Kristoffer Rees
@krisrees.bsky.social
Senior Assessment Manager
Political Science PhD
Political Science PhD
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
November 28, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
We’re enjoying Thanksgiving week on the Oregon coast. No clouds are too grey to keep us away!
November 24, 2025 at 8:13 PM
We’re enjoying Thanksgiving week on the Oregon coast. No clouds are too grey to keep us away!
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What I've been noticing lately in convos with students is that they *despise* the AI-slopification of everything as much or even more than I do. And yet our universities & their admin seem to believe that students for some reason want it integrated into everything. THEY DON'T.
“To be sat there with this material in front of you that is just really not worth anyone’s time, when you could be spending that time actually engaging with something worthwhile, is really frustrating,” he said.
‘We could have asked ChatGPT’: students fight back over course taught by AI
Staffordshire students say signs material was AI-generated included suspicious file names and rogue voiceover accent
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:38 PM
What I've been noticing lately in convos with students is that they *despise* the AI-slopification of everything as much or even more than I do. And yet our universities & their admin seem to believe that students for some reason want it integrated into everything. THEY DON'T.
Reposted by Kristoffer Rees
John Waters barely looks 70. He is doing great.
November 17, 2025 at 8:55 PM
John Waters barely looks 70. He is doing great.
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'SILK MIRAGE: Through the Looking Glass in Uzbekistan' by @joannalillis.bsky.social is out today with @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social. It's a brilliantly written account of how the country's two 21st century leaders have shaped the lives of Uzbekistan's fearless, remarkable people. Order it here ⬇️
Coming soon: my new book! Silk Mirage: Through the Looking Glass in #Uzbekistan delves into the politics, economics, history and culture, through my 24 years of experience living in/reporting from/travelling there. Pre-order from Bloomsbury, Amazon or bookshops www.bloomsbury.com/uk/silk-mira...
November 13, 2025 at 7:23 PM
'SILK MIRAGE: Through the Looking Glass in Uzbekistan' by @joannalillis.bsky.social is out today with @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social. It's a brilliantly written account of how the country's two 21st century leaders have shaped the lives of Uzbekistan's fearless, remarkable people. Order it here ⬇️
Ohio this morning. Hello winter!
November 10, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Ohio this morning. Hello winter!
I like when the camera does weird things with the exposure so the bottom looks nearly black and white while the top is awash in color.
November 5, 2025 at 10:26 PM
I like when the camera does weird things with the exposure so the bottom looks nearly black and white while the top is awash in color.
Ventana Canyon Trail. Recommended.
November 4, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Ventana Canyon Trail. Recommended.
“Huh, I expected the Rocky Mountains to be a little rockier than this” @ Denver International Airport.
November 2, 2025 at 6:12 PM
“Huh, I expected the Rocky Mountains to be a little rockier than this” @ Denver International Airport.
Surprisingly, my child made it to level 9 of the game she invented, forced me to play, and didn’t share the rules for, whereas I only made it, apparently, to level 4. 🤷
September 27, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Surprisingly, my child made it to level 9 of the game she invented, forced me to play, and didn’t share the rules for, whereas I only made it, apparently, to level 4. 🤷
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In @insidehighered.com I explore how area studies have positively reshaped the humanities & social sciences in the US since the 1950s. Their loss would impoverish knowledge production across our universities, and our universities must step up to defend them.
www.insidehighered.com/opinion/view...
www.insidehighered.com/opinion/view...
Why Area Studies Matters (opinion)
If we are to save area studies programs, it will fall to universities to recognize their value, Amanda Lanzillo writes.
www.insidehighered.com
September 3, 2025 at 3:39 PM
In @insidehighered.com I explore how area studies have positively reshaped the humanities & social sciences in the US since the 1950s. Their loss would impoverish knowledge production across our universities, and our universities must step up to defend them.
www.insidehighered.com/opinion/view...
www.insidehighered.com/opinion/view...
Wow. 20 years ago this month I left Bishkek after two years as a Peace Corps Volunteer and another year working various jobs, to enroll as a graduate student at Indiana University. I’ve been with IU ever since: graduate student, teaching fellow, tenured regional campus faculty, and now staff.
August 22, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Wow. 20 years ago this month I left Bishkek after two years as a Peace Corps Volunteer and another year working various jobs, to enroll as a graduate student at Indiana University. I’ve been with IU ever since: graduate student, teaching fellow, tenured regional campus faculty, and now staff.
Totally duped by the false advertising.
August 9, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Totally duped by the false advertising.
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Russian Without Russians: The Politics of Language in Uzbekistan
In the latest issue of @thediplomat.com , I talk to UZB's Gen Z about the russian language in the country
thediplomat.com/2025/06/russ...
In the latest issue of @thediplomat.com , I talk to UZB's Gen Z about the russian language in the country
thediplomat.com/2025/06/russ...
Russian Without Russians: The Politics of Language in Uzbekistan
A new generation is questioning the privileged place of the Russian language in public education and everyday life – while still grappling with its utility, legacy, and political weight.
thediplomat.com
July 3, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Russian Without Russians: The Politics of Language in Uzbekistan
In the latest issue of @thediplomat.com , I talk to UZB's Gen Z about the russian language in the country
thediplomat.com/2025/06/russ...
In the latest issue of @thediplomat.com , I talk to UZB's Gen Z about the russian language in the country
thediplomat.com/2025/06/russ...
