Fi Daisy G
@fidaisyg.bsky.social
Engineering Academic, Chartered Structural Engineer, Open University Staff Tutor, global citizen living in UK, Mum, she/her.
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Fifteen years of ideological choices to strangle & gut the public realm - NHS to schools to social services to local museums - is what underlies the anger "tearing our country apart"; immigration is simply the scapegoat that the far right are pushing people toward.
Why can't Labour just say this?
Why can't Labour just say this?
November 18, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Fifteen years of ideological choices to strangle & gut the public realm - NHS to schools to social services to local museums - is what underlies the anger "tearing our country apart"; immigration is simply the scapegoat that the far right are pushing people toward.
Why can't Labour just say this?
Why can't Labour just say this?
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Every year, CERN offers various professional development programmes for teachers. Last month, it was the turn of French teachers, who came to CERN to keep up-to-date with the latest developments in particle physics, and experience a dynamic research environment.
November 18, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Every year, CERN offers various professional development programmes for teachers. Last month, it was the turn of French teachers, who came to CERN to keep up-to-date with the latest developments in particle physics, and experience a dynamic research environment.
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I’ve written a piece on the curious lack of media and political interest in the issues faced by our national @britishlibrary.bsky.social. This is strange given we live in a world where ideas, knowledge and research are a long-term source of innovation and insight
www.cityam.com/the-british-...
www.cityam.com/the-british-...
The British library is in crisis: why does nobody care?
The widespread indifference to the British Library's crippling cyberattack demonstrates a perilous failure to value the knowledge infrastructure vital for national prosperity
www.cityam.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:27 AM
I’ve written a piece on the curious lack of media and political interest in the issues faced by our national @britishlibrary.bsky.social. This is strange given we live in a world where ideas, knowledge and research are a long-term source of innovation and insight
www.cityam.com/the-british-...
www.cityam.com/the-british-...
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Excellent poster by a exquisite organisation swcityfarm.co.uk
"St Werburghs City Farm has been a vital part of the local community for 45 years, helping to strengthen connections between land, animals and people." #HeronArt 🎨
"St Werburghs City Farm has been a vital part of the local community for 45 years, helping to strengthen connections between land, animals and people." #HeronArt 🎨
@everyheron.bsky.social
Beautiful poster for the St. Werburghs Winter Fair at the City Farm in St. Werburghs, Bristol. Poster art by Ursula Freeman Torres.
Beautiful poster for the St. Werburghs Winter Fair at the City Farm in St. Werburghs, Bristol. Poster art by Ursula Freeman Torres.
November 17, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Excellent poster by a exquisite organisation swcityfarm.co.uk
"St Werburghs City Farm has been a vital part of the local community for 45 years, helping to strengthen connections between land, animals and people." #HeronArt 🎨
"St Werburghs City Farm has been a vital part of the local community for 45 years, helping to strengthen connections between land, animals and people." #HeronArt 🎨
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We should stop the boats because it's dangerous, and we should stop the scapegoating of immigrants because it's wrong and cruel.
Controlled migration is good for the country, helps build our economy and diversity strengthens our communities. (1/6) 🧵
Controlled migration is good for the country, helps build our economy and diversity strengthens our communities. (1/6) 🧵
November 17, 2025 at 11:03 AM
We should stop the boats because it's dangerous, and we should stop the scapegoating of immigrants because it's wrong and cruel.
Controlled migration is good for the country, helps build our economy and diversity strengthens our communities. (1/6) 🧵
Controlled migration is good for the country, helps build our economy and diversity strengthens our communities. (1/6) 🧵
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Nope. It is well known that the majority of those coming are actual refugees and refugees tend not to be dissuaded from coming by harsh conditions, not least because there are no conditions harsher than what they are fleeing - they have little to lose. Often those arriving in Britain want to be
November 17, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Nope. It is well known that the majority of those coming are actual refugees and refugees tend not to be dissuaded from coming by harsh conditions, not least because there are no conditions harsher than what they are fleeing - they have little to lose. Often those arriving in Britain want to be
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💪 Early warning systems are expanding!
According to the latest #StateOfClimate Update for 2025, since 2015, the number of countries reporting multi-hazard early warning systems (MHEWSs) has more than doubled – from 56 to 119 in 2024.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4qZR52q
According to the latest #StateOfClimate Update for 2025, since 2015, the number of countries reporting multi-hazard early warning systems (MHEWSs) has more than doubled – from 56 to 119 in 2024.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4qZR52q
November 17, 2025 at 7:30 AM
💪 Early warning systems are expanding!
