Jools
@jools-cyborg.bsky.social
Computational social scientist, random crafter, disabled non-binary cyborg and fan of amazement, movement, humour, insight and my dog. 🦓🏳️⚧🏳️🌈🤖
Another #AlbumParty!
This time, I'm heading back to the '90s for some shoegaze alt rock with Catherine Wheel!
Starting with their 1992 album, Ferment. I don't think I have ever listened to this album all the way through.
This time, I'm heading back to the '90s for some shoegaze alt rock with Catherine Wheel!
Starting with their 1992 album, Ferment. I don't think I have ever listened to this album all the way through.
November 20, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Another #AlbumParty!
This time, I'm heading back to the '90s for some shoegaze alt rock with Catherine Wheel!
Starting with their 1992 album, Ferment. I don't think I have ever listened to this album all the way through.
This time, I'm heading back to the '90s for some shoegaze alt rock with Catherine Wheel!
Starting with their 1992 album, Ferment. I don't think I have ever listened to this album all the way through.
So, I restarted the #CAKE #AlbumParty. This time for real!
Motorcade of Generosity, from 1994. Some absolute stellar options, especially considering it was a debut album.
Motorcade of Generosity, from 1994. Some absolute stellar options, especially considering it was a debut album.
Another #AlbumParty - this time CAKE, my old hometown local weirdos.
Starting with "Fashion Nugget", from 1996 takes me right back to high school.
But I don't think I ever sat down and listened to all their songs so that is getting corrected today.
Starting with "Fashion Nugget", from 1996 takes me right back to high school.
But I don't think I ever sat down and listened to all their songs so that is getting corrected today.
October 27, 2025 at 11:15 AM
So, I restarted the #CAKE #AlbumParty. This time for real!
Motorcade of Generosity, from 1994. Some absolute stellar options, especially considering it was a debut album.
Motorcade of Generosity, from 1994. Some absolute stellar options, especially considering it was a debut album.
This... This has never happened to me before.
Wordle 1,588 2/6*
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Wordle 1,588 2/6*
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October 24, 2025 at 8:53 AM
This... This has never happened to me before.
Wordle 1,588 2/6*
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Wordle 1,588 2/6*
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Another #AlbumParty - this time CAKE, my old hometown local weirdos.
Starting with "Fashion Nugget", from 1996 takes me right back to high school.
But I don't think I ever sat down and listened to all their songs so that is getting corrected today.
Starting with "Fashion Nugget", from 1996 takes me right back to high school.
But I don't think I ever sat down and listened to all their songs so that is getting corrected today.
October 24, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Another #AlbumParty - this time CAKE, my old hometown local weirdos.
Starting with "Fashion Nugget", from 1996 takes me right back to high school.
But I don't think I ever sat down and listened to all their songs so that is getting corrected today.
Starting with "Fashion Nugget", from 1996 takes me right back to high school.
But I don't think I ever sat down and listened to all their songs so that is getting corrected today.
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⏰ One week to go until our Using integrated non-survey data for evaluating and correcting for non-response bias in surveys workshop.
📅 14 October 2025
⏰ 13:00-14:30
📍 Online
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📅 14 October 2025
⏰ 13:00-14:30
📍 Online
🧷
Using integrated non-survey data for evaluating and correcting for non-response bias in surveys - UK Data Service
14 Oct 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm - Over the past decade, the landscape of survey data has substantially changed as response rates in probability-based surveys have seen a steady decline. Survey…
ukdataservice.ac.uk
October 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
⏰ One week to go until our Using integrated non-survey data for evaluating and correcting for non-response bias in surveys workshop.
📅 14 October 2025
⏰ 13:00-14:30
📍 Online
🧷
📅 14 October 2025
⏰ 13:00-14:30
📍 Online
🧷
I currently have very short, natural brown hair. But what I want to do is dye it for Halloween.
Anyone want to suggest a fun halloween costume that requires short dyed hair?
Anyone want to suggest a fun halloween costume that requires short dyed hair?
October 2, 2025 at 9:30 AM
I currently have very short, natural brown hair. But what I want to do is dye it for Halloween.
