Siân Harris
@sianharris.bsky.social
Communications about research, international development, publishing, inequity, climate change, politics.
Works for @uob-ieu.bsky.social, @countermetrics.bsky.social & others. Coordinator, @southglosgreens.bsky.social
Opinions mine. Bristol, UK. (she)
Works for @uob-ieu.bsky.social, @countermetrics.bsky.social & others. Coordinator, @southglosgreens.bsky.social
Opinions mine. Bristol, UK. (she)
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This man has just won the #CelebrityTraitors
November 6, 2025 at 10:11 PM
This man has just won the #CelebrityTraitors
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It’s 2025 and already people can’t tell what’s real because of AI.
In 2028/2029 our elections will be dominated by disinformation at a scale that will be impossible to deal with.
Instead of acting before it’s too late, our governments are embracing the AI tech bros.
This was their response to us:
In 2028/2029 our elections will be dominated by disinformation at a scale that will be impossible to deal with.
Instead of acting before it’s too late, our governments are embracing the AI tech bros.
This was their response to us:
November 4, 2025 at 10:29 PM
It’s 2025 and already people can’t tell what’s real because of AI.
In 2028/2029 our elections will be dominated by disinformation at a scale that will be impossible to deal with.
Instead of acting before it’s too late, our governments are embracing the AI tech bros.
This was their response to us:
In 2028/2029 our elections will be dominated by disinformation at a scale that will be impossible to deal with.
Instead of acting before it’s too late, our governments are embracing the AI tech bros.
This was their response to us:
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Buchan said:"I stood for election with the sole aim of working for my community and getting things done for local families. Having had the opportunity to see Reform from the inside, I've concluded that the party doesn't really have the experience or ambition to do that." news.sky.com/story/reform...
Reform councillor defects to Tories after becoming 'uncomfortable' with party
James Buchan said he wanted to be able to "look my family in the eye and say, 'that's not who I am'" after his former party announced plans to scrap indefinite leave to remain.
news.sky.com
November 1, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Buchan said:"I stood for election with the sole aim of working for my community and getting things done for local families. Having had the opportunity to see Reform from the inside, I've concluded that the party doesn't really have the experience or ambition to do that." news.sky.com/story/reform...
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UK immigration policy directly undermines its R&D policy. Joined up government? This incoherent policy soup is a shambles.
NEW from me:
Political hostility, high visa fees and (in the case of the UK) stagnant incomes are making the UK and US less attractive destinations for top international talent.
That steep decline in the appeal of moving to the US after 2016 is 👀
Political hostility, high visa fees and (in the case of the UK) stagnant incomes are making the UK and US less attractive destinations for top international talent.
That steep decline in the appeal of moving to the US after 2016 is 👀
October 31, 2025 at 3:30 PM
UK immigration policy directly undermines its R&D policy. Joined up government? This incoherent policy soup is a shambles.
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If you're a member of the National Trust remember to vote for council members by midnight tonight.
Use the Quick Vote option.
Entryist pressure group Reform Trust is trying to seize control. Stop them
Voting is quick and easy if your membership card is at hand
secure.cesvotes.com/V3-3-0/nt25/...
Use the Quick Vote option.
Entryist pressure group Reform Trust is trying to seize control. Stop them
Voting is quick and easy if your membership card is at hand
secure.cesvotes.com/V3-3-0/nt25/...
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Welcome to the National Trust 2025 voting website, hosted by independent voting service provider Civica Election Services.
secure.cesvotes.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:19 PM
If you're a member of the National Trust remember to vote for council members by midnight tonight.
Use the Quick Vote option.
Entryist pressure group Reform Trust is trying to seize control. Stop them
Voting is quick and easy if your membership card is at hand
secure.cesvotes.com/V3-3-0/nt25/...
Use the Quick Vote option.
Entryist pressure group Reform Trust is trying to seize control. Stop them
Voting is quick and easy if your membership card is at hand
secure.cesvotes.com/V3-3-0/nt25/...
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Reminder: Here's what Nigel Farage tried to take away from you this week...
October 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Reminder: Here's what Nigel Farage tried to take away from you this week...
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We've already had a brilliant set of 197 responses. Thank you to all who have taken the time to provide your feedback. If you use COUNTER and have not done our survey yet can you help us get past 200 by the end of tomorrow?
Reminder: our survey closes at the end of October. Thank you for the amazing response rate we've already had but, if you've not yet had your say, this is your chance. Survey is open to anyone who uses COUNTER, members and non-members, in any job function. countermetrics.glueup.com/campaign/sur...
Community Survey 2025 | COUNTER Online Metrics
countermetrics.glueup.com
October 30, 2025 at 9:21 AM
We've already had a brilliant set of 197 responses. Thank you to all who have taken the time to provide your feedback. If you use COUNTER and have not done our survey yet can you help us get past 200 by the end of tomorrow?
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Farage's motion on leaving the European Convention on Human Rights failed: 154 votes to 96
All 4 @greenparty.org.uk MPs voted against it, because we believe international agreements on human rights are a good thing.
But only 63 out of 401 Labour MPs did:
votes.parliament.uk/votes/common...
All 4 @greenparty.org.uk MPs voted against it, because we believe international agreements on human rights are a good thing.
But only 63 out of 401 Labour MPs did:
votes.parliament.uk/votes/common...
October 29, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Farage's motion on leaving the European Convention on Human Rights failed: 154 votes to 96
All 4 @greenparty.org.uk MPs voted against it, because we believe international agreements on human rights are a good thing.
But only 63 out of 401 Labour MPs did:
votes.parliament.uk/votes/common...
All 4 @greenparty.org.uk MPs voted against it, because we believe international agreements on human rights are a good thing.
But only 63 out of 401 Labour MPs did:
votes.parliament.uk/votes/common...
I looked at UK political parties on Bluesky. Always nice when my party tops a list but fragmentation of platforms may create echo chambers.
Follower counts as of last night:
Green 23.7k
LD 21.5k
SNP 11.3k
Scottish Green 9.8k
Plaid 5.6k
Your Party 894
Reform 630
Con 173, and no posts
Lab - no account
Follower counts as of last night:
Green 23.7k
LD 21.5k
SNP 11.3k
Scottish Green 9.8k
Plaid 5.6k
Your Party 894
Reform 630
Con 173, and no posts
Lab - no account
October 29, 2025 at 12:43 PM
I looked at UK political parties on Bluesky. Always nice when my party tops a list but fragmentation of platforms may create echo chambers.
Follower counts as of last night:
Green 23.7k
LD 21.5k
SNP 11.3k
Scottish Green 9.8k
Plaid 5.6k
Your Party 894
Reform 630
Con 173, and no posts
Lab - no account
Follower counts as of last night:
Green 23.7k
LD 21.5k
SNP 11.3k
Scottish Green 9.8k
Plaid 5.6k
Your Party 894
Reform 630
Con 173, and no posts
Lab - no account
This is a very interesting post. This fragmentation and social media fatigue apply to personal interactions and political discussions too.
Guest Post — The Great Pullback: Why Academic Social Media’s Fragmentation Matters scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/10/29/g...
Guest Post — The Great Pullback: Why Academic Social Media’s Fragmentation Matters - The Scholarly Kitchen
Today's guest bloggers share insights into the fragmented, tiring, and uncertain digital landscape for academics, and evidence that a shift is underway — with implications for scholarly communication ...
scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org
October 29, 2025 at 12:35 PM
This is a very interesting post. This fragmentation and social media fatigue apply to personal interactions and political discussions too.
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Equinor is determined to develop its toxic Rosebank project at the taxpayer’s expense. But we can still stop this disaster project.
Send your message to Keir Starmer demanding he stop Rosebank 👇
actionnetwork.org/forms/the-go...
Send your message to Keir Starmer demanding he stop Rosebank 👇
actionnetwork.org/forms/the-go...
Decision time: Tell Keir to #StopRosebank
This is the moment we've been building towards: it's final decision time for the UK Government. Equinor is trying to get the new Rosebank oil field re-approved. It's up to us all to convince the Gover...
actionnetwork.org
October 29, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Equinor is determined to develop its toxic Rosebank project at the taxpayer’s expense. But we can still stop this disaster project.
Send your message to Keir Starmer demanding he stop Rosebank 👇
actionnetwork.org/forms/the-go...
Send your message to Keir Starmer demanding he stop Rosebank 👇
actionnetwork.org/forms/the-go...
Come on Labour. What benefit is there to you of continuing to oppose proportional representation? Your members want it. Other parties that have traditionally missed out want it. Seat predictions are v far from %s. A Reform landslide would not at all reflect what the voters in this country want.
🚨 Estimated seat totals:
➡️ REF – 369 (+364)
🟠 LD – 81 (+9)
🔴 LAB – 50 (-361)
🟡 SNP – 46 (+37)
🔵 CON – 38 (-83)
🟢 GRN – 24 (+20)
🟢 PLAID – 7 (+3)
Based on @LordAPolls survey, 16-20 Oct
➡️ REF – 369 (+364)
🟠 LD – 81 (+9)
🔴 LAB – 50 (-361)
🟡 SNP – 46 (+37)
🔵 CON – 38 (-83)
🟢 GRN – 24 (+20)
🟢 PLAID – 7 (+3)
Based on @LordAPolls survey, 16-20 Oct
October 28, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Come on Labour. What benefit is there to you of continuing to oppose proportional representation? Your members want it. Other parties that have traditionally missed out want it. Seat predictions are v far from %s. A Reform landslide would not at all reflect what the voters in this country want.
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The Carbon Budget Delivery Plan due this week is a huge test for this govt. It's a chance not just to take real action to secure a safe future for our children & grandchildren but crucially to show that climate action will make ordinary people's lives better. Me for @huffpost.com:
October 28, 2025 at 11:20 AM
The Carbon Budget Delivery Plan due this week is a huge test for this govt. It's a chance not just to take real action to secure a safe future for our children & grandchildren but crucially to show that climate action will make ordinary people's lives better. Me for @huffpost.com:
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If I had a shitload of money and wished to hasten the arrival of the Kingdom of God I would simply follow the clearly labeled instructions by housing immigrants, freeing prisoners, and so forth
At a fundamental level, we have to accept much of silicon valley has gone insane.
An ex-Intel CEO’s mission to build a Christian AI: ‘hasten the coming of Christ’s return’
Patrick Gelsinger, executive chairman of Gloo, has made it his mission to advance Christian principles in Silicon Valley
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
If I had a shitload of money and wished to hasten the arrival of the Kingdom of God I would simply follow the clearly labeled instructions by housing immigrants, freeing prisoners, and so forth
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On 4th November at 7pm, join our live online event with:
- George Monbiot
- Nafeez Ahmed
- Yasmin Alibhai-Brown
- Nick Lowles
Can citizens and journalists unite to hold back authoritarianism and protect democracy?
Book now: bit.ly/BylinesHope
- George Monbiot
- Nafeez Ahmed
- Yasmin Alibhai-Brown
- Nick Lowles
Can citizens and journalists unite to hold back authoritarianism and protect democracy?
Book now: bit.ly/BylinesHope
October 28, 2025 at 2:16 PM
On 4th November at 7pm, join our live online event with:
- George Monbiot
- Nafeez Ahmed
- Yasmin Alibhai-Brown
- Nick Lowles
Can citizens and journalists unite to hold back authoritarianism and protect democracy?
Book now: bit.ly/BylinesHope
- George Monbiot
- Nafeez Ahmed
- Yasmin Alibhai-Brown
- Nick Lowles
Can citizens and journalists unite to hold back authoritarianism and protect democracy?
Book now: bit.ly/BylinesHope
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Overshooting 1.5°C wasn't 'inevitable.'
We've been pushed by fossil fuel giants & governments that pander to them.
Every delay, every oil field, every broken promise made this crisis worse.
Keir Starmer, will you promise to leave Rosebank undeveloped?
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
We've been pushed by fossil fuel giants & governments that pander to them.
Every delay, every oil field, every broken promise made this crisis worse.
Keir Starmer, will you promise to leave Rosebank undeveloped?
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Change course now’: humanity has missed 1.5C climate target, says UN head
Exclusive: ‘Devastating consequences’ now inevitable but emissions cuts still vital, says António Guterres in sole interview before Cop30
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Overshooting 1.5°C wasn't 'inevitable.'
We've been pushed by fossil fuel giants & governments that pander to them.
Every delay, every oil field, every broken promise made this crisis worse.
Keir Starmer, will you promise to leave Rosebank undeveloped?
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
We've been pushed by fossil fuel giants & governments that pander to them.
Every delay, every oil field, every broken promise made this crisis worse.
Keir Starmer, will you promise to leave Rosebank undeveloped?
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Here's a headline I didn't expect to see! www.politico.eu/article/liz-...
Liz Truss thinks Green Party could be Britain’s next official opposition
The former PM says Britain must learn from America’s MAGA movement — but insists she won’t be joining Reform UK, for now.
www.politico.eu
October 27, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Here's a headline I didn't expect to see! www.politico.eu/article/liz-...
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More writing on the wall…
Mosquitoes found in Iceland for first time as #ClimateCrisis heats country
Three specimens discovered in what was previously one of the few places in the world without the insects.
Mosquitoes found in Iceland for first time as #ClimateCrisis heats country
Three specimens discovered in what was previously one of the few places in the world without the insects.
October 21, 2025 at 10:43 PM
More writing on the wall…
Mosquitoes found in Iceland for first time as #ClimateCrisis heats country
Three specimens discovered in what was previously one of the few places in the world without the insects.
Mosquitoes found in Iceland for first time as #ClimateCrisis heats country
Three specimens discovered in what was previously one of the few places in the world without the insects.
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I spend a year plotting a mystery novel and then this happens.
October 20, 2025 at 1:56 AM
I spend a year plotting a mystery novel and then this happens.
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This open invitation to the @nebriefing.bsky.social was published in the @financialtimes.com today. Please check whether your MP can make it here: www.nebriefing.org and if not ask them to!
We will be briefing on national security, tipping points, food security, nature and more.
We will be briefing on national security, tipping points, food security, nature and more.
October 16, 2025 at 10:28 AM
This open invitation to the @nebriefing.bsky.social was published in the @financialtimes.com today. Please check whether your MP can make it here: www.nebriefing.org and if not ask them to!
We will be briefing on national security, tipping points, food security, nature and more.
We will be briefing on national security, tipping points, food security, nature and more.
"...fossil fuel lobbyists were present at 48% more ministerial meetings during Labour’s first year in power than under the Conservatives in 2023." www.theguardian.com/business/202...
October 16, 2025 at 10:44 PM
"...fossil fuel lobbyists were present at 48% more ministerial meetings during Labour’s first year in power than under the Conservatives in 2023." www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Interesting. It's amazing that the approach with so many sports clothes is still "pink it and shrink it". www.independent.co.uk/health-and-w...
Most running trainers are tested on men. Here’s why that’s a problem
Research suggest that ‘current running footwear does not fully meet the needs of women runners’
www.independent.co.uk
October 15, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Interesting. It's amazing that the approach with so many sports clothes is still "pink it and shrink it". www.independent.co.uk/health-and-w...
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Did you know that if you buy my book on Amazon, Jeff Bezos makes 5 times as much as I do on each copy sold? Sharing some behind-the-scenes book math on why buying directly from presses is best for EVERYONE (except Bezos) in my newsletter today! aubreyhirsch.substack.com/p/book-math
October 14, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Did you know that if you buy my book on Amazon, Jeff Bezos makes 5 times as much as I do on each copy sold? Sharing some behind-the-scenes book math on why buying directly from presses is best for EVERYONE (except Bezos) in my newsletter today! aubreyhirsch.substack.com/p/book-math
