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!❤️

Delighted to have @michaelkeeney.bsky.social working with our NI Film Scoring School composers at Magee today. @ulsteruni.bsky.social

Plans coming together for a film music conference @ucdschoolofmusic.bsky.social next June! Keep an eye out for our Call for Papers over the coming days ☺️

Applications now open for 4 short-term postdoctoral fellowships working with materials in Cultural Collections and Galleries @universityofleeds.bsky.social. Deadline 29 September 2025. Find out more about the Brotherton and Bedford Fellowships and how to apply here: lahri.leeds.ac.uk/opportunities/

Great to welcome @hannahpeel.bsky.social to Magee for Day 2 of the NI Film Scoring School @ulsteruni.bsky.social

Brian Irvine kicking off Day 1 of this year's NI Film Scoring Summer School at the Magee campus this week. @ulsteruni.bsky.social

!!!Emerging composers apply!!! Soundstreams has just announced their Bridges: Emerging Composer Program of which we are the Ensemble-in-Residence alongside mentors Zosha Di Castri and Cassandra Miller. Deadline October 14 Visit: soundstreams.ca/education/br...

Wow Sally Rooney. Fair play. ‘I feel obliged to state once more that… I too support Palestine Action. … If the British state considers this "terrorism", then perhaps it should investigate the shady organisations that continue to promote my work and fund my activities, such as WH Smith and the BBC.’

Are you a researcher who could do with £8k to engage the public about your research working with a gallery, museum, library or archive? We’ll shortly be opening a call so I just wanted to give you a heads up this is coming www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/shap...

Peterloo Massacre happened #OTD 1819, estimated 15-18 people killed. Came during turbulent period of explosive population growth, food shortages caused by climatic disruption after a volcano erupted in Indonesia, aftermath of war, stresses of urbanisation and industrialisation.

Listen to what the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP, said about Studio Ulster on her visit to our world-leading virtual production facilities yesterday: “not just the best facilities in the UK but the best facilities in the world.” www.linkedin.com/posts/ulster...

It's a good job that Loyalists marching the streets of Belfast brandishing Ulster Volunteer Force flags don't carry Palestine Action placards, or people might think they were terrorist sympathisers

Remembering Tony Wilson, who died #OTD 2007.

Conference on screen music/sound: 🚨 CFP: Sound on Screen V 🗓️ 5–17 Jul 2026 📍 Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester UK 📩 Deadline: 1 Oct 2025 I had the pleasure of attending (and, on occasion, presenting at) several iterations of this fabulous event. A really collegial, supportive gathering!

#Opportunity: Music Network / Ionad Cultúrtha Musician-in-Residence Programme in Baile Mhúirne, Cork 🎵 Applications welcome from professional musicians who are resident in Ireland, who are autistic/ people with autism and who have a strong track record in music performance. Closing date: 1 September

The Musician-in-Residence will be appointed for a 2 month period in October and November 2025 and receive a bursary of €8,000. 🔗 Full details & application : www.musicnetwork.ie/whats-on/app... #musicnetwork #residency #musicianinresidence

🚨 Today we publish State of the North 2025 🚨 The North gets just half as much arts and culture funding per person as London. We reveal the impact this & other regional divides have on young people, and what must change 👇 www.ippr.org/articles/the...

Maynooth University is now accepting applications for its micro-credential course, Writing About Music – Criticism, Journalism & Professional Development. The deadline is 7 September. Find out more: bit.ly/456jB9n #promotion