Pete Smith
@reddite.bsky.social
Research support librarian. PhD in public engagement in universities. TTRPGs, boardgames, SFF, paper and ink making.
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Pete Smith
@reddite.bsky.social
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NEW | The Public Understanding of Law: The University and Public Engagement
Peter Smith @reddite.bsky.social Sheffield Hallam University, UK
More information ➡️ www.e-elgar.com/shop/isbn/97...
The Introduction is free to read on Elgaronline ➡️ doi.org/10.4337/9781...
Peter Smith @reddite.bsky.social Sheffield Hallam University, UK
More information ➡️ www.e-elgar.com/shop/isbn/97...
The Introduction is free to read on Elgaronline ➡️ doi.org/10.4337/9781...
Details of my book, including link to first chapter.
Just call it ROUGHAGE
February 9, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Just call it ROUGHAGE
The West Mince Stir
Considering how many prime ministers have resigned in the last few years I feel like we should invent like a traditional dinner that we all gobble whilst we scroll Bluesky and wave goodbye to a dreadful politician and welcome in a worse one
February 9, 2026 at 1:45 PM
The West Mince Stir
I reckon you could have a terracotta week if
(i) it was *officially* a bye week, call it a Learning Challenge Week or whatever
(ii) they *only* did the main build
(iii) they never do tagines again
@ariadnereviews.bsky.social
(i) it was *officially* a bye week, call it a Learning Challenge Week or whatever
(ii) they *only* did the main build
(iii) they never do tagines again
@ariadnereviews.bsky.social
February 9, 2026 at 8:55 AM
I reckon you could have a terracotta week if
(i) it was *officially* a bye week, call it a Learning Challenge Week or whatever
(ii) they *only* did the main build
(iii) they never do tagines again
@ariadnereviews.bsky.social
(i) it was *officially* a bye week, call it a Learning Challenge Week or whatever
(ii) they *only* did the main build
(iii) they never do tagines again
@ariadnereviews.bsky.social
Within a week we'd have honey based KPIs
If you let people work from home you'd be able to get more out of this idea, but then you wouldn't be stuck in the office trying to make it bearable which is all these shortsighted fools are interested in
Office buzz: UK employers turn to beehives to boost workplace wellbeing
Providers report rise in demand as companies seek mental health benefits and increased sense of community
www.theguardian.com
February 8, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Within a week we'd have honey based KPIs
the kingdom of Vengabus is within you
Stop waiting on the Vengabus that is coming, and start focusing on the Vengabus that is already here.
February 8, 2026 at 5:52 PM
the kingdom of Vengabus is within you
The Sheaf is very high and fast as it flows towards the Megatron @andrewoneillcomedy.bsky.social
February 8, 2026 at 1:53 PM
The Sheaf is very high and fast as it flows towards the Megatron @andrewoneillcomedy.bsky.social
Raises glass of oloroso to @ijclark.com
February 7, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Raises glass of oloroso to @ijclark.com
If you're following because of the post that led this, apologies- I am a lot less appalling generally
Pete this is appalling, I'm so impressed
February 6, 2026 at 5:29 PM
If you're following because of the post that led this, apologies- I am a lot less appalling generally
Reposted by Pete Smith
NEW EPISODE!!! This week on BBC You’re Dead To Me, we explore the dramatic life and death of famed ancient mathematician (and first woman in STEM!) Hypatia of Alexandria
I’m joined by Professor @edithmayhall.bsky.social and comedian Olga Koch
Listen on BBC SOUNDS, or on Radio 4 tomorrow at 10am
I’m joined by Professor @edithmayhall.bsky.social and comedian Olga Koch
Listen on BBC SOUNDS, or on Radio 4 tomorrow at 10am
February 6, 2026 at 9:34 AM
NEW EPISODE!!! This week on BBC You’re Dead To Me, we explore the dramatic life and death of famed ancient mathematician (and first woman in STEM!) Hypatia of Alexandria
I’m joined by Professor @edithmayhall.bsky.social and comedian Olga Koch
Listen on BBC SOUNDS, or on Radio 4 tomorrow at 10am
I’m joined by Professor @edithmayhall.bsky.social and comedian Olga Koch
Listen on BBC SOUNDS, or on Radio 4 tomorrow at 10am
Interesting The Flashing Blade reimagining
February 5, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Interesting The Flashing Blade reimagining
Reposted by Pete Smith
Maybe we should ask that Australian Plantagenet over, give him a go.
