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@marksimpson73.bsky.social

Deputy Vice-Chancellor Teesside University, Professor of Criminology, Ultra distance runner and music lover. UTB

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Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath frontman and icon of British heavy metal, dies aged 76 The singer, who later became famous on reality TV show The Osbournes, dies less than three weeks after retirement concert

www.theguardian.com/music/2025/j...

22.07.2025 19:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Everyday for weeks now. Although in the playground this morning my daughter announced that she no longer likes that one… there is hope.

20.05.2025 08:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Planet Forward Summit. Engage with the experts, advocates, storytellers, and students committed to moving toward a truly sustainable future. Register now below! app.sosha.ai/s/ZpebTYqa

15.04.2025 20:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Interesting perspectives from #THEDigitalUK keynote panel about the HE sector being behind the digital curve due to underinvestment and legacy architecture. plus outdated pedagogy. Need to lobby suppliers to improve the systems they provide, and we should look more at collaboration/shared services.

01.04.2025 09:22 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Very Reginald Perrin… my morning train is delayed due to sheep on the line.

27.03.2025 08:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thoughts are with family and friends.

Body found in search for missing 23-year-old runner Jenny Hall

24.02.2025 09:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What Does the Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Between Israel and Hamas Say? In the first phase, 33 hostages and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners would be freed, and hundreds of trucks with humanitarian aid would be allowed into Gaza daily, a copy of the agreement says.

The cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas would begin with an initial phase lasting six weeks. Here's what to know.

15.01.2025 21:46 β€” πŸ‘ 188    πŸ” 38    πŸ’¬ 18    πŸ“Œ 8
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Bridget Phillipson reaffirms commitment to free speech The government has set out its plan to partially repeal the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act. Jim Dickinson and David Kernohan explain the more balanced approach The government has set out its...

More: wonkhe.com/blogs/bridge...

15.01.2025 17:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

He will be entering his dark place where he excels like no one else.

14.01.2025 12:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Arctic conditions have obviously made it tough going for our runners, but it’s a photographer’s playground up on the Pennine Way.

As the team thaw out their boots and de-ice their cameras, here’s a selection of photos captured throughout day 1 of the Montane Winter Spine Races 2025.

#spinerace

11.01.2025 20:13 β€” πŸ‘ 74    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1

youtube.com/watch?v=xU8S...

Not long till @spinerace.bsky.social

Brings back lots of fond memories. I would love to be doing it again, but unfortunately I did not get in this time.

Bring on the Summer Spine 😎😁

11.01.2025 12:48 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NEW: Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, has died at the age of 100.

He was elected in the 1976 presidential election for a single term. He enjoyed a remarkable post-presidency, based on philanthropy. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.

29.12.2024 21:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1179    πŸ” 203    πŸ’¬ 33    πŸ“Œ 43
A swan riding a log down the river.

A swan riding a log down the river.

Ticket to ride.

21.12.2024 11:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hi Bluesky πŸ‘‹

We are UA and we represent the UK's professional and technical universities: who offer hands-on career-focused education and who collaborate with local employers to drive innovation and growth.

Follow for our reaction to HE sector news + our members' latest research and initiatives.

02.12.2024 15:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Excellent panel session chaired by @stephmcgovern.bsky.social with the Vice-Chancellors of the Universities for North East England. The impact of the universities in the region is tremendous.

β€˜We are greater than the sum of our parts’ Professor Chris Day CBE

25.11.2024 10:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Great to be at the launch of the Universities for North East England. This collaboration will make a significant difference to the region and beyond. There is much to do, but we are better together.

25.11.2024 10:21 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ’₯ #UTB

23.11.2024 15:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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There are cold spots in arts, humanities, and social sciences provision New British Academy interactive maps reveal cold spots in social sciences, humanities and arts in UK higher education – especially affecting disadvantaged students. Ruairi Cullen explains

This looks like a fantastic resource - we need to understand the geography of HE better. @ruairicullen.bsky.social outlines a new mapping of arts, humanities & social science provision, showing worrying cold spots.
wonkhe.com/blogs/there-...

20.11.2024 06:41 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Child poverty is a national scandal. I raised this at PMQs last week πŸ‘‰ www.facebook.com/share/v/1Ub2...

It should be a national mission to end it.

18.11.2024 22:54 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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In England and Wales, where you live determines the kind of policing you get. That isn’t right | Gavin Stephens We want to make once-in-a-generation changes so that every force has access to the best tools – and justice isn’t a postcode lottery * Gavin Stephens is chair of the National Police Chiefs’ Council * Police chief calls for biggest shake-up of policing…

In England and Wales, where you live determines the kind of policing you get. That isn’t right | Gavin Stephens

18.11.2024 15:45 β€” πŸ‘ 56    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 4

About alt text for new Blueskyers:

In settings turn on "require alt text" under "accessibility." Then, whenever you post a photo, just add a short description of the photo. For people with low vision or who are blind, alt text is read by their screen reader, so they know what the image is. 🀩

18.11.2024 02:30 β€” πŸ‘ 529    πŸ” 184    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 12

@untypicalboro.bsky.social πŸ˜‚

18.11.2024 12:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Agreed. There is a danger of the echo chamber, however, I don’t miss the endless dross and adverts. I do worry that will all flip over here at some point… But for now the experience is preferable.

15.11.2024 22:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My run into work was beautiful.

15.11.2024 14:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you're wondering why everything is breaking, just have a little watch of this

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14.11.2024 19:55 β€” πŸ‘ 47    πŸ” 25    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 4
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Kieran Fenby-Hulse on LinkedIn: Institute for Collective Place Leadership | LinkedIn I’m really pleased to formally announce the establishment of our new Institute for Collective Place Leadership. Β  The Institute for Collective Place Leadership…

Pleased to announce that our Institute for Collective Place Leadership is now official:

www.linkedin.com/posts/kfenby...

14.11.2024 18:35 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Young working-class people being β€˜blocked’ from creative industries, study finds Sutton Trust calls for improved access to creative education and industry dominated by upper middle-class


β€œThere are clear class inequalities in creative higher education and the creative workforce.... It means many talented young people from poorer homes are blocked from highly sought after careers in the arts.”

www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...

13.11.2024 13:08 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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