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As Elon Musk's X continues to sink to new depths, there are serious questions to be asked as to why legitimate media outlets, government departments, state agencies, etc. etc. remain on the platform. I wrote this last November.

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Bernie Sanders is right. Again. #Venezuela #Sanders #Trump #maduro #regimechange

In what's now become an annual tradition, I've written another piece for The Gist about how and why I hate A.I. On a bubble about to burst, a future rotted to its core, and the limits of the Mrs Doyle Theory of artificial intelligence. www.thegist.ie/guest-gist-2...

Concerning but nothing new here. Farage was also at this in his support for Irexit and was shown the door. Bannons ignorance about Ireland is telling but equally we shouldn't be complacent with open threats of interference in our democracy. #spéìrgorm www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: petitions.getup.org.au/petitions/fr... @getup.org.au

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Waterford Whispers nail it once again... waterfordwhispersnews.com/2025/04/14/p...

For more than 40 years, Vaughan Williams funding has supported postgraduate study in composition, with 270 students receiving grants. Applications are now open for the 2026 Vaughan Williams Scholarships. Read about the 2025 scholars here:

Due to Storm Bram, we will be closing our Coleraine and Derry~Londonderry campuses from 1pm today. Our Belfast campus will remain open. Stay updated on the latest developments on www.metoffice.gov.uk

Hi all. We’ve got two calls open. A new book on Irish Digital Art edited by, McCarthy, Yip & myself: www.blackwaterpublishing.com/digital-art-... And calls for the 3rd Symposium on Digital Art in Ireland: www.ucc.ie/en/dah/news/... #irishart #newmedia #mediaart #opencall #digitalart

A pretty great resource on extended techniques here for student (and maybe non-student) composers ℅ Ensemble Intercontemporain. Get yiz are notebooks out... modesdejeu-intercontemporain.com

I’ve never met an autistic person whose “behaviour” wasn’t completely logical once you understood their needs, their history, and their nervous system. We’re not confusing. People just aren’t listening.

Irish Screen Studies Seminar, one of my favourite events of the year, 2026 version. At the fabulous Maynooth campus. irishscreenstudies.online/isss-2026-ca...

Here at Exeter we are offering three fully funded AHRC PhD places in humanities subjects. Please get in touch if you are keen to come and do research with us! Closing date 23 February 2026: www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...

amplify #127 is available to listen now, wherever you get your podcasts! Recorded live at RAMP festival in Rathmullan, Donegal, this episode includes conversations with some of the artists featured: Timothy Cape, Mayah Kadish, Rob Casey & Ailbhe Nic Oireachtaigh. Listen: www.cmc.ie/amplify/epis...

c.org/qZcXBxHHGG Sign to show your anger and disappointment in the decisions taken at the University of Nottingham, where Music and Modern Languages are being cut.

Absolutely this. Gobsmacked.

Surely, the most 'diminishing' thing about Belfast Grand Central Station is that it's called Grand Central Station? bbc.com/news/article...

This Halloween, our interdisciplinary team from The Islandmagee Witches Creative and Digital Project has brought Ulster University research to the very heart of Salem, Massachusetts, with the global launch of 1711 Ireland: A Witch’s Fate on Steam. #WeAreUU

This *very* well timed piece by Will Lloyd in the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social is well worth a read www.newstatesman.com/politics/202...

Our drama students took centre stage in Derry~Londonderry this week, adding a creative spark to the city’s Halloween festivities. They delivered immersive street theatre experiences that delighted audiences. Learn more about our drama degree: https://ow.ly/UakN50TY3LH #WeAreUU

I'm looking to create an advisory group for a project on Monotropism, an attention-based theory of autism and potentially ADHD. If you or anybody you know is interested, please fill out the form below. Thank you! forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

From spooky film camps and pumpkin painting, to music bingo, Halloween Happenings in Coleraine and the haunting tale of The Witches of Islandmagee, there’s something for everyone across our campuses. Read more: ulster.ac.uk/halloween #WeAreUU

I will be sad to see Michael D go. He has been instrumental in setting the tone of discourse in this country. I'm hopeful Catherine Connolly will do the same continuing the legacy of thoughtful presidents who above all value human beings and our shared connection and experience #Spéirgorm #Áras25

Very much this! Been a permanent (and tax!) resident in RoI for 15 years. Wife and kids born here. Am able to (and do) vote in general elections but STILL not allowed to vote in presidential elections or referanda.

Supporting pupils through Autistic Burnout (Neuro-Affirming Teacher Guide). Free Training from myself and Viv Dawes ABN https://autisticrealms.com/supporting-pupils-through-autistic-burnout-teacher-guide/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Don’t forget to submit a paper by Dec 5 for our Music and Media conference at UCD: “Directions and Aesthetics of the Digital Era” www.ucd.ie/music/newsan...

Applications for our digital artist in residence pilot close this Friday at 5:30. More info at the link: artscouncil.ie/funding-oppo...

Caught the superb #LeeMillar exhibition at #TateBritain #artsky last week. Startling images from her war correspondent years have stayed with me. In a world, currently overwhelmed with disinformation journalism has a duty to bear witness to what is actually happening so it cannot ever be denied.

4x4-year, fully-funded PhD opportunities to work with an interdisciplinary group at Trinity College Dublin 2026-2030. One of these is to work with me on a public history and cultural heritage PhD, in collaboration with one of Dublins most interesting neighbourhoods. www.tcd.ie/graduatestud...

We’re here for a revival of Living Colour’s “Cult of Personality”. Install this in your soul. Vernon still shreds. Corey still bellows. The band is tight. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfY7...

Great (paid) PhD opportunity. Excellent environment, conditions, and supervisors. And a topic close to my heart. (Selfish reason for promoting this: I fear there won't be enough concerts for retired me to go to. Geen dag zonder Bach.) vacatures.knaw.nl/job/The-Hagu...

⚠️⚠️⚠️ important updates from @UlsterUni regarding Storm Amy and campus closures Also see your emails for important advice / updates from the CPO and People + Culture

The latest issue of Projections 🎞️ has been published! Vol. 19, Issue 2 "Special Issue on Serial Television" is available for purchase here! bit.ly/3Iw0kWD View the TOC: bit.ly/4nknuOV Guest Edited by @gendler.bsky.social and Héctor J. Pérez. Featuring research by @cynthiacabanas.bsky.social

We're hiring for a Digital Artist in Residence with @artscouncilireland.bsky.social at Digital Humanities @ucc.ie. Applications are open right now. Please drop me a line if you're interested or have any questions.

Right. My students working two part time jobs and/or having an hour and a half commute to uni because they have to live at home due to the cost of student accommodation lack drive and vigour. Sure thing, Peter. The UK Govt still haven't a clue about the realities of universities today.

This evening at 7.30pm as part of Culture Night at Derry Playhouse: Derry Sound Factory will feature local musicians performing selections from Michael Pisaro-Liu’s The Collection. Expect music that’s playful, unpredictable and deeply immersive. Free event | Everyone welcome

Asked ChatGPT how to spell a “Canadian Sixth Chord” and it assured me it was a real thing developed by Rimsky-Korsakov

Final day of the NI Film Scoring School recording scores at the RCC Letterkenny with the fabulous Hard Rain.

Day 4 of the NI Film Scoring School at @ulsteruni.bsky.social Magee and Die Hexen is in the house!

Are you a composer?✍️ Would you like to collaborate and explore musical ideas with LSO Musicians?🎶 Then this is the opportunity for you! We are currently recruiting for our new Soundhub Members and Associates. Head to lso.co.uk/soundhub for more info and share with someone who should apply!❤️