NikNak
@niknak87.bsky.social
All about equality, diversity and inclusion - museums and history fan - cakes and baking enthusiast - mother of plants - climate justice supporter - good doggo cuddler - art and craft practitioner - all round geek - books deserve to be read!
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This is the most dangerous shade your brush water can be.
August 16, 2025 at 2:48 PM
This is the most dangerous shade your brush water can be.
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This is Bodie. He’s here to celebrate the start of Pride Month. Been working on this pose for weeks. 14/10 the parade starts right behind him 🌈🐾 (IG: hellobodie)
June 2, 2025 at 2:49 PM
This is Bodie. He’s here to celebrate the start of Pride Month. Been working on this pose for weeks. 14/10 the parade starts right behind him 🌈🐾 (IG: hellobodie)
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New #coal #mining #memorial for #Kincardine #Fife was unveiled last Friday A beautiful stained glass window panel co-created by Kiera McLean and the local community commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Miners Strike 84/5 To read the full story see 👉 www.mining-landscapes.org/news
April 9, 2025 at 9:25 AM
New #coal #mining #memorial for #Kincardine #Fife was unveiled last Friday A beautiful stained glass window panel co-created by Kiera McLean and the local community commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Miners Strike 84/5 To read the full story see 👉 www.mining-landscapes.org/news
The Eco-Museum captures the change of the post industrial coalfield environment from Ayrshire to Fife. If you've used their resources over the past year, do help them by filling in a quick survey - and if you haven't used them, do check them out!!
The #MiningLandscapes team still NEED YOUR HELP. A big thanks to everyone who has already sat with a cup of something and filled out our end of project survey. We need more please 🙂 it’s less than 10mins honest see👇 app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/stirling/e...
April 5, 2025 at 8:14 AM
The Eco-Museum captures the change of the post industrial coalfield environment from Ayrshire to Fife. If you've used their resources over the past year, do help them by filling in a quick survey - and if you haven't used them, do check them out!!
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History UK are recruiting disabled historians (and historians who work on disability history) to take part in focus groups to inform their fantastic Disability and History Project - do consider signing up! www.history-uk.ac.uk/projects/his...
History UK Disability and History Project
The History UK Disability and History Project was launched in November 2023 in response to the History UK EDI report which identified disability as an important aspect of EDI work worthy of further…
www.history-uk.ac.uk
March 19, 2025 at 10:11 AM
History UK are recruiting disabled historians (and historians who work on disability history) to take part in focus groups to inform their fantastic Disability and History Project - do consider signing up! www.history-uk.ac.uk/projects/his...
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Opinion | In the Trump era, the UK sector’s commitments to equity and inclusion risk being quietly eroded
Museums must not allow the wider political context to undo progress, say Suzanne MacLeod and @richardsandellrcmg.bsky.social.
Museums must not allow the wider political context to undo progress, say Suzanne MacLeod and @richardsandellrcmg.bsky.social.
In the Trump era, the UK sector’s commitments to equity and inclusion risk being quietly eroded - Museums Association
Museums must not allow the wider political context to undo progress, say Suzanne MacLeod and Richard Sandell
www.museumsassociation.org
March 20, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Opinion | In the Trump era, the UK sector’s commitments to equity and inclusion risk being quietly eroded
Museums must not allow the wider political context to undo progress, say Suzanne MacLeod and @richardsandellrcmg.bsky.social.
Museums must not allow the wider political context to undo progress, say Suzanne MacLeod and @richardsandellrcmg.bsky.social.
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🧵 The UK government has announced they will make over £5bn in cuts to disabled people’s social security.
This is the biggest cut on record. And we’re appalled.
People at food banks have told us that they’re terrified about how they might survive.
This is the biggest cut on record. And we’re appalled.
People at food banks have told us that they’re terrified about how they might survive.
March 18, 2025 at 5:48 PM
🧵 The UK government has announced they will make over £5bn in cuts to disabled people’s social security.
This is the biggest cut on record. And we’re appalled.
People at food banks have told us that they’re terrified about how they might survive.
This is the biggest cut on record. And we’re appalled.
People at food banks have told us that they’re terrified about how they might survive.
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As International Women’s Day approaches let’s reflect on the fact that nearly 3 million women in the UK earn less than the real Living Wage. New research from @livingwageuk.bsky.social reveals that the gender pay gap is widening. Read more here: www.livingwage.org.uk/news/nearly-...
Nearly 3 million women paid below real Living Wage as gender pay gap widens
www.livingwage.org.uk
March 6, 2025 at 9:22 AM
As International Women’s Day approaches let’s reflect on the fact that nearly 3 million women in the UK earn less than the real Living Wage. New research from @livingwageuk.bsky.social reveals that the gender pay gap is widening. Read more here: www.livingwage.org.uk/news/nearly-...
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New story by @jonsleigh.bsky.social ✍️
Read about the legacy of the queer 1960s in art today 👉 buff.ly/4uybEDq
'Two Men on a Tram' by Ian Alan Rowe (b.1963) © the artist. 📷 Epping Forest District Museum
Read about the legacy of the queer 1960s in art today 👉 buff.ly/4uybEDq
'Two Men on a Tram' by Ian Alan Rowe (b.1963) © the artist. 📷 Epping Forest District Museum
Beyond revolution: the legacy of the queer 1960s in art today | Art UK
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March 4, 2025 at 12:09 PM
New story by @jonsleigh.bsky.social ✍️
Read about the legacy of the queer 1960s in art today 👉 buff.ly/4uybEDq
'Two Men on a Tram' by Ian Alan Rowe (b.1963) © the artist. 📷 Epping Forest District Museum
Read about the legacy of the queer 1960s in art today 👉 buff.ly/4uybEDq
'Two Men on a Tram' by Ian Alan Rowe (b.1963) © the artist. 📷 Epping Forest District Museum
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Hello #museums!
I have been working on a book chapter about museum learning for neurodivergent people (lifelong learning) for a little while.
As part of this chapter, I am sharing some examples of good practice, and I would love to hear about any projects you think should be highlighted.
I have been working on a book chapter about museum learning for neurodivergent people (lifelong learning) for a little while.
As part of this chapter, I am sharing some examples of good practice, and I would love to hear about any projects you think should be highlighted.
February 22, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Hello #museums!
I have been working on a book chapter about museum learning for neurodivergent people (lifelong learning) for a little while.
As part of this chapter, I am sharing some examples of good practice, and I would love to hear about any projects you think should be highlighted.
I have been working on a book chapter about museum learning for neurodivergent people (lifelong learning) for a little while.
As part of this chapter, I am sharing some examples of good practice, and I would love to hear about any projects you think should be highlighted.
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Our Story Scotland collect, archive and present the life stories and experiences of the LGBT+ community in Scotland.
We have worked with them on several projects and have some exciting plans with them for the future.
Find out more about them via their website: https://buff.ly/4gO1BDi
We have worked with them on several projects and have some exciting plans with them for the future.
Find out more about them via their website: https://buff.ly/4gO1BDi
February 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Our Story Scotland collect, archive and present the life stories and experiences of the LGBT+ community in Scotland.
We have worked with them on several projects and have some exciting plans with them for the future.
Find out more about them via their website: https://buff.ly/4gO1BDi
We have worked with them on several projects and have some exciting plans with them for the future.
Find out more about them via their website: https://buff.ly/4gO1BDi
Merry Christmas to one and all!!
December 25, 2024 at 6:34 AM
Merry Christmas to one and all!!
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Did you know you can visit our #HeritageTrail all year round (free). We're closed while we create our next exhibition so here are some outdoor pictures to tempt you.
December 14, 2024 at 8:25 AM
Did you know you can visit our #HeritageTrail all year round (free). We're closed while we create our next exhibition so here are some outdoor pictures to tempt you.
So saddened to read this. Such a difficult time for #heritage and #culture. Take the time to visit and support your local #museums and #galleries if you can.
News | Closures loom as funding crisis worsens for local museums – Auchindrain Township, Museum of Cannock Chase and Alyth Museum all earmarked to shut
Closures loom as funding crisis worsens for local museums - Museums Association
Auchindrain Township, Museum of Cannock Chase and Alyth Museum all earmarked to shut
www.museumsassociation.org
December 5, 2024 at 6:00 PM
So saddened to read this. Such a difficult time for #heritage and #culture. Take the time to visit and support your local #museums and #galleries if you can.
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If you're seeing encouragement/demands to do alt text and you're overwhelmed or confused about how to do it and you're worried you're going to do it wrong...
this thread is for you.
First: prompt questions to get you started.
this thread is for you.
First: prompt questions to get you started.
Alt text prompt Qs:
What would someone who can't see the image need to know about it in order to take part in the conversation? What is it about this image that made you choose it? What are the important details someone who could see the image would take away from it?
(Not for images of text.)
What would someone who can't see the image need to know about it in order to take part in the conversation? What is it about this image that made you choose it? What are the important details someone who could see the image would take away from it?
(Not for images of text.)
November 14, 2024 at 11:43 PM
If you're seeing encouragement/demands to do alt text and you're overwhelmed or confused about how to do it and you're worried you're going to do it wrong...
this thread is for you.
First: prompt questions to get you started.
this thread is for you.
First: prompt questions to get you started.
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For anyone that doesn't know us, we are Orkney Library & Archive and we've been supplying books to the people of #Orkney since 1683 which makes us one of the oldest libraries in Scotland. We also have a Mobile Library called #BookyMcBookface and we have some REALLY big balls.
Nice to meet you. 👋
Nice to meet you. 👋
November 29, 2024 at 11:39 AM
For anyone that doesn't know us, we are Orkney Library & Archive and we've been supplying books to the people of #Orkney since 1683 which makes us one of the oldest libraries in Scotland. We also have a Mobile Library called #BookyMcBookface and we have some REALLY big balls.
Nice to meet you. 👋
Nice to meet you. 👋
Incredibly clear skies this morning in #Dundee #Scotland! Bitterly cold to go with though - needed the thermals today 😂
#Moon #Landscape #Sunrise
#Moon #Landscape #Sunrise
November 28, 2024 at 7:55 AM
Incredibly clear skies this morning in #Dundee #Scotland! Bitterly cold to go with though - needed the thermals today 😂
#Moon #Landscape #Sunrise
#Moon #Landscape #Sunrise
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Blog | Under the sea: marine life in museums 🐠
Museums for Climate Justice Steering Group member Annika E Mazzarella ponders the ethics and intentions of our displays of oceanic life 🌊
Read: www.museumsassociation.org/campaigns/mu...
Museums for Climate Justice Steering Group member Annika E Mazzarella ponders the ethics and intentions of our displays of oceanic life 🌊
Read: www.museumsassociation.org/campaigns/mu...
Blog | Under the sea: marine life in museums - Museums Association
Annika E Mazzarella ponders the ethics of our presentations of oceanic life
www.museumsassociation.org
November 27, 2024 at 12:02 PM
Blog | Under the sea: marine life in museums 🐠
Museums for Climate Justice Steering Group member Annika E Mazzarella ponders the ethics and intentions of our displays of oceanic life 🌊
Read: www.museumsassociation.org/campaigns/mu...
Museums for Climate Justice Steering Group member Annika E Mazzarella ponders the ethics and intentions of our displays of oceanic life 🌊
Read: www.museumsassociation.org/campaigns/mu...
Late in the year for me to put up a #ChristmasTree but I got to do it eventually!
November 27, 2024 at 8:00 AM
Late in the year for me to put up a #ChristmasTree but I got to do it eventually!
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Blog!
I wrote a piece for #Neurodiverse Connection about my #PhD research.
This blog touches on why I undertook this #research as an #ActuallyAutistic researcher, #Participatory practices & has a call to action for #museums.
#AutRes
ndconnection.co.uk/blog/museums...
I wrote a piece for #Neurodiverse Connection about my #PhD research.
This blog touches on why I undertook this #research as an #ActuallyAutistic researcher, #Participatory practices & has a call to action for #museums.
#AutRes
ndconnection.co.uk/blog/museums...
What museums, galleries and other organisations should learn from Neurodivergent people — Neurodiverse Connection
In this blog, Aimee Fletcher , an Autistic PhD researcher at the University of Glasgow, discusses her research on how cultural heritage organisations can make changes to become more accessible to Neu...
ndconnection.co.uk
November 26, 2024 at 5:51 PM
Blog!
I wrote a piece for #Neurodiverse Connection about my #PhD research.
This blog touches on why I undertook this #research as an #ActuallyAutistic researcher, #Participatory practices & has a call to action for #museums.
#AutRes
ndconnection.co.uk/blog/museums...
I wrote a piece for #Neurodiverse Connection about my #PhD research.
This blog touches on why I undertook this #research as an #ActuallyAutistic researcher, #Participatory practices & has a call to action for #museums.
#AutRes
ndconnection.co.uk/blog/museums...
November 26, 2024 at 7:55 AM
Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the beginning of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.
Take action to stop violence against women - raise awareness, have zero tolerance and advocate for change.
#NoExcuse
Take action to stop violence against women - raise awareness, have zero tolerance and advocate for change.
#NoExcuse
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women | United Nations
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women aims to create awareness of the fact that violence against women is a human rights violation that impedes progress in many areas, in...
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November 25, 2024 at 4:02 PM
Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the beginning of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.
Take action to stop violence against women - raise awareness, have zero tolerance and advocate for change.
#NoExcuse
Take action to stop violence against women - raise awareness, have zero tolerance and advocate for change.
#NoExcuse
Really interesting snapshot into some past lives in #Dundee
#History #SocialHistory #ScottishHistory
#History #SocialHistory #ScottishHistory
This week's blog post was researched and written by our volunteer Zoe. Whilst digitising the images in the 1905 Black List she did a bit of digging into the lives of the people mentioned. Read their stories here. dundeecityarchives.w...
#Dundee #Archives
#Dundee #Archives
More tales from the Black List
We take another look at some of the people listed on the so called “Black List” aka the Register of Inebriates from 1905
dundeecityarchives.wordpress.com
November 24, 2024 at 8:11 AM
Really interesting snapshot into some past lives in #Dundee
#History #SocialHistory #ScottishHistory
#History #SocialHistory #ScottishHistory
November 23, 2024 at 9:24 AM