Karen Windle
@profwindle.bsky.social
Professor of Healthcare Research & Impact at the University of Ulster. Ageing, dementia, person-centred care, integrated care, health and care processes and policy. All views etc.
Writing a bid and, I think I'm at this stage.
November 12, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Writing a bid and, I think I'm at this stage.
Tread softly...... 😂
October 2, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Tread softly...... 😂
And this one is because I’m waiting to hear if we have exchanged contracts.
September 12, 2025 at 12:24 PM
And this one is because I’m waiting to hear if we have exchanged contracts.
Yes, I am doing a title and abstract screening of 2,247 papers. 👇
September 11, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Yes, I am doing a title and abstract screening of 2,247 papers. 👇
Working at home can be, at times, challenging.
August 12, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Working at home can be, at times, challenging.
To honour Hanukkah and Christmas coming together, I’m wearing my Croc headlights. Gifted to me by a colleague, who knows me too well, they also disco flash. Best #present ever.
December 25, 2024 at 11:44 AM
To honour Hanukkah and Christmas coming together, I’m wearing my Croc headlights. Gifted to me by a colleague, who knows me too well, they also disco flash. Best #present ever.
However you celebrate, emulate bug and cricket in peacefulness.
December 24, 2024 at 8:39 PM
However you celebrate, emulate bug and cricket in peacefulness.
Not bad for 16.04. 👇
December 24, 2024 at 4:05 PM
Not bad for 16.04. 👇
As I move to a new role (and more later); I've been thinking and talking to those I line manage about the qualities and, expertise a line manager should hold. While all were clear on poor line management (see screen shot 👇), all had different views of of a good #LineManager. Thoughts #Bluesky?
December 18, 2024 at 11:29 AM
As I move to a new role (and more later); I've been thinking and talking to those I line manage about the qualities and, expertise a line manager should hold. While all were clear on poor line management (see screen shot 👇), all had different views of of a good #LineManager. Thoughts #Bluesky?
There is no cat in this picture
October 16, 2024 at 2:57 PM
There is no cat in this picture
Bummer. The 13.30 was cancelled, the next at 14.06 hasn’t arrived, but apparently were boarding shortly. Mind you, the cause of the delay is just horrible.
October 4, 2024 at 1:13 PM
Bummer. The 13.30 was cancelled, the next at 14.06 hasn’t arrived, but apparently were boarding shortly. Mind you, the cause of the delay is just horrible.
Wonderful that 1)Wales actually has a dementia strategy 2) that Dementia Care Mapping is part of their delivery. Fabulous Wales 🏴
October 1, 2024 at 10:50 AM
Wonderful that 1)Wales actually has a dementia strategy 2) that Dementia Care Mapping is part of their delivery. Fabulous Wales 🏴
Next up, Andrea de Paiva presenting her PhD (yet to viva, but upcoming 😉). She explored how Dementia Care Mapping could be ‘better’ implemented in #residentialcare
October 1, 2024 at 9:42 AM
Next up, Andrea de Paiva presenting her PhD (yet to viva, but upcoming 😉). She explored how Dementia Care Mapping could be ‘better’ implemented in #residentialcare
Today had the privilege of introducing the Dementia Care Mapping inaugural conference and, in rather fabulous surroundings at Bradford town hall. Looking forward to the presentations and discussions.
October 1, 2024 at 9:20 AM
Today had the privilege of introducing the Dementia Care Mapping inaugural conference and, in rather fabulous surroundings at Bradford town hall. Looking forward to the presentations and discussions.
Congratulations to the 50 academics that won an Ignoble Award yesterday. They tossed 350,757 coins to assess if they landed on the same or a different side. This is what I really love from their paper:
September 13, 2024 at 8:18 AM
Congratulations to the 50 academics that won an Ignoble Award yesterday. They tossed 350,757 coins to assess if they landed on the same or a different side. This is what I really love from their paper:
#Grenfell It would seem that, for @conservatives.bsky.social , lying and, not apologising about lying is endemic. The below from the man who "slashed [housing] regulations" to the extent that 72 people died and, a community was wreaked. No apology, but a mere 'nothing to do with me guv' approach.
September 4, 2024 at 12:21 PM
#Grenfell It would seem that, for @conservatives.bsky.social , lying and, not apologising about lying is endemic. The below from the man who "slashed [housing] regulations" to the extent that 72 people died and, a community was wreaked. No apology, but a mere 'nothing to do with me guv' approach.
First photograph of a snowflake, 1885 by Wilson A Bentley; a farmer who first attached a camera to his microscope.
How bloody gorgeous is this.
How bloody gorgeous is this.
August 28, 2024 at 8:49 PM
First photograph of a snowflake, 1885 by Wilson A Bentley; a farmer who first attached a camera to his microscope.
How bloody gorgeous is this.
How bloody gorgeous is this.
A meme shared by a colleague that is writ large in my identity.
August 20, 2024 at 3:18 PM
A meme shared by a colleague that is writ large in my identity.
August 17, 2024 at 11:00 AM
It's Monday toward July (when there is a realisation of how much holiday you still have outstanding). Today, I feel this old.
June 10, 2024 at 1:21 PM
It's Monday toward July (when there is a realisation of how much holiday you still have outstanding). Today, I feel this old.
Writing Grant Applications, 'lunch and learn'. Thanks to @uniofnottingham.bsky.social and the East MIdlands ARC. If you are planning or doing a grant, worth a look. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ByV... 👇
June 10, 2024 at 1:11 PM
Writing Grant Applications, 'lunch and learn'. Thanks to @uniofnottingham.bsky.social and the East MIdlands ARC. If you are planning or doing a grant, worth a look. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ByV... 👇
Dementia Studies Online Open Evening! Join us online on the 9th July 17:30-18:30 to learn about the education we deliver, from the comfort of your own home! Register here to secure your spot: eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-s...
June 7, 2024 at 9:28 AM
Dementia Studies Online Open Evening! Join us online on the 9th July 17:30-18:30 to learn about the education we deliver, from the comfort of your own home! Register here to secure your spot: eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-s...
I raise you a ginger
May 10, 2024 at 6:51 PM
I raise you a ginger