Prof. Liz Laycock
@shulizl.bsky.social
Curious about heritage building geomaterials, various crafts and spurious facts. Geobakeoff veteran. Likes ferrets.
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Rest in Peace, Kathleen Roberts of Sheffield the first "Women of Steel" campaigner who worked in the steelworks in WW2 has died age 103. Thank you for your service. 👇
BBC News - First Sheffield 'Women of Steel' campaigner dies aged 103 - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - First Sheffield 'Women of Steel' campaigner dies aged 103 - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
First Sheffield 'Women of Steel' campaigner dies aged 103
Kathleen Roberts campaigned for women who worked in the steelworks during the war to be recognised.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Rest in Peace, Kathleen Roberts of Sheffield the first "Women of Steel" campaigner who worked in the steelworks in WW2 has died age 103. Thank you for your service. 👇
BBC News - First Sheffield 'Women of Steel' campaigner dies aged 103 - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - First Sheffield 'Women of Steel' campaigner dies aged 103 - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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We are calling on the UK Government to not introduce a levy on higher education provider income from international students, reduce visa costs to attract global talent, and to review higher education funding to create a sustainable model
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/documents/58...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/documents/58...
July 10, 2025 at 8:54 AM
We are calling on the UK Government to not introduce a levy on higher education provider income from international students, reduce visa costs to attract global talent, and to review higher education funding to create a sustainable model
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/documents/58...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/documents/58...
According to the Torygraph (Telegraph)universities have "gold plated" pension schemes. In which case much of the rest of academia could probably be described as gold-ish coloured/ chipped/ tarnished...
November 24, 2025 at 3:26 AM
According to the Torygraph (Telegraph)universities have "gold plated" pension schemes. In which case much of the rest of academia could probably be described as gold-ish coloured/ chipped/ tarnished...
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Fifteen years of ideological choices to strangle & gut the public realm - NHS to schools to social services to local museums - is what underlies the anger "tearing our country apart"; immigration is simply the scapegoat that the far right are pushing people toward.
Why can't Labour just say this?
Why can't Labour just say this?
November 18, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Fifteen years of ideological choices to strangle & gut the public realm - NHS to schools to social services to local museums - is what underlies the anger "tearing our country apart"; immigration is simply the scapegoat that the far right are pushing people toward.
Why can't Labour just say this?
Why can't Labour just say this?
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What a shocking waste of opportunity this government has proved to be.
It has squandered its time and attention on ridiculous fiscal rules, persecuting refugees and trashing ecosystems in the name of growth, while failing to deliver what we so desperately want.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
It has squandered its time and attention on ridiculous fiscal rules, persecuting refugees and trashing ecosystems in the name of growth, while failing to deliver what we so desperately want.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
NHS failing to cut waiting times as promised in recovery plan, report warns
Public accounts committee finds Labour’s progress ‘appears to have stalled’ despite billions of pounds in investment
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:26 AM
What a shocking waste of opportunity this government has proved to be.
It has squandered its time and attention on ridiculous fiscal rules, persecuting refugees and trashing ecosystems in the name of growth, while failing to deliver what we so desperately want.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
It has squandered its time and attention on ridiculous fiscal rules, persecuting refugees and trashing ecosystems in the name of growth, while failing to deliver what we so desperately want.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Belated wedding gift finished. Hairnets for a re-enactor friend.(the pointy bit in the centre of the net is an artefact of making these on a toe loop and not a cushion, and dissappears in use)
November 17, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Belated wedding gift finished. Hairnets for a re-enactor friend.(the pointy bit in the centre of the net is an artefact of making these on a toe loop and not a cushion, and dissappears in use)
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UCU - Mass strikes to hit University of Sheffield & Sheffield Hallam in November and December over job cuts www.ucu.org.uk/article/1423...
Mass strikes to hit University of Sheffield & Sheffield Hallam in November and December over job cuts
A combined 28 days of strike action will hit the city of Sheffield over the next two months in rows over job cuts at Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam universities, UCU announced today.
www.ucu.org.uk
November 14, 2025 at 7:37 PM
UCU - Mass strikes to hit University of Sheffield & Sheffield Hallam in November and December over job cuts www.ucu.org.uk/article/1423...
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📢 Day Three: Our Momentum Remains Unbroken!
Three days strong, our resolve remains unshakeable. We're standing united, fighting for our future.
The message is loud and clear: we won't be silenced. Our solidarity grows stronger with each passing day.
#SaveSheffieldHallam
Three days strong, our resolve remains unshakeable. We're standing united, fighting for our future.
The message is loud and clear: we won't be silenced. Our solidarity grows stronger with each passing day.
#SaveSheffieldHallam
November 13, 2025 at 9:45 PM
📢 Day Three: Our Momentum Remains Unbroken!
