8 months ago
With its solar roof cycle path pilot, Freiburg demonstrates not only buildings but also transport infrastructure can be used to expand photovoltaic use. Combining the worlds of sustainable mobility and energy, it improves the comfort of the cycling network while generating power for nearby offices.
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Completely unacceptable!
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8 months ago
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Brent Toderian
8 months ago
BREAKING & BIG: Today in PARIS, citizens voted in a referendum to PEDESTRIANIZE 500 MORE of the city's streets, giving fresh momentum to efforts by city leaders to create people-places, curb car usage, and improve air quality. 66% of Parisians voted in favour of the measure, official results showed!
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Paris residents vote in favour of making 500 more streets pedestrian
Parisians voted in a referendum on Sunday to pedestrianise a further 500 of the city's streets, giving fresh momentum to efforts by the French capital's left-leaning town hall to curb car usage and improve air quality.
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/paris-residents-vote-favour-making-500-more-streets-pedestrian-2025-03-23/
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Edinburgh Napier University
8 months ago
📣 | There are two new Graduate Apprenticeship opportunities available with Forrit. Successful candidates will enter year three at
#EdNapier
. Cyber Engineer (year 3 entry) Graduate Apprentice ➡️
orlo.uk/fPs18
Developer (year 3 entry) Graduate Apprentice ➡️
orlo.uk/Eke49
#MustBeNapier
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dailybusinessgroup.co.uk/2025/03/univ...
Excellent news - universities taking lower stakes in spinouts helping to encourage more academics to transition their innovation to commercial opportunities
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Universities require lower equity stakes in spin-outs – Daily Business
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https://dailybusinessgroup.co.uk/2025/03/universities-require-lower-equity-stakes-in-spin-outs/
8 months ago
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A brilliant presentation by the
#HWU
students behind revitalising the South Suburban Railway tonight - come on Edinburgh we should do this !
@drscottarthurmp.bsky.social
@heriotwattuni.bsky.social
@cllrbenparker.bsky.social
@edinburghminute.bsky.social
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Andy Conway Morris
8 months ago
And for those at the back who missed it, the climate in Denmark is pretty similar to Northern England (I.e. climate, average temperature and rainfall are more favourable in Southern England). All it takes is political will and a realisation that cars are required far less than many think.
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Farrukh
8 months ago
This is great Be sure to give
@marshfamilysongs.bsky.social
a follow
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvT3...
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"Puppets on a Kremlin String?" - Marsh Family adaptation of Coldplay's "Viva la Vida" on Trump/Vance
YouTube video by Marsh Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvT3aQjLxdE&ab_channel=MarshFamily
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SICSA Scotland
8 months ago
📢New Research Fellow opportunity Learn more and apply ⬇️
myjobscotland.gov.uk/education/rg...
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Research Fellow in Conversational AI for Digital Health - RGU07332 | RGU | myjobscotland
View details and apply for this research (further / higher education) role in Aberdeen with RGU on myjobscotland
https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/education/rgu/jobs/research-fellow-conversational-ai-digital-health-415791
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Really enjoyed the
@newsagents.bsky.social
in person this evening
8 months ago
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Foysol Choudhury MBE MSP
8 months ago
With Edinburgh’s growing congestion and net-zero targets, this project may be viable option. For more information:
www.change.org/reopen_the_south_sub
Thank you to the civil engineering students from
@heriotwattuni.bsky.social
for a great presentation.
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Sign the Petition
Reopen Edinburgh's South Sub using Tram-Trains
https://www.change.org/reopen_the_south_sub
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Woodland Trust Scotland
9 months ago
Are you a community group in
#ScotlandsRainforest
(see map below)? Are you interested in networking, training, community enterprise &/or £ to restore rainforest? Please complete this short
@communitywoods.bsky.social
survey before 15 Mar ➡️
buff.ly/TvZF3pd
. Big thanks
@asrainforest.bsky.social
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Living Streets Edinburgh
9 months ago
The UK Government’s upcoming Road Safety Strategy is a once in a generation opportunity to make our streets safer. Living Streets UK is preparing a submission to the UK government. Please tell us what would make a difference to you? Click the link for more info:-
www.livingstreets.org.uk/rss
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Road Safety Strategy
The UK Govt's upcoming Road Safety Strategy presents a critical opportunity to make our streets safer, healthier and more inclusive.
https://www.livingstreets.org.uk/rss
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Minna Ålander 🌻
9 months ago
Worth watching the whole speech. Fascinating how Trudeau simplifies his English when he addresses Donald directly…
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FULL SPEECH | Trudeau outlines response to U.S. tariffs
YouTube video by CBC News
https://youtu.be/83f47jIS_D8
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Bylines Scotland
9 months ago
Very sad news. A Scottish legend. RIP Jack Vettriano.
