Dr. Sakura Byrne
@sakurabyrne.bsky.social
PhD in Bi+ wellbeing. Interested in queer wellbeing, and nature connection. Associate lecturer at the OU. Queer. #ActuallyAutistic. Views my own. She/they
I desperately need advice on how to leave academia and what to do instead. I don't even know where to begin 😅
June 17, 2025 at 12:23 PM
I desperately need advice on how to leave academia and what to do instead. I don't even know where to begin 😅
I'm up at midnight thinking it's high time I left academia. Ben agrees.
June 15, 2025 at 11:03 PM
I'm up at midnight thinking it's high time I left academia. Ben agrees.
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Today, thousands gathered across the country - from Hastings to London to Glasgow - to say: we will always stand with trans people.
Trans rights are human rights. 🏳️⚧️
Trans rights are human rights. 🏳️⚧️
April 19, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Today, thousands gathered across the country - from Hastings to London to Glasgow - to say: we will always stand with trans people.
Trans rights are human rights. 🏳️⚧️
Trans rights are human rights. 🏳️⚧️
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The Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI) has said it is dismayed by the ruling in the UK, but encouraged by the fact that this narrative has not made its way to Ireland
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
UK sex ruling a 'step back' for human rights - TENI
A UK court ruling on biological sex has been hailed a victory confirming "women are women and men are men", but some have called it "incredibly worrying for the trans community".
www.rte.ie
April 16, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI) has said it is dismayed by the ruling in the UK, but encouraged by the fact that this narrative has not made its way to Ireland
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
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Saying that "autism is preventable" is essentially saying that autistic people should not be born.
It's a eugenicist claim.
It's a eugenicist claim.
April 16, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Saying that "autism is preventable" is essentially saying that autistic people should not be born.
It's a eugenicist claim.
It's a eugenicist claim.
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Would you like some books written by an autistic author where the main character has autism and is not treated like a robot or alien? Who also has a job, a best friend, and eventually finds love even if he is still blatantly autistic?
If so, then The Reanimator Mysteries series is for you.
If so, then The Reanimator Mysteries series is for you.
THE REANIMATOR MYSTERIES series is perfect for lovers of Gothic coziness. There are 3 books with
💀Pushing Daisies x Sleepy Hollow vibes
🫀An autistic necromancer
⚰️His reanimated lover
🪦 Solving mysteries in 1890s NYC
🏳️🌈MM paranormal historical romance
🔗⬇️Available wide!
#romancelandia
🌈📚 #booksky
💀Pushing Daisies x Sleepy Hollow vibes
🫀An autistic necromancer
⚰️His reanimated lover
🪦 Solving mysteries in 1890s NYC
🏳️🌈MM paranormal historical romance
🔗⬇️Available wide!
#romancelandia
🌈📚 #booksky
April 16, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Would you like some books written by an autistic author where the main character has autism and is not treated like a robot or alien? Who also has a job, a best friend, and eventually finds love even if he is still blatantly autistic?
If so, then The Reanimator Mysteries series is for you.
If so, then The Reanimator Mysteries series is for you.
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April 16, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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reading Gay Berlin and tearing up at the story of Karl Ulrichs, the first person to express in public a modern understanding of homosexuality and also simultaneously the first gay man to come out openly under his own name. talk about standing on the edge of the world.
March 28, 2025 at 11:42 PM
reading Gay Berlin and tearing up at the story of Karl Ulrichs, the first person to express in public a modern understanding of homosexuality and also simultaneously the first gay man to come out openly under his own name. talk about standing on the edge of the world.
March 2, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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During the last six months there’s been a substantial increase in academics approaching me to ask about leaving #academia…
This article articulates many of the reasons why they’re doing that…
This article articulates many of the reasons why they’re doing that…
"It is impossible to be a top-line manager and administrator and mentor and researcher and writer and outreach officer and IT expert and online instructor and pedagogical innovator and recruiter and teacher and marker and external examiner and press pundit and grant bidder and editor."
It’s Not Your Fault That Academic Life is Getting Harder by Glen O’Hara
Universities are in trouble, and it’s not just money we’re talking about. They are living through something of a crisis of confidence, even of trust and faith. More and more, I find myself, and my col...
voicesofacademia.com
September 4, 2024 at 1:33 PM
During the last six months there’s been a substantial increase in academics approaching me to ask about leaving #academia…
This article articulates many of the reasons why they’re doing that…
This article articulates many of the reasons why they’re doing that…
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THE @EmpirePodUK guide to American imperialism-
With America apparently entering a new openly imperial phase & with Trump talking of invading Panama, Greenland, Canada and Gaza this is stuff you REALLY need to understand
Empire episode 166- How To Hide An Empire
podcasts.apple.com/tr/podcast/1...
