There’s just one week to go until our next webinar in collaboration with @everylibrary.bsky.social. The session on Wednesday 25 June is all about ‘creating response strategies for academic libraries.’ Don’t miss out. Find out more and register here: bit.ly/4dtwVHJ #DefendResearch

Enjoyed this short documentary on @fotoole.bsky.social’s experience of growing up and working in Ireland. I particularly liked his optimism for the future of the island. Well worth checking out on the RTE player.

Exciting times. Kevin Barry, Tommy Tiernan, Judith Roddy, Aaron Monaghan, Caitríona McLaughlin are cooking up something special with a brilliant creative team. Deeply funny and deeply human. Not to be missed. The Cave opens soon @abbeytheatre.bsky.social www.abbeytheatre.ie/whats-on/the...

Netflix's Adolescence has struck a chord - its themes feel uncomfortably relevant. Pertinent @emeraldpublishing.bsky.social reads address the complexities of modern masculinities - when these conversations matter more than ever ⬇️ @drlisasugiura.bsky.social @utsa.bsky.social @richgater.bsky.social

The Bee Magazine launches TODAY. It has been created to redress the class imbalance in literature, and features an array of writing talent. Big respect to editors Richard Benson, Claire Malcolm and all at @newwritingnorth.bsky.social. Please support it if you can. Go to TheBeeMagazine.com.

As we stand in solidarity with #DefendResearch and initiatives that safeguard scholarly integrity, we’re providing downloadable assets to support your advocacy. Find out more here: emeraldgrouppublishing.com/defendresearch

[Thread] 1/4 Today, we’ve launched a dedicated space on our website for you to find news and resources on how you can get involved with #DefendResearch. Back in Feb, Emerald became the first organisation to sign the #DefendResearch declaration, set up to resist the censorship of academic research.

2/4 As we said at the time, our mission has always been to create an equitable research and publishing environment, and we remain dedicated to this mission, especially at a time when academic freedom is under threat. Read through this thread to learn about what we've done since.

3/4 We announced our partnership with the @everylibrary.bsky.social Institute in the US and co-created a series of webinars with them to support the academic library community. We've introduced a publisher’s note to be included in every journal we publish. You can read it here: bit.ly/3YnOene

4/4 We've launched resources to assist and inspire you to get involved. You can find those here: bit.ly/4iDXISA Join us and thousands more to #DefendResearch.

Today’s agenda: source either bacon or sausages for a sandwich, Donegal v Down in the Ulster Championship semi final, lots of snacks, a few stout. To roast or not to roast, that is the question.

Bassy days.

Come say hello to us at our stand at the American Educational Research Association 2025 Conference. Today and tomorrow, you can stop by to learn about our education journals and books. We look forward to seeing you! #AERA2025 @aeraedresearch.bsky.social

Today’s agenda: a ridiculously large Sunday roast, Donegal v Monaghan in the Ulster championship, some tasty beverages, a chocolate egg, and a nap.

"Translations" is my favorite play. Not my favorite Brian Friel Play. My favorite play.

What are you reading this weekend? I’m working my way through essays, diaries, and interviews with Brian Friel.

It's #SelfPubSaturday check out the starter pack for some great books and authors. If you want to be included in the starter, message me or reply to this. Reskeets appreciated. #BookSky #WritingCommunity go.bsky.app/S5iYkkG

Sausages are in the oven, cooking for a sandwich. My intention is to spend the rest of the day on my favourite chair, catching up on reading, and drinking copious amounts of tea. Maybe even a Guinness later. I love a long weekend.

The gap between now and Slim Shady is becoming longer than between Slim Shady and Bowie's Fame or Led Zeppelin's Kashmir. Wild.

Sinn Fein determined to re-instate British law in Ireland apparently.

Stop this train. www.vanityfair.com/news/story/m...

Looking forward to being back at Seamus Heaney HomePlace, Bellaghy on 28th June for a writing workshop in the Sensory Garden. Full details in the link. Check out the Summer Programme of events: seamusheaneyhome.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

Well, I suppose mistakes are the portals of discovery.