Three days strong, our resolve remains unshakeable. We're standing united, fighting for our future.
The message is loud and clear: we won't be silenced. Our solidarity grows stronger with each passing day.
#SaveSheffieldHallam
Three days strong, our resolve remains unshakeable. We're standing united, fighting for our future.
The message is loud and clear: we won't be silenced. Our solidarity grows stronger with each passing day.
#SaveSheffieldHallam
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Strike Day 2:
Pickets at Owen building & HoTC, 8-11am every strike day
Dispute info here: ucuhallam.org
The fight is against compulsory redundancies & poor governance
#SaveSheffieldHallam
Pickets at Owen building & HoTC, 8-11am every strike day
Dispute info here: ucuhallam.org
The fight is against compulsory redundancies & poor governance
#SaveSheffieldHallam
November 12, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Strike Day 2:
Pickets at Owen building & HoTC, 8-11am every strike day
Dispute info here: ucuhallam.org
The fight is against compulsory redundancies & poor governance
#SaveSheffieldHallam
Pickets at Owen building & HoTC, 8-11am every strike day
Dispute info here: ucuhallam.org
The fight is against compulsory redundancies & poor governance
#SaveSheffieldHallam
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📢 Solidarity in Action: Day One Strike Highlights
Today was powerful! Our members showed incredible unity and resolve on the first day of strike action. We stood together, loud and proud, demonstrating our commitment to fighting in our dispute!!!
#SaveSheffieldHallam
Today was powerful! Our members showed incredible unity and resolve on the first day of strike action. We stood together, loud and proud, demonstrating our commitment to fighting in our dispute!!!
#SaveSheffieldHallam
November 11, 2025 at 6:35 PM
📢 Solidarity in Action: Day One Strike Highlights
Today was powerful! Our members showed incredible unity and resolve on the first day of strike action. We stood together, loud and proud, demonstrating our commitment to fighting in our dispute!!!
#SaveSheffieldHallam
Today was powerful! Our members showed incredible unity and resolve on the first day of strike action. We stood together, loud and proud, demonstrating our commitment to fighting in our dispute!!!
#SaveSheffieldHallam
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Mass strikes begin today at Sheffield Hallam with more to come at University of Sheffield over job cuts
www.thestar.co.uk/education/ma...
www.thestar.co.uk/education/ma...
Mass strikes at both of Sheffield's universities begin today over job cuts
Sheffield two universities will see a total of 28 days of strike action starting today over successive years of job cuts.
www.thestar.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Mass strikes begin today at Sheffield Hallam with more to come at University of Sheffield over job cuts
www.thestar.co.uk/education/ma...
www.thestar.co.uk/education/ma...
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Staff at Sheffield Hallam University have voted for industrial action due to job cuts and worsening conditions. The conflict stems from the university's refusal to rule out compulsory redundancies after cutting 450 jobs in 2024. See ucuhallam.org/qk2a for more information.
Sheffield Hallam University staff vote for strike action over job cuts and working conditions | UCU Sheffield Hallam University
Staff at Sheffield Hallam University have voted decisively for industrial action as staff fight against job cuts and worsening working conditions, the University and College Union (UCU) confirmed…
ucuhallam.org
October 3, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Staff at Sheffield Hallam University have voted for industrial action due to job cuts and worsening conditions. The conflict stems from the university's refusal to rule out compulsory redundancies after cutting 450 jobs in 2024. See ucuhallam.org/qk2a for more information.
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Why are you so pleased with yourself Steve? I demand you tell me what you have done!!
November 7, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Why are you so pleased with yourself Steve? I demand you tell me what you have done!!
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Don't forget to show your support for antifa drag queens this remembrance sunday
November 5, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Don't forget to show your support for antifa drag queens this remembrance sunday
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People will mock this. But something to note:
When Remembrance Day was introduced, this is EXACTLY what many British WW1 veterans did on it.
They would meet up with old friends and colleagues from their units. Talk. Laugh. Cry. Toast those not there and get joyously, and utterly shitfaced. /1
When Remembrance Day was introduced, this is EXACTLY what many British WW1 veterans did on it.
They would meet up with old friends and colleagues from their units. Talk. Laugh. Cry. Toast those not there and get joyously, and utterly shitfaced. /1
November 4, 2025 at 8:37 AM
People will mock this. But something to note:
When Remembrance Day was introduced, this is EXACTLY what many British WW1 veterans did on it.
They would meet up with old friends and colleagues from their units. Talk. Laugh. Cry. Toast those not there and get joyously, and utterly shitfaced. /1
When Remembrance Day was introduced, this is EXACTLY what many British WW1 veterans did on it.
They would meet up with old friