Emily Macaulay
@emilyjmacaulay.bsky.social
Head of Delivery & Operations for Connected by Data. #RunningIsFunning, fundraiser for Jane Tomlinson Appeal, Trustee: LGBT+ Consortium & Reading List Foundation. 🏳️🌈 She/Her.
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#FinishedReading ‘Cheer up love: Adventues in depression with the crab of hate’ by Susan Calman.
And interesting insight to depression and anxiety, told in her familiar comedic voice.
And interesting insight to depression and anxiety, told in her familiar comedic voice.
February 8, 2026 at 9:38 PM
#FinishedReading ‘Cheer up love: Adventues in depression with the crab of hate’ by Susan Calman.
And interesting insight to depression and anxiety, told in her familiar comedic voice.
And interesting insight to depression and anxiety, told in her familiar comedic voice.
Reposted by Emily Macaulay
This interview has also been shared across London-based radio stations, but if you missed it, you can listen to the full conversation on BBC Sounds from 36 minutes in:👂
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February 5, 2026 at 9:47 AM
This interview has also been shared across London-based radio stations, but if you missed it, you can listen to the full conversation on BBC Sounds from 36 minutes in:👂
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Dearest gentle reader … it’s my #Weeknotes for @connectedbydata.org
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Emily Weeknotes
Dearest gentle reader…It continues to be a period of heavy workload and trying to balance equally urgent demands across three big events (PAIRS in person, PAIRS online and our own conference). And bon...
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February 6, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Dearest gentle reader … it’s my #Weeknotes for @connectedbydata.org
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#NowReading ‘Cheer up love: Adventues in depression with the crab of hate’ by Susan Calman.
A Christmas present.
A Christmas present.
February 1, 2026 at 5:18 PM
#NowReading ‘Cheer up love: Adventues in depression with the crab of hate’ by Susan Calman.
A Christmas present.
A Christmas present.
#FinishedReading ‘Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow’ by Gabrielle Zevin.
A really enjoyable read with a long timeline (which I enjoy too). I can see why it was a best seller.
…Plus, finishing a decent length book in 20 days?!? What a revelation (reminder) reading everyday is. Love it.
A really enjoyable read with a long timeline (which I enjoy too). I can see why it was a best seller.
…Plus, finishing a decent length book in 20 days?!? What a revelation (reminder) reading everyday is. Love it.
January 31, 2026 at 8:56 PM
#FinishedReading ‘Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow’ by Gabrielle Zevin.
A really enjoyable read with a long timeline (which I enjoy too). I can see why it was a best seller.
…Plus, finishing a decent length book in 20 days?!? What a revelation (reminder) reading everyday is. Love it.
A really enjoyable read with a long timeline (which I enjoy too). I can see why it was a best seller.
…Plus, finishing a decent length book in 20 days?!? What a revelation (reminder) reading everyday is. Love it.
Reposted by Emily Macaulay
Oh I say! Kingy went to support Sandringham parkrun! I didn't think that I would warm to him, having had HMQ as my Boss for 23 years but he has grown on me
January 31, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Oh I say! Kingy went to support Sandringham parkrun! I didn't think that I would warm to him, having had HMQ as my Boss for 23 years but he has grown on me
With Victoria Dock #Parkrun having recently been permanently cancelled, I found this dig into the data - of other parkrun events that have permanently closed - an interesting read.
www.richardgower.com/blog/permane...
www.richardgower.com/blog/permane...
Permanently Cancelled UK parkrun events — Richard Gower
While there are new parkrun events starting on most weeks, occasionally events are permanently cancelled. The most common reason is due to landowners withdrawing permission, either due to safety or ca...
www.richardgower.com
January 31, 2026 at 12:46 PM
With Victoria Dock #Parkrun having recently been permanently cancelled, I found this dig into the data - of other parkrun events that have permanently closed - an interesting read.
www.richardgower.com/blog/permane...
www.richardgower.com/blog/permane...
#FinishedWatching The Gilded Age: Series 3.
Increasingly becoming my new friends that I can’t wait to catch up with. If you like Downton I’d recommend this.
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Increasingly becoming my new friends that I can’t wait to catch up with. If you like Downton I’d recommend this.
m.imdb.com/title/tt4406...
The Gilded Age (TV Series 2022– ) ⭐ 8.1 | Drama
1h | TV-MA
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January 30, 2026 at 9:04 PM
#FinishedWatching The Gilded Age: Series 3.
Increasingly becoming my new friends that I can’t wait to catch up with. If you like Downton I’d recommend this.
m.imdb.com/title/tt4406...
Increasingly becoming my new friends that I can’t wait to catch up with. If you like Downton I’d recommend this.
m.imdb.com/title/tt4406...
