Louise, Prof/Dr
@louiselocock.bsky.social
Mostly retired qualitative health services researcher, linguist, europhile, cat lover. Other animals welcome.
Mostly in Oxford, occasionally in Aberdeen
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Mostly in Oxford, occasionally in Aberdeen
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8109-1930
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People are basically short of money because everything is so madly expensive these days. People are really struggling.
Everything stems from that, including the Right's shameful scapegoating of migrants.
Everything stems from that, including the Right's shameful scapegoating of migrants.
You may not like it, but strip out the hyperbole and abuse and it's quite hard to argue with this Cummings asssessment of the public mood
February 10, 2026 at 7:57 PM
People are basically short of money because everything is so madly expensive these days. People are really struggling.
Everything stems from that, including the Right's shameful scapegoating of migrants.
Everything stems from that, including the Right's shameful scapegoating of migrants.
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Bangor University paid for by subscription from local working people who understood the value of a good education
February 10, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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The Labour government have today given development consent to Outer Dowsing Offshore Windfarm, off the Lincolnshire coast.
The farm will deliver 1500MW of electricity.
It is the 6th major wind farm development Labour have proved since coming in to office. They will generate a total of 6.48GW.
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The farm will deliver 1500MW of electricity.
It is the 6th major wind farm development Labour have proved since coming in to office. They will generate a total of 6.48GW.
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February 10, 2026 at 6:17 PM
The Labour government have today given development consent to Outer Dowsing Offshore Windfarm, off the Lincolnshire coast.
The farm will deliver 1500MW of electricity.
It is the 6th major wind farm development Labour have proved since coming in to office. They will generate a total of 6.48GW.
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The farm will deliver 1500MW of electricity.
It is the 6th major wind farm development Labour have proved since coming in to office. They will generate a total of 6.48GW.
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Absolutely agree. I’ve just been assessing graduate applications for masters programmes at Oxford and there are some excellent students applying from lots of UK (and other) universities, taught by excellent colleagues. We need a rich ecosystem of research and teaching across the country
February 10, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Absolutely agree. I’ve just been assessing graduate applications for masters programmes at Oxford and there are some excellent students applying from lots of UK (and other) universities, taught by excellent colleagues. We need a rich ecosystem of research and teaching across the country
Depressing. If more people understood how many people are bankrupted by healthcare costs in the US they might think differently.
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February 10, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Depressing. If more people understood how many people are bankrupted by healthcare costs in the US they might think differently.
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I'd agree- studied in Glasgow, taught in Ulster, Greenwich, Chester and Birmingham. Everywhere there've been great colleagues and inspiring students.
February 10, 2026 at 5:20 PM
I'd agree- studied in Glasgow, taught in Ulster, Greenwich, Chester and Birmingham. Everywhere there've been great colleagues and inspiring students.
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This is so true. I studied at Oxford, Birmingham and Cardiff and currently work in research at a non RG and there are people doing incredible research *everywhere*. Top quality staff *everywhere*.
February 10, 2026 at 5:14 PM
This is so true. I studied at Oxford, Birmingham and Cardiff and currently work in research at a non RG and there are people doing incredible research *everywhere*. Top quality staff *everywhere*.
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Agreed. I spent my teens in Oxford, & am a product (degree-wise) of two RG institutions, plus work in a third. I tell students the people who research & teach at the city's non-RG Unis are exactly the same kind of academics as we are here. Rarely met a colleague that thought differently.
February 10, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Agreed. I spent my teens in Oxford, & am a product (degree-wise) of two RG institutions, plus work in a third. I tell students the people who research & teach at the city's non-RG Unis are exactly the same kind of academics as we are here. Rarely met a colleague that thought differently.
I suspect it's sheer ignorance. Many anglocentric snobs simply have no conception that excellence can be found outside England.
February 10, 2026 at 1:23 PM
I suspect it's sheer ignorance. Many anglocentric snobs simply have no conception that excellence can be found outside England.
Thanks Radio 3 for brightening my morning by playing the theme for the 1995 BBC Pride and Prejudice. The sound of those fortepiano runs brings instant joy.