Anyone want to suggest a fun halloween costume that requires short dyed hair?
Anyone want to suggest a fun halloween costume that requires short dyed hair?
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🎉New on the Data Impact blog🎉
Paul Chau, a Data Architect at the UK Data Service, explores how the Data Explorer platform enhances data interoperability through in-built transfer services and SDMX.
blog.ukdataservice.ac.uk/dotstat-and-...
Paul Chau, a Data Architect at the UK Data Service, explores how the Data Explorer platform enhances data interoperability through in-built transfer services and SDMX.
blog.ukdataservice.ac.uk/dotstat-and-...
September 30, 2025 at 8:52 AM
🎉New on the Data Impact blog🎉
Paul Chau, a Data Architect at the UK Data Service, explores how the Data Explorer platform enhances data interoperability through in-built transfer services and SDMX.
blog.ukdataservice.ac.uk/dotstat-and-...
Paul Chau, a Data Architect at the UK Data Service, explores how the Data Explorer platform enhances data interoperability through in-built transfer services and SDMX.
blog.ukdataservice.ac.uk/dotstat-and-...
Upcoming IUD fitting appointment, called to check anaesthetic & pain relief options. Told to use OTC.
Oh HELL no!
Tried that once but couldn't because the pain was like kidney stone or necrotic ovarian torsion (I've had both).
Eventually was told there is a numbing spray & gas+air available.
Oh HELL no!
Tried that once but couldn't because the pain was like kidney stone or necrotic ovarian torsion (I've had both).
Eventually was told there is a numbing spray & gas+air available.
September 30, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Upcoming IUD fitting appointment, called to check anaesthetic & pain relief options. Told to use OTC.
Oh HELL no!
Tried that once but couldn't because the pain was like kidney stone or necrotic ovarian torsion (I've had both).
Eventually was told there is a numbing spray & gas+air available.
Oh HELL no!
Tried that once but couldn't because the pain was like kidney stone or necrotic ovarian torsion (I've had both).
Eventually was told there is a numbing spray & gas+air available.
Had some time before my first conference session for the day. Naturally, I got a coffee and went for a graveyard wander in the city centre.
September 2, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Had some time before my first conference session for the day. Naturally, I got a coffee and went for a graveyard wander in the city centre.
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🎉New on the Data Impact blog🎉
Listen to Eve Little introduce and discuss her new blog post on the Data Impact blog!
You can read the full blog post here - blog.ukdataservice.ac.uk/voices-behin...
Listen to Eve Little introduce and discuss her new blog post on the Data Impact blog!
You can read the full blog post here - blog.ukdataservice.ac.uk/voices-behin...
August 21, 2025 at 9:50 AM
🎉New on the Data Impact blog🎉
Listen to Eve Little introduce and discuss her new blog post on the Data Impact blog!
You can read the full blog post here - blog.ukdataservice.ac.uk/voices-behin...
Listen to Eve Little introduce and discuss her new blog post on the Data Impact blog!
You can read the full blog post here - blog.ukdataservice.ac.uk/voices-behin...
Was just prompted to give feedback on Microsoft Co-pilot.
I was scathing. I have no idea how it is meant to help people. Nothing that it suggests it can 'help' me do are tasks that I need help with. Who is this for?
I was scathing. I have no idea how it is meant to help people. Nothing that it suggests it can 'help' me do are tasks that I need help with. Who is this for?
August 12, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Was just prompted to give feedback on Microsoft Co-pilot.
I was scathing. I have no idea how it is meant to help people. Nothing that it suggests it can 'help' me do are tasks that I need help with. Who is this for?
I was scathing. I have no idea how it is meant to help people. Nothing that it suggests it can 'help' me do are tasks that I need help with. Who is this for?
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'Put simply, we have a really strange system in higher education, where nobody admits how much things actually cost, nobody admits who’s paying for what, research is kept alive on the toil and goodwill of underpaid academics....'
