Dr Carole McCartney 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
@ctmccartney.bsky.social
Professor of Law & Criminal Justice interested in INjustice. Research #forensics #AI science/tech in criminal justice. Also crazy about anti-fascism, atheism, Prince, professional cycling, politics, the news, live comedy and music. #academicsky (1st-gen)
Hundreds of university staff in the rain demonstrating against cuts across multiple universities.
November 12, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Hundreds of university staff in the rain demonstrating against cuts across multiple universities.
Yesterday, House of Lords in the sunshine (and over 2 hours giving evidence to committee!). Today? A rainy picket line because my employer is closing vital depts and cutting staff from our university.
November 12, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Yesterday, House of Lords in the sunshine (and over 2 hours giving evidence to committee!). Today? A rainy picket line because my employer is closing vital depts and cutting staff from our university.
(if you've forgotten your Lewis Carroll - explained in the Alt Text!)
November 9, 2025 at 5:40 PM
(if you've forgotten your Lewis Carroll - explained in the Alt Text!)
I appear to have become a man!
October 20, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I appear to have become a man!
I watched this as a comedy/drama as it's labelled, turns out it really was just reality TV.
October 8, 2025 at 1:25 PM
I watched this as a comedy/drama as it's labelled, turns out it really was just reality TV.
Learning loads (again) at our @leicesterucu.bsky.social teach out... strike week 2. Keeping strike strong and getting management to the table...
October 6, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Learning loads (again) at our @leicesterucu.bsky.social teach out... strike week 2. Keeping strike strong and getting management to the table...
Is not "fun" spending mornings on picket line and so was delighted to come home to my BFF newest book! That's my afternoon sorted!!!
September 30, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Is not "fun" spending mornings on picket line and so was delighted to come home to my BFF newest book! That's my afternoon sorted!!!
One of the things I worry about most - probably a 'first gen/ imposter syndrome' thing - is that I'll slip into using inappropriate language. I know I am too 'informal' or blunt at times (and yes, I swear). But I should stop worrying if this is what the VP is allowed to say...
September 24, 2025 at 6:25 PM
One of the things I worry about most - probably a 'first gen/ imposter syndrome' thing - is that I'll slip into using inappropriate language. I know I am too 'informal' or blunt at times (and yes, I swear). But I should stop worrying if this is what the VP is allowed to say...
Really looking forward to tonight's Scarman Lecture.
September 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Really looking forward to tonight's Scarman Lecture.
Our gang have their workshop on AI in law enforcement tomorrow!
September 8, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Our gang have their workshop on AI in law enforcement tomorrow!
Just putting this here....
September 5, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Just putting this here....
We concur.
August 29, 2025 at 11:07 PM
We concur.
3 years ago today I took this picture. Thankful that I went then - because won't be going back anytime soon!
August 28, 2025 at 12:17 PM
3 years ago today I took this picture. Thankful that I went then - because won't be going back anytime soon!
Unbelievable that these two news items appear together. Where are FIFAs balls?
August 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Unbelievable that these two news items appear together. Where are FIFAs balls?
I prayed for this for years.
July 22, 2025 at 6:43 PM
I prayed for this for years.
I've watched this TOO many times (it's rubbish but it's err... very watchable). And Star Trek!
July 2, 2025 at 6:09 PM
I've watched this TOO many times (it's rubbish but it's err... very watchable). And Star Trek!
Tim Minchin about to entertain me!
June 10, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Tim Minchin about to entertain me!
Looks even better in print!
June 9, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Looks even better in print!
Coaster on my desk:
May 14, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Coaster on my desk: