Emily Fitzgerald
@emily-fitzgerald.bsky.social
Historian, data-nerd, map maker, cat lover. (She/her)
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just incredibly thrilled to announce that after months and months of uncertainty over the future of the game, and several I have bought Zombies, Run!, the game I co-created and have been making for the past 12 years:
zombiesrungame.com
observer.co.uk/the-critics/...
zombiesrungame.com
observer.co.uk/the-critics/...
I’m a novelist who’s just bought a video games company. Here’s why you should care about games writing | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 6:08 AM
just incredibly thrilled to announce that after months and months of uncertainty over the future of the game, and several I have bought Zombies, Run!, the game I co-created and have been making for the past 12 years:
zombiesrungame.com
observer.co.uk/the-critics/...
zombiesrungame.com
observer.co.uk/the-critics/...
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Useful thing for Aussie people juggling jobs: the Fair Work Ombudsman has an app called Record My Hours which doesn't store your data (unlike all the other freelancer type apps/programs out there) and lets you track actual hours worked in a way that is lowkey and doesn't add too much cognitive load.
November 20, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Useful thing for Aussie people juggling jobs: the Fair Work Ombudsman has an app called Record My Hours which doesn't store your data (unlike all the other freelancer type apps/programs out there) and lets you track actual hours worked in a way that is lowkey and doesn't add too much cognitive load.
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Christopher Pyne, the same person who sought (unsuccessfully) to deregulate university fees in Australia only a decade ago. What acts of social, cultural, and intellectual vandalism does he now have in mind for Australia's National Library? Dark days ahead.
What a brain-dead dumb, completely shite appointment. @tonyburkemp.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Christopher Pyne, the same person who sought (unsuccessfully) to deregulate university fees in Australia only a decade ago. What acts of social, cultural, and intellectual vandalism does he now have in mind for Australia's National Library? Dark days ahead.
Know anyone who would want to come work with me? 1 year position for someone with a HASS background (don’t need to be a programmer), working on a tool to search historical documents like colonial Hansard. unimelb.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/en-GB/UoM_Ex...
Research Assistant in Digital Humanities
Role type: Full Time; Fixed term until February 2027 Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology Department: School of Computing and Information Systems Salary: Level A - $87,226 - $118...
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November 18, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Know anyone who would want to come work with me? 1 year position for someone with a HASS background (don’t need to be a programmer), working on a tool to search historical documents like colonial Hansard. unimelb.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/en-GB/UoM_Ex...
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Look, I know we're all sick of hearing "if this had happened with any other president ..." but it's absolutely true and absolutely can't be forgotten.
For some reason, this nation gives this idiotic spoiled brat a free pass from things that would destroy the administration of any other person.
For some reason, this nation gives this idiotic spoiled brat a free pass from things that would destroy the administration of any other person.
When asked if there was anything "incriminating" in Epstein's emails, Trump pointed a finger in a female reporter's face and snapped. 'Quiet. Quiet, Piggy.'
people.com/donald-trump...
people.com/donald-trump...
Donald Trump Snaps at Female Reporter Who Asks About Epstein Files: 'Quiet Piggy'
Donald Trump Says 'Quiet Piggy' to Female Reporter Asking About Epstein Files
people.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Look, I know we're all sick of hearing "if this had happened with any other president ..." but it's absolutely true and absolutely can't be forgotten.
For some reason, this nation gives this idiotic spoiled brat a free pass from things that would destroy the administration of any other person.
For some reason, this nation gives this idiotic spoiled brat a free pass from things that would destroy the administration of any other person.
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Who robbed the Louvre? Right answers only....
October 19, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Who robbed the Louvre? Right answers only....
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YO
What a line from the Pope! I am so pleased he is carrying on Pope Francis’ advocacy for immigrants.
October 1, 2025 at 3:27 AM
YO
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As a previous shortlistee, I endorse this message 💯
September 30, 2025 at 8:47 AM
As a previous shortlistee, I endorse this message 💯
This is appalling! And the most narrow minded view of education, not to mention self contradictory - all we need are micro-certainly, but also do better on research that requires expertise! Also, if politicians want better results in research rankings, maybe they should properly fund research?
