Adam Melvin
@adammelvin.bsky.social
Composer, lecturer, writer. Talks music & other stuff for Ulster Univ.
From NW England. Lives in NW Ireland.
https://soundcloud.com/adam-melvin-1
From NW England. Lives in NW Ireland.
https://soundcloud.com/adam-melvin-1
Reposted by Adam Melvin
c.org/qZcXBxHHGG Sign to show your anger and disappointment in the decisions taken at the University of Nottingham, where Music and Modern Languages are being cut.
Sign the Petition
Stop the suspension of undergraduate music courses at The University of Nottingham
c.org
November 6, 2025 at 8:20 PM
c.org/qZcXBxHHGG Sign to show your anger and disappointment in the decisions taken at the University of Nottingham, where Music and Modern Languages are being cut.
Absolutely this. Gobsmacked.
Horrific, stupid news from @uniofnottingham.bsky.social — they are closing their music department. Apparently they all found out suddently in a meeting yesterday.
It is one of the best music departments in the country — solidarity with my colleagues and their students
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It is one of the best music departments in the country — solidarity with my colleagues and their students
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Music and modern languages courses suspended at University of Nottingham
In a statement the institution also says it is
www.bbc.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Absolutely this. Gobsmacked.
Surely, the most 'diminishing' thing about Belfast Grand Central Station is that it's called Grand Central Station? bbc.com/news/article...
Grand Central Station: Irish signs do not diminish English, review says
It is the second "equality screening" assessment of the bilingual signage plans by Stormont's infrastructure minister.
bbc.com
November 4, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Surely, the most 'diminishing' thing about Belfast Grand Central Station is that it's called Grand Central Station? bbc.com/news/article...
Reposted by Adam Melvin
This Halloween, our interdisciplinary team from The Islandmagee Witches Creative and Digital Project has brought Ulster University research to the very heart of Salem, Massachusetts, with the global launch of 1711 Ireland: A Witch’s Fate on Steam.
#WeAreUU
#WeAreUU
November 3, 2025 at 3:03 PM
This Halloween, our interdisciplinary team from The Islandmagee Witches Creative and Digital Project has brought Ulster University research to the very heart of Salem, Massachusetts, with the global launch of 1711 Ireland: A Witch’s Fate on Steam.
#WeAreUU
#WeAreUU
Reposted by Adam Melvin
This *very* well timed piece by Will Lloyd in the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social is well worth a read
www.newstatesman.com/politics/202...
www.newstatesman.com/politics/202...
Abolish the monarchy
It’s more than Prince Andrew – the whole House of Windsor is rotten to the core
www.newstatesman.com
October 31, 2025 at 8:24 AM
This *very* well timed piece by Will Lloyd in the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social is well worth a read
www.newstatesman.com/politics/202...
www.newstatesman.com/politics/202...
Reposted by Adam Melvin
Our drama students took centre stage in Derry~Londonderry this week, adding a creative spark to the city’s Halloween festivities.
They delivered immersive street theatre experiences that delighted audiences.
Learn more about our drama degree:
https://ow.ly/UakN50TY3LH
#WeAreUU
They delivered immersive street theatre experiences that delighted audiences.
Learn more about our drama degree:
https://ow.ly/UakN50TY3LH
#WeAreUU
October 31, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Our drama students took centre stage in Derry~Londonderry this week, adding a creative spark to the city’s Halloween festivities.
They delivered immersive street theatre experiences that delighted audiences.
Learn more about our drama degree:
https://ow.ly/UakN50TY3LH
#WeAreUU
They delivered immersive street theatre experiences that delighted audiences.
Learn more about our drama degree:
https://ow.ly/UakN50TY3LH
#WeAreUU
Reposted by Adam Melvin
I'm looking to create an advisory group for a project on Monotropism, an attention-based theory of autism and potentially ADHD. If you or anybody you know is interested, please fill out the form below. Thank you!
forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
Microsoft Forms
forms.office.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I'm looking to create an advisory group for a project on Monotropism, an attention-based theory of autism and potentially ADHD. If you or anybody you know is interested, please fill out the form below. Thank you!
forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
Reposted by Adam Melvin
From spooky film camps and pumpkin painting, to music bingo, Halloween Happenings in Coleraine and the haunting tale of The Witches of Islandmagee, there’s something for everyone across our campuses.
Read more: ulster.ac.uk/halloween
#WeAreUU
Read more: ulster.ac.uk/halloween
#WeAreUU
October 27, 2025 at 8:56 AM
From spooky film camps and pumpkin painting, to music bingo, Halloween Happenings in Coleraine and the haunting tale of The Witches of Islandmagee, there’s something for everyone across our campuses.
Read more: ulster.ac.uk/halloween
#WeAreUU
Read more: ulster.ac.uk/halloween
#WeAreUU
Reposted by Adam Melvin
I will be sad to see Michael D go. He has been instrumental in setting the tone of discourse in this country. I'm hopeful Catherine Connolly will do the same continuing the legacy of thoughtful presidents who above all value human beings and our shared connection and experience #Spéirgorm #Áras25
October 26, 2025 at 7:29 PM
I will be sad to see Michael D go. He has been instrumental in setting the tone of discourse in this country. I'm hopeful Catherine Connolly will do the same continuing the legacy of thoughtful presidents who above all value human beings and our shared connection and experience #Spéirgorm #Áras25
Very much this! Been a permanent (and tax!) resident in RoI for 15 years. Wife and kids born here. Am able to (and do) vote in general elections but STILL not allowed to vote in presidential elections or referanda.
It would be way more important for non-Irish citizens who reside here in Ireland permanently to have a vote. I'm here over 30 years and not once was I able to cast a vote in a general or presidential election.
October 24, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Very much this! Been a permanent (and tax!) resident in RoI for 15 years. Wife and kids born here. Am able to (and do) vote in general elections but STILL not allowed to vote in presidential elections or referanda.
Reposted by Adam Melvin
Supporting pupils through Autistic Burnout (Neuro-Affirming Teacher Guide). Free Training from myself and Viv Dawes ABN
https://autisticrealms.com/supporting-pupils-through-autistic-burnout-teacher-guide/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
https://autisticrealms.com/supporting-pupils-through-autistic-burnout-teacher-guide/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
October 17, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Supporting pupils through Autistic Burnout (Neuro-Affirming Teacher Guide). Free Training from myself and Viv Dawes ABN
https://autisticrealms.com/supporting-pupils-through-autistic-burnout-teacher-guide/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
https://autisticrealms.com/supporting-pupils-through-autistic-burnout-teacher-guide/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
Reposted by Adam Melvin
Don’t forget to submit a paper by Dec 5 for our Music and Media conference at UCD: “Directions and Aesthetics of the Digital Era”
www.ucd.ie/music/newsan...
www.ucd.ie/music/newsan...
October 16, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Don’t forget to submit a paper by Dec 5 for our Music and Media conference at UCD: “Directions and Aesthetics of the Digital Era”
www.ucd.ie/music/newsan...
www.ucd.ie/music/newsan...
Reposted by Adam Melvin
Applications for our digital artist in residence pilot close this Friday at 5:30. More info at the link:
artscouncil.ie/funding-oppo...
artscouncil.ie/funding-oppo...
Arts Council Digital Artist in Residence at University College Cork (Pilot) - The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon
artscouncil.ie
October 15, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Applications for our digital artist in residence pilot close this Friday at 5:30. More info at the link:
artscouncil.ie/funding-oppo...
artscouncil.ie/funding-oppo...
Reposted by Adam Melvin
Caught the superb #LeeMillar exhibition at #TateBritain #artsky last week. Startling images from her war correspondent years have stayed with me. In a world, currently overwhelmed with disinformation journalism has a duty to bear witness to what is actually happening so it cannot ever be denied.
October 13, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Caught the superb #LeeMillar exhibition at #TateBritain #artsky last week. Startling images from her war correspondent years have stayed with me. In a world, currently overwhelmed with disinformation journalism has a duty to bear witness to what is actually happening so it cannot ever be denied.
Reposted by Adam Melvin
4x4-year, fully-funded PhD opportunities to work with an interdisciplinary group at Trinity College Dublin 2026-2030.
One of these is to work with me on a public history and cultural heritage PhD, in collaboration with one of Dublins most interesting neighbourhoods.
www.tcd.ie/graduatestud...
One of these is to work with me on a public history and cultural heritage PhD, in collaboration with one of Dublins most interesting neighbourhoods.
www.tcd.ie/graduatestud...
PhD Opportunity - Trinity East - Graduate Studies | Trinity College Dublin
Professor Timothy Stott and his team are inviting applications to doctoral research on the heritage of Trinity East in Grand Canal Dock, Dublin.
www.tcd.ie
October 13, 2025 at 11:29 AM
4x4-year, fully-funded PhD opportunities to work with an interdisciplinary group at Trinity College Dublin 2026-2030.
One of these is to work with me on a public history and cultural heritage PhD, in collaboration with one of Dublins most interesting neighbourhoods.
www.tcd.ie/graduatestud...
One of these is to work with me on a public history and cultural heritage PhD, in collaboration with one of Dublins most interesting neighbourhoods.
www.tcd.ie/graduatestud...
Reposted by Adam Melvin
We’re here for a revival of Living Colour’s “Cult of Personality”. Install this in your soul.
Vernon still shreds. Corey still bellows. The band is tight.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfY7...
Vernon still shreds. Corey still bellows. The band is tight.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfY7...
Living Colour – Cult of Personality
Living Colour performs the song Cult of Personality on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
SUBSCRIBE to get the latest #Kimmel: http://bit.ly/JKLSubscribe
Follow Jimmy Kimmel on Instagram:…
www.youtube.com
October 11, 2025 at 12:22 PM
We’re here for a revival of Living Colour’s “Cult of Personality”. Install this in your soul.
Vernon still shreds. Corey still bellows. The band is tight.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfY7...
Vernon still shreds. Corey still bellows. The band is tight.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfY7...
Reposted by Adam Melvin
Great (paid) PhD opportunity. Excellent environment, conditions, and supervisors. And a topic close to my heart. (Selfish reason for promoting this: I fear there won't be enough concerts for retired me to go to. Geen dag zonder Bach.) vacatures.knaw.nl/job/The-Hagu...
PhD position "Is the audience for classical music concerts fading out?"
PhD position "Is the audience for classical music concerts fading out?"
vacatures.knaw.nl
October 10, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Great (paid) PhD opportunity. Excellent environment, conditions, and supervisors. And a topic close to my heart. (Selfish reason for promoting this: I fear there won't be enough concerts for retired me to go to. Geen dag zonder Bach.) vacatures.knaw.nl/job/The-Hagu...
Reposted by Adam Melvin
⚠️⚠️⚠️ important updates from @UlsterUni regarding Storm Amy and campus closures
Also see your emails for important advice / updates from the CPO and People + Culture
Also see your emails for important advice / updates from the CPO and People + Culture
October 3, 2025 at 10:24 AM
⚠️⚠️⚠️ important updates from @UlsterUni regarding Storm Amy and campus closures
Also see your emails for important advice / updates from the CPO and People + Culture
Also see your emails for important advice / updates from the CPO and People + Culture
Reposted by Adam Melvin
The latest issue of Projections 🎞️ has been published! Vol. 19, Issue 2 "Special Issue on Serial Television" is available for purchase here! bit.ly/3Iw0kWD
View the TOC: bit.ly/4nknuOV
Guest Edited by @gendler.bsky.social and Héctor J. Pérez.
