Will Shepherd
@shepwill.bsky.social
Urban water researcher at Uni of Sheffield by day. Rest of time interested in gardening, motor sport, (classic) cars, environment, wildlife,.. Views my own etc.
Interesting and thought provoking article. AI has its uses, but many limitations.
“If you are not gaining a new capability in exchange for the one you have outsourced, you may be conceding to the algorithms” writes Noel Carroll of the University of Galway
theconversation.com/is-ai-hurtin...
theconversation.com/is-ai-hurtin...
Is AI hurting your ability to think? How to reclaim your brain
AI is replacing tasks we have grown reluctant to do ourselves – thinking, writing, creating, analysing.
theconversation.com
January 23, 2026 at 8:29 AM
Interesting and thought provoking article. AI has its uses, but many limitations.
Tell your MP to Support the EDM 2650 - the UK needs a digital sovereignty strategy now! action.openrightsgroup.org/tell-your-mp...
action.openrightsgroup.org
January 22, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Tell your MP to Support the EDM 2650 - the UK needs a digital sovereignty strategy now! action.openrightsgroup.org/tell-your-mp...
QOTD
What countries have you driven in?
UK (except Northern Ireland)
France
Germany
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Switzerland
Austria
Italy
Spain
Portugal
Australia
Canada
What countries have you driven in?
UK (except Northern Ireland)
France
Germany
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Switzerland
Austria
Italy
Spain
Portugal
Australia
Canada
QOTD
What countries have you driven in?
England / Scotland / Wales (obvs)
France
Belgium
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Germany
Austria
Slovenia
Croatia
Italy
Switzerland
Spain
What countries have you driven in?
England / Scotland / Wales (obvs)
France
Belgium
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Germany
Austria
Slovenia
Croatia
Italy
Switzerland
Spain
QOTD
What countries have you driven in?
UK
France
Germany
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Switzerland
Italy
Spain
Denmark
Sweden
USA
Canada
I think that’s all.
What countries have you driven in?
UK
France
Germany
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Switzerland
Italy
Spain
Denmark
Sweden
USA
Canada
I think that’s all.
January 21, 2026 at 8:13 AM
QOTD
What countries have you driven in?
UK (except Northern Ireland)
France
Germany
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Switzerland
Austria
Italy
Spain
Portugal
Australia
Canada
What countries have you driven in?
UK (except Northern Ireland)
France
Germany
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Switzerland
Austria
Italy
Spain
Portugal
Australia
Canada
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PETITION: By-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Petition: By-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party
When an MP decides they want to defect to another party a by-election should be automatically triggered to allow the constituents the opportunity have their democratic right to agree or not with their...
petition.parliament.uk
January 16, 2026 at 10:27 AM
PETITION: By-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
I might stretch to defining 1990-2000 as about 20 years ago...
We need to establish an acceptable proper timeline for the late 20th/early 21st C.
* 'Last year' = 2023-2025
* 'A couple of years ago' = after Lockdown
* 'A few years ago' = between 2004 and Lockdown
* 'About ten years ago' = 1994-2014
* 'Last year' = 2023-2025
* 'A couple of years ago' = after Lockdown
* 'A few years ago' = between 2004 and Lockdown
* 'About ten years ago' = 1994-2014
doing a quick lit review and wrote something along the lines of "this was published in 1994 so it is over 20 years old now" and then realised my maths error and did the oblig. crumble into dust.
January 5, 2026 at 10:40 PM
I might stretch to defining 1990-2000 as about 20 years ago...
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The great British energy rip-off is now killing our green energy hopes – and the chance of cheaper electricity www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/10...
The great British energy rip-off is now killing our green energy hopes – and the chance of cheaper electricity
As the Guardian reported last night:
Ministers are considering dropping one of their central green pledges in an effort to keep energy bills down, sources have told the Guardian.
Government insiders say Keir Starmer is prepared to miss his own target of removing almost all fossil fuels from the UK’s electricity supply...
www.taxresearch.org.uk
October 23, 2025 at 7:37 AM
The great British energy rip-off is now killing our green energy hopes – and the chance of cheaper electricity www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/10...
The EveryDoctor Charter for the NHS - take a look and sign if you agree! everydoctor.org.uk/the-everydoc...
The EveryDoctor Charter for the NHS – EveryDoctor
everydoctor.org.uk
October 22, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The EveryDoctor Charter for the NHS - take a look and sign if you agree! everydoctor.org.uk/the-everydoc...
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Crazy but well worth 4 minutes of your day.
This video on trees and forests by the brilliant @thewildgees.bsky.social isn't only great craic, it's jam packed with truth bombs.
