“What more is there to say about the character of this petty, hollow, squalid, overstuffed man? — sometimes the point bears stressing: We are led by the most loathsome human being ever to occupy the White House.” www.sltrib.com/opinion/comm...

News Analysis: In his first year back in the White House, President Trump has greatly expanded executive power while embracing the trappings of royalty. In both pageantry and policy, he has established a new, more audacious version of the imperial presidency.

Revise and resubmit has been revised and resubmitted. #GetYourManuscriptOut #DoItAgain #AllTogetherNow

Last day on campus...

BREAKING: Kennedy Niece Maria Shriver: "It is beyond comprehension that this sitting president has sought to rename this great memorial dedicated to President Kennedy. It is beyond wild that he would think adding his name in front of President Kennedy’s name is acceptable. It is not."

My last day on campus 2morrow Friday...I finish at ENU on 22 Dec after just short of 8 years... Retirement here I come....

I'd love to help make BlueSky one of the places where young scholars introduce themselves and their work to the world. If you're a PhD student whose work at least partially focuses on economics of education or education policy, reply to this thread and I'll highlight your work.

Artist: Ninj https://b3ta.com/board/11422013 From the 'Ruin A Bond Poster' challenge https://b3ta.com/challenge/ruinabondposter/popular/ #RuinABondPoster

🎉 Happy #AHPsDay2025 to all Allied Health Professionals across the UK. Together with other professional bodies and trade union partners, we're calling for continued investment, recognition and development of AHP support workers, a vital part of the workforce: https://loom.ly/ikuHCWI#AHPsDay2025 #AHPsDayScot

Good news for GCU

A rare photo of when Vladimir Putin worked as an informant for Starsky and Hutch.

Doctors Without Borders has suspended operations in Gaza City because of the danger to its staff caused by the Israeli military’s ground offensive. The announcement came on the same day that the UN said four hospitals had been rendered unusable in the north of the territory over the past month.

In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “President Trump’s cuts to humanitarian assistance abroad have hurt all kinds of people. But from what I see on the ground, those suffering the most are women and girls — and that will leave all of us, including men and boys, worse off,” @nickkristof.bsky.social writes.

Any book worth banning is a book worth reading" — Isaac Asimov

‘The idea we should be in the kitchen serving our men is enraging’: singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan on her long fight for women’s voices

Addiction is not caused by cell death, but by changes in how neural circuits function. 🧠📈 In a new #LabNotes episode, neuroscientist Dr. Luscher what is actually happening in the brain during addiction, and why he believes it is reversible. 🎧 alleninstitute.org/news/lab-not...

🧠 Free webinar — all welcome! Connecting You to Support: Integrating rehabilitation for people with dementia 📅 Tuesday 23 Sept | 🕑 2–3 pm UK time 👉 Sign up: buff.ly/VTpOTgo

Review: The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary #Bookreview #BookBlogger #ScottishBookReviewer #Bookstagrammer kellylacey.com/2025/09/17/r... via @kellyalacey.bsky.social

🥳It’s #RehabAwarenessWeek! Rehab empowers people to live well at home & in the community. OT-led reablement builds independence & reduces reliance on formal care. Watch this video to see more of the impact good rehabilitation can make: youtu.be/QSvZsZzr04A?... #RightToRehab

Today's data from National Records of Scotland has revealed 704 probable suicides in 2024, a 11% decrease from the previous year. While we welcome this reduction, there is still a lot more to do in Scotland. Read our statement below in the graphics.

Do try and see this exhibition... The history of Astley Ainslie and it's unique link to Occupational Therapy in Scotland and Canada

Dr Assal Rad— "Why are they suffering from malnutrition @nytimes.com?"

As Cat Stevens, Yusuf Islam helped define the singer-songwriter. After converting to Islam, he became a lightning rod. The 77-year-old's new memoir, “Cat on the Road to Findout,” explores it all.

This week’s #podcast explores the issues of #EqualPay in the #socialcare sector in #Scotland and calls for action to replace rhetoric from all #government partners so that we can achieve parity and #equality for #women. #Discrimination #Gender #PayGap open.spotify.com/episode/1fDo...

Say what u like academic posts-they offer variety. 2day student meetings, PhD reading for assessing, CPD re data protection, centre meeting. All in one day... Same again 2morrow???

Super find at Kames @wild kitchen ...great spot for a light lunch... What about the weather fab

News Analysis: President Trump has offered only vague assurances of security guarantees for Ukraine if President Volodymyr Zelensky agrees to cut a deal with Russia.

healthandcare.scot/mobile_defau.... Important read

The countries with the highest levels of trust in, and satisfaction with, politics invariably use proportional voting systems. Scandinavian democracies are often seen as some of the most successful in the world. Here's what we can learn from them 👇

@elizabethcasson.bsky.social is looking for 2 OTs to join our Trustee Board! If you want to be part of our innovative and forward looking work take a look at the details👇🏻👇🏻We are very happy to chat informally with anyone interested so get in touch. Apply now!

Remember when having women in power was supposed to change everything? | Gaby Hinsliff

Remembering the sacrifice made by so many to protect our freedoms.

Travelling this summer? Here are 22 beauty and skincare hacks to survive the journey

Hi all I'm over here on blue sky apt for the weather....

UK mothers with children from abusive relationships discriminated against by benefits system, court told

Want to learn more? Read the blog! buff.ly/xjMjWZt It's an evidence-based summary of this new paper, written by an expert who has critically appraised the research so you don't have to. All blogs are short (1,200 words) & easy to read, so ideal if you just have a few mins.

Obama Appreciation Day....

Friday and relax...

Good read REF is about institutions not individuals wonkhe.com/blogs/ref-is...

🚀 Turn your mental health research into real-world impact. 📲 We help researchers share evidence through social media, podcasts, videos, webinars and more. ⏰ Time for some #ElfHelp? www.nationalelfservice.net/disseminate-...

I saw this on fb and thought it was well worth sharing... Powerful

Octavia inspired Elizabeth Casson who worked as 1 of Octavia’s housing managers in 1900s. Her experience of families living with poverty, ill health & through the ravages of WW1 & the Spanish Flu pandemic lead her to find occupational therapy & bring it to this country @elizabethcasson.bsky.social

"The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." 1984 - George Orwell

Beware the Ides of March...

The honeymoon is over for Trump, whose every unwitting misstep brings chaos and strife | Simon Tisdall