Dr Alexandra Woodall
@alexandrawoodall.bsky.social
Beautiful things, culture, creativity, curiosity, care. Chesterfield Art Foundation course student. Museum and gallery consultant and mentor. Trustee of Create Sheffield. Co-founder of GLAM Cares. She/her. 🇪🇺 💚
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For anyone still unsure of how appalling this government’s immigration policy is – this is what the Nazis did this as people arrived at concentration camps.
Refugees’ jewellery could be seized to pay for asylum costs, says Home Office minister
Refugees’ jewellery could be seized to pay for asylum costs, says Home Office minister
Idea borrowed from Denmark is latest attempt to reduce number of refugees coming to UK
Refugees could have jewellery or other valuables taken to pay for the costs of processing their cases, a Home Office minister has said, in another detail of changes to migration policy likely to cause worries among Labour MPs.
Speaking to broadcasters before the formal announcement of sweeping changes to asylum policy on Monday, the Home Office minister Alex Norris said while this would not involve seizing wedding rings, jewellery without sentimental value could be taken. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:21 AM
For anyone still unsure of how appalling this government’s immigration policy is – this is what the Nazis did this as people arrived at concentration camps.
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🚨 SHOCKING 🚨
A HUGE illegal waste dump has appeared between the A34 and River Cherwell, linked to organised crime.
Every rainfall risks toxins washing into the river.
We’re calling on the Environment Agency & Cherwell Council to act NOW.
Our rivers cannot wait. 👇👇
A HUGE illegal waste dump has appeared between the A34 and River Cherwell, linked to organised crime.
Every rainfall risks toxins washing into the river.
We’re calling on the Environment Agency & Cherwell Council to act NOW.
Our rivers cannot wait. 👇👇
November 15, 2025 at 12:47 PM
🚨 SHOCKING 🚨
A HUGE illegal waste dump has appeared between the A34 and River Cherwell, linked to organised crime.
Every rainfall risks toxins washing into the river.
We’re calling on the Environment Agency & Cherwell Council to act NOW.
Our rivers cannot wait. 👇👇
A HUGE illegal waste dump has appeared between the A34 and River Cherwell, linked to organised crime.
Every rainfall risks toxins washing into the river.
We’re calling on the Environment Agency & Cherwell Council to act NOW.
Our rivers cannot wait. 👇👇
Solidarity with all my former colleagues @sheffielducu.bsky.social out on strike yet again after years of uncertainty and restructures due to shambolic management decisions.
November 17, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Solidarity with all my former colleagues @sheffielducu.bsky.social out on strike yet again after years of uncertainty and restructures due to shambolic management decisions.
I went to see Kae Tempest in Manchester last night and it was the most life-affirming wonderful show. He never stopped - so many words - and then he performed all the poems again. Reduced to tears. Jacob Alon was amazing too - utter vulnerability. First gig at the Albert Hall is one I’ll remember.
November 11, 2025 at 9:36 AM
I went to see Kae Tempest in Manchester last night and it was the most life-affirming wonderful show. He never stopped - so many words - and then he performed all the poems again. Reduced to tears. Jacob Alon was amazing too - utter vulnerability. First gig at the Albert Hall is one I’ll remember.
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Great to see our membership numbers still rising....
This morning on Sky News. 👇🏼
youtu.be/yTTPu02UWDw?...
This morning on Sky News. 👇🏼
youtu.be/yTTPu02UWDw?...
Zack Polanski: Starmer 'not a man I would be willing to work with'
YouTube video by Sky News
youtu.be
November 9, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Great to see our membership numbers still rising....
This morning on Sky News. 👇🏼
youtu.be/yTTPu02UWDw?...
This morning on Sky News. 👇🏼
youtu.be/yTTPu02UWDw?...
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The Mamdani political sign generator is kinda fun https://homes.luddy.indiana.edu/ccshan/for/for.html
November 8, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The Mamdani political sign generator is kinda fun https://homes.luddy.indiana.edu/ccshan/for/for.html
A nice gentle dose of Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing bingeing to relax this evening after a day of peacefully protesting against the fascist thugs who came to Sheffield today. Refugees are welcome here.