According to the latest #StateOfClimate Update for 2025, since 2015, the number of countries reporting multi-hazard early warning systems (MHEWSs) has more than doubled – from 56 to 119 in 2024.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4qZR52q
According to the latest #StateOfClimate Update for 2025, since 2015, the number of countries reporting multi-hazard early warning systems (MHEWSs) has more than doubled – from 56 to 119 in 2024.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4qZR52q
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I came across this nonsense on the other place, years ago. Over representation of people who aren't white in adverts. It's complete crap of course, but it doesn't mean that race in advertising isn't interesting (1)
Public service announcement: The purpose of adverts isn't to accurately reflect society, it's to sell things.
November 17, 2025 at 7:14 AM
I came across this nonsense on the other place, years ago. Over representation of people who aren't white in adverts. It's complete crap of course, but it doesn't mean that race in advertising isn't interesting (1)
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This looks great, hope they get a fair few people out. Check it out if you're free in Cardiff this Thurs museum.wales/stfagans/wha...
A celebration of intangible cultural heritage in Wales
Why not brighten up a winter day with a visit to St Fagans to enjoy a celebration of intangible cult...
museum.wales
November 17, 2025 at 7:18 AM
This looks great, hope they get a fair few people out. Check it out if you're free in Cardiff this Thurs museum.wales/stfagans/wha...
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The AI bubble may be about to bust.
Peter Thiel has sold all of his Nvidia stock.
We all need to say this very clearly:
NO BAILOUTS FOR THEFT-TECH!
Expropriate their asses instead.
They stole from all of us and fully plan to burn the planet.
They owe us - not the other way around. 1/3
Peter Thiel has sold all of his Nvidia stock.
We all need to say this very clearly:
NO BAILOUTS FOR THEFT-TECH!
Expropriate their asses instead.
They stole from all of us and fully plan to burn the planet.
They owe us - not the other way around. 1/3
November 17, 2025 at 6:37 AM
The AI bubble may be about to bust.
Peter Thiel has sold all of his Nvidia stock.
We all need to say this very clearly:
NO BAILOUTS FOR THEFT-TECH!
Expropriate their asses instead.
They stole from all of us and fully plan to burn the planet.
They owe us - not the other way around. 1/3
Peter Thiel has sold all of his Nvidia stock.
We all need to say this very clearly:
NO BAILOUTS FOR THEFT-TECH!
Expropriate their asses instead.
They stole from all of us and fully plan to burn the planet.
They owe us - not the other way around. 1/3
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“Flooded homes lose value. Overheated cities become uninhabitable. Entire asset classes are degrading in real time, which translates to loss of value, business interruption, & market devaluation on a systemic level"- Günther Thallinger
@kmac & I dig insurance: www.phenomenalworld.org/analysis/ins...
@kmac & I dig insurance: www.phenomenalworld.org/analysis/ins...
November 16, 2025 at 4:36 PM
“Flooded homes lose value. Overheated cities become uninhabitable. Entire asset classes are degrading in real time, which translates to loss of value, business interruption, & market devaluation on a systemic level"- Günther Thallinger
@kmac & I dig insurance: www.phenomenalworld.org/analysis/ins...
@kmac & I dig insurance: www.phenomenalworld.org/analysis/ins...
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Detail of a happy hunter from a mosaic found at East Coker #Roman villa #Somerset
The villa was unearthed in 1753 and again in 1820 when sadly most of it was robbed for stone
This fragment survives in the always excellent @museumofsomerset.bsky.social
#MosaicMonday
The villa was unearthed in 1753 and again in 1820 when sadly most of it was robbed for stone
This fragment survives in the always excellent @museumofsomerset.bsky.social
#MosaicMonday
November 17, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Detail of a happy hunter from a mosaic found at East Coker #Roman villa #Somerset
The villa was unearthed in 1753 and again in 1820 when sadly most of it was robbed for stone
This fragment survives in the always excellent @museumofsomerset.bsky.social
#MosaicMonday
The villa was unearthed in 1753 and again in 1820 when sadly most of it was robbed for stone
This fragment survives in the always excellent @museumofsomerset.bsky.social
#MosaicMonday
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This is what many of us have been saying. Part 3 of the Planning & Infrastructure Bill is based on a myth: that we don't have enough homes because wildlife and green spaces are protected. It will solve nothing, and inflict terrible harm on our remaining ecosystems
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Nature not a blocker to housing growth, inquiry finds
Commons committee report challenges ‘lazy narrative’ used by ministers that scapegoats wildlife and the environment
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:12 PM
This is what many of us have been saying. Part 3 of the Planning & Infrastructure Bill is based on a myth: that we don't have enough homes because wildlife and green spaces are protected. It will solve nothing, and inflict terrible harm on our remaining ecosystems
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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EXCL:
Final decision on restoring the Palace of Westminster will be delayed until 2030s
MPs were expected to vote by the end of 2025 on a way forward for fixing the crumbling parliament, but that now won't happen
Story w/@danbloom1.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/fina...