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Scottish painter Jack Vettriano found dead in France
Vettriano was discovered dead at his apartment in Nice, in the south of France, his publicist said.
https://news.stv.tv/scotland/scottish-painter-jack-vettriano-found-dead-in-france
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Converge
9 months ago
Starting a business? Smart resource planning can significantly reduce your risk. Join us to understand what resources you'll need and when to boost your chances of success. Sign up for our online workshop now -
buff.ly/41dz98d
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Converge
9 months ago
Got a bold business idea that could make a difference? Apply for our 2025 programme - where expert training, networking and peer support help university staff, students and graduates build thriving, sustainable businesses. Apply by 2 April -
convergechallenge.com
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Brent Toderian
9 months ago
“That’s a better return on investment than some direct health treatments, like dialysis, which costs $129,000 for one quality-adjusted life year.” Imagine if we did a really good job connecting the dots between smarter ways to build cities & how much it costs us all.
www.reuters.com/article/busi...
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Jonty
9 months ago
Dammit. Someone nicked our cute lil yellow Yoonit. A mini cargo bike. Share around, and keep an eye out around Edinburgh. Shout at
@cargobikemovement.bsky.social
if you see it. Let's make this thing too hot to handle. Bike theft is the worst. Bike theft from a CHARITY is something else 😤
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Steve Rosenberg
9 months ago
For St David’s Day we present our latest Channel 4 News/BBC News long-distance musical collaboration. Ciaran Jenkins (cello) is in Glasgow and I’m in Moscow (on the piano). Together we play Myfanwy.
@c4ciaran.bsky.social
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Myfanwy - 'The greatest love song ever written" - cello and piano
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
https://youtu.be/3O2sOhlph3o
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Brent Toderian
9 months ago
Utrecht NL is about to build the largest Dutch car-free neighbourhood. 12K people. 6K homes. 1.8K social rental homes. 1.5 mid-range rental & affordable owner-occupied homes. 21.5K bike parking spaces. 250 shared cars. 2 parcel hubs. Parking structures on district edge. High quality public transit.
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Utrecht to start construction on largest car-free neighborhood in the country next week
Construction of a new neighborhood is set to begin in Utrecht next week. The neighborhood, called Merwede, is scheduled to be the largest car-free district in the Netherlands, with 6,000 homes. The ar...
https://nltimes.nl/2025/02/25/utrecht-start-construction-largest-car-free-neighborhood-country-next-week
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Ian Denton
9 months ago
This is excellent!
@watershed-i.bsky.social
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The Guardian
9 months ago
Elton John calls for UK copyright rules rethink to protect creators from AI
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Elton John calls for UK copyright rules rethink to protect creators from AI
The star has urged for a shift away from plans where artists must opt out of a system allowing AI free use of any online work Sir Elton John has called on the government to rethink proposals involving the relaxation of copyright rules in the hope of…
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/feb/22/elton-john-calls-for-uk-copyright-rules-rethink-to-protect-creators-from-ai?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky&CMP=bsky_gu
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Digital Xtra
9 months ago
@digitalxtra.scot
is seeking two new Trustees to help guide the charity, shape our strategy, and support our fundraising work. It's a particularly exciting time as applications are currently open for our TENTH grants cycle. More information can be found here:
www.digitalxtra.scot/new-trustee-...
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2494281...
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Life on 'Spaceship Earth': Edinburgh Science Festival's 2025 programme announced
Edinburgh Science Festival returns for two weeks in April exploring the big questions from climate change to AI and the future of health and…
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/24942813.edinburgh-science-festivals-2025-programme-announced/
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Mike Hudema
9 months ago
Paris fighting pollution and improving public health. -No diesel cars from 2024 -100%
#cleanenergy
buses by 2025 -No petrol cars from 2030 -improving bike and pedestrian infrastructure. We have the solutions, implement them.
#ActOnClimate
#climate
#energy
#GreenNewDeal
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Ben Parker
9 months ago
Local to Morningside? Morningside Community Council (MCC) is working on a Local Place Plan, setting out ambitions for the area for years to come 🌳🏡 Complete the short survey to have your say:
forms.gle/h6FTtPc8MCEb...
📝 💭
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Mike Galsworthy
9 months ago
I’m telling you again - Europe has a massive brain gain opportunity sitting here. Trump is going to absolutely shaft US science & we could & should be there to hoover up the talent.
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Peter Stefanovic
9 months ago
Now on 99,250 signatures! By almost every economic and financial measure Brexit has been disastrous for the UK - lets get this petition to the 100,000 needed today and start an honest and open conversation about it
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Glen O'Hara
9 months ago
If the UK was really, really smart, it would now plough tens of billions into research centres and take in all the American academics fleeing the US. Spoiler: the UK is not smart. 🇬🇧
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dailybusinessgroup.co.uk/2025/02/aviv...
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Aviva Investors launches £150 million tech fund – Daily Business
Aviva Investors has launched a £150 million fund to provide finance to early stage technology companies.
https://dailybusinessgroup.co.uk/2025/02/aviva-investors-launches-150-million-tech-fund/
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Digital Xtra
10 months ago
We are pleased to announce applications for
@digitalxtra.scot
's TENTH grants cycle are NOW OPEN! Head to our website for details if your school or community organisation is planning to start up or scale up an extracurricular computing activity for young peoples:
www.digitalxtra.scot/apply/
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