Emma Rączka
@emmaraczka.bsky.social
Chartered PR practitioner | higher education | Cardi Ewropeaidd 🇪🇺 | Clarity, Rioja, sci fi | Hi/she
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Emma Rączka
@emmaraczka.bsky.social
· Nov 16
Intros!
Nice to see you over here.
This was my biggest Tweet - July 2020:
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Another day; another go at the Welsh language.😔
Nice to see you over here.
This was my biggest Tweet - July 2020:
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Another day; another go at the Welsh language.😔
23 July 1995.
Cardiff Arms Park.
REM
Cranberries
Belly
I have not a single photo from the gig but flipping heck. ♥️
Cardiff Arms Park.
REM
Cranberries
Belly
I have not a single photo from the gig but flipping heck. ♥️
August 29, 2025 at 12:28 AM
23 July 1995.
Cardiff Arms Park.
REM
Cranberries
Belly
I have not a single photo from the gig but flipping heck. ♥️
Cardiff Arms Park.
REM
Cranberries
Belly
I have not a single photo from the gig but flipping heck. ♥️
Reposted by Emma Rączka
Here's a #HigherEducationPostcard of Gregynog Hall
Gifted to the University of Wales in 1960, Gregynog hosts conferences, often academic, and will I suspect be known to many UK academics
If you like this image, please retweet it - remember, BlueSky has #NoAlgorithm
Gifted to the University of Wales in 1960, Gregynog hosts conferences, often academic, and will I suspect be known to many UK academics
If you like this image, please retweet it - remember, BlueSky has #NoAlgorithm
August 28, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Here's a #HigherEducationPostcard of Gregynog Hall
Gifted to the University of Wales in 1960, Gregynog hosts conferences, often academic, and will I suspect be known to many UK academics
If you like this image, please retweet it - remember, BlueSky has #NoAlgorithm
Gifted to the University of Wales in 1960, Gregynog hosts conferences, often academic, and will I suspect be known to many UK academics
If you like this image, please retweet it - remember, BlueSky has #NoAlgorithm
Reposted by Emma Rączka
Thanks to @emmaraczka.bsky.social we now know that this parade was walking up Station Terrace, and my guess is then turning right to go to what is now the rugby club, but back then might well have been playing fields
So probably St David's College v Cardiff Uni, but what year?
So probably St David's College v Cardiff Uni, but what year?
Here's a #HigherEducationPostcard puzzle
This is entitled "Lampeter welcome to Cardiff University"
I can't work out the occasion
The card is undated but looks early C20
@cardiffunilib.bsky.social @uwtsd.bsky.social @uwtsdlib.bsky.social any thoughts as to what was going on?
This is entitled "Lampeter welcome to Cardiff University"
I can't work out the occasion
The card is undated but looks early C20
@cardiffunilib.bsky.social @uwtsd.bsky.social @uwtsdlib.bsky.social any thoughts as to what was going on?
August 28, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Thanks to @emmaraczka.bsky.social we now know that this parade was walking up Station Terrace, and my guess is then turning right to go to what is now the rugby club, but back then might well have been playing fields
So probably St David's College v Cardiff Uni, but what year?
So probably St David's College v Cardiff Uni, but what year?
So has anyone actually ever done a mashup of The Smiths’ Girlfriend In a Coma + KC And The Sunshine Band’s Give It Up?
April 28, 2025 at 2:55 PM
So has anyone actually ever done a mashup of The Smiths’ Girlfriend In a Coma + KC And The Sunshine Band’s Give It Up?
Reposted by Emma Rączka
📢 VACANCY ✨
We're looking for a 🌟 SENIOR ADVISER - POLICY AND PARTNERSHIPS 🌟 to join our busy Team!
📅 Closing Date: 5 May 2025
👇 Visit our website for further details:👇
www.colleges.wales/en/page/care...
@rachcable.bsky.social @davehagendyk.bsky.social @kellyledwards.bsky.social
We're looking for a 🌟 SENIOR ADVISER - POLICY AND PARTNERSHIPS 🌟 to join our busy Team!