Final decision on restoring the Palace of Westminster will be delayed until 2030s
MPs were expected to vote by the end of 2025 on a way forward for fixing the crumbling parliament, but that now won't happen
Story w/@danbloom1.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/fina...
Final decision on fate of crumbling UK parliament delayed to 2030s
It’s a fire-hazard that’s prone to tumbling masonry — but fear of a public backlash is again delaying repairs to the world famous building.
www.politico.eu
November 15, 2025 at 12:36 PM
EXCL:
Final decision on restoring the Palace of Westminster will be delayed until 2030s
MPs were expected to vote by the end of 2025 on a way forward for fixing the crumbling parliament, but that now won't happen
Story w/@danbloom1.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/fina...
Final decision on restoring the Palace of Westminster will be delayed until 2030s
MPs were expected to vote by the end of 2025 on a way forward for fixing the crumbling parliament, but that now won't happen
Story w/@danbloom1.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/fina...
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Journalists face challenges in reporting on climate interventions because the science is complex and the issues are often multifaceted. But the reporting should avoid sensationalism and try to present risks proportionately, help the public understand uncertainty, and avoid oversimplification.
The non-scientist’s guide to reporting on climate repair
Journalist Rebekah White from New Zealand unpacks the challenges for a better climate repair reporting.
reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk
November 15, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Journalists face challenges in reporting on climate interventions because the science is complex and the issues are often multifaceted. But the reporting should avoid sensationalism and try to present risks proportionately, help the public understand uncertainty, and avoid oversimplification.
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What you doing on 26 Mar 2026?
Celebrating exactly 21 years since the return of Dr Who to TV?
Or seeing the actual @rakshadigs.bsky.social talk at the annual Long Man Lecture in Brighton??! 🤩😍
Dr Who can wait. He's a Timelord after all.
Details and tickets here: sussexpast.co.uk/event/long-m...
Celebrating exactly 21 years since the return of Dr Who to TV?
Or seeing the actual @rakshadigs.bsky.social talk at the annual Long Man Lecture in Brighton??! 🤩😍
Dr Who can wait. He's a Timelord after all.
Details and tickets here: sussexpast.co.uk/event/long-m...
Long Man Lecture 2026: Raksha Dave - Sussex Past
Join the Sussex Archaeological Society for the 2026 Long Man Lecture with renowned archaeologist and broadcaster Raksha Dave at the University of Sussex on Thursday 26th March.
sussexpast.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 12:11 PM
What you doing on 26 Mar 2026?
Celebrating exactly 21 years since the return of Dr Who to TV?
Or seeing the actual @rakshadigs.bsky.social talk at the annual Long Man Lecture in Brighton??! 🤩😍
Dr Who can wait. He's a Timelord after all.
Details and tickets here: sussexpast.co.uk/event/long-m...
Celebrating exactly 21 years since the return of Dr Who to TV?
Or seeing the actual @rakshadigs.bsky.social talk at the annual Long Man Lecture in Brighton??! 🤩😍
Dr Who can wait. He's a Timelord after all.
Details and tickets here: sussexpast.co.uk/event/long-m...
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Steve Reed has told Labour MPs to vote down amendment to the new planning bill intended to protect British wildlife and its habitats from destruction.
First Swifts, now hedgehogs and dormice. Nothing is sacred... just betrayals by this govt at every turn
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
First Swifts, now hedgehogs and dormice. Nothing is sacred... just betrayals by this govt at every turn
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Housing secretary tells Labour MPs to vote down planning bill amendment
Amendment restricts protection for animals to allow faster house building
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Steve Reed has told Labour MPs to vote down amendment to the new planning bill intended to protect British wildlife and its habitats from destruction.
First Swifts, now hedgehogs and dormice. Nothing is sacred... just betrayals by this govt at every turn
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
First Swifts, now hedgehogs and dormice. Nothing is sacred... just betrayals by this govt at every turn
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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I'm a life-long library lover, but the last couple years I've been rediscovering and seeing them in a new light — as prefiguring a future we could have, if we're bold enough to try.
You might like this podcast I did about it: brightgreenfutures.substack.com/p/episode-25...