Featuring research by @cynthiacabanas.bsky.social
View the TOC: bit.ly/4nknuOV
Guest Edited by @gendler.bsky.social and Héctor J. Pérez.
Featuring research by @cynthiacabanas.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The latest issue of Projections 🎞️ has been published! Vol. 19, Issue 2 "Special Issue on Serial Television" is available for purchase here! bit.ly/3Iw0kWD
View the TOC: bit.ly/4nknuOV
Guest Edited by @gendler.bsky.social and Héctor J. Pérez.
Featuring research by @cynthiacabanas.bsky.social
View the TOC: bit.ly/4nknuOV
Guest Edited by @gendler.bsky.social and Héctor J. Pérez.
Featuring research by @cynthiacabanas.bsky.social
Reposted by Adam Melvin
We're hiring for a Digital Artist in Residence with
@artscouncilireland.bsky.social at Digital Humanities @ucc.ie.
Applications are open right now.
Please drop me a line if you're interested or have any questions.
@artscouncilireland.bsky.social at Digital Humanities @ucc.ie.
Applications are open right now.
Please drop me a line if you're interested or have any questions.
Delighted to share that the Department of #DigitalHumanities @ucc.ie will host a digital artist as part of the first @artscouncilireland.bsky.social Digital Artist in Residence pilot programme.
Applications are now open!
Enquiries to @stephenroddy.bsky.social
artscouncil.ie/funding-oppo...
Applications are now open!
Enquiries to @stephenroddy.bsky.social
artscouncil.ie/funding-oppo...
Arts Council Digital Artist in Residence at University College Cork (Pilot) - The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon
artscouncil.ie
September 22, 2025 at 7:59 PM
We're hiring for a Digital Artist in Residence with
@artscouncilireland.bsky.social at Digital Humanities @ucc.ie.
Applications are open right now.
Please drop me a line if you're interested or have any questions.
@artscouncilireland.bsky.social at Digital Humanities @ucc.ie.
Applications are open right now.
Please drop me a line if you're interested or have any questions.
Reposted by Adam Melvin
Right. My students working two part time jobs and/or having an hour and a half commute to uni because they have to live at home due to the cost of student accommodation lack drive and vigour. Sure thing, Peter. The UK Govt still haven't a clue about the realities of universities today.
September 19, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Right. My students working two part time jobs and/or having an hour and a half commute to uni because they have to live at home due to the cost of student accommodation lack drive and vigour. Sure thing, Peter. The UK Govt still haven't a clue about the realities of universities today.
Reposted by Adam Melvin
This evening at 7.30pm as part of Culture Night at Derry Playhouse:
Derry Sound Factory will feature local musicians performing selections from Michael Pisaro-Liu’s The Collection.
Expect music that’s playful, unpredictable and deeply immersive.
Free event | Everyone welcome
Derry Sound Factory will feature local musicians performing selections from Michael Pisaro-Liu’s The Collection.
Expect music that’s playful, unpredictable and deeply immersive.
Free event | Everyone welcome
September 19, 2025 at 11:18 AM
This evening at 7.30pm as part of Culture Night at Derry Playhouse:
Derry Sound Factory will feature local musicians performing selections from Michael Pisaro-Liu’s The Collection.
Expect music that’s playful, unpredictable and deeply immersive.
Free event | Everyone welcome
Derry Sound Factory will feature local musicians performing selections from Michael Pisaro-Liu’s The Collection.
Expect music that’s playful, unpredictable and deeply immersive.
Free event | Everyone welcome
Reposted by Adam Melvin
Reposted by Adam Melvin
Asked ChatGPT how to spell a “Canadian Sixth Chord” and it assured me it was a real thing developed by Rimsky-Korsakov
September 6, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Asked ChatGPT how to spell a “Canadian Sixth Chord” and it assured me it was a real thing developed by Rimsky-Korsakov