Back at the BIC for The Rest Is Politics live show, and very happy to hear a shout out from Rory Stewart of @bournemouthuni.bsky.social being an 'incredible' university.
November 9, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Back at the BIC for The Rest Is Politics live show, and very happy to hear a shout out from Rory Stewart of @bournemouthuni.bsky.social being an 'incredible' university.
Goldeneye is on TV. I find it quite difficult to watch that movie without holding a N64 controller.
November 8, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Goldeneye is on TV. I find it quite difficult to watch that movie without holding a N64 controller.
A great today applauding our @bournemouthuni.bsky.social students as they walked across the stage at graduation.
November 5, 2025 at 8:49 PM
A great today applauding our @bournemouthuni.bsky.social students as they walked across the stage at graduation.
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Today we are at the Dolphin Centre in Poole for our event 'Fast Cash, Hidden Costs', where we are presenting our work on the risks associated with matched betting. We are very pleased to be joined by our colleagues from ARA Recovery for All. Stop by and say hello if you are passing.
November 2, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Today we are at the Dolphin Centre in Poole for our event 'Fast Cash, Hidden Costs', where we are presenting our work on the risks associated with matched betting. We are very pleased to be joined by our colleagues from ARA Recovery for All. Stop by and say hello if you are passing.
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Our matched betting event takes place this Sunday.
Matched betting: quick money or hidden trap?
🗓️ 2 Nov | 11am–5pm
📍 Gather, Ground Floor, The Dolphin Centre, Poole, Dorset BH15 1SZ
🎯 Interactive activities, lived experience stories & take-home toolkit.
Free drop-in event as part of #ESRCFestival #MatchedBettingDilemma #SaferGambling @ukri.org
🗓️ 2 Nov | 11am–5pm
📍 Gather, Ground Floor, The Dolphin Centre, Poole, Dorset BH15 1SZ
🎯 Interactive activities, lived experience stories & take-home toolkit.
Free drop-in event as part of #ESRCFestival #MatchedBettingDilemma #SaferGambling @ukri.org
October 30, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Our matched betting event takes place this Sunday.
I spoke to BBC Radio Solent this morning about the impact of the clocks going back on Sunday, and how these shared experiences can help us all relate to each other in what can feel like a complicated world. Unfortunately I know that my cat will wake me up early on Sunday anyway.
October 24, 2025 at 9:37 AM
I spoke to BBC Radio Solent this morning about the impact of the clocks going back on Sunday, and how these shared experiences can help us all relate to each other in what can feel like a complicated world. Unfortunately I know that my cat will wake me up early on Sunday anyway.
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Members of the Gambling Research Group attended the Bristol Hub for Gambling Harms Research Colloquium yesterday, where we shared our own and listened to a range of interesting and insightful talks. Our thanks also to people in attendance who shared their own lived experiences.
October 17, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Members of the Gambling Research Group attended the Bristol Hub for Gambling Harms Research Colloquium yesterday, where we shared our own and listened to a range of interesting and insightful talks. Our thanks also to people in attendance who shared their own lived experiences.
Thunder and lightening in Bournemouth this morning but the sun is out now (nearly), so time for lunch on the beach.
September 7, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Thunder and lightening in Bournemouth this morning but the sun is out now (nearly), so time for lunch on the beach.
Having wanted one for years, I finally have a KITT. The only AI I feel that I can completely trust.
September 6, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Having wanted one for years, I finally have a KITT. The only AI I feel that I can completely trust.
Up in my home town of Glasgow to give a talk on decision making and motivations in cybercriminals at the Cybercrime Summer School at the University of Strathclyde. A nice view from Livingstone Tower, and great to meet the next generation of cybersecurity practitioners and researchers.
August 27, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Up in my home town of Glasgow to give a talk on decision making and motivations in cybercriminals at the Cybercrime Summer School at the University of Strathclyde. A nice view from Livingstone Tower, and great to meet the next generation of cybersecurity practitioners and researchers.
'm quoted in a Times Higher Education article today on the new system for gambling harms research funding. We need more people doing work in this area, even if it makes it more competitive for established researchers to secure funding.
www.timeshighereducation.com/news/gamblin...
www.timeshighereducation.com/news/gamblin...
Gambling research ‘at risk of going backwards’ despite new levy
UKRI handed more cash for betting-related research but campaigners claim ‘industry-friendly’ funding call stops ‘fresh start’ from old regime
www.timeshighereducation.com
August 19, 2025 at 10:04 AM
'm quoted in a Times Higher Education article today on the new system for gambling harms research funding. We need more people doing work in this area, even if it makes it more competitive for established researchers to secure funding.
www.timeshighereducation.com/news/gamblin...
www.timeshighereducation.com/news/gamblin...
I'm sure that, as a hopefully respected scientist, I'll one day be able to type the word 'phenomena' without thinking of this, but it turns out that it won't be today.
