Dr Sue Clayton
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Honorary Research Associate Bangor University.
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Honorary Research Associate Bangor University.
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In the age of student engagement, hearing learners’ voices is the aim for many educators. Rather than fearing silence, we consider how quiet reflection can be a useful tool in learning journeys and foster inclusivity in higher education teaching.
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The power of silence in the classroom: Embracing quiet in the age of student engagement
Dr Nicola Chanamuto, Centre for Education and Students, University of Lincoln Dr Michael Shaw, Centre for Education and Students, University of Lincoln Silence, in the modern higher education sett…
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February 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM
In the age of student engagement, hearing learners’ voices is the aim for many educators. Rather than fearing silence, we consider how quiet reflection can be a useful tool in learning journeys and foster inclusivity in higher education teaching.
thesedablog.wordpress.com/2026/02/18/t...
thesedablog.wordpress.com/2026/02/18/t...
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"Our father was a servant leader".
Cut from a different cloth than the servile "leaders" of the present.
Cut from a different cloth than the servile "leaders" of the present.
US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies aged 84 - live updates
Jackson, who marched with Martin Luther King Jr in the 1960s and later ran for president twice, died peacefully on Tuesday morning surrounded by his family.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 17, 2026 at 10:39 AM
"Our father was a servant leader".
Cut from a different cloth than the servile "leaders" of the present.
Cut from a different cloth than the servile "leaders" of the present.
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On the way back to Wales after 3 days in London.
I still have my wallet, phone and watch.
It’s a very cool city and I felt as safe as I do anywhere.
Beware the snake oil sellers.
I still have my wallet, phone and watch.
It’s a very cool city and I felt as safe as I do anywhere.
Beware the snake oil sellers.
February 15, 2026 at 11:08 AM
On the way back to Wales after 3 days in London.
I still have my wallet, phone and watch.
It’s a very cool city and I felt as safe as I do anywhere.
Beware the snake oil sellers.
I still have my wallet, phone and watch.
It’s a very cool city and I felt as safe as I do anywhere.
Beware the snake oil sellers.
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15 years ago today I arrived on Downing Street in a cage.
I've seen off Cameron, May, Johnson, Truss and Sunak and I'm still going strong.
Only two Prime Ministers have ever done longer stints here: William Pitt the Younger and Sir Robert Walpole.
Bill and Bob - I'm coming for you...
(Photos AP)
I've seen off Cameron, May, Johnson, Truss and Sunak and I'm still going strong.
Only two Prime Ministers have ever done longer stints here: William Pitt the Younger and Sir Robert Walpole.
Bill and Bob - I'm coming for you...
(Photos AP)
February 15, 2026 at 11:07 AM
15 years ago today I arrived on Downing Street in a cage.
I've seen off Cameron, May, Johnson, Truss and Sunak and I'm still going strong.
Only two Prime Ministers have ever done longer stints here: William Pitt the Younger and Sir Robert Walpole.
Bill and Bob - I'm coming for you...
(Photos AP)
I've seen off Cameron, May, Johnson, Truss and Sunak and I'm still going strong.
Only two Prime Ministers have ever done longer stints here: William Pitt the Younger and Sir Robert Walpole.
Bill and Bob - I'm coming for you...
(Photos AP)
Bore da pawb! Llawer o activity adar ar y bird feeder bore ma! Daredevil Chaffinch and Goldfinch on sentry duty!
February 15, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Bore da pawb! Llawer o activity adar ar y bird feeder bore ma! Daredevil Chaffinch and Goldfinch on sentry duty!
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Reminder that if you were born between 1970 and 1990, you can get MMR boosters free on the NHS. Just call your GP surgery and ask, they'll get you a nurse's appointment pretty quick www.nhs.uk/vaccinations...
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Health officials are racing to contain a growing measles outbreak in London, which has struck down dozens of young children and affected 7 schools and a nursery.
UKHSA has warned an outbreak across London could see 40,000 - 160,000 cases:
www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...
UKHSA has warned an outbreak across London could see 40,000 - 160,000 cases:
www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...
London measles outbreak: more than 60 children infected
Cases are spreading between children in Enfield as the virus exploits low MMR vaccination rates, medical experts say
www.thetimes.com
February 14, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Reminder that if you were born between 1970 and 1990, you can get MMR boosters free on the NHS. Just call your GP surgery and ask, they'll get you a nurse's appointment pretty quick www.nhs.uk/vaccinations...
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Marco Rubio's speech was essentially a dogwhistling message of "we can be friends and allies, but only if you join us in our supremacist aims."
Rubio tells Europe US wants renewed alliance – but on Trump’s terms | Trump administration
https://www.europesays.com/2778293/
The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has described America as “a child of Europe” and made an…
https://www.europesays.com/2778293/
The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has described America as “a child of Europe” and made an…
Rubio tells Europe US wants renewed alliance – but on Trump’s terms | Trump administration - EUROPE SAYS
The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has described America as “a child of Europe” and made an emotional but highly conditional offer of a new partnership,
www.europesays.com
February 14, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Marco Rubio's speech was essentially a dogwhistling message of "we can be friends and allies, but only if you join us in our supremacist aims."