Absolutely horrific concepts for the university sector from Bill Shorten, now VC of the University of Canberra. A vision for the utter decimation of higher education
September 20, 2025 at 12:38 AM
This is appalling! And the most narrow minded view of education, not to mention self contradictory - all we need are micro-certainly, but also do better on research that requires expertise! Also, if politicians want better results in research rankings, maybe they should properly fund research?
Happening on zoom today if anyone would like to come along!
While maps may appear an objective narrative, the mapmaker is telling a story through data & design.
Join @emily-fitzgerald.bsky.social & @wearehades.bsky.social to explore maps made with the same data, the stories they tell & what we can learn from them!
rduevents.unimelb.edu.au/event/same-d...
Join @emily-fitzgerald.bsky.social & @wearehades.bsky.social to explore maps made with the same data, the stories they tell & what we can learn from them!
rduevents.unimelb.edu.au/event/same-d...
Same data, different stories: How different maps can change the data narrative
A geographic map can be powerful data visualisation, used to explore concepts of place, location, and distance that are inherent in much humanities...
rduevents.unimelb.edu.au
September 7, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Happening on zoom today if anyone would like to come along!
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This cause is close to my heart - please sign to stop needless cuts to our national university: www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/pe...
Petition to ANU Council
In support of our petition, we observe that:
• ANU Council has the entire control and management of the University and is required to act in all matters concerning the ANU in the way it thinks w...
www.megaphone.org.au
September 4, 2025 at 1:22 AM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign to stop needless cuts to our national university: www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/pe...
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It baffles me that @australianlabor.bsky.social wants to hang this failed, unfair policy around its neck, when they could condemn it as a folly of the unpopular Morrison government and ditch it. Sign our petition to urge them to abolish it now!
www.openpetition.org/au/petition/...
www.openpetition.org/au/petition/...
Repeal Job-Ready Graduates Policy Now: Restoring Equity in Higher Education - Online petition
We sign this petition in solidarity with those who signed the Open Letter to the Prime Minister on 28 July 2025 (https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/jul/28/open-letter-to-australian-govern...
www.openpetition.org
July 30, 2025 at 2:16 AM
It baffles me that @australianlabor.bsky.social wants to hang this failed, unfair policy around its neck, when they could condemn it as a folly of the unpopular Morrison government and ditch it. Sign our petition to urge them to abolish it now!
www.openpetition.org/au/petition/...
www.openpetition.org/au/petition/...
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Want to see what your research data can do?
Collaborate with MDAP in 2026.
From research design and data collection, to analysis, AI, and visualisation – work with us to apply creative, innovative and tailored approaches to your data.
EOIs close 14 Sep ⬇️
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Collaborate with MDAP in 2026.
From research design and data collection, to analysis, AI, and visualisation – work with us to apply creative, innovative and tailored approaches to your data.
EOIs close 14 Sep ⬇️
www.unimelb.edu.au/mdap/news/co...
Collaborate with us in 2026
Collaborate with us in 2026
www.unimelb.edu.au
August 7, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Want to see what your research data can do?
Collaborate with MDAP in 2026.
From research design and data collection, to analysis, AI, and visualisation – work with us to apply creative, innovative and tailored approaches to your data.
EOIs close 14 Sep ⬇️
www.unimelb.edu.au/mdap/news/co...
Collaborate with MDAP in 2026.
From research design and data collection, to analysis, AI, and visualisation – work with us to apply creative, innovative and tailored approaches to your data.
EOIs close 14 Sep ⬇️
www.unimelb.edu.au/mdap/news/co...
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I finished reading SPOCK’S WORLD by @diane.dianeduane.com last night with my Star Trek book club and the line that knocked us all flat on our asses was when a smug Vulcan logic bro says “the data speaks for itself,” and Bones replies “NO data speaks for itself. data just lies there. PEOPLE speak.”
July 31, 2025 at 1:13 AM
I finished reading SPOCK’S WORLD by @diane.dianeduane.com last night with my Star Trek book club and the line that knocked us all flat on our asses was when a smug Vulcan logic bro says “the data speaks for itself,” and Bones replies “NO data speaks for itself. data just lies there. PEOPLE speak.”
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Questions to think about when writing a book review:
- what does the book argue?
- does it adhere to scholarly standards?
- does it achieve what the author set out to do?