February 4, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Maybe we should ask that Australian Plantagenet over, give him a go.
May Nothing But Happiness Come Through Your Door- Mogwai
Deleted a post about “what’s your least favorite song” because the vibes are bad enough already.
Instead: what’s your favorite song that has a long title, say at least 6 words long?
Mine: “Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town” (Pearl Jam)
Instead: what’s your favorite song that has a long title, say at least 6 words long?
Mine: “Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town” (Pearl Jam)
February 4, 2026 at 11:33 AM
May Nothing But Happiness Come Through Your Door- Mogwai
Not so much a reach as a radch
*gets gloves*
*gets gloves*
for some reason all the techbros have been talking about building Dyson Spheres all of a sudden and to be clear: we are so comedically far from being able to build a dyson sphere that they may as well be promising magic. we are MILLENIA away from building dyson spheres
February 4, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Not so much a reach as a radch
*gets gloves*
*gets gloves*
Relevant to @theblueststar.bsky.social's interests
February 4, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Relevant to @theblueststar.bsky.social's interests
This is capable ppl with ink. Me? Well...
February 3, 2026 at 5:41 PM
This is capable ppl with ink. Me? Well...
🎶Tech town
Tech town
It's a tech town
A newfangled Port Sunlight
Stock goes up and Barnsley down🎶
Tech town
It's a tech town
A newfangled Port Sunlight
Stock goes up and Barnsley down🎶
February 3, 2026 at 3:22 PM
🎶Tech town
Tech town
It's a tech town
A newfangled Port Sunlight
Stock goes up and Barnsley down🎶
Tech town
It's a tech town
A newfangled Port Sunlight
Stock goes up and Barnsley down🎶
A superb bargain!
INEXPENSIVE BOOKES YOU SAY??
(Pick up ONE MESSAGE REMAINS, my mini-collection of one novella + 3 novelettes, for le cheap!)
(Pick up ONE MESSAGE REMAINS, my mini-collection of one novella + 3 novelettes, for le cheap!)
we are
SO THRILLED
to see several of our novellas and a collection on the
@locusmag.bsky.social recommended reading list
we want you to read those books! (and vote for them, YES, if you love them)
so we put them on SALE
OMR - $2.99
Starstruck - $1.99
NTHTDD - $1.99
you can get them here:
SO THRILLED
to see several of our novellas and a collection on the
@locusmag.bsky.social recommended reading list
we want you to read those books! (and vote for them, YES, if you love them)
so we put them on SALE
OMR - $2.99
Starstruck - $1.99
NTHTDD - $1.99
you can get them here:
February 2, 2026 at 9:35 PM
A superb bargain!
Reading A Perfect Harmony and there's a ref to the Natya Shastra. "Oh, I've heard about that!" @gregjenner.bsky.social @profsunnysingh.bsky.social
February 2, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Reading A Perfect Harmony and there's a ref to the Natya Shastra. "Oh, I've heard about that!" @gregjenner.bsky.social @profsunnysingh.bsky.social
Meme palaeography account called Codiceez Nuts
February 2, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Meme palaeography account called Codiceez Nuts
Just for @hagenilda.bsky.social Welsh fronted numismatic history called Whose Groat Is This Plack?
February 2, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Just for @hagenilda.bsky.social Welsh fronted numismatic history called Whose Groat Is This Plack?
Dip pens and me = inky fingers ... I look like an extra from Molesworth
February 2, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Dip pens and me = inky fingers ... I look like an extra from Molesworth
No. In one case it's been weird and cruel to her, in another it'd be weird and cruel to me.
IN DEPTH | If you could speak to your dead grandmother forever, would you?
If you could speak to your dead grandmother forever, would you?
www.independent.co.uk
February 1, 2026 at 9:05 PM
No. In one case it's been weird and cruel to her, in another it'd be weird and cruel to me.
Luke Thompson did a *phenomenal* job on The Brothers Karamazov audiobook.
February 1, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Luke Thompson did a *phenomenal* job on The Brothers Karamazov audiobook.