Free webinar: What it really takes to build a coaching culture
If you’re exploring how to embed a coaching culture across your organisation, join WRKWLL for a free 1-hour webinar.
📅 Tues 10 Feb
🕜 13:30–14:30 (UTC)
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If you’re exploring how to embed a coaching culture across your organisation, join WRKWLL for a free 1-hour webinar.
📅 Tues 10 Feb
🕜 13:30–14:30 (UTC)
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January 28, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Free webinar: What it really takes to build a coaching culture
If you’re exploring how to embed a coaching culture across your organisation, join WRKWLL for a free 1-hour webinar.
📅 Tues 10 Feb
🕜 13:30–14:30 (UTC)
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If you’re exploring how to embed a coaching culture across your organisation, join WRKWLL for a free 1-hour webinar.
📅 Tues 10 Feb
🕜 13:30–14:30 (UTC)
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#FinishedWatching Agatha Christie's Seven Dials.
I enjoyed the protagonist in this very much - the gumption was most agreeable. They’ve set it up for her to build into a repeated character (although this was her appearance written by Agatha Christie).
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I enjoyed the protagonist in this very much - the gumption was most agreeable. They’ve set it up for her to build into a repeated character (although this was her appearance written by Agatha Christie).
m.imdb.com/title/tt3197...
Agatha Christie's Seven Dials (TV Mini Series 2026– ) ⭐ 6.2 | Crime, Drama, Mystery
55m | TV-14
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January 28, 2026 at 6:17 PM
#FinishedWatching Agatha Christie's Seven Dials.
I enjoyed the protagonist in this very much - the gumption was most agreeable. They’ve set it up for her to build into a repeated character (although this was her appearance written by Agatha Christie).
m.imdb.com/title/tt3197...
I enjoyed the protagonist in this very much - the gumption was most agreeable. They’ve set it up for her to build into a repeated character (although this was her appearance written by Agatha Christie).
m.imdb.com/title/tt3197...
Reposted by Emily Macaulay
It’s 592 days since the Labour manifesto proposed a ‘National Data Library’.
571 days since the 2024 General Election.
DSIT have *finally* published something on the National Data Library: www.gov.uk/government/p...
It was not worth the wait.
571 days since the 2024 General Election.
DSIT have *finally* published something on the National Data Library: www.gov.uk/government/p...
It was not worth the wait.
National Data Library: progress update, January 2026
Update on the discovery phase, guidelines for AI-ready data and 5 projects testing improved data sharing approaches.
www.gov.uk
January 26, 2026 at 8:46 AM
It’s 592 days since the Labour manifesto proposed a ‘National Data Library’.
571 days since the 2024 General Election.
DSIT have *finally* published something on the National Data Library: www.gov.uk/government/p...
It was not worth the wait.
571 days since the 2024 General Election.
DSIT have *finally* published something on the National Data Library: www.gov.uk/government/p...
It was not worth the wait.
#FinishedWatching Red Eye (season 1 and 2).
They were a few “but why would they do that?!” moments but the female leads were ace. Enjoyed the watch and would enjoy another series.
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They were a few “but why would they do that?!” moments but the female leads were ace. Enjoyed the watch and would enjoy another series.
m.imdb.com/title/tt2389...
Red Eye (TV Series 2024– ) ⭐ 7.1 | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Red Eye: Created by Peter A. Dowling. With Jing Lusi, Lesley Sharp, Cash Holland, Steph Lacey. Follows London Detective Hana Li, whose investigations lead her into the world of National Security.
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January 23, 2026 at 6:38 PM
#FinishedWatching Red Eye (season 1 and 2).
They were a few “but why would they do that?!” moments but the female leads were ace. Enjoyed the watch and would enjoy another series.
m.imdb.com/title/tt2389...
They were a few “but why would they do that?!” moments but the female leads were ace. Enjoyed the watch and would enjoy another series.
m.imdb.com/title/tt2389...
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How quickly things can change in a day (not about the Orange One). #Osteoporosis diagnosis crap, feeling all the feelings good. stelladuffy.blog/2026/01/23/o...
on feeling what’s hard and feeling what’s good
Late last night I opened my NHS app to check for results of a DEXA scan I’d had in November last year. No, I should not have done this late at night. But anyway … there it was, the drea…
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January 23, 2026 at 4:43 PM
How quickly things can change in a day (not about the Orange One). #Osteoporosis diagnosis crap, feeling all the feelings good. stelladuffy.blog/2026/01/23/o...
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As mentioned by Emma, this campaign aims to receive a minimum of 100 individual donations of £100 to create our first Donor Circle fund.
You can find out more on how to support the Donor Circle Grassroots Fund here:
donorbox.org/lgbt-fund-donor-circle
You can also follow @lgbtfunduk.bsky.social
You can find out more on how to support the Donor Circle Grassroots Fund here:
donorbox.org/lgbt-fund-donor-circle
You can also follow @lgbtfunduk.bsky.social
Donor Circle Grassroots Fund | LGBT+ Fund (Powered by Donorbox)
Did you know that for every £100 donated to charity across the UK, only 10p ends up going to an LGBT+ organisation. We know this needs to be higher so we are doing something about it! The aim of this ...
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January 23, 2026 at 1:33 PM
As mentioned by Emma, this campaign aims to receive a minimum of 100 individual donations of £100 to create our first Donor Circle fund.
You can find out more on how to support the Donor Circle Grassroots Fund here:
donorbox.org/lgbt-fund-donor-circle
You can also follow @lgbtfunduk.bsky.social
You can find out more on how to support the Donor Circle Grassroots Fund here:
donorbox.org/lgbt-fund-donor-circle
You can also follow @lgbtfunduk.bsky.social
I’ve been a Tottenham Hotspur supporter all my life. Tonight I finally had my first live experience of a Champions League match and it was all I imagined and more.
The Borussia Dortmund away supporters were quite the thing…*all* the passion. Never experienced anything like it.
🧵(1/4)
The Borussia Dortmund away supporters were quite the thing…*all* the passion. Never experienced anything like it.
🧵(1/4)
January 20, 2026 at 11:34 PM
I’ve been a Tottenham Hotspur supporter all my life. Tonight I finally had my first live experience of a Champions League match and it was all I imagined and more.
The Borussia Dortmund away supporters were quite the thing…*all* the passion. Never experienced anything like it.
🧵(1/4)
The Borussia Dortmund away supporters were quite the thing…*all* the passion. Never experienced anything like it.
🧵(1/4)
This video is a good watch with young people sharing their views about AI in education.
Young people have views, they have a voice. We (everyone - particularly including decision makers) should listen.
Young people have views, they have a voice. We (everyone - particularly including decision makers) should listen.
📖 Read the full report connectedbydata.org/ai-in-educa...
We also sat down with a number of students who took part to invite them to share their perspectives on film.
📽️ youtu.be/-XeNWVqAYqk...
(5/5)
We also sat down with a number of students who took part to invite them to share their perspectives on film.
📽️ youtu.be/-XeNWVqAYqk...
(5/5)
Generative AI in education: Have your say
In early 2026, the Department for Education will host an international summit on generative AI in education. Education ministers from countries around the wo...
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January 20, 2026 at 7:52 AM
This video is a good watch with young people sharing their views about AI in education.
Young people have views, they have a voice. We (everyone - particularly including decision makers) should listen.
Young people have views, they have a voice. We (everyone - particularly including decision makers) should listen.
@gwr.com Your WiFi used to be so good. I used to be smug that I got to travel on GWR and benefit from this.
It’s really poor now. (Struggling to make the initial connection, then bouncing lots … and I’m doing the same South West to London journey).
Is there a reason?
It’s really poor now. (Struggling to make the initial connection, then bouncing lots … and I’m doing the same South West to London journey).
Is there a reason?
January 16, 2026 at 10:50 AM
@gwr.com Your WiFi used to be so good. I used to be smug that I got to travel on GWR and benefit from this.
It’s really poor now. (Struggling to make the initial connection, then bouncing lots … and I’m doing the same South West to London journey).
Is there a reason?
It’s really poor now. (Struggling to make the initial connection, then bouncing lots … and I’m doing the same South West to London journey).
Is there a reason?
Quite a long (for me) #Weeknotes for @connectedbydata.org at the end of a busy couple of weeks.
Nothing particularly insightful (mainly processing my todo list out loud) but there is a link to an insta video that made me chuckle.
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Nothing particularly insightful (mainly processing my todo list out loud) but there is a link to an insta video that made me chuckle.
connectedbydata.org/weeknotes/20...
@weeknotes-bot.bsky.social
Emily Weeknotes
What I’ve been doing
It is a really busy time at the moment. As a team we’ve got lots of deadlines in the next three months and almost all are involving (to varying degrees) me. I’m feeling really pus...
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January 16, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Quite a long (for me) #Weeknotes for @connectedbydata.org at the end of a busy couple of weeks.
Nothing particularly insightful (mainly processing my todo list out loud) but there is a link to an insta video that made me chuckle.
connectedbydata.org/weeknotes/20...
@weeknotes-bot.bsky.social
Nothing particularly insightful (mainly processing my todo list out loud) but there is a link to an insta video that made me chuckle.
connectedbydata.org/weeknotes/20...
@weeknotes-bot.bsky.social
My giggle of the day is enjoying @gavinfreeguard.bsky.social in the Gavin Room. 😆
January 15, 2026 at 11:23 AM
My giggle of the day is enjoying @gavinfreeguard.bsky.social in the Gavin Room. 😆
#FinishedWatching Black Doves.