Give it a watch!
youtu.be/sIqJ0rl1hE0?...
Give it a watch!
youtu.be/sIqJ0rl1hE0?...
Any Oaks? The Wild Geeze
YouTube video by The Wild Geeze
youtu.be
October 9, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Crazy but well worth 4 minutes of your day.
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We’re thrilled to share that our Middleton Moor appeal has now raised over £100,000! 💚
This incredible milestone shows just how much people care about nature.
But we’re not there yet, and we still need your support to make it happen. Help us reach our goal - https://pulse.ly/ncdj69qcsv
This incredible milestone shows just how much people care about nature.
But we’re not there yet, and we still need your support to make it happen. Help us reach our goal - https://pulse.ly/ncdj69qcsv
October 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We’re thrilled to share that our Middleton Moor appeal has now raised over £100,000! 💚
This incredible milestone shows just how much people care about nature.
But we’re not there yet, and we still need your support to make it happen. Help us reach our goal - https://pulse.ly/ncdj69qcsv
This incredible milestone shows just how much people care about nature.
But we’re not there yet, and we still need your support to make it happen. Help us reach our goal - https://pulse.ly/ncdj69qcsv
Love this from Humanists UK! #Thatshumanism is the perfect introduction to the humanist approach to life, featuring four animations narrated by Stephen Fry, and brand new posters all about humanism for schools. Have a look for yourself! humanists.uk/thatshumanism/
That's humanism!
We've teamed up with our patron Stephen Fry, to explore humanist ideas about some of life’s big questions in four animated shorts.
humanists.uk
August 26, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Love this from Humanists UK! #Thatshumanism is the perfect introduction to the humanist approach to life, featuring four animations narrated by Stephen Fry, and brand new posters all about humanism for schools. Have a look for yourself! humanists.uk/thatshumanism/
Check out our new video on using AI to reduce sewer spills player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/apply..., more info at www.linkedin.com/posts/shephe...
Applying AI to Reduce Sewer Spills | The University of Sheffield Player
AI system from University of Sheffield helps detect sewer blockages and cut river pollution across Yorkshire with Siemens and Yorkshire Water.
player.sheffield.ac.uk
August 1, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Check out our new video on using AI to reduce sewer spills player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/apply..., more info at www.linkedin.com/posts/shephe...
We must stop mega-donors from warping our democracy. A ban on annual donations over £5,000 would cut the influence of big donors on our politics and protect the interests of ordinary voters. Sign the petition secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/162623/...
Stop mega-donors from warping our democracy
We must stop mega-donors from warping our democracy. A ban on annual donations over £5,000 would cut the influence of big donors on our politics and protect the interests of ordinary voters.
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk
May 21, 2025 at 8:38 AM
We must stop mega-donors from warping our democracy. A ban on annual donations over £5,000 would cut the influence of big donors on our politics and protect the interests of ordinary voters. Sign the petition secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/162623/...
Cash is a lifeline for millions of vulnerable people and vital if there's a major power outage. We shouldn’t let our money and payments system be run for profit 💷
Tell the government to mandate cash acceptance.
Sign the petition to #KeepCashAlive 👇🏿 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ke...
Tell the government to mandate cash acceptance.
Sign the petition to #KeepCashAlive 👇🏿 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ke...
Sign the petition to Keep Cash Alive
No matter what shop, supermarket, or pub you want to pay in, they should accept the cash you give them 💷
Tell the government to mandate cash acceptance.
Sign now to Keep Cash Alive! 👇🏿
you.38degrees.org.uk
May 13, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Cash is a lifeline for millions of vulnerable people and vital if there's a major power outage. We shouldn’t let our money and payments system be run for profit 💷
Tell the government to mandate cash acceptance.
Sign the petition to #KeepCashAlive 👇🏿 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ke...
Tell the government to mandate cash acceptance.
Sign the petition to #KeepCashAlive 👇🏿 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ke...
There are four water related PhD projects with the WiRE CDT at @sheffielduni.bsky.social, closing date for applications is 14th March. Start date Sept. 2025. Full details in this post: www.linkedin.com/posts/shephe... (and more non-Sheffield projects here: cdtwire.com/phd-opportun...)
Will Shepherd on LinkedIn: Impacts of Blending Drinking Water from Desalination into Existing…
Eleven days left to apply for one of 4 WIRe II (CDT WIRe) CDT (PhD) projects at The University of Sheffield for a September 2025 start.