I rewatch it every few years 😍
I rewatch it every few years 😍
BBC Radio 3
Essential Classics
Now Playing
Carl Davis, Melvyn Tan, Orchestra & Carl Davis
Pride and Prejudice: Main Title
Essential Classics
Now Playing
Carl Davis, Melvyn Tan, Orchestra & Carl Davis
Pride and Prejudice: Main Title
February 10, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Thanks Radio 3 for brightening my morning by playing the theme for the 1995 BBC Pride and Prejudice. The sound of those fortepiano runs brings instant joy.
I rewatch it every few years 😍
I rewatch it every few years 😍
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The real point is this: so you heard people speaking a language you don’t understand, so what? So what? It’s not only not a big deal it isn’t a deal detectable with a microscope. Not everyone speaks English and no-one is obliged to make sure you can eavesdrop on their conversations. /5
February 10, 2026 at 8:12 AM
The real point is this: so you heard people speaking a language you don’t understand, so what? So what? It’s not only not a big deal it isn’t a deal detectable with a microscope. Not everyone speaks English and no-one is obliged to make sure you can eavesdrop on their conversations. /5
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Scrapping REF should be “serious’ option”, says Manchester VC.
Duncan Ivison questions “usefulness” of “massive, bureaucratic” research assessment exercise.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
Duncan Ivison questions “usefulness” of “massive, bureaucratic” research assessment exercise.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
Scrapping REF should be ‘serious’ option, says Manchester VC - Research Professional News
Duncan Ivison questions “usefulness” of “massive, bureaucratic” research assessment exercise
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February 10, 2026 at 8:43 AM
Scrapping REF should be “serious’ option”, says Manchester VC.
Duncan Ivison questions “usefulness” of “massive, bureaucratic” research assessment exercise.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
Duncan Ivison questions “usefulness” of “massive, bureaucratic” research assessment exercise.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
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This is what we're up against. Bangor University, that fine and noble institution where I've spoken twice, nearly 150 years young and still going strong. The sheer hatred they reserve for us shows what could happen after 2029, but also that they're frightened of knowledge and learning.
February 10, 2026 at 10:33 AM
This is what we're up against. Bangor University, that fine and noble institution where I've spoken twice, nearly 150 years young and still going strong. The sheer hatred they reserve for us shows what could happen after 2029, but also that they're frightened of knowledge and learning.
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The law on universities and free speech prevents speakers from being *disinvited after they have been invited*. It does not require universities to provide a platform to whoever demands one.
Let's not mince words: the threat to cut funding to every university who disagrees with them is fascist.
Let's not mince words: the threat to cut funding to every university who disagrees with them is fascist.
This is pretty menacing.
Sarah Pochin wrote to Bangor's university student run debating society requesting that she attend to "answer questions from students."
When they said "no" Reform rolled all it's tanks onto the lawns and said they'll cut funding to the entire university if they win.
Sarah Pochin wrote to Bangor's university student run debating society requesting that she attend to "answer questions from students."
When they said "no" Reform rolled all it's tanks onto the lawns and said they'll cut funding to the entire university if they win.
February 10, 2026 at 10:31 AM
The law on universities and free speech prevents speakers from being *disinvited after they have been invited*. It does not require universities to provide a platform to whoever demands one.
Let's not mince words: the threat to cut funding to every university who disagrees with them is fascist.
Let's not mince words: the threat to cut funding to every university who disagrees with them is fascist.
Oh sorry, forgot alt text. It's a picture of a grand library with a vaulted beamed ceiling and carved wooden arches between bookcases.
February 10, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Oh sorry, forgot alt text. It's a picture of a grand library with a vaulted beamed ceiling and carved wooden arches between bookcases.
A lot of Reform voters do. We can't write her off as no threat
February 10, 2026 at 11:14 AM
A lot of Reform voters do. We can't write her off as no threat
Lovely to hear positive experiences. I was doing a quick search on Bangor on Bluesky and I found a lovely photo congratulating a PhD student on a successful viva taken in that library. It could grace any Oxbridge college.
February 10, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Lovely to hear positive experiences. I was doing a quick search on Bangor on Bluesky and I found a lovely photo congratulating a PhD student on a successful viva taken in that library. It could grace any Oxbridge college.