November 8, 2025 at 8:34 PM
A nice gentle dose of Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing bingeing to relax this evening after a day of peacefully protesting against the fascist thugs who came to Sheffield today. Refugees are welcome here.
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A rats to riches story: Larry the Downing Street cat finds place in TV spotlight
A rats to riches story: Larry the Downing Street cat finds place in TV spotlight
Popularity of Britain’s top mouser – ‘the guy to meet in No 10’ – to feature in documentary series
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:26 AM
A rats to riches story: Larry the Downing Street cat finds place in TV spotlight
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This has been our #CelebrityTraitors display. We've been Orkney Library.
Until next time. Stay Faithful. 🗡
Until next time. Stay Faithful. 🗡
November 7, 2025 at 10:56 AM
This has been our #CelebrityTraitors display. We've been Orkney Library.
Until next time. Stay Faithful. 🗡
Until next time. Stay Faithful. 🗡
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Relocated to other universities? Jesus.
Human Geography at Leicester is facing closure. Staff contracts are to end in June 2026; students are to be relocated to other universities, or taught out by a maximum of two (!) teaching-only staff. Other departments and subjects are facing closure, too. Please join the demo!
November 7, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Relocated to other universities? Jesus.
This is an absolute scandal - (and a brilliant piece of investigative journalism once again from @sheffieldtribune.bsky.social).
“It broke my heart, that was my savings towards a new car,” one woman who paid Milne tens of thousands of pounds told us. “He has just wiped me out.”
Who is Andrew Milne - the solicitor sending "very aggressive" letters to Sheffield homeowners?
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
Who is Andrew Milne - the solicitor sending "very aggressive" letters to Sheffield homeowners?
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
A London lawyer bought hundreds of Sheffield freeholds. Then the ‘very aggressive’ letters arrived
Exclusive: The Tribune can reveal that Andrew Milne has threatened leaseholders with high court action. It ‘broke my heart’ one woman says
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 3:36 PM
This is an absolute scandal - (and a brilliant piece of investigative journalism once again from @sheffieldtribune.bsky.social).
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Horrific, stupid news from @uniofnottingham.bsky.social — they are closing their music department. Apparently they all found out suddently in a meeting yesterday.
It is one of the best music departments in the country — solidarity with my colleagues and their students
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It is one of the best music departments in the country — solidarity with my colleagues and their students
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Music and modern languages courses suspended at University of Nottingham
In a statement the institution also says it is
www.bbc.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Horrific, stupid news from @uniofnottingham.bsky.social — they are closing their music department. Apparently they all found out suddently in a meeting yesterday.
It is one of the best music departments in the country — solidarity with my colleagues and their students
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It is one of the best music departments in the country — solidarity with my colleagues and their students
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This looks fab for any Sheffield writers and readers.
A Night of Poetry with Susie Wilson and Nell Farrell Tickets - Sheffield - OutSavvy
Join us for a delightful evening of poetry reading and conversation from the wonderful Susie Wilson and Nell Farrell. There will be readings from both new and previously published work, an exploration...
www.outsavvy.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:25 PM
This looks fab for any Sheffield writers and readers.
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Museum at Castleton Visitor Centre in the Peak District, Derbyshire, is to close after 20 years. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Castleton museum announces closure in December
The museum will no longer be able to use a space it occupies at Castleton Visitor Centre.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 2, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Museum at Castleton Visitor Centre in the Peak District, Derbyshire, is to close after 20 years. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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2% success rate for the standard AHRC research grant. Absolutely bonkers.
After submitting a FOIA request UKRI, I obtained success rates by three grant call scheme and I can only say that I am disheartened by the results:
- AHRC Responsive Mode 2025: 2%
- ESRC New Investigator Grant 2025: 1%
- ESRC Research Grant Round 2025: 1%
- AHRC Responsive Mode 2025: 2%
- ESRC New Investigator Grant 2025: 1%
- ESRC Research Grant Round 2025: 1%
October 23, 2025 at 7:32 PM
2% success rate for the standard AHRC research grant. Absolutely bonkers.
