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Denise R. S. Almeida
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IG and privacy PhD. DPO, compliance, and public policy things on @matrix.org and @element.io. Slow runner, fast reader.
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Running at close to 90% humidity isn't all bad when it comes with views like this.
Early morning sun rays peeking through clouds over the sea. There is the outline of land in the background and fishing boats in a harbour in the foreground.
August 22, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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The countdown to viva day has officially begun, which is a perfect excuse for some new stationery shopping. Any and all preparation tips are very welcome! Nearly #PhDone 🤞🏼
Bound and printed PhD thesis with a selection of post it notes over the title. Page includes author name (Denise R. S. Almeida) and formal wording: a thesis submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Information Studies, Department of Information Studies, University College London, 2025”
June 28, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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Completed it ✅ thank you for the donations, it was an amazing boost to wake up to having reached 100% of my fundraising target. Now, it’s pizza time.
Upclose shot of the London Landmarks Half Marathon medal which depicts Westminster and the Big Ben
April 6, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Some lunch time run magnolias and blue skies. A little reminder in the midst of all of the world’s chaos that Spring is coming and so will better days.
Photo of a magnolia tree covered in blooms with a backdrop of a clear blue Sky’s
March 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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A beautiful day for a PB in the English countryside, whilst hearing the eternally encouraging words of Gandalf, when Frodo shares his sadness upon learning of the dark times ahead:
Photo of an oak tree in the middle of a field. Blue skies with not a single cloud in the sky. Top left corner has a Strava logo. Bottom has run stats, 14km distance, 8:45/km pace and 2h2m time. Also an achievement badge for a 10k PR.
March 2, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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After exhausting all my playlists to death I’m finally giving audiobooks a go during my long runs. Hoping the spirit of the fellowship leads me to great PBs. Or at least some form of second breakfast.
Screenshot of the Fellowship of the Ring audiobook, showing it lasts 22 hours and 38 minutes and is read by Andy Serkis.
February 26, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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Bristol when the sun is out might just be the most perfect place for a long run <3
Sunny day in Bristol. The river Avon is in the forefront and the Clifton suspension bridge in the back
February 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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It’s getting increasingly difficult to distinguish between running in country lanes and trail running lately 🤦‍♀️ anyway, it is done.
7 weeks out from race day, fundraiser link if you’re keen to help: www.justgiving.com/page/denise-...
Picture of pair of feet in running shoes, covered in mud in a very muddy road
February 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Last trail run of the year, rounding my annual total to 200km. 100 days out from half-marathon, time to kick up the training a notch.
Please donate to my fundraiser for Tommys if able: www.justgiving.com/page/denise-...
Back view of a woman running in a trail, surrounded by bamboo on both sides.
December 28, 2024 at 3:32 PM
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Yes my precious, it is time!
Blackberries at different stages of ripeness still in the bush. Some are deep black, others vivid pink and the smaller ones are green. There are berries in all shades in between these and they are frame by the bush leaves
September 6, 2023 at 3:11 PM
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<insert bad joke about a bug on my machine>
Grasshopper on top of a computer monitor.
August 10, 2023 at 9:53 AM
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Who would have thought that actually taking some time after an injury would work?
Green badge followed by : congratulations, this activity is your longest run on Strava!
July 18, 2023 at 8:16 AM
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Hi friend 🐞
Yellow ladybug with black dots chilling on a nettle leaf
July 1, 2023 at 11:20 AM
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Reviewing my own work does make me feel like I’m pulling a reviewer 2 on myself sometimes.
Word comment that reads “what does this mean??”
July 1, 2023 at 9:24 AM
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PhD thesis is officially moving again and a nice little number of pages reached. Only a couple hundred more to go!
MS Word word count dialogue showing 100 pages and 25,153 words.
June 25, 2023 at 2:49 PM
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Taking personality quizzes be like:
Meme of cartoon dog sitting in a room on fire with a dialogue bubble saying “this is fine”
June 6, 2023 at 12:48 PM
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New neighbours living my ultimate dream life.
Group of sheep and lambs sleeping under the shade of a tree in a sunny day.
June 3, 2023 at 6:49 PM
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Finally, something good to come out of the other place.
Light blue covered book, with a red and a blue bird drawing and the title “How to Stop the Time War” in all black font.
May 18, 2023 at 7:03 PM