With America apparently entering a new openly imperial phase & with Trump talking of invading Panama, Greenland, Canada and Gaza this is stuff you REALLY need to understand
Empire episode 166- How To Hide An Empire
podcasts.apple.com/tr/podcast/1...
February 7, 2025 at 5:52 AM
THE @EmpirePodUK guide to American imperialism-
With America apparently entering a new openly imperial phase & with Trump talking of invading Panama, Greenland, Canada and Gaza this is stuff you REALLY need to understand
Empire episode 166- How To Hide An Empire
podcasts.apple.com/tr/podcast/1...
With America apparently entering a new openly imperial phase & with Trump talking of invading Panama, Greenland, Canada and Gaza this is stuff you REALLY need to understand
Empire episode 166- How To Hide An Empire
podcasts.apple.com/tr/podcast/1...
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I knew this book was going to be good and have just finished it. Anyone with an interest in how the countryside is managed should read!. Spoiler - the “custodians of the countryside” are doing a terrible job with some notable exceptions. Well done @guyshrubsole.bsky.social
January 30, 2025 at 10:12 PM
I knew this book was going to be good and have just finished it. Anyone with an interest in how the countryside is managed should read!. Spoiler - the “custodians of the countryside” are doing a terrible job with some notable exceptions. Well done @guyshrubsole.bsky.social
Relatable. When I moved to London for university I deliberately 'lost' my Cornish accent after someone told me I sounded like a pirate. Ridiculous in hindsight because who doesn't like pirates? Glad to be back in Cornwall and speaking naturally again!!
www.bbc.com/news/article...
UK's hierarchy of accents: 'I thought mine made me sound stupid'
Sociolinguists say accent bias is prevalent in the UK and affects how people are perceived by classmates, colleagues and friends.
www.bbc.com
January 20, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Relatable. When I moved to London for university I deliberately 'lost' my Cornish accent after someone told me I sounded like a pirate. Ridiculous in hindsight because who doesn't like pirates? Glad to be back in Cornwall and speaking naturally again!!
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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For years Nigel Farage has banged on about billionaire George Soros influencing the political climate in Britain and the rest of the world.
Now - Farage's Reform is poised to take a rumoured £100 million from Elon Musk and the right wing media doesn't bat an eyelid.
Now - Farage's Reform is poised to take a rumoured £100 million from Elon Musk and the right wing media doesn't bat an eyelid.
December 18, 2024 at 9:08 AM
For years Nigel Farage has banged on about billionaire George Soros influencing the political climate in Britain and the rest of the world.
Now - Farage's Reform is poised to take a rumoured £100 million from Elon Musk and the right wing media doesn't bat an eyelid.
Now - Farage's Reform is poised to take a rumoured £100 million from Elon Musk and the right wing media doesn't bat an eyelid.
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My new book, THE LIE OF THE LAND, is an expose of what the 'custodians of the countryside' have done to nature in Britain. Out 12th Sept 2024, you can order a copy here: lnkfi.re/dsHR7n
And here's my list of upcoming book talks: lnkfi.re/dwdbjr
And here's my list of upcoming book talks: lnkfi.re/dwdbjr
September 10, 2024 at 4:17 PM
My new book, THE LIE OF THE LAND, is an expose of what the 'custodians of the countryside' have done to nature in Britain. Out 12th Sept 2024, you can order a copy here: lnkfi.re/dsHR7n
And here's my list of upcoming book talks: lnkfi.re/dwdbjr
And here's my list of upcoming book talks: lnkfi.re/dwdbjr
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Very interesting. Universities (like this one, but not only this one) are the source and amplifier of student and staff stress. Universities then fail to deal with any stress they've created. It IS a health and safety issue and we should treat it as such.
The UK's HSE in its reply to the University of Birmingham SMT's response to Birmingham UCU's complaint: 'I do not consider that your reply provides sufficient assurance that work-related stress is being suitably managed by the University'.
'we will be inspecting the University [..] in the new year'
'we will be inspecting the University [..] in the new year'
December 17, 2024 at 6:57 PM
Very interesting. Universities (like this one, but not only this one) are the source and amplifier of student and staff stress. Universities then fail to deal with any stress they've created. It IS a health and safety issue and we should treat it as such.
Today has been an incredibly lazy Saturday thanks to the storms. Ben agrees.
December 7, 2024 at 4:49 PM
Today has been an incredibly lazy Saturday thanks to the storms. Ben agrees.
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Autism research findings often send a chill down my spine.
Stigma, discrimination, high unemployment, difficulty accessing healthcare, physical and mental health issues, early mortality, trauma.
It’s not surprising those of us who are Autistic sometimes feel fearful and hopeless about the future.
Stigma, discrimination, high unemployment, difficulty accessing healthcare, physical and mental health issues, early mortality, trauma.
It’s not surprising those of us who are Autistic sometimes feel fearful and hopeless about the future.
December 7, 2024 at 8:56 AM
Autism research findings often send a chill down my spine.
Stigma, discrimination, high unemployment, difficulty accessing healthcare, physical and mental health issues, early mortality, trauma.
It’s not surprising those of us who are Autistic sometimes feel fearful and hopeless about the future.
Stigma, discrimination, high unemployment, difficulty accessing healthcare, physical and mental health issues, early mortality, trauma.
It’s not surprising those of us who are Autistic sometimes feel fearful and hopeless about the future.
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It important to know the names of women researchers who've been studying, speaking & writing about bias and AI.
Dr Timnit Gebru,
Dr Rumman Chowdhury, Dr Safiya Noble,
Dr Seeta Peña Gangadharan,
Dr Buolamwini
And many many more within/outside academia.
Free link: archive.ph/2023.11.22-1...
👑👑👑
Dr Timnit Gebru,
Dr Rumman Chowdhury, Dr Safiya Noble,
Dr Seeta Peña Gangadharan,
Dr Buolamwini
And many many more within/outside academia.
Free link: archive.ph/2023.11.22-1...
👑👑👑
December 4, 2024 at 12:32 PM
It important to know the names of women researchers who've been studying, speaking & writing about bias and AI.
Dr Timnit Gebru,
Dr Rumman Chowdhury, Dr Safiya Noble,
Dr Seeta Peña Gangadharan,
Dr Buolamwini
And many many more within/outside academia.
Free link: archive.ph/2023.11.22-1...
👑👑👑
Dr Timnit Gebru,
Dr Rumman Chowdhury, Dr Safiya Noble,
Dr Seeta Peña Gangadharan,
Dr Buolamwini
And many many more within/outside academia.
Free link: archive.ph/2023.11.22-1...
👑👑👑
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It’s important to remember that many middle class women of a certain age grew up as working class girls who were, and are, fierce as fuck. With long memories.
December 2, 2024 at 8:43 AM
It’s important to remember that many middle class women of a certain age grew up as working class girls who were, and are, fierce as fuck. With long memories.
Can anyone explain to me how, when I've deleted my account multiple times, LinkedIn keeps coming back?? Often with incorrect information on it as well, bizarrely. Maybe I should just give up and start using it because for some reason it just won't go away 😅
December 3, 2024 at 9:22 AM
Can anyone explain to me how, when I've deleted my account multiple times, LinkedIn keeps coming back?? Often with incorrect information on it as well, bizarrely. Maybe I should just give up and start using it because for some reason it just won't go away 😅
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I’m looking for academic researchers who research mental health and also (like me) have lived experience of mental ill health! Please share and get in touch if that’s you ❤️#academicsky @academic-chatter.bsky.social @mhrincubator.bsky.social @nihrspcr.bsky.social
December 2, 2024 at 7:22 PM
I’m looking for academic researchers who research mental health and also (like me) have lived experience of mental ill health! Please share and get in touch if that’s you ❤️#academicsky @academic-chatter.bsky.social @mhrincubator.bsky.social @nihrspcr.bsky.social
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Authors love libraries. Please use them. Please support them.
Libraries are amazing. 📚
Libraries are amazing. 📚
December 2, 2024 at 11:15 AM
Authors love libraries. Please use them. Please support them.
Libraries are amazing. 📚
Libraries are amazing. 📚
I accidentally deleted my last photo of Bengali (he's named after a Thundercat... I realised only belatedly that it's a confusing name when he's a Maine Coon and not a Bengal). Here he is, demonstrating that he is an agent of chaos and destruction.
#mainecoon
#mainecoon
November 30, 2024 at 9:27 AM
I accidentally deleted my last photo of Bengali (he's named after a Thundercat... I realised only belatedly that it's a confusing name when he's a Maine Coon and not a Bengal). Here he is, demonstrating that he is an agent of chaos and destruction.
#mainecoon
#mainecoon