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This article manages to name her husband before it names… her.
October 3, 2025 at 11:15 AM
This article manages to name her husband before it names… her.
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Only 5% of UK medical school entrants are working class, data shows
Only 5% of UK medical school entrants are working class, data shows
Sutton Trust says underrepresentation of poorer students is ‘outrageous’ but number has doubled in 10 years to 2022
Students from working class backgrounds still only make up 5% of entrants to medical schools across the UK, a proportion that has doubled…
www.theguardian.com
February 27, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Only 5% of UK medical school entrants are working class, data shows
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For weekend readers, a post on how critical #metaphors emerge in critical situations blogs.nottingham.ac.uk/makingscienc...
Planes, ships and metaphors - Making Science Public
We all know that meaning in language only happens in context. Words don’t mean in isolation; they acquire meaning in context. Metaphors even more so. The word ‘pig’ means different things in a farmyard, during a policy encounter or when a mother visits a teenager’s room. Mostly, meanings emerge in context because a speaker has ...
blogs.nottingham.ac.uk
February 22, 2025 at 7:19 AM
For weekend readers, a post on how critical #metaphors emerge in critical situations blogs.nottingham.ac.uk/makingscienc...
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“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.”
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
February 22, 2025 at 4:50 AM
“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.”
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
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It's not feasible for the average American to boycott everything. But if you're interested, I made a list.
February 12, 2025 at 5:37 PM
It's not feasible for the average American to boycott everything. But if you're interested, I made a list.
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This #NationalApprenticeshipWeek, Transport for London is launching a range of exciting apprenticeship opportunities for 2025.
Since 2009, 9,700 apprenticeships have been created through TfL—driving major projects like the Silvertown Tunnel. Find out more about what roles will be available here:
Since 2009, 9,700 apprenticeships have been created through TfL—driving major projects like the Silvertown Tunnel. Find out more about what roles will be available here:
TfL celebrates National Apprenticeship Week by launching more than 170 apprenticeships
TfL celebrates National Apprenticeship Week by launching more than 170 apprenticeships
tfl.gov.uk
February 10, 2025 at 6:27 PM
This #NationalApprenticeshipWeek, Transport for London is launching a range of exciting apprenticeship opportunities for 2025.
Since 2009, 9,700 apprenticeships have been created through TfL—driving major projects like the Silvertown Tunnel. Find out more about what roles will be available here:
Since 2009, 9,700 apprenticeships have been created through TfL—driving major projects like the Silvertown Tunnel. Find out more about what roles will be available here:
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Federal employee unions are suing the Treasury and alleging Elon Musk's DOGE gained illegal and 'unprecedented' access to data
www.businessinsider.com/union-groups...
www.businessinsider.com/union-groups...
Federal employee unions are suing the Treasury and alleging Elon Musk's DOGE gained illegal and 'unprecedented' access to data
The lawsuit accused Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent of giving Musk's Department of Government Efficiency access to sensitive information.
www.businessinsider.com
February 4, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Federal employee unions are suing the Treasury and alleging Elon Musk's DOGE gained illegal and 'unprecedented' access to data
www.businessinsider.com/union-groups...
www.businessinsider.com/union-groups...
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Judge rules that Black church in DC, which won a $2.8 million default judgment against the Proud Boys, now gains control over the trademark “Proud Boys.” The far-right group is barred from selling any related merchandise or symbols without the consent of the church. Gift link:
Proud Boys Lose Control of Their Name to a Black Church They Vandalized (Gift Article)
A judge awarded the trademarked name and symbols to a Washington church to help satisfy a $2.8 million judgment against the far-right group.
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Judge rules that Black church in DC, which won a $2.8 million default judgment against the Proud Boys, now gains control over the trademark “Proud Boys.” The far-right group is barred from selling any related merchandise or symbols without the consent of the church. Gift link:
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Registration now open for Aston Stylistics next 2024-25 ASRG seminar series talk by @AliceHaines on the narratorial representation of sleep in 'The Pickwick Papers'. Online, Wednesday 5th February, 4-5pm, all welcome!
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/56085a...
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Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
events.teams.microsoft.com
January 28, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Registration now open for Aston Stylistics next 2024-25 ASRG seminar series talk by @AliceHaines on the narratorial representation of sleep in 'The Pickwick Papers'. Online, Wednesday 5th February, 4-5pm, all welcome!
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/56085a...
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Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood reminds Robert Jenrick it was his government that ran our justice system into the ground
January 28, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood reminds Robert Jenrick it was his government that ran our justice system into the ground
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Two year research fellowship available at Warwick looking at GenAI and academic writing: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLQ037/r...
Research Fellow (110119-0125) at University of Warwick
An academic position as a Research Fellow (110119-0125) is being advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Click now to find more details and explore additional academic job opportunities.
www.jobs.ac.uk
January 29, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Two year research fellowship available at Warwick looking at GenAI and academic writing: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLQ037/r...
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Delighted to share that the programme for the BAAL Language Gender & Sexuality group annual event is now live: baalgensex.wordpress.com
Register here: mmu.estore.flywire.com/.../baal-sig....
looking forward to welcoming everyone on May 2nd!
Register here: mmu.estore.flywire.com/.../baal-sig....
looking forward to welcoming everyone on May 2nd!
BAAL Language, Gender and Sexuality SIG
The British Association of Applied Linguistics’ Special Interest Group for Language, Gender and Sexuality
baalgensex.wordpress.com
January 28, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Delighted to share that the programme for the BAAL Language Gender & Sexuality group annual event is now live: baalgensex.wordpress.com
Register here: mmu.estore.flywire.com/.../baal-sig....
looking forward to welcoming everyone on May 2nd!