August 13, 2025 at 12:16 PM
I'm sure that, as a hopefully respected scientist, I'll one day be able to type the word 'phenomena' without thinking of this, but it turns out that it won't be today.
First day of annual leave, so naturally, I had to have lunch on the beach.
August 9, 2025 at 10:53 AM
First day of annual leave, so naturally, I had to have lunch on the beach.
Enjoying the #bournefree Pride event, despite the risk of bursting into flames from the heat.
July 12, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Enjoying the #bournefree Pride event, despite the risk of bursting into flames from the heat.
The guy in the cafe just commented to me how lucky I was to arrive shortly before they close for the afternoon on a Friday, when they give out free brownies with coffee to avoid them going to waste.
This was not luck.
This was not luck.
July 4, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The guy in the cafe just commented to me how lucky I was to arrive shortly before they close for the afternoon on a Friday, when they give out free brownies with coffee to avoid them going to waste.
This was not luck.
This was not luck.
Heading back to Bournemouth from Manchester, where I took part in a panel discussion on what works in cybersecurity for the Digital Futures event. Manchester is one of my favourite cities, so always great to visit. Plus I got a lovely token of thanks from the organisers.
July 3, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Heading back to Bournemouth from Manchester, where I took part in a panel discussion on what works in cybersecurity for the Digital Futures event. Manchester is one of my favourite cities, so always great to visit. Plus I got a lovely token of thanks from the organisers.
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What constitutes #transparency for #safergambling? Our latest review paper unpacks the concept and its implications. cdspress.ca/wp-content/u...
cdspress.ca
June 26, 2025 at 5:59 PM
What constitutes #transparency for #safergambling? Our latest review paper unpacks the concept and its implications. cdspress.ca/wp-content/u...
Breakfast in sunny Manchester prior to a day of talking about research into extended, augmented and virtual reality. I'll be honest, I m going to be disappointed if at least one person doesn't look up at the ceiling at some point and say 'Computer, end simulation', just in case it works.
June 20, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Breakfast in sunny Manchester prior to a day of talking about research into extended, augmented and virtual reality. I'll be honest, I m going to be disappointed if at least one person doesn't look up at the ceiling at some point and say 'Computer, end simulation', just in case it works.
Off up to Scotland soon for a conference and of course visits to family and friends. That can only mean one thing. It is time to play the song. Release the Lulu. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENq8...
Caledonia - Homecoming Scotland 2009 advert (H.Q.)
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June 14, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Off up to Scotland soon for a conference and of course visits to family and friends. That can only mean one thing. It is time to play the song. Release the Lulu. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENq8...
At an event where we have been asked to prompt ChatGPT to write a poem based on our research outputs as part of a conversation about implications of AI. I know there are many valid and important concerns about such technologies, but I can't lie, I do like how cool it makes me sound.
June 9, 2025 at 8:55 AM
At an event where we have been asked to prompt ChatGPT to write a poem based on our research outputs as part of a conversation about implications of AI. I know there are many valid and important concerns about such technologies, but I can't lie, I do like how cool it makes me sound.
One of my favourite parts of living in Bournemouth is walking along the beach. There was though a weather warning for a storm when I woke up this morning. Luckily, I remembered that I'm Scottish. I have packed a small lightweight coat in my rucksack however, I'm not unreasonable
June 7, 2025 at 11:17 AM
One of my favourite parts of living in Bournemouth is walking along the beach. There was though a weather warning for a storm when I woke up this morning. Luckily, I remembered that I'm Scottish. I have packed a small lightweight coat in my rucksack however, I'm not unreasonable
One of the books for my reading over the summer has arrived. I'm always intrigued by how young people get drawn into hacking and how they can be empowered to use their skills, knowledge, and passion to improve cybersecurity.
June 5, 2025 at 3:58 PM
One of the books for my reading over the summer has arrived. I'm always intrigued by how young people get drawn into hacking and how they can be empowered to use their skills, knowledge, and passion to improve cybersecurity.
In York to take part in the SPRITE+ Expert Fellow event on Trust, Identity, Privacy and Security. Looking forward to the opportunity to have further discussions around interdisciplinary approaches to challenges in this area.
May 6, 2025 at 11:35 AM
In York to take part in the SPRITE+ Expert Fellow event on Trust, Identity, Privacy and Security. Looking forward to the opportunity to have further discussions around interdisciplinary approaches to challenges in this area.
A walk along the beach today to burn off some Easter egg chocolate. Of course, there may be more chocolate later on.
April 20, 2025 at 11:24 AM
A walk along the beach today to burn off some Easter egg chocolate. Of course, there may be more chocolate later on.
First day of annual leave after a very busy and tiring couple of months. I decided that lunch at the beach would be a good way to get started.
April 12, 2025 at 10:47 AM
First day of annual leave after a very busy and tiring couple of months. I decided that lunch at the beach would be a good way to get started.