Tuition fees are rising again and nobody is happy – it’s time to actually fix our broken university sector | Zoe Williams
The figures simply don’t add up for higher education in England and Wales. Yet delusional politicians from all parties seem intent on avoiding the issue, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams
www.theguardian.com
August 8, 2025 at 6:29 AM
'Put simply, we have a really strange system in higher education, where nobody admits how much things actually cost, nobody admits who’s paying for what, research is kept alive on the toil and goodwill of underpaid academics....'
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Did you know we've launched a new, free-to-access data skills module to help users get the most out of the Family Resources Survey (FRS)?
Please see our website for more information:
Please see our website for more information:
Family Resources Survey: New data and online learning module
The UK Data Service is pleased to announce the release of new data from the Family Resources Survey, alongside a new online learning module.
ukdataservice.ac.uk
July 28, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Did you know we've launched a new, free-to-access data skills module to help users get the most out of the Family Resources Survey (FRS)?
Please see our website for more information:
Please see our website for more information:
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Our Research Software Engineers work with researchers from across the University but have you ever wondered how these projects are managed?
Find out more about the roll out of Agile Methods across the RSE team and how it makes projects easier for both researchers and RSEs.
Find out more about the roll out of Agile Methods across the RSE team and how it makes projects easier for both researchers and RSEs.
Sprint Forward: Evolving Agile Practice for Research Software Engineers
The Agile Methods for RSEs training course has evolved into a hands-on, department-wide learning experience that combines real-world agile practice with tailored tools and team collaboration. The…
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July 28, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Our Research Software Engineers work with researchers from across the University but have you ever wondered how these projects are managed?
Find out more about the roll out of Agile Methods across the RSE team and how it makes projects easier for both researchers and RSEs.
Find out more about the roll out of Agile Methods across the RSE team and how it makes projects easier for both researchers and RSEs.
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One of the first things Vladimir Putin did on becoming president was take over NTV, the TV channel that hosted a satirical puppet show because he didn't like the Putin doll and how he was portrayed. He arrested NTV's owner and only released him when he signed the channel over. #Colbert
July 18, 2025 at 12:45 AM
One of the first things Vladimir Putin did on becoming president was take over NTV, the TV channel that hosted a satirical puppet show because he didn't like the Putin doll and how he was portrayed. He arrested NTV's owner and only released him when he signed the channel over. #Colbert
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Colbert’s cancellation isn’t a warning, my good bitch. We ignored the warnings. This shit is happening.
July 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Colbert’s cancellation isn’t a warning, my good bitch. We ignored the warnings. This shit is happening.
What a lovely share from my presentation this morning!
I'm very keen to reduce the unnecessary fear and panic around synthetic data, so thanks for this!
I'm very keen to reduce the unnecessary fear and panic around synthetic data, so thanks for this!
Very clear presentation from @jools-cyborg.bsky.social on the fidelity of synthetic data and potential uses in survey research - e.g. teaching purposes, proofs of concept, prep for real data, code development, remote working, etc. #ESRA25
July 15, 2025 at 12:57 PM
What a lovely share from my presentation this morning!
I'm very keen to reduce the unnecessary fear and panic around synthetic data, so thanks for this!
I'm very keen to reduce the unnecessary fear and panic around synthetic data, so thanks for this!
Disabled people want to live a full life. Instead, we’re forced to scrap over our right to food and a wash | Frances Ryan www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Disabled people want to live a full life. Instead, we’re forced to scrap over our right to food and a wash | Frances Ryan | The Guardian
Britain’s political and media class advocate policies that leave disabled people hungry and dirty. Why are we expected to settle for this, asks Guardian columnist Frances Ryan
www.theguardian.com
July 15, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Disabled people want to live a full life. Instead, we’re forced to scrap over our right to food and a wash | Frances Ryan www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Your brain works fine when you're under 25 (no matter how 'inconvenient' this fact may be)
theneuroscienceofeve...
The 'frontal lobe theory', that your brain isn't 'fully mature' until age 25, remains very influential... and almost entirely wrong.
#Brains #Teens #development #Policy
theneuroscienceofeve...
The 'frontal lobe theory', that your brain isn't 'fully mature' until age 25, remains very influential... and almost entirely wrong.