They provide a…
www.linkedin.com
March 3, 2025 at 11:28 AM
There are four water related PhD projects with the WiRE CDT at @sheffielduni.bsky.social, closing date for applications is 14th March. Start date Sept. 2025. Full details in this post: www.linkedin.com/posts/shephe... (and more non-Sheffield projects here: cdtwire.com/phd-opportun...)
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Deadline for abstract submission for the 21st CCWI closes next week! (1st March). The conference aims to bring together an international community of academics and practitioners operating in the field of urban water systems. Head to: www.ccwi25.org.uk
#water #engineering #UrbanWaterSystems
#water #engineering #UrbanWaterSystems
February 20, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Deadline for abstract submission for the 21st CCWI closes next week! (1st March). The conference aims to bring together an international community of academics and practitioners operating in the field of urban water systems. Head to: www.ccwi25.org.uk
#water #engineering #UrbanWaterSystems
#water #engineering #UrbanWaterSystems
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📢 Over 2,700 people are demanding action from Hinkley—join them!
🐟 EDF promised a fish deterrent in 2013 but still hasn’t installed it, putting millions of fish & the wider ecosystem at risk.
✊ Sign the petition to hold them accountable 👇
win.newmode.net/hinkley-poin...
🐟 EDF promised a fish deterrent in 2013 but still hasn’t installed it, putting millions of fish & the wider ecosystem at risk.
✊ Sign the petition to hold them accountable 👇
win.newmode.net/hinkley-poin...
February 7, 2025 at 10:42 AM
📢 Over 2,700 people are demanding action from Hinkley—join them!
🐟 EDF promised a fish deterrent in 2013 but still hasn’t installed it, putting millions of fish & the wider ecosystem at risk.
✊ Sign the petition to hold them accountable 👇
win.newmode.net/hinkley-poin...
🐟 EDF promised a fish deterrent in 2013 but still hasn’t installed it, putting millions of fish & the wider ecosystem at risk.
✊ Sign the petition to hold them accountable 👇
win.newmode.net/hinkley-poin...
There are three projects with the WIRe CDT at The University of Sheffield which are currently open for applications with a September 2025 start. Titles in next post or see linkedin.com/posts/shephe... for more details.
Will Shepherd on LinkedIn: Impacts of Blending Drinking Water from Desalination into Existing…
There are three CDT WIRe projects at The University of Sheffield currently open for applications for a September 2025 start.
They provide a tax-free stipend…
linkedin.com
January 16, 2025 at 1:57 PM
There are three projects with the WIRe CDT at The University of Sheffield which are currently open for applications with a September 2025 start. Titles in next post or see linkedin.com/posts/shephe... for more details.
I just emailed the Treasury to help shape the government’s strategy on financial services because we can’t let Big Finance have free rein to write their own rules!
Send yours using @positivemoneyuk.bsky.social 's template: actionnetwork.org/letters/shap... by 23:59 on 12th December
Send yours using @positivemoneyuk.bsky.social 's template: actionnetwork.org/letters/shap... by 23:59 on 12th December
Shape the government’s strategy on financial services
Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Economic Secretary to the Treasury Tulip Siddiq have launched an open call for evidence - they want to hear from you. This new government has made growth their number one...
actionnetwork.org
December 11, 2024 at 12:40 PM
I just emailed the Treasury to help shape the government’s strategy on financial services because we can’t let Big Finance have free rein to write their own rules!
Send yours using @positivemoneyuk.bsky.social 's template: actionnetwork.org/letters/shap... by 23:59 on 12th December
Send yours using @positivemoneyuk.bsky.social 's template: actionnetwork.org/letters/shap... by 23:59 on 12th December
Two water distribution related PhD studentships open for applications until 17/01/2025 at University of Sheffield.
The impact of disinfectant residuals on biofilms within dwds - findaphd.com/phds/project...
Modelling pathogen and biofilm behaviour within dwds - www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
The impact of disinfectant residuals on biofilms within dwds - findaphd.com/phds/project...
Modelling pathogen and biofilm behaviour within dwds - www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Modelling pathogen and biofilm behaviour within drinking water distribution systems at University of Sheffield on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Modelling pathogen and biofilm behaviour within drinking water distribution systems at University of Sheffield, listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
November 29, 2024 at 12:11 PM
Two water distribution related PhD studentships open for applications until 17/01/2025 at University of Sheffield.
The impact of disinfectant residuals on biofilms within dwds - findaphd.com/phds/project...
Modelling pathogen and biofilm behaviour within dwds - www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
The impact of disinfectant residuals on biofilms within dwds - findaphd.com/phds/project...
Modelling pathogen and biofilm behaviour within dwds - www.findaphd.com/phds/project...