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(The Arts Library is how you would imagine a university library would look) and the most beautiful surroundings. I felt very nurtured as a student and people were really friendly. I don't think Bangor University would be a good fit for Mrs Oakeshott as it doesn't tend to attract overpriveliged twits
February 10, 2026 at 10:32 AM
(The Arts Library is how you would imagine a university library would look) and the most beautiful surroundings. I felt very nurtured as a student and people were really friendly. I don't think Bangor University would be a good fit for Mrs Oakeshott as it doesn't tend to attract overpriveliged twits
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I am a Bangor University Alumini and it is a fantastic place. I did study music rather than Ocean Sciences but its a great place to learn whichever subject you do. Student living costs are one of the lowest in the UK, its a beautiful walkable city, it has some of the most beautiful buildings
February 10, 2026 at 10:32 AM
I am a Bangor University Alumini and it is a fantastic place. I did study music rather than Ocean Sciences but its a great place to learn whichever subject you do. Student living costs are one of the lowest in the UK, its a beautiful walkable city, it has some of the most beautiful buildings
I should add that I went to Oxford myself, and worked there for many years but also at Universities of Birmingham and Aberdeen.
People within the university sector understand well that excellent research and teaching are *not* confined to Oxbridge and Russell Group, and nor are excellent students.
People within the university sector understand well that excellent research and teaching are *not* confined to Oxbridge and Russell Group, and nor are excellent students.
February 10, 2026 at 10:45 AM
I should add that I went to Oxford myself, and worked there for many years but also at Universities of Birmingham and Aberdeen.
People within the university sector understand well that excellent research and teaching are *not* confined to Oxbridge and Russell Group, and nor are excellent students.
People within the university sector understand well that excellent research and teaching are *not* confined to Oxbridge and Russell Group, and nor are excellent students.
Sadly that won't stop Reform doing its Trump-emulating threat to defund any institution that doesn't show it due deference.
February 10, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Sadly that won't stop Reform doing its Trump-emulating threat to defund any institution that doesn't show it due deference.
Let's share a bit of love for Bangor University
#alphabetchallenge #weekAforabstract
Plastic bottles recycled into sea creatures in the entrance to the School of Ocean Sciences at Bangor University
#art #recycle #Bangor
Plastic bottles recycled into sea creatures in the entrance to the School of Ocean Sciences at Bangor University
#art #recycle #Bangor
February 10, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Let's share a bit of love for Bangor University
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Reform is threatening Bangor University over a student society’s decision. The society isn’t Bangor University—but this is a neat preview of how a Reform government would work: public money for supporters only. Trump-style politics, UK edition.
Authoritarian reflex is already working just fine.👇
Authoritarian reflex is already working just fine.👇
February 10, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Reform is threatening Bangor University over a student society’s decision. The society isn’t Bangor University—but this is a neat preview of how a Reform government would work: public money for supporters only. Trump-style politics, UK edition.
Authoritarian reflex is already working just fine.👇
Authoritarian reflex is already working just fine.👇
Yes. I was just about to send you this bsky.app/profile/otto...
This is pretty menacing.
Sarah Pochin wrote to Bangor's university student run debating society requesting that she attend to "answer questions from students."
When they said "no" Reform rolled all it's tanks onto the lawns and said they'll cut funding to the entire university if they win.
Sarah Pochin wrote to Bangor's university student run debating society requesting that she attend to "answer questions from students."
When they said "no" Reform rolled all it's tanks onto the lawns and said they'll cut funding to the entire university if they win.
February 10, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Yes. I was just about to send you this bsky.app/profile/otto...
This is worth a read.
"Racism was an important predictor of referendum vote choice, even when economic concerns were held constant."
digitalcommons.dartmouth.edu/dujpew/vol1/...
"Racism was an important predictor of referendum vote choice, even when economic concerns were held constant."
digitalcommons.dartmouth.edu/dujpew/vol1/...
Playing the Race Card: Did Racism Cause Anti-Immigrant Sentiment in Brexit?
Following the 2016 referendum on continued UK membership of the European Union, many attempts were made to explain its result. There has been consensus that the issue of immigration played a primary r...
digitalcommons.dartmouth.edu
February 10, 2026 at 10:16 AM
This is worth a read.
"Racism was an important predictor of referendum vote choice, even when economic concerns were held constant."
digitalcommons.dartmouth.edu/dujpew/vol1/...
"Racism was an important predictor of referendum vote choice, even when economic concerns were held constant."
digitalcommons.dartmouth.edu/dujpew/vol1/...