Register here: mmu.estore.flywire.com/.../baal-sig....
looking forward to welcoming everyone on May 2nd!
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🌈Rainbow Stripes is back for Spring 25! Come along on a Friday morning with little ones aged 6 months + for a great family singalong 🎶. Our next session is this Fri 31 Jan at 11am.
🎟️bit.ly/RainbowStripes25
🎟️bit.ly/RainbowStripes25
January 29, 2025 at 12:43 PM
🌈Rainbow Stripes is back for Spring 25! Come along on a Friday morning with little ones aged 6 months + for a great family singalong 🎶. Our next session is this Fri 31 Jan at 11am.
🎟️bit.ly/RainbowStripes25
🎟️bit.ly/RainbowStripes25
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Writing residency for older writers!
Please share!
Please share!
NEW Dorset Writing Residencies!
📝 For 2 UK writers based in The Midlands or North West who are working class and/or 60+
📝 Sun 22 June to Frid 27 June
📝 Supported by Kit de Waal, our honorary patron
📝 Apply at bridportprize.org.uk/news/residencies-2025/
📝 Application deadline 23:59pm 28 February
📝 For 2 UK writers based in The Midlands or North West who are working class and/or 60+
📝 Sun 22 June to Frid 27 June
📝 Supported by Kit de Waal, our honorary patron
📝 Apply at bridportprize.org.uk/news/residencies-2025/
📝 Application deadline 23:59pm 28 February
January 28, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Writing residency for older writers!
Please share!
Please share!
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UK FOLKS! I know of two full-time salaried roles in tabletop that will soon be open for:
- Editor
- Games Developer
Ideally based in/willing to move to Nottingham, UK. And I've been asked for recommendations!
I'll be prioritising marginalised folks, so please: DM me for details, comment and tag!
- Editor
- Games Developer
Ideally based in/willing to move to Nottingham, UK. And I've been asked for recommendations!
I'll be prioritising marginalised folks, so please: DM me for details, comment and tag!
January 14, 2025 at 10:48 PM
UK FOLKS! I know of two full-time salaried roles in tabletop that will soon be open for:
- Editor
- Games Developer
Ideally based in/willing to move to Nottingham, UK. And I've been asked for recommendations!
I'll be prioritising marginalised folks, so please: DM me for details, comment and tag!
- Editor
- Games Developer
Ideally based in/willing to move to Nottingham, UK. And I've been asked for recommendations!
I'll be prioritising marginalised folks, so please: DM me for details, comment and tag!
Revealed: Conservatives spent £134m on never-used IT systems for failed Rwanda scheme
January 18, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Revealed: Conservatives spent £134m on never-used IT systems for failed Rwanda scheme
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Not had a chance to see my live show looking at folklore in Scooby-Doo yet? Going to be in the area of the UK Ghost Story Festival? Well ... now's your chance :)
Details on the link below
Details on the link below
Our UK GHOST STORY FESTIVAL Saturday night double-header is another cracker, featuring our interview with Rosie Andrews plus @folklorepod.bsky.social's look at the spooky folklore behind Scooby Doo!
www.ticketsource.co.uk/ukghoststory...
www.ticketsource.co.uk/ukghoststory...
www.ticketsource.co.uk/ukghoststory...
www.ticketsource.co.uk/ukghoststory...
January 14, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Not had a chance to see my live show looking at folklore in Scooby-Doo yet? Going to be in the area of the UK Ghost Story Festival? Well ... now's your chance :)
Details on the link below
Details on the link below
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🔥 On Wednesday, a YOUTH MOBILITY SCHEME with the EU will be debated in Parliament! Write to your MP to demand they attend.
January 13, 2025 at 10:51 PM
🔥 On Wednesday, a YOUTH MOBILITY SCHEME with the EU will be debated in Parliament! Write to your MP to demand they attend.
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Both training course & symposium are *free* to attend!
Help us spread the word!
#digitalhumanities #corpuslinguistics #concordancetools
@lanthony.bsky.social @schtepf.bsky.social
@anteangaeile.bsky.social @proftaylor.bsky.social
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Help us spread the word!
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Join us for the Reading Concordances Symposium and Training Day in Erlangen, 19-21 March 2025!
We're offering a one-day course on concordance analysis and a two-day event with invited speakers and a poster session.
See here for more:
go.fau.de/1beba
@rc21project.bsky.social
We're offering a one-day course on concordance analysis and a two-day event with invited speakers and a poster session.
See here for more:
go.fau.de/1beba
@rc21project.bsky.social
January 14, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Both training course & symposium are *free* to attend!
Help us spread the word!
#digitalhumanities #corpuslinguistics #concordancetools
@lanthony.bsky.social @schtepf.bsky.social
@anteangaeile.bsky.social @proftaylor.bsky.social
@violawiegand.bsky.social
Help us spread the word!
#digitalhumanities #corpuslinguistics #concordancetools
@lanthony.bsky.social @schtepf.bsky.social
@anteangaeile.bsky.social @proftaylor.bsky.social
@violawiegand.bsky.social
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Oooh, look at Sainsbury’s, with their fancy new Latin motto like they’re bleedin hogwarts
Grow up
Grow up
January 12, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Oooh, look at Sainsbury’s, with their fancy new Latin motto like they’re bleedin hogwarts
Grow up
Grow up