Remembering #OnThisDay Seamus Heaney, born 13th April 1939.

Join @tteleen.bsky.social, Emerald President for the Americas, in defending research this weekend. #DefendResearch

Thank you for this step!! It's really up to us, folks on the ground to #resist! Please consider joining the 4,100+ individuals & organizations who have signed the Declaration to #DefendResearch Against U.S. Gov Censorship! #NoTimeForSilence tinyurl.com/3bwuc38f

On finding ways to enjoy the silence, reading a poem a day. itstomshiels.substack.com/p/aiste-4-a-...

IMLS staff were placed on administrative leave following the Trump Administration’s Executive Order, which eliminated federal funding for libraries. Take action today! www.everylibrary.org/statement_im... via @everylibrary.bsky.social

Looking forward to visiting Tory Island in May, and getting home for a week for what will hopefully be a reprieve from all the noise. itstomshiels.substack.com/p/oilean-4-o...

Hello and welcome new followers, check out this thread to find out more about @emeraldpublishing.bsky.social’s new partnership with @everylibrary.bsky.social to help support academic librarians in the U.S.

Pls. share widely and most important: Sign the Declaration #DefendResearch @jeroenson.bsky.social @giorgialodi.bsky.social @itstomshiels.bsky.social @petraverdonk.bsky.social @eysenbach.bsky.social @emeraldpublishing.bsky.social @phd-cz.bsky.social @cmkeithw.bsky.social @scholasticahq.bsky.social

The paperback of Hagstone is published today. Huge thanks to everyone who has supported the book in the last year, and to Ross for asking me to sign books at @foylesforbooks.bsky.social today. @cormackinsella.bsky.social

Aiste number three is online. A version of this originally appeared in 2023, this version was reworked as a radio essay. itstomshiels.substack.com/p/aiste-3-de... #derry #northernireland #essay #short

Today we’ve announced a strategic partnership with the EveryLibrary Institute (ELI), a non-profit, non-partisan organization committed to advancing and supporting libraries, academic institutions, and library professionals. @everylibrary.bsky.social

The third instalment of Oileán is live. Read The American Wake here: itstomshiels.substack.com/p/oilean-3-t...

From the podcast that never was, here’s @paulscraton.bsky.social on writing. Read or listen here: itstomshiels.substack.com/p/aiste-2-pa...

Trump attacked Federal Funding for Libraries. We need Americans like you to take action today! Please sign and share the petition before it's too late! action.everylibrary.org/eoimls2025 via @everylibrary.bsky.social

The second instalment of Oileán is live. itstomshiels.substack.com/p/oilean-2-m...

Fantastic news for a Friday! We’re shortlisted for the Academic, Educational and Professional Publisher of the Year award at the British Book Awards 2025. This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Nibbies and we’re honoured to be part of the celebrations. @thebookseller.com

As I mentioned over the weekend, I’ve launched two new series on Substack. The first instalment of Oileán can be found here: itstomshiels.substack.com/p/oilean-1?r...

Things over on Substack will be changing over the coming days, weeks, and months. I’m launching two different ‘stacks’ which will hopefully be more focused and serve a better purpose, and hopefully that means I’ll post more!

Until the centre falls apart.

Extremely proud of this report. The collaborative effort to put it together was a huge learning experience and truly highlights the wonderful work that takes place at @emeraldpublishing.bsky.social. If you have some free time over the weekend please do have a read.

It’s always been Emerald’s belief that research should have real world impact and that stance is now more important than ever. Our CEO, Vicky Williams, explains more in the video below. #academicpublishing #research #DefendResearch

Welcome to Bluesky, Emerald Publishing!

If you've signed the Declaration to #DefendResearch & requested updates from us ... we're working on it! Too many sign-ups for regular email (nice problem to have!) so we're looking at alternatives. Quick update for now - we have 2,200+ signatories 🎉 🎉🎉 Please keep them coming! tinyurl.com/3bwuc38f

A threat to academic freedom is a threat to society. Sign the declaration to defend research here: docs.google.com/document/d/1... #DefendResearch