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Martyn Amos

@martynamos.bsky.social

Dad, Northumbria University Prof & interim Deputy Faculty Pro Vice-Chancellor, author, speaker, #ITFC fan, runner, & maker of lists. I study the power of collectives, from molecules to cells, social insects & humans (crowds). http://martynamos.org

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How 4% of Migrants have Become a National Obsession. According to YouGov, 47% of Britons believe there are more "illegal" Migrants than "Legal" Arriving in the UK despite "illegal immigration" representing only 4% of the numbers. Why is this?

47% of Britons think there are more โ€œillegalโ€ immigrants in the UK than legal immigrants, despite only making up 4% of the overall figures!

My latest article with exclusive research outlines how the UK are being sold a lieโ€ฆ.

www.jacobbarclayevans.com/how-4-of-mig...

08.08.2025 12:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 51    ๐Ÿ” 42    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7    ๐Ÿ“Œ 8
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Faithless and Orbital in Scarborough last night... So good...

03.08.2025 09:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Following our AGM today, we have published our Annual Report 2024/25. Weโ€™re proud of what weโ€™ve achieved against a challenging backdrop for us and other charities in the sector. ๐Ÿงต

30.07.2025 18:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Try saying that quickly after another couple of pints.

30.07.2025 20:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

There's a lovely irony in this post ๐Ÿ˜ฌ๐Ÿ˜‚

19.07.2025 14:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

BBC will no longer broadcast "high risk" performances

07.07.2025 17:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That was my first thought...

07.07.2025 17:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

"Sorry, mate, the ring has to be completely over the base."

30.06.2025 08:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Great article!

25.06.2025 11:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My first ever computer username at uni was csg068, if I'd been sat one place to the right ....

20.06.2025 20:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
n publicly rejecting the overtures of the Saudi Pro League, Bruno Fernandes has made it clear he wants to continue playing football at the highest level. That he wants to challenge for trophies. That he has no interest in wasting what remains of his peak years jogging around aimlessly in the service of a vast public relations project, providing lucrative content for a cruel and heartless regime. Despite all this, heโ€™s more than happy to remain at Manchester United for

n publicly rejecting the overtures of the Saudi Pro League, Bruno Fernandes has made it clear he wants to continue playing football at the highest level. That he wants to challenge for trophies. That he has no interest in wasting what remains of his peak years jogging around aimlessly in the service of a vast public relations project, providing lucrative content for a cruel and heartless regime. Despite all this, heโ€™s more than happy to remain at Manchester United for

Decent dunk from the Guardian on Man U here

08.06.2025 12:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 39    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

Watching the ongoing Musk/Trump feud, if someone doesn't do a "GOP Will Eat Itself" headline I'll be very disappointed.

06.06.2025 07:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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@timleunig.bsky.social (h/t @stephenkb.bsky.social) Source: timleunig.substack.com/p/internatio...

12.05.2025 10:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 276    ๐Ÿ” 131    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7    ๐Ÿ“Œ 22

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๐ŸŸฉ๐ŸŸฉ๐ŸŸฉ๐ŸŸฉ๐ŸŸฉ

Let's just say I have a good STARTER word.

10.05.2025 12:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What's the PubPeer Network Mob?

09.05.2025 17:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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SORRY. Sorry.
Have we seen this *incredible* news video coming out of Queensland? Wait for the witness/witnesses statement

21.04.2025 14:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17814    ๐Ÿ” 4944    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 801    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2058

@ljross.bsky.social Hi, just wanted to let you know that my late dad (Ridley Amos) designed and built the Poison Garden gates on the cover of your book. Was really cool to see them on there, he'd be quietly delighted.

20.04.2025 18:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"Bastards!'

07.04.2025 14:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Sounds pretty much like my ITFC trajectory post-UEFA Cup win in 1981.

07.04.2025 13:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We're probably still going down, but the #ITFC fans are in fine voice again this evening.

02.04.2025 19:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Today I learned that the keyboard player from the **Levellers** starred in the BBC sitcom **Birds of a Feather** (Pauline Quirke, et al...)

26.03.2025 15:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Transforming dementia support through technology network Researchers have been awarded ยฃ1.6 million to develop a network which will support people living with dementia by connecting existing technology and services, as well as developing new innovations.

Northumbria's Professor Arlene Astell will lead one of four new dementia research networks announced today, funded by EPSRC and @nihr.bsky.social and in partnership with @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social

25.03.2025 20:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didnโ€™t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling.

In 25 years of covering national security, Iโ€™ve never seen a story like this: Senior Trump officials discussed planning for the U.S. attack on Yemen in a Signal group--and inadvertently added the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic. www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

24.03.2025 16:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16821    ๐Ÿ” 6584    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 800    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2642

I admire your optimism ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ’™

16.03.2025 18:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

He thrives on love, so hopefully he's been reactivated by the last two matches.

15.03.2025 17:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

(Doing so well for you in the last two games, rather...)

15.03.2025 17:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Great to see Marcus Harness doing so well for you. Just remember that he's still our player... ๐Ÿ˜˜

15.03.2025 17:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Our only hope now is to cling on to 18th and then hope City get relegated due to financial impropriety. #itfc

15.03.2025 17:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A giant 'megaberg' which has broken off Antarctica and drifted towards a remote island has been a source of huge scientific interest. @andyshepherd.bsky.social told @skynewsrss.bsky.social how he uses satellites to monitor and study ice sheets and icebergs through his work with @cpom-uk.bsky.social

14.03.2025 16:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

This looks great!

09.03.2025 10:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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