ProfBeth
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I'd love to help make BlueSky one of the places where young scholars introduce themselves and their work to the world.

If you're a PhD student whose work at least partially focuses on economics of education or education policy, reply to this thread and I'll highlight your work.
October 30, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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October 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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October 17, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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🎉 Happy #AHPsDay2025 to all Allied Health Professionals across the UK.

Together with other professional bodies and trade union partners, we're calling for continued investment, recognition and development of AHP support workers, a vital part of the workforce: https://loom.ly/ikuHCWI
#AHPsDayScot
October 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Good news for GCU
October 14, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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A rare photo of when Vladimir Putin worked as an informant for Starsky and Hutch.
October 8, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Doctors Without Borders has suspended operations in Gaza City because of the danger to its staff caused by the Israeli military’s ground offensive. The announcement came on the same day that the UN said four hospitals had been rendered unusable in the north of the territory over the past month.
Doctors Without Borders Closes in Gaza City as Israel Intensifies Offensive
Doctors Without Borders pulled its staff from Gaza City as the medical system buckled. The U.N. has warned that more hospitals may have to close.
nyti.ms
September 27, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com

“President Trump’s cuts to humanitarian assistance abroad have hurt all kinds of people. But from what I see on the ground, those suffering the most are women and girls — and that will leave all of us, including men and boys, worse off,” @nickkristof.bsky.social writes.
Opinion | The Tax on Being a Girl
In Uganda, desperation has eroded the social fabric and left women particularly vulnerable.
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September 27, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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Any book worth banning is a book worth reading" — Isaac Asimov
September 26, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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‘The idea we should be in the kitchen serving our men is enraging’: singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan on her long fight for women’s voices
‘The idea we should be in the kitchen serving our men is enraging’: singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan on her long fight for women’s voices
The singer and founder of the Lilith Fair festival was worried about making a new record after 11 years away. But, she explains, the need to defend women’s rights has driven an angry return
www.theguardian.com
September 24, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Addiction is not caused by cell death, but by changes in how neural circuits function.

🧠📈 In a new #LabNotes episode, neuroscientist Dr. Luscher what is actually happening in the brain during addiction, and why he believes it is reversible.

🎧 alleninstitute.org/news/lab-not...
September 23, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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🧠 Free webinar — all welcome!
Connecting You to Support: Integrating rehabilitation for people with dementia
📅 Tuesday 23 Sept | 🕑 2–3 pm UK time
👉 Sign up: buff.ly/VTpOTgo
September 20, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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🥳It’s #RehabAwarenessWeek!

Rehab empowers people to live well at home & in the community. OT-led reablement builds independence & reduces reliance on formal care. Watch this video to see more of the impact good rehabilitation can make: youtu.be/QSvZsZzr04A?...

#RightToRehab
Everyone should have the Right to Rehab | Sign the Petition
YouTube video by Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
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September 15, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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Today's data from National Records of Scotland has revealed 704 probable suicides in 2024, a 11% decrease from the previous year.

While we welcome this reduction, there is still a lot more to do in Scotland.

Read our statement below in the graphics.
September 16, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Do try and see this exhibition... The history of Astley Ainslie and it's unique link to Occupational Therapy in Scotland and Canada
September 16, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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Dr Assal Rad—

"Why are they suffering from malnutrition @nytimes.com?"
September 15, 2025 at 4:32 AM
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As Cat Stevens, Yusuf Islam helped define the singer-songwriter. After converting to Islam, he became a lightning rod. The 77-year-old's new memoir, “Cat on the Road to Findout,” explores it all.
Yusuf Islam Wants to Explain Himself
As Cat Stevens, he helped define the singer-songwriter. After converting to Islam, he became a lightning rod. His new memoir explores it all.
nyti.ms
September 15, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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This week’s #podcast explores the issues of #EqualPay in the #socialcare sector in #Scotland and calls for action to replace rhetoric from all #government partners so that we can achieve parity and #equality for #women. #Discrimination #Gender #PayGap

open.spotify.com/episode/1fDo...
The need for Fair care - the struggle for equal pay
open.spotify.com
September 13, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Say what u like academic posts-they offer variety. 2day student meetings, PhD reading for assessing, CPD re data protection, centre meeting. All in one day... Same again 2morrow???
September 15, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Super find at Kames @wild kitchen ...great spot for a light lunch... What about the weather fab
August 25, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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News Analysis: President Trump has offered only vague assurances of security guarantees for Ukraine if President Volodymyr Zelensky agrees to cut a deal with Russia.
Can Zelensky Trust Trump? Ukraine’s Fate May Depend on the Answer.
President Trump has offered only vague assurances of security guarantees for Ukraine if President Volodymyr Zelensky agrees to cut a deal with Russia.
nyti.ms
August 19, 2025 at 7:30 AM