You might like this podcast I did about it: brightgreenfutures.substack.com/p/episode-25...
Ep. 25: Library Economies and Third Spaces
Prefiguring a Solarpunk World Today
brightgreenfutures.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:59 PM
I'm a life-long library lover, but the last couple years I've been rediscovering and seeing them in a new light — as prefiguring a future we could have, if we're bold enough to try.
You might like this podcast I did about it: brightgreenfutures.substack.com/p/episode-25...
You might like this podcast I did about it: brightgreenfutures.substack.com/p/episode-25...
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Dammit I love libraries. What an unbeatable institution and idea.
November 14, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Dammit I love libraries. What an unbeatable institution and idea.
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Born on this day, 1897, Nye Bevan, Minister of Health and Housing when Labour built 805,000 council homes between 1945-51. He believed high-quality council housing should reflect 'the living tapestry of a mixed community'.
November 15, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Born on this day, 1897, Nye Bevan, Minister of Health and Housing when Labour built 805,000 council homes between 1945-51. He believed high-quality council housing should reflect 'the living tapestry of a mixed community'.
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There aren’t many architectural history jokes.
November 15, 2025 at 8:23 AM
There aren’t many architectural history jokes.
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The most common question I was asked by journalists: "was there anything that surprised you"?
"Well, no, because I work on this everyday".
Now I have found the surprise... Carbonation, the uptake of CO2 in cement, has turned a corner because cement production is dropping!
"Well, no, because I work on this everyday".
Now I have found the surprise... Carbonation, the uptake of CO2 in cement, has turned a corner because cement production is dropping!
November 15, 2025 at 8:07 AM
The most common question I was asked by journalists: "was there anything that surprised you"?
"Well, no, because I work on this everyday".
Now I have found the surprise... Carbonation, the uptake of CO2 in cement, has turned a corner because cement production is dropping!
"Well, no, because I work on this everyday".
Now I have found the surprise... Carbonation, the uptake of CO2 in cement, has turned a corner because cement production is dropping!
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📣Our UofG Library Visiting Research Fellowships are now open for applications!
We’re delighted to invite scholars from across the globe to apply to work with our internationally significant collections.
Apply at: www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/li...
📆Closing date: 5 January 2026
#UofGLibraryFellows
We’re delighted to invite scholars from across the globe to apply to work with our internationally significant collections.
Apply at: www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/li...
📆Closing date: 5 January 2026
#UofGLibraryFellows
November 13, 2025 at 2:05 PM
📣Our UofG Library Visiting Research Fellowships are now open for applications!
We’re delighted to invite scholars from across the globe to apply to work with our internationally significant collections.
Apply at: www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/li...
📆Closing date: 5 January 2026
#UofGLibraryFellows
We’re delighted to invite scholars from across the globe to apply to work with our internationally significant collections.
Apply at: www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/li...
📆Closing date: 5 January 2026
#UofGLibraryFellows
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![4-panel vertical comic. (1) 100 Years Ago [two people standing next to bicycle with small car nearby] PERSON 1: It’s too dangerous riding a bike with these cars around. I should get a car, too. (2) 50 Years Ago [two people between smaller car and bigger car] PERSON 2 with short hair: Small cars are less safe in collisions with larger vehicles, so I should get a bigger one. (3) Today [two people between big car and even bigger car] PERSON 1: Everyone has huge SUVs now. If I don’t get the biggest one, I’m putting my family at risk. (4) Soon [two people next to large armored car with spiked clubs attached] PERSON 2: If I don’t install more whirling spike clubs, I’ll be destroyed by all the other drivers who...](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreiby6can6k76yzfmv2czxs4pu2l7zie7bqbrpswi7h3ifmiadkuqvu@jpeg)
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Passenger growth at Europe’s major airports is projected to skyrocket in the coming years.
But this will likely bring little to no additional benefits to the economy – and in some cases may have negative effects.
It’s time to rethink how we see the role of airports.
Our report ➡️ bit.ly/47y7q5e
But this will likely bring little to no additional benefits to the economy – and in some cases may have negative effects.
It’s time to rethink how we see the role of airports.
Our report ➡️ bit.ly/47y7q5e
November 14, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Passenger growth at Europe’s major airports is projected to skyrocket in the coming years.
But this will likely bring little to no additional benefits to the economy – and in some cases may have negative effects.
It’s time to rethink how we see the role of airports.
Our report ➡️ bit.ly/47y7q5e
But this will likely bring little to no additional benefits to the economy – and in some cases may have negative effects.
It’s time to rethink how we see the role of airports.
Our report ➡️ bit.ly/47y7q5e