📅 Closing Date: 5 May 2025
👇 Visit our website for further details:👇
www.colleges.wales/en/page/care...
@rachcable.bsky.social @davehagendyk.bsky.social @kellyledwards.bsky.social
April 9, 2025 at 4:21 PM
📢 VACANCY ✨
We're looking for a 🌟 SENIOR ADVISER - POLICY AND PARTNERSHIPS 🌟 to join our busy Team!
📅 Closing Date: 5 May 2025
👇 Visit our website for further details:👇
www.colleges.wales/en/page/care...
@rachcable.bsky.social @davehagendyk.bsky.social @kellyledwards.bsky.social
We're looking for a 🌟 SENIOR ADVISER - POLICY AND PARTNERSHIPS 🌟 to join our busy Team!
📅 Closing Date: 5 May 2025
👇 Visit our website for further details:👇
www.colleges.wales/en/page/care...
@rachcable.bsky.social @davehagendyk.bsky.social @kellyledwards.bsky.social
I’m not sure what’s worse:
That Puma thought it was a good idea to shoehorn some odd lyrics about running into a comedy pothead anthem; or that they completely disregarded the apostrophe.
That Puma thought it was a good idea to shoehorn some odd lyrics about running into a comedy pothead anthem; or that they completely disregarded the apostrophe.
March 30, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I’m not sure what’s worse:
That Puma thought it was a good idea to shoehorn some odd lyrics about running into a comedy pothead anthem; or that they completely disregarded the apostrophe.
That Puma thought it was a good idea to shoehorn some odd lyrics about running into a comedy pothead anthem; or that they completely disregarded the apostrophe.
If you were to create a 2010s higher education themed cocktail called the Pump Prime, what would it include?
March 30, 2025 at 12:44 AM
If you were to create a 2010s higher education themed cocktail called the Pump Prime, what would it include?
Reposted by Emma Rączka
We are looking for our first permanent Chief Executive, to oversee £1 billion of investment and lead a team of 120 experts.
Closing date: 12 midday, Monday 14 April 2025
Salary: £140K
Candidate assessments: From 5 May
Panel interviews: 27-30 May
Closing date: 12 midday, Monday 14 April 2025
Salary: £140K
Candidate assessments: From 5 May
Panel interviews: 27-30 May
March 17, 2025 at 5:41 PM
We are looking for our first permanent Chief Executive, to oversee £1 billion of investment and lead a team of 120 experts.
Closing date: 12 midday, Monday 14 April 2025
Salary: £140K
Candidate assessments: From 5 May
Panel interviews: 27-30 May
Closing date: 12 midday, Monday 14 April 2025
Salary: £140K
Candidate assessments: From 5 May
Panel interviews: 27-30 May
Reposted by Emma Rączka
We're looking for 3 Apprenticeship Managers to join our team.
£38K-£44.5K
🟢Online info session: 14:00, 26 March
🟢Closes: 3 April
Apprenticeships are an essential ingredient of economic success and a vital tool in building a stronger, fairer and more equal Wales.
£38K-£44.5K
🟢Online info session: 14:00, 26 March
🟢Closes: 3 April
Apprenticeships are an essential ingredient of economic success and a vital tool in building a stronger, fairer and more equal Wales.
March 14, 2025 at 2:53 PM
We're looking for 3 Apprenticeship Managers to join our team.
£38K-£44.5K
🟢Online info session: 14:00, 26 March
🟢Closes: 3 April
Apprenticeships are an essential ingredient of economic success and a vital tool in building a stronger, fairer and more equal Wales.
£38K-£44.5K
🟢Online info session: 14:00, 26 March
🟢Closes: 3 April
Apprenticeships are an essential ingredient of economic success and a vital tool in building a stronger, fairer and more equal Wales.
Gwnewch y pethau bychain.
A reminder to live your lives just as Blink 182 would have wanted.
A reminder to live your lives just as Blink 182 would have wanted.
March 1, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Gwnewch y pethau bychain.
