Dave Uwakwe
@daveuwak.bsky.social
Spanish and Catalan translator, freelance writer in Barcelona. Indoorsy type. 🇮🇪
Having focused exclusively on translation these last few years, I'm trying on my writing hat again, see if it still fits. Here's one I wrote for Silicon Republic. www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/s...
Viva España: Is Spain the ideal location for US researchers in exile?
As the US government moves to curb academic freedoms, David Uwakwe gives the lowdown on Spain’s moves to welcome those looking for a fresh start.
www.siliconrepublic.com
April 23, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Having focused exclusively on translation these last few years, I'm trying on my writing hat again, see if it still fits. Here's one I wrote for Silicon Republic. www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/s...
In light of Trump's renewed efforts to resurrect the coal industry, here's an article I wrote when he tried to do the same in his first term.
The Paris Climate Agreement, Donald Trump, & his Quixotic Crusade to Turn Back Time - HeadStuff
Trump's withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement could have unintended positive results, but what does the announcement say about his administration?
headstuff.org
April 9, 2025 at 9:52 AM
In light of Trump's renewed efforts to resurrect the coal industry, here's an article I wrote when he tried to do the same in his first term.
So much for Trump putting an end to the war in Gaza
March 18, 2025 at 9:32 PM
So much for Trump putting an end to the war in Gaza
America, heal thyself!
February 22, 2025 at 3:01 AM
America, heal thyself!
Trump's Gaza proposal is being reported as a new idea but the removal of Palestinians from their land has been the aim since 1948. No doubt the 'international territory' created on the Gaza strip would end up in Israeli hands. Then all that would remain is to find a pretext to cleanse the West Bank.
February 5, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Trump's Gaza proposal is being reported as a new idea but the removal of Palestinians from their land has been the aim since 1948. No doubt the 'international territory' created on the Gaza strip would end up in Israeli hands. Then all that would remain is to find a pretext to cleanse the West Bank.
Americans saying 'whenever' when they mean to just say 'when' is the latest annoying Americanism that will no doubt spread across the Atlantic soon. It still grates on my nerves to hear Irish people asking where things are 'at' with...
January 31, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Americans saying 'whenever' when they mean to just say 'when' is the latest annoying Americanism that will no doubt spread across the Atlantic soon. It still grates on my nerves to hear Irish people asking where things are 'at' with...
What I miss most about Ireland is the angelus; you can't get a good angelus in Spain.
January 28, 2025 at 3:50 PM
What I miss most about Ireland is the angelus; you can't get a good angelus in Spain.
The middle aisle is for dreamers
January 24, 2025 at 10:29 AM
The middle aisle is for dreamers
I think I'll just go back to buying newspapers at this stage
January 7, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I think I'll just go back to buying newspapers at this stage