#Brains #Teens #development #Policy
Your brain works fine when you're under 25 (no matter how 'inconvenient' this fact may be)
The claim that, if you're under 25, your brain isn't fully developed, so you can't be trusted to make mature decisions, or held responsible for actions, is very common. But also very wrong.
theneuroscienceofeverydaylife.substack.com
July 10, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Your brain works fine when you're under 25 (no matter how 'inconvenient' this fact may be)
theneuroscienceofeve...
The 'frontal lobe theory', that your brain isn't 'fully mature' until age 25, remains very influential... and almost entirely wrong.
#Brains #Teens #development #Policy
theneuroscienceofeve...
The 'frontal lobe theory', that your brain isn't 'fully mature' until age 25, remains very influential... and almost entirely wrong.
#Brains #Teens #development #Policy
June 24, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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Space is booming, with satellites multiplying.
It’s Europe’s moment to create a single market for space that works for all.
Safer space. Stronger Europe. Shared future.
24 June: the countdown begins ↓
It’s Europe’s moment to create a single market for space that works for all.
Safer space. Stronger Europe. Shared future.
24 June: the countdown begins ↓
June 24, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Space is booming, with satellites multiplying.
It’s Europe’s moment to create a single market for space that works for all.
Safer space. Stronger Europe. Shared future.
24 June: the countdown begins ↓
It’s Europe’s moment to create a single market for space that works for all.
Safer space. Stronger Europe. Shared future.
24 June: the countdown begins ↓
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Brownshirt ICE rolled up to my local Home Depot today and got the F-off treatment.
Shoutout to this woman because this is exactly how it’s done. No badge, face covered = F*ck all the way off.
📌 It’s on us citizens to stand up for our vulnerable brothers and sisters.
Shoutout to this woman because this is exactly how it’s done. No badge, face covered = F*ck all the way off.
📌 It’s on us citizens to stand up for our vulnerable brothers and sisters.
June 23, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Brownshirt ICE rolled up to my local Home Depot today and got the F-off treatment.
Shoutout to this woman because this is exactly how it’s done. No badge, face covered = F*ck all the way off.
📌 It’s on us citizens to stand up for our vulnerable brothers and sisters.
Shoutout to this woman because this is exactly how it’s done. No badge, face covered = F*ck all the way off.
📌 It’s on us citizens to stand up for our vulnerable brothers and sisters.
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Wow. Numbers signing the amendment opposing the governments welfare reforms growing - up to 119 now. Thank you to all the Labour MPs who have had the courage to step up and do the right thing 👏
June 24, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Wow. Numbers signing the amendment opposing the governments welfare reforms growing - up to 119 now. Thank you to all the Labour MPs who have had the courage to step up and do the right thing 👏
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The government’s disability cuts will have a “devastating” impact on women’s health and dignity and could breach equality law, experts warn.
The new rules won’t take into account menstruation or some women’s extra toilet requirements.
My exclusive: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
The new rules won’t take into account menstruation or some women’s extra toilet requirements.
My exclusive: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Labour’s benefit cuts will have ‘devastating’ impact on disabled women, say charities
Organisations say planned four-point rule will not properly take into account menstruation and other hygiene needs
www.theguardian.com
June 24, 2025 at 10:46 AM
The government’s disability cuts will have a “devastating” impact on women’s health and dignity and could breach equality law, experts warn.
The new rules won’t take into account menstruation or some women’s extra toilet requirements.
My exclusive: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
The new rules won’t take into account menstruation or some women’s extra toilet requirements.
My exclusive: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
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There's a proven way of reducing road congestion but we don't like investing in it because it's socialism so instead we aim for AI tech.
The answer is mass transit.
The answer is mass transit.
I have covered more Tesla stories about self-driving dreams, promises, delays, dangers than you'd ever care to deal with... Occasional startup stories, stories on the competition overseas, the partnerships. One thing nobody seems to care about? Traffic congestion. How much worse it will get.
June 24, 2025 at 4:08 AM
There's a proven way of reducing road congestion but we don't like investing in it because it's socialism so instead we aim for AI tech.
The answer is mass transit.
The answer is mass transit.