- why did I agree to write a book review?
- I mean sure, free book, but now I have to write a book review
- ugh this is the worst
- what does the book argue?
- does it adhere to scholarly standards?
- does it achieve what the author set out to do?
- why did I agree to write a book review?
- I mean sure, free book, but now I have to write a book review
- ugh this is the worst
July 29, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Questions to think about when writing a book review:
- what does the book argue?
- does it adhere to scholarly standards?
- does it achieve what the author set out to do?
- why did I agree to write a book review?
- I mean sure, free book, but now I have to write a book review
- ugh this is the worst
- what does the book argue?
- does it adhere to scholarly standards?
- does it achieve what the author set out to do?
- why did I agree to write a book review?
- I mean sure, free book, but now I have to write a book review
- ugh this is the worst
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3. Historians make for very versatile researchers in non-academic employment but can annoy people by always asking to look at the original sources
July 28, 2025 at 12:04 AM
3. Historians make for very versatile researchers in non-academic employment but can annoy people by always asking to look at the original sources
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‘If Labor won’t act to defend equity in education, what is the point of them – I mean, what do they really stand for?’ Tim Winton in @australia.theguardian.com today. Good question @australianlabor.bsky.social
The @austhistassoc.bsky.social is proud to have initiated this open letter asking for the repeal of the egregious JRG punishment of humanities and social sciences in Australia. Read about the 100 signatories below, and please sign in solidarity yourself: www.openpetition.org/au/petition/...
July 28, 2025 at 2:34 AM
‘If Labor won’t act to defend equity in education, what is the point of them – I mean, what do they really stand for?’ Tim Winton in @australia.theguardian.com today. Good question @australianlabor.bsky.social
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If you would like to add your voice in support, you can sign here:
url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/w2nbCBNqgB...
url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/w2nbCBNqgB...
Repeal Job-Ready Graduates Policy Now: Restoring Equity in Higher Education - Online petition
We sign this petition in solidarity with those who signed the Open Letter to the Prime Minister on 28 July 2025 (about:blank). We also write as individuals with a range of political beliefs. We are de...
url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com
July 27, 2025 at 9:24 PM
If you would like to add your voice in support, you can sign here:
url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/w2nbCBNqgB...
url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/w2nbCBNqgB...
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An especially good one today on the humanities in Oz. Every word true. graemeturner.org/2025/07/20/w...
Why do they hate us? That’s the question academics in the humanities are asking. - Graeme Turner
This is the question I was asked last week. Why are government, the media, even university administrations, so carelessly participating in the gradual demolition of one of the foundation stones of our...
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July 19, 2025 at 11:43 PM
An especially good one today on the humanities in Oz. Every word true. graemeturner.org/2025/07/20/w...
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Thank you, @roopikarisam.bsky.social, for your closing words for #DH2025: 'the future of DH requires access grounded in accountability; repair sustained by care; scholarship driven by solidarity'
And also, 'hope and strategy are very important things to hold onto right now'
And also, 'hope and strategy are very important things to hold onto right now'
July 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Thank you, @roopikarisam.bsky.social, for your closing words for #DH2025: 'the future of DH requires access grounded in accountability; repair sustained by care; scholarship driven by solidarity'
And also, 'hope and strategy are very important things to hold onto right now'
And also, 'hope and strategy are very important things to hold onto right now'
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I saw Flavor Flav in the mirror
July 19, 2025 at 12:05 AM
I saw Flavor Flav in the mirror
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That sound you can hear is historians spluttering all over their monitors
July 16, 2025 at 8:17 AM
That sound you can hear is historians spluttering all over their monitors
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Douthat also fundamentally misunderstands how college teaching generally works, even in the relatively narrow areas that he targets (but mistakenly assumes to be the whole of higher education). Take my field history, for example, where we often emphasize the analysis of primary sources./4
July 16, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Douthat also fundamentally misunderstands how college teaching generally works, even in the relatively narrow areas that he targets (but mistakenly assumes to be the whole of higher education). Take my field history, for example, where we often emphasize the analysis of primary sources./4
Just saw Hadestown with the last Melbourne (Australian?) show. Phenomenal!
July 13, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Just saw Hadestown with the last Melbourne (Australian?) show. Phenomenal!