A reminder to live your lives just as Blink 182 would have wanted.
A reminder to live your lives just as Blink 182 would have wanted.
Netflix desperately hoping I’ll miss the fact that the subscription is going up by calling it a ‘price update’.
February 20, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Netflix desperately hoping I’ll miss the fact that the subscription is going up by calling it a ‘price update’.
Reposted by Emma Rączka
Have you been inspired this week to employ an apprentice, or become an apprentice yourself?
There’s a wealth of information available: https://buff.ly/4gQBGLD
#AWWales2025
There’s a wealth of information available: https://buff.ly/4gQBGLD
#AWWales2025
February 14, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Have you been inspired this week to employ an apprentice, or become an apprentice yourself?
There’s a wealth of information available: https://buff.ly/4gQBGLD
#AWWales2025
There’s a wealth of information available: https://buff.ly/4gQBGLD
#AWWales2025
Important article about the very real impact on victims. So much digital naivety from the authorities and those responsible.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Woman's deepfake betrayal by friend: 'Every moment became porn'
Australian teacher Hannah Grundy was left to track down the man posting deepfake pornography of her.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 9, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Important article about the very real impact on victims. So much digital naivety from the authorities and those responsible.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
@hayleyclarke.bsky.social Hi Hayley! Is there any chance please of updating this to reflect that OfS is only the regulator for HE in England (the article starts with a Cardiff student + the story also features on the Wales page, but OfS has no remit in Wales). Diolch! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
February 8, 2025 at 5:08 PM
@hayleyclarke.bsky.social Hi Hayley! Is there any chance please of updating this to reflect that OfS is only the regulator for HE in England (the article starts with a Cardiff student + the story also features on the Wales page, but OfS has no remit in Wales). Diolch! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I have spent so long muting six nations discourse on social media that I didn’t even know it was starting tonight.
February 1, 2025 at 1:15 AM
I have spent so long muting six nations discourse on social media that I didn’t even know it was starting tonight.
Why would you ignore the circumflex on Llŷn? Little bit annoyed at the lack of use of the Welsh diacritic in popular news items, particularly when you see Éowyn done right in the next paragraph.
January 26, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Why would you ignore the circumflex on Llŷn? Little bit annoyed at the lack of use of the Welsh diacritic in popular news items, particularly when you see Éowyn done right in the next paragraph.
Band names based on popular spam:
Japanese Insole
Lickme 2037
Huusk Knives
Mystery Box
Big Wins
CloudStorage
High County Casino
Youthful Brain
Salt Water Trick
SHRIMP Warning
Bladder Relief
Play Now
Shipment Notice
Lucky Day
QuikHeat
Executive Order Impact
Cadbury
Japanese Insole
Lickme 2037
Huusk Knives
Mystery Box
Big Wins
CloudStorage
High County Casino
Youthful Brain
Salt Water Trick
SHRIMP Warning
Bladder Relief
Play Now
Shipment Notice
Lucky Day
QuikHeat
Executive Order Impact
Cadbury
January 26, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Band names based on popular spam:
Japanese Insole
Lickme 2037
Huusk Knives
Mystery Box
Big Wins
CloudStorage
High County Casino
Youthful Brain
Salt Water Trick
SHRIMP Warning
Bladder Relief
Play Now
Shipment Notice
Lucky Day
QuikHeat
Executive Order Impact
Cadbury
Japanese Insole
Lickme 2037
Huusk Knives
Mystery Box
Big Wins
CloudStorage
High County Casino
Youthful Brain
Salt Water Trick
SHRIMP Warning
Bladder Relief
Play Now
Shipment Notice
Lucky Day
QuikHeat
Executive Order Impact
Cadbury
The first six notes of Dana International’s 1998 Eurovision winner sound like Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau.
January 16, 2025 at 9:04 PM
The first six notes of Dana International’s 1998 Eurovision winner sound like Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau.