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Just checking, it's now ok to flee your homeland, because you're afraid for your safety, and seek refuge in another Country?
Glad we've cleared that up. Let's hear no more about immigration and refugees then.
Glad we've cleared that up. Let's hear no more about immigration and refugees then.
February 14, 2026 at 7:55 AM
Just checking, it's now ok to flee your homeland, because you're afraid for your safety, and seek refuge in another Country?
Glad we've cleared that up. Let's hear no more about immigration and refugees then.
Glad we've cleared that up. Let's hear no more about immigration and refugees then.
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Farage is clearly misleading the public.
The main reason that net migration fell by 445,000 (year to June 2025 it was 205k, having been 649k a year before) is that immigration fell by 401,000.
The BBC should fact-check/verify and report that this was untrue.
The main reason that net migration fell by 445,000 (year to June 2025 it was 205k, having been 649k a year before) is that immigration fell by 401,000.
The BBC should fact-check/verify and report that this was untrue.
February 13, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Farage is clearly misleading the public.
The main reason that net migration fell by 445,000 (year to June 2025 it was 205k, having been 649k a year before) is that immigration fell by 401,000.
The BBC should fact-check/verify and report that this was untrue.
The main reason that net migration fell by 445,000 (year to June 2025 it was 205k, having been 649k a year before) is that immigration fell by 401,000.
The BBC should fact-check/verify and report that this was untrue.
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The impact on children is going to be horrific. Apparently we learned nothing as a nation from the damage caused by Section 28, and having grown up under it, I wish that were not the case.
New School Guidance announces:
Full bathroom ban.
Full PE ban.
Full school trip accommodation ban.
Trans kids will not go to the bathroom, do PE or go on any school trips. 1/
Full bathroom ban.
Full PE ban.
Full school trip accommodation ban.
Trans kids will not go to the bathroom, do PE or go on any school trips. 1/
February 12, 2026 at 6:04 PM
The impact on children is going to be horrific. Apparently we learned nothing as a nation from the damage caused by Section 28, and having grown up under it, I wish that were not the case.
Post a tree you photographed:
February 13, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Post a tree you photographed:
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It is very difficult to defeat the government on any terrorism judicial review
It is also very difficult to defeat the government when challenging a statutory instrument, terrorism or otherwise.
Legally this is a *huge* achievement for the applicants.
It is also very difficult to defeat the government when challenging a statutory instrument, terrorism or otherwise.
Legally this is a *huge* achievement for the applicants.
February 13, 2026 at 10:15 AM
It is very difficult to defeat the government on any terrorism judicial review
It is also very difficult to defeat the government when challenging a statutory instrument, terrorism or otherwise.
Legally this is a *huge* achievement for the applicants.
It is also very difficult to defeat the government when challenging a statutory instrument, terrorism or otherwise.
Legally this is a *huge* achievement for the applicants.
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Wow!
Palestine Action win judicial review - Guardian report.
This is a *big* legal win.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Palestine Action win judicial review - Guardian report.
This is a *big* legal win.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
UK ban on Palestine Action unlawful, high court judges rule
Protest group’s co-founder wins legal challenge against decision to proscribe it under anti-terrorism laws
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:11 AM
Wow!
Palestine Action win judicial review - Guardian report.
This is a *big* legal win.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Palestine Action win judicial review - Guardian report.
This is a *big* legal win.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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This means that even if Palestine Action ad not won on Human Rights Act/ECHR grounds, Palestine Action would have won on another ground.
No doubt this will be missed by a lot of media reporting of this judgment, but even if HRA repealed etc, Palestine Action would have *still won*.
No doubt this will be missed by a lot of media reporting of this judgment, but even if HRA repealed etc, Palestine Action would have *still won*.
February 13, 2026 at 10:29 AM
This means that even if Palestine Action ad not won on Human Rights Act/ECHR grounds, Palestine Action would have won on another ground.
No doubt this will be missed by a lot of media reporting of this judgment, but even if HRA repealed etc, Palestine Action would have *still won*.
No doubt this will be missed by a lot of media reporting of this judgment, but even if HRA repealed etc, Palestine Action would have *still won*.
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How long are we going to hear about “legitimate debates and concerns about immigration?” It’s time we told the truth and deal with it. Net migration is low, we need more migrants, we are an ageing population. Highly skilled and low paid jobs are dependent on migrants. We need safe and legal routes.
February 12, 2026 at 1:09 PM
How long are we going to hear about “legitimate debates and concerns about immigration?” It’s time we told the truth and deal with it. Net migration is low, we need more migrants, we are an ageing population. Highly skilled and low paid jobs are dependent on migrants. We need safe and legal routes.
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It’s not your language that offends. It’s your racism.
February 12, 2026 at 12:11 PM
It’s not your language that offends. It’s your racism.
