Jillian Healy

A large tree covered in purple flowers sits in the centre of a lush green grass park. Many park goers are lying or sitting underneath enjoying the tree

‘Too hungry to think, too weak to sit upright. Concentration slips away’: the struggle to stay focused as an academic in Gaza It is hard to keep the mind sharp when the body is thin and dehydrated, but solidarity is teaching starving students their thoughts still matter

Ahmed has recently been in touch with our team to share his story about continuing to work as an academic despite the most horrific conditions. Now he's been published in The Guardian. I cannot fathom this level of drive and commitment.

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From securing pets to building ‘insect hotels’ – here are 7 ways to attract birds to your garden New research highlights the need for a broader approach to attracting fairy-wrens and other beloved birds to our gardens.

My wildlife ecologist friend says small birds are difficult unless you have community level approach. You have more chance if you have bird friendly neighbors. This is for an Oz context but much of it will still be relevant

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Teaching in Higher Education (TiHE) on X: "New publication alert! 🚨 Embracing playful criticality as a departure from the thoughtless university Points of Departure paper by Ali Watts, Samantha Silberstein and Dajanae Palmer https://t.co/ZHCnlGKtxz #HigherEd #CriticalPedagogy https://t.co/zghiG5n20x" / X New publication alert! 🚨 Embracing playful criticality as a departure from the thoughtless university Points of Departure paper by Ali Watts, Samantha Silberstein and Dajanae Palmer https://t.co/ZHCnlGKtxz #HigherEd #CriticalPedagogy https://t.co/zghiG5n20x

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Cockatoos show appetite for dips when eating bland food, find scientists Birds observed going to lengths to flavour food, with particular penchant for blueberry-flavoured soy yoghurt dip

Zewald added that the #birds were particularly keen on dunking pasta in blueberry soy yoghurt.

“I must say, I’ve tried it myself. I don’t know what they really like about it,” he said. “It is not a recommendation.”

Wedge tailed Eagle. #spiritsofthesky #healesville

Good looks amazing!!

Little visitor on our back window tonight. Sampling the cuisine collected by local spiders.

How—and Why—to Use Improv in the Classroom By regularly including theater games in the classroom, teachers give students an opportunity to build community, practice social skills, and gain a deeper understanding of academic content.

🎭 Does the thought of improv light you up? Or make you shudder? 🎭

The teachers in our latest video on @edutopia.org say bringing in theater games has made a noticeable difference in their classrooms. Hear what they have to say: www.edutopia.org/video/how-an...

Why kids need to take more risks: science reveals the benefits of wild, free play Studies reveal how risky play can benefit child development. But encouraging it can be a challenge for parents.

www.nature.com/articles/d41...

From securing pets to building ‘insect hotels’ – here are 7 ways to attract birds to your garden New research highlights the need for a broader approach to attracting fairy-wrens and other beloved birds to our gardens.

theconversation.com/from-securin...

First impro show for the year.

Christmas baking fail. One cup of flour instead of two and then tray dropped taking them out of the oven.