Six paragraphs in is too too far in before mentioning that this applies only to England, though, according to me.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Government to implement university free speech law
Labour paused implementation of the act after taking power, due to concerns over student welfare.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 15, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Six paragraphs in is too too far in before mentioning that this applies only to England, though, according to me.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reposted by Emma Rączka
Job opportunities | Senior Manager (various roles)
- £47.5K-£55K
- Closing date: Thursday 16 January
We have Senior Manager posts available in the Apprenticeship and Development, Investment and Performance Teams.
www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi...
- £47.5K-£55K
- Closing date: Thursday 16 January
We have Senior Manager posts available in the Apprenticeship and Development, Investment and Performance Teams.
www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi...
January 10, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Job opportunities | Senior Manager (various roles)
- £47.5K-£55K
- Closing date: Thursday 16 January
We have Senior Manager posts available in the Apprenticeship and Development, Investment and Performance Teams.
www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi...
- £47.5K-£55K
- Closing date: Thursday 16 January
We have Senior Manager posts available in the Apprenticeship and Development, Investment and Performance Teams.
www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi...
Have Twitter migrants missed my education devolution policy content?!
Today I am asking:
If you’re a publication that’s writing about skills gaps in different UK nations and English regions, have you thought about asking for comments more widely than just England’s Department for Education?
Or…
Today I am asking:
If you’re a publication that’s writing about skills gaps in different UK nations and English regions, have you thought about asking for comments more widely than just England’s Department for Education?
Or…
January 7, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Have Twitter migrants missed my education devolution policy content?!
Today I am asking:
If you’re a publication that’s writing about skills gaps in different UK nations and English regions, have you thought about asking for comments more widely than just England’s Department for Education?
Or…
Today I am asking:
If you’re a publication that’s writing about skills gaps in different UK nations and English regions, have you thought about asking for comments more widely than just England’s Department for Education?
Or…
Oes angen poeni / do we need to worry?
January 2, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Oes angen poeni / do we need to worry?
1990s Spanish taxi drivers. “Ah, Mark Hughes!”
2000s Spanish taxi drivers “Ah, Ryan Giggs!”
2010s Spanish taxi drivers “Ah, Gareth Bale!”
2024 French waiter (born in Turkey) “Ah, John Toshack!”
Points of reference when you tell people you’re from Wales.
2000s Spanish taxi drivers “Ah, Ryan Giggs!”
2010s Spanish taxi drivers “Ah, Gareth Bale!”
2024 French waiter (born in Turkey) “Ah, John Toshack!”
Points of reference when you tell people you’re from Wales.
January 2, 2025 at 1:51 PM
1990s Spanish taxi drivers. “Ah, Mark Hughes!”
2000s Spanish taxi drivers “Ah, Ryan Giggs!”
2010s Spanish taxi drivers “Ah, Gareth Bale!”
2024 French waiter (born in Turkey) “Ah, John Toshack!”
Points of reference when you tell people you’re from Wales.
2000s Spanish taxi drivers “Ah, Ryan Giggs!”
2010s Spanish taxi drivers “Ah, Gareth Bale!”
2024 French waiter (born in Turkey) “Ah, John Toshack!”
Points of reference when you tell people you’re from Wales.
Casually scrolling the socials, and totally mixing up comments about H1B with those about HS1.
Why is Musk bothered about the 109km rail line between St Pancras and the Channel Tunnel?
And why are travellers from the UK saying that skilled tech immigrants to the US should stop in Kent?
Why is Musk bothered about the 109km rail line between St Pancras and the Channel Tunnel?
And why are travellers from the UK saying that skilled tech immigrants to the US should stop in Kent?
December 30, 2024 at 11:55 AM
Casually scrolling the socials, and totally mixing up comments about H1B with those about HS1.
Why is Musk bothered about the 109km rail line between St Pancras and the Channel Tunnel?
And why are travellers from the UK saying that skilled tech immigrants to the US should stop in Kent?
Why is Musk bothered about the 109km rail line between St Pancras and the Channel Tunnel?
And why are travellers from the UK saying that skilled tech immigrants to the US should stop in Kent?