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Louvre robbery. French police release image of suspect.
October 19, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Louvre robbery. French police release image of suspect.
Content warning suicide - but beautiful piece with Rhian.
Rhian’s Story: "It Starts With A Conversation" | Suicide Prevention On World Mental Health Day
YouTube video by The Prince and Princess of Wales
youtu.be
October 10, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Content warning suicide - but beautiful piece with Rhian.
My amazing friend.
Prince William visibly moved as widow tells of husband's suicide
Prince William's foundation is giving £1m to set up a suicide prevention network.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 10, 2025 at 7:18 AM
My amazing friend.
Just retweeting my earlier question as still looking for the answer - does anyone at #Museums2025 know?
Are there any architects on here, or generally people who know what the feature on the bottom left of this image is. A sort of drainage archway perhaps? It’s on a Victorian former grammar school building with lots of similar holes! Many thanks.
October 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Just retweeting my earlier question as still looking for the answer - does anyone at #Museums2025 know?
Are there any architects on here, or generally people who know what the feature on the bottom left of this image is. A sort of drainage archway perhaps? It’s on a Victorian former grammar school building with lots of similar holes! Many thanks.
October 8, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Are there any architects on here, or generally people who know what the feature on the bottom left of this image is. A sort of drainage archway perhaps? It’s on a Victorian former grammar school building with lots of similar holes! Many thanks.
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We always knew that Labour cares about little else other than keeping private developers happy.
But here's proof showing off to JP Morgan despite destruction of some of the "rarest creatures in our country."
Let's make that description Labour votes.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
But here's proof showing off to JP Morgan despite destruction of some of the "rarest creatures in our country."
Let's make that description Labour votes.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Rachel Reeves clears planning blockage amid ‘good relationship’ with developer
Exclusive: Chancellor says 20,000 homes were being held up due to ‘some snails that are a protected species or something’
www.theguardian.com
October 7, 2025 at 6:12 PM
We always knew that Labour cares about little else other than keeping private developers happy.
But here's proof showing off to JP Morgan despite destruction of some of the "rarest creatures in our country."
Let's make that description Labour votes.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
But here's proof showing off to JP Morgan despite destruction of some of the "rarest creatures in our country."
Let's make that description Labour votes.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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IMPORTANT
All freelancers, self-employed, creatives
This is the first I've heard of this, but the Department for Business and Trade is running a consultation on the scourge of late payments, they want to introduce new legislation to tackle poor practices
Deadline to respond is 23 October
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All freelancers, self-employed, creatives
This is the first I've heard of this, but the Department for Business and Trade is running a consultation on the scourge of late payments, they want to introduce new legislation to tackle poor practices
Deadline to respond is 23 October
1/2
October 7, 2025 at 9:56 AM
IMPORTANT
All freelancers, self-employed, creatives
This is the first I've heard of this, but the Department for Business and Trade is running a consultation on the scourge of late payments, they want to introduce new legislation to tackle poor practices
Deadline to respond is 23 October
1/2
All freelancers, self-employed, creatives
This is the first I've heard of this, but the Department for Business and Trade is running a consultation on the scourge of late payments, they want to introduce new legislation to tackle poor practices
Deadline to respond is 23 October
1/2
This is an absolute travesty - the Zooarchaeology Collections at Sheffield don’t now have adequate storage, let alone accessibility - this is such a poor decision by university management and disregards the funding already granted externally that should enable the collections to be looked after.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bEv... For decades we've worked to enhance the Sheffield Zooarch Lab & to see years of dedication destroyed by corporate executives who know the cost of everything and the value of nothing is heart breaking @watchingbrief.bsky.social #savesheffieldarchaeology
The destruction of the Zooarch laboratories in Sheffield
YouTube video by Sheffield Zooarchaeology Lab
www.youtube.com
September 24, 2025 at 7:23 PM
This is an absolute travesty - the Zooarchaeology Collections at Sheffield don’t now have adequate storage, let alone accessibility - this is such a poor decision by university management and disregards the funding already granted externally that should enable the collections to be looked after.
