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Dr Malgorzata Drewniok

@vampirelinguist.bsky.social

Linguist, EAP and international students expert, HE Third Space professional. Fellow of AHEP. TV geek, consumer of popular culture, fan of vampire texts, bookworm.

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Deborah Cameron obituary Linguist, feminist activist and author of influential books on how language can shape gendered experiences

Sad news and great loss. #linguistics www.theguardian.com/education/20...

29.01.2026 07:26 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looking forward to it!

26.01.2026 18:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve got good memories from that route 🀣 I’ve been recommending the book to people, I really enjoyed it. Clever use of language too πŸ€“

22.01.2026 18:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I’ve recently finished The Terminus of All Things by @jayneill.com and it was so much fun. A lovely debut novel, felt a bit like Jasper Fforde for grown-ups. My favourite train route from Waterloo to Portsmouth was a bonus πŸ€“. Highly recommend! #bookwormjoy

22.01.2026 18:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Loved the first two episodes of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy! Diverse characters, funny dialogues, beautiful visuals. Absolutely loving Chancellor Nahla Ake - academia deserves more leaders like her! #StarTeek #StarfleetAcademy #academia

16.01.2026 20:45 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Really enjoyed the first episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy πŸ––πŸ», it was fun! Anyone knows if they have any vacancies at this institution? I could teach a lot of things πŸ€“ #StarTrek #StarfleetAcademy #academia

15.01.2026 22:46 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just registered for this one. Looking very much forward to this talk! #pragmatics #communication

15.01.2026 13:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Finally diving into #HeatedRivalry 😁 It’s been a long way for UK release!

11.01.2026 20:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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As someone who is not your typical academic, it continues to surprise me (and it brings me joy) to think I’m currently working as co-editor on not one, but two projects! A book on doctoral education and language, and a special journal issue on Third Space. #ThirdSpace #HigherEdSky

11.01.2026 14:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I had a break from the radio for a while, but this season calls for Magic Christmas. I have missed you @danofftheradio.bsky.social ! πŸŽ„πŸŽ§ #ChristmasMusic

04.12.2025 21:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s been a while, but turns out I haven’t forgotten the skill to submitting a conference abstract by the skin of my teeth 🀣 #conferencing

21.11.2025 21:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Every time I hear an ambulance, I think of this quote from Blood Read (Gordon and Hollinger 1997): β€˜As the land empties, cities fill up-to provide enormous blood banks for those who seek blood. No wonder ambulances wail like banshees.’ Well yes, I wrote my PhD on #vampires

28.09.2025 13:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Long dining table seen from above with different noodle dishes. Written above is Chef’s Table Noodles.

Long dining table seen from above with different noodle dishes. Written above is Chef’s Table Noodles.

Just caught up with the final episode of #ChefsTable Noodles, featuring Nite Yun. I missed watching Chef’s Table - one of my favourite foodie programmes, every episode is so beautifully done. It’s much more than food - it’s people’s stories. Thank you, David Gelb!

31.08.2025 21:00 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I have also recently done the CQ Cultural Intelligence course. This is a great addition to my toolkit, for the work I’ve been doing with and for international students. CQ complements EQ well in compassionate education, especially in the context of international higher education 2/2

19.08.2025 11:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Over the last few weeks, I have done important training. First, I had an opportunity to do Mental Health First Aid training with @mhfaengland.bsky.social and now I’m a certified MHFAider. Such an intense but valuable course, to be able to support others. Grateful for the tools I was given. 1/2

19.08.2025 11:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

And finally, at the end of June I attended #UKCISA2025 where I found the perfect network for my current job focused on international student success. I’m definitely coming back next year! I’m now looking forward to my next season of #conferencing πŸ€“ 4/4

24.07.2025 17:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

At the beginning of June, I went to #AHEP2025 and it was such a joy! I have wanted to join the Association of HE Professionals for a while, and I feel this is now my new tribe, as I have moved from academic to professional services. #conferencing 3/4

24.07.2025 17:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

After Easter, in April I attended #BALEAP2025. This has been my community for many years now, and I got to present on my #ThirdSpace career journey. But it was bittersweet as it might have been my last, as I have now moved away from EAP #conferencing 2/4

24.07.2025 17:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

As the conference season has ended for me, I reflect on the events I attended this past academic year (24-25). In Nov 2024, I attended THE Campus+ Live and it was a great event. I really enjoyed listening to many HE leaders walking about sustainable future for the sector #conferencing 1/4

24.07.2025 17:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here we go! Very excited to be in Manchester at the #UKCISA2025 conference until Friday! #internationalstudents #conferencing

25.06.2025 12:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Redefining Academic Success: Why Career Progression Must Look Beyond Research - HEPI Traditional research metrics no longer fit a sector where educational leadership and teaching excellence increasingly drive academic impact.

We need to shift what we consider academic impact and impactful work, and stop focusing on what contracts people are on (better still: let’s abandon contract divide). #academia www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/06/10/r...

10.06.2025 20:41 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’d be happy with one bottle of wine!

10.06.2025 20:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The closing keynote focuses on the commitment to compassionate communication - by Ben Rogers from the Academic Registrars’ Council (ARC) #AHEP2025 #conferencing #HigherEd

03.06.2025 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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After a working session on student evaluation data and a coffee break, we’re now in another exciting panel on addressing challenges across the four nations #AHEP2025 #conferencing #HigherEd

03.06.2025 10:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Good luck!

03.06.2025 08:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I took a little break yesterday afternoon, but now time to start day 2 of #AHEP2025 ! We start with Public Leadership: delivering promise, by Prof. Mike Hardy. #conferencing #leadership #academia

03.06.2025 08:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We continue with a panel on the evolving student engagement #AHEP2025

02.06.2025 11:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Time for our opening keynote #AHEP2025

02.06.2025 08:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

First full day of #AHEP2025 coming up! We started with the Welcome Breakfast for the regional networks and SIGs. It was great to represent the International HE SIG as part of the new coordinators teamπŸ€“ Now time for the opening talks! #conferencing #ProfessionalServices

02.06.2025 08:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Arrived in Glasgow for the #AHEP2025 conference - so excited! This time last year I had serious FOMO, and now I’m a Fellow of AHEP about to join my first conference! #conferencing #ProfessionalServices #HigherEd #academia

01.06.2025 14:19 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0