Sarah Barnard

The Tiger by Nael, age 6 From 'They're singing a song in their rocket' The tiger He destroyed his cage Yes YES The tiger is out

Is it national poetry day? Time for this masterpiece

We are busier than we would like to be

Every day I envy my dogs

But then it feels so good to take them off!

Good as preventative medicine, but once depression sets in it is extremely difficult to do the lifestyle things like exercise that can help

One of my dogs can tell the difference between the sound of me peeling and chopping a carrot and other root veg (she loves carrots and runs into the kitchen to ask for some)

Girls with wealthy parents and attending single sex private schools are more likely to play after-school sports

does anyone here have any leads for toolkits/resources for organizations preparing for and responding to targeted (political) harassment?

im only finding resources about cyberbullying (of individuals) but im looking for eg how charities respond to hostile journalism and social media pile ons

See also BBC coverage of Wimbledon finals

Really enjoyed the first series, so great there is more coming

Unless they are snarky footnotes

Call for Papers WES accepting full papers on the relationship between earning and learning, redressing the invisibility and marginalisation of student workers. Deadline for submission 27 February 2026. Full CFP below. https://www.britsoc.co.uk/media/26914/wes_si_earning_while_learning_dl270226.pdf

Call for Papers

WES accepting full papers on the relationship between earning and learning, redressing the invisibility and marginalisation of student workers.

Deadline for submission 27 February 2026. Full CFP below.
www.britsoc.co.uk/media/26914/...

Garden with large bronze geometric scultures amongst trees and flowering plants

UK sculptor Barbara Hepworth's garden, St.Ives, Cornwall, UK #WomensArt

Disability is not a moral failing

It’s not something a person chooses, nor can they “try harder” out of it

Most of us will experience disability at some point in our lives

You can be born disabled, it can happen suddenly due to accident or illness or be the result of aging

It’s a part of life

It's an attempt at stochastic terrorism

Different regional accents and beautiful countryside

SCA are hosting a workshop as part of ‘Divergent Minds in the Archive’, an EDI Caucus-funded project investigating neurodivergence and archives.

Find out more and apply to take part: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/call-...

It is hard coming back after maternity leave. Be kind to yourself. I'm sure it will go great, and good news to be getting back to talking with people about this important topic!

Two dark speckled moths on a leaf. Picture taken in central England.

Ooh, maybe you know what these are?

A woman who keeps her mouth shut is rarely remembered

Your dad sounds lovely. I hope you find something suitably beautiful for him

To foster belonging, make a cultural shift Here’s how to hone your EDI practices and make your university an anti-discriminatory institution

"Equity, diversity and inclusion is under attack but it should be an increasingly important consideration for universities," writes @lborouniversity.bsky.social's Denise Coles. She explains how to build an anti-discriminatory institution: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/foste... #EDI #diversity

Just watched the first one on adhd. Really moving hearing about how they experience every day life. Well done to you and your team

❤️ That photo. They look like they have hung out together for years

This dilemma applies to lot of leadership and management roles in many contexts unfortunately

What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger, apparently...

Yes, when I am somewhere I can't progress work, and have to only listen. Seminars and some meetings. Otherwise I get really fidgety.

First saw Bruce Willis in Moonlighting, which was great.

Yes, looks like a kingfisher