Susan Preston

Sent my complaint to Aviva Studios Manchester. If the response is unsatisfactory, it will be escalated to the local council and the Health and Safety Ombudsman. #LicensingAct2003 #FreeWater

Edhi Alice A visually stunning, thoughtful and uncompromising new documentary, exploring the trans experience and allyship in South Korea.

Any plans for Tuesday evening?

The last few spaces remain for AHC Staff and Students to join us at Hyde Park Picture House this Tuesday at 6pm to watch Edhi Alice. If you'd like a free ticket, email me: S.J.Preston@leeds.ac.uk
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Sound good? Apply by the 14th December 2025. Find more information, including drop-in support sessions and how to apply here: lnkd.in/evMArxux

Are you a student from one of the nine schools in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures?

We are interested in hearing your ideas for the AHC EDI Student Project Awards. You can propose an idea as an individual or group, receive mentoring and up to £250 to support your project.

Poster advertising the AHC EDI Student Project Awards 25/26

I'm proud to announce that applications are now open for the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Student Project Awards in AHC.

Interested in working on a project of your own or making a zine, to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion?

One of Istanbul's major urban problems is traffic, and the Metrobus provides the visual cue to drivers that it'd be way quicker catching the bus than being stuck in traffic.

Where have you been with amazing public transport? Where should I visit next?

The experience of riding the metrobus was chaotic, with lots of pushing to get on and standing in crowds for a significant duration. Would I change it? No, it's such an effective way of moving the locals and visitors of this 15 million population megacity.

I used the Istanbul Kart (integrated travel card) to easily travel around, costing only 35 lira (£0.63) per journey, available to use on all forms of public transport (trams, buses, metrobuses, metro and ferries).

I crossed continents via bus. Here's how it went:

The Metrobus network in Istanbul is extensive. It cuts through the middle of congested highways at speed and with high frequency. The buses themselves are high-capacity, with a culture of giving up seats to those who need them.

Genuinely delighted to download a PhD thesis from a university repository where the author has neglected to remove the words "BITCH THIS IS YOUR THESIS" from the filename.

WET LEG AND ENGLISH TEACHER IN JULY IN LEEDS OMG

Biblical rains in Liverpool yesterday, pre and post gig. I sure am lucky to live this side of the Pennines!

Did you know an old CD-R 25-pack container is the perfect size for a loaded bagel? Dishwasher safe, too.

Did you know an old CD-R 25-pack container is the perfect size for a loaded bagel? Dishwasher safe, too.

The walks begin tomorrow, and we still have space so sign up now!

Sign up here: forms.office.com/e/pQ4M1eJB49

Poster advertising the Black History Walks

Students and Staff in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures, Sign up now for the Leeds Black History Walks to secure your space!

If anyone has been to Shetland, please send me your recommendations, as I prepare for Scottish Island Madness in 2026

Absolutely astounded that the UCU and Unison branches at Kent and Greenwich were not consulted, and that staff only found out about the merger this morning via BBC news and Kent Online. Solidarity to all colleagues.

Exciting times, the first EDI event has been added to our SharePoint site

A personal thread about perceived threat vs actual threat, fear and flags, because recent events around asylum seekers in the UK and the flag based responses, and the way they are discussed in the media is really bothering me 1/

Perceptions have real effects

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Open Day attendees stand outside the Great Hall, speaking to staff. There is a large flag saying "Great Hall" and a stand that has event timings on it.

Registration for our October Open Days is now open 📣

Join us on Saturday 4 and 18 October to explore our beautiful campus and find out more about your course.

Our Open Days are the perfect chance to see what Leeds is all about.

Book your place 👉 bit.ly/47E17Pj

It's always a good day when your Power Automate flow works flawlessly

Overheard a conversation on the train into London yesterday, and one of the women said "I like to live somewhere where I feel inspired" and I feel like I'll be thinking about that for some time

Guidance for schools on Misogyny released today, about time!

NEW on Wonkhe: Laura Duncan challenges us to rethink workplace temperature as an accessibility concern rather than a matter of personal preference buff.ly/YkhTvMR

Please share!

New partnership with RSABI.

Fully funded PhD scholarship (UK students only): Towards an enhanced understanding of suicide risk among those from agricultural backgrounds.

Supervised by me and @katierobb.bsky.social

Closing date: 21st July 2025

🔗 www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

Whatever you do today, please book an appointment to donate blood if you can, and speak about your mental health. It is a national scandal how many young men and others are taking their own lives #ItsOkayToTalk

At-home HPV test kits to be offered to thousands of women in England The home tests will be offered so that women can check for cervical cancer without visiting a GP.

Finally some good news #CervicalCancerScreening
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...