Binge watched this over the weekend. Violent and bloody but with humour in clever juxtaposition. Liked the characters (and cast) and was kept interested in what would happen next.
m.imdb.com/title/tt2799...
Binge watched this over the weekend. Violent and bloody but with humour in clever juxtaposition. Liked the characters (and cast) and was kept interested in what would happen next.
m.imdb.com/title/tt2799...
Black Doves (TV Series 2024– ) ⭐ 7.2 | Action, Drama, Mystery
55m | TV-MA
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January 13, 2026 at 7:31 AM
#FinishedWatching Black Doves.
Binge watched this over the weekend. Violent and bloody but with humour in clever juxtaposition. Liked the characters (and cast) and was kept interested in what would happen next.
m.imdb.com/title/tt2799...
Binge watched this over the weekend. Violent and bloody but with humour in clever juxtaposition. Liked the characters (and cast) and was kept interested in what would happen next.
m.imdb.com/title/tt2799...
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Thinking about setting yourself a new year challenge? Why not fundraise for the LGBT+ Fund whilst doing it?
Thanks to Run for Charity we now have access to over 900 running and challenge events across the UK! 🏃🏾♀️🏃🏽♂️🏃🏼♀️
runforcharity.com/charity/lgbt...
#fundraising #charity #lgbt #grassroots #challenge
Thanks to Run for Charity we now have access to over 900 running and challenge events across the UK! 🏃🏾♀️🏃🏽♂️🏃🏼♀️
runforcharity.com/charity/lgbt...
#fundraising #charity #lgbt #grassroots #challenge
January 12, 2026 at 8:52 AM
Thinking about setting yourself a new year challenge? Why not fundraise for the LGBT+ Fund whilst doing it?
Thanks to Run for Charity we now have access to over 900 running and challenge events across the UK! 🏃🏾♀️🏃🏽♂️🏃🏼♀️
runforcharity.com/charity/lgbt...
#fundraising #charity #lgbt #grassroots #challenge
Thanks to Run for Charity we now have access to over 900 running and challenge events across the UK! 🏃🏾♀️🏃🏽♂️🏃🏼♀️
runforcharity.com/charity/lgbt...
#fundraising #charity #lgbt #grassroots #challenge
#NowReading ‘Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow’ by Gabrielle Zevin.
Borrowed from Taunton Library. Looking forward to my first fiction book for the National Year of Reading.
Borrowed from Taunton Library. Looking forward to my first fiction book for the National Year of Reading.
January 11, 2026 at 8:46 PM
#NowReading ‘Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow’ by Gabrielle Zevin.
Borrowed from Taunton Library. Looking forward to my first fiction book for the National Year of Reading.
Borrowed from Taunton Library. Looking forward to my first fiction book for the National Year of Reading.
Reposted by Emily Macaulay
2025 has been quite a time to reflect on.
We have to fight harder in 2026. Our team want to do more and make even more noise to protect trans+ rights this year 🏳️⚧️
We can never compete with the budgets of the anti-trans movement, but we can do more with your support:
www.zeffy.com/en-GB/donati...
We have to fight harder in 2026. Our team want to do more and make even more noise to protect trans+ rights this year 🏳️⚧️
We can never compete with the budgets of the anti-trans movement, but we can do more with your support:
www.zeffy.com/en-GB/donati...
January 11, 2026 at 11:57 AM
2025 has been quite a time to reflect on.
We have to fight harder in 2026. Our team want to do more and make even more noise to protect trans+ rights this year 🏳️⚧️
We can never compete with the budgets of the anti-trans movement, but we can do more with your support:
www.zeffy.com/en-GB/donati...
We have to fight harder in 2026. Our team want to do more and make even more noise to protect trans+ rights this year 🏳️⚧️
We can never compete with the budgets of the anti-trans movement, but we can do more with your support:
www.zeffy.com/en-GB/donati...
#FinishedReading ‘Democracy : eleven writers and leaders on what it is - and why it matters’.
Despite this being a very short book of essays/articles/poems/writings - I found it largely inaccessible. Perhaps I’m too tired at night, perhaps the world & democracy is too hard to think about right now.
Despite this being a very short book of essays/articles/poems/writings - I found it largely inaccessible. Perhaps I’m too tired at night, perhaps the world & democracy is too hard to think about right now.
January 10, 2026 at 9:36 PM
#FinishedReading ‘Democracy : eleven writers and leaders on what it is - and why it matters’.
Despite this being a very short book of essays/articles/poems/writings - I found it largely inaccessible. Perhaps I’m too tired at night, perhaps the world & democracy is too hard to think about right now.
Despite this being a very short book of essays/articles/poems/writings - I found it largely inaccessible. Perhaps I’m too tired at night, perhaps the world & democracy is too hard to think about right now.