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Bernie Folan
@berniefolan.bsky.social
Passionate about open access to research. Fan of vulnerability. Status Quo sceptic (not just the band).

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🧡 Death awareness
@galway-death-cafe.bsky.social
Spotted Manchester airport. What problem do the people of Guernsey and Dubln have with hats and glasses, masks and headphones?
They really, really want to see their visitors.
Rest of the world, on you go...
September 21, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Research Integrity session at #R2Rconf

Definitely an urgent area for more cross-organisation collaboration.
February 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Just seen this in the wonderful Hebden Bridge Picture House. I ADORED it. Marianne Jean-Baptiste is phenomenal. I could watch that acting all day. The whole cast were excellent. I was very moved by multiple scenes. I've seen most of Mike Leigh's films and I think this is some of his very best work.
February 1, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Safe and warm inside here in Connemara but it's getting louder outside.... #stormeowyn is a big one...
January 23, 2025 at 11:22 PM
January 23, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Keep thinking #stormdarragh is moving on then I'm shook by the sound of it raging again. Safe and cosy in the caravan thus far in Connemara... Bloody loud though. And yes, that's how dark it is outside.
December 7, 2024 at 3:42 AM
A big thank you to Wellcome Trust for their generous support of #OASPA2024, which enables conference participation from LMICs.
We look forward to seeing you in Lisbon!
#OA #openaccess
September 13, 2024 at 4:26 PM
We need the Kids from Fame to reform...
Petsaver
War breaker
Fertility maker
We're happy now

#harristrumpdebate
#debate2024
September 11, 2024 at 2:16 AM
At #ALPSP2024 this week (or just in Manchester) and fancy meeting some friendly faces? Join SSP UK Engagement & Scholarly Social in the Podium Bar 6 pm Wed Sep 11.
Everyone welcome! Especially if attending for the first time alone. Just let us know you’re coming via this short form
lnkd.in/efT2BwcC
September 9, 2024 at 9:32 PM
Learning about the wonderful sounding Edinburgh Diamond at #OIPA2024. A lot offered by two staff!
June 10, 2024 at 2:29 PM
Stirring opening Keynote from Amina Shah, Librarian at National Library of Scotland. Lots of lovely poetry and images and a reminder that public libraries are democracy in action. #Redux2024
May 15, 2024 at 9:04 AM
Calling University Press people! I'm convening a panel "What Libraries Want" at the #UniversityPress Redux conference in May. I'm keen to hear from those working in University Presses. If you are a Uni Press leader or staff member, please have a look. - forms.gle/QRyy8BorVqFa...
April 25, 2024 at 9:07 PM
Hearing from Ana Heredia (Maverick Associates) here at the R2Rconf on local OA initiatives in Latin America. Some interesting facts and figures, including in the value of publishing outside of "prestige" journals.
February 20, 2024 at 12:50 PM
Already had some interesting conversations and learned some new things here at R2Rconf happily.
Now it's Kamran Naim of CERN talking us through ten years of SCOAP3 and what's next.
February 20, 2024 at 12:32 PM
Good to be back at R2Rconf for another year and looks like a full house for the opening keynote by Antonia Seymour of IOP Publishing. Refreshingly honest about learning how to be a leader. And how much working life has changed.
February 20, 2024 at 10:04 AM