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What is effective about this Burnham statement is it reads like something that he is personally invested in and is not worried about criticism for. More of this please.
February 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM
What is effective about this Burnham statement is it reads like something that he is personally invested in and is not worried about criticism for. More of this please.
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Statement from Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham in response to Jim Ratcliffe’s disgusting and racist comments & saying ‘the UK has been colonised by immigrants’
For those who don’t know, Ratcliffe is a co-owner of Manchester Football Club. He’s an immigrant living in Monaco so he avoids UK tax.
For those who don’t know, Ratcliffe is a co-owner of Manchester Football Club. He’s an immigrant living in Monaco so he avoids UK tax.
February 12, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Statement from Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham in response to Jim Ratcliffe’s disgusting and racist comments & saying ‘the UK has been colonised by immigrants’
For those who don’t know, Ratcliffe is a co-owner of Manchester Football Club. He’s an immigrant living in Monaco so he avoids UK tax.
For those who don’t know, Ratcliffe is a co-owner of Manchester Football Club. He’s an immigrant living in Monaco so he avoids UK tax.
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Applications for a two-week artist residency program on a Welsh island have opened for summer 2026
Applications for artist residency program on remote Welsh Island open
Applications for a two-week artist residency program on a Welsh island have opened for summer 2026. The Bardsey Island Trust has announced the 2026 Artist Residency Program on Ynys Enlli, with support...
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February 12, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Applications for a two-week artist residency program on a Welsh island have opened for summer 2026
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Billboard in Dundee. Pic: Alistair Heather
February 11, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Billboard in Dundee. Pic: Alistair Heather
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Radcliffe should remember we immigrants and children of immigrants are here because of British colonisation and make a huge contribution. He moved to Monaco to avoid £4bn tax. His club Man U owes everything to migrant players and migrant supporters. He’s an embarrassment to the club and game.
February 11, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Radcliffe should remember we immigrants and children of immigrants are here because of British colonisation and make a huge contribution. He moved to Monaco to avoid £4bn tax. His club Man U owes everything to migrant players and migrant supporters. He’s an embarrassment to the club and game.
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I’m really proud of Bangor University students today. Very much in the spirit of Penrhyndeudraeth lad Bertrand Russell, when he said that “nothing fruitful or sincere could ever emerge from an association between us”, when invited to debate Oswald Mosley.
February 10, 2026 at 1:18 PM
I’m really proud of Bangor University students today. Very much in the spirit of Penrhyndeudraeth lad Bertrand Russell, when he said that “nothing fruitful or sincere could ever emerge from an association between us”, when invited to debate Oswald Mosley.
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Threatening to defund the Welsh university widely perceived to be a bastion of the Welsh language - it has one of the highest proportions of Welsh speaking students - isn’t a great look for a party looking to sweep the Senedd in May
I guess we can thank Bangor’s Debating & Political Society for prompting Reform to reveal that they intend to govern in the same Trumpian, thin-skinned way that would cause them to tank the economy of a small city because some students were mean to them.
Reform is threatening Bangor University over a student society’s decision. The society isn’t Bangor University—but this is a neat preview of how a Reform government would work: public money for supporters only. Trump-style politics, UK edition.
Authoritarian reflex is already working just fine.👇
Authoritarian reflex is already working just fine.👇
February 10, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Threatening to defund the Welsh university widely perceived to be a bastion of the Welsh language - it has one of the highest proportions of Welsh speaking students - isn’t a great look for a party looking to sweep the Senedd in May
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What constantly shocks me about ChatGPT is how many people who I think of as intelligent are prepared to use it 'for fun' I know someone who works on climate change who has gone for the 'caricature' which uses your image & 'everything it knows about you'. Do people turn their minds off?
February 10, 2026 at 9:47 AM
What constantly shocks me about ChatGPT is how many people who I think of as intelligent are prepared to use it 'for fun' I know someone who works on climate change who has gone for the 'caricature' which uses your image & 'everything it knows about you'. Do people turn their minds off?
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The law on universities and free speech prevents speakers from being *disinvited after they have been invited*. It does not require universities to provide a platform to whoever demands one.
Let's not mince words: the threat to cut funding to every university who disagrees with them is fascist.
Let's not mince words: the threat to cut funding to every university who disagrees with them is fascist.
This is pretty menacing.
Sarah Pochin wrote to Bangor's university student run debating society requesting that she attend to "answer questions from students."
When they said "no" Reform rolled all it's tanks onto the lawns and said they'll cut funding to the entire university if they win.
Sarah Pochin wrote to Bangor's university student run debating society requesting that she attend to "answer questions from students."
When they said "no" Reform rolled all it's tanks onto the lawns and said they'll cut funding to the entire university if they win.
February 10, 2026 at 10:31 AM
The law on universities and free speech prevents speakers from being *disinvited after they have been invited*. It does not require universities to provide a platform to whoever demands one.
Let's not mince words: the threat to cut funding to every university who disagrees with them is fascist.
Let's not mince words: the threat to cut funding to every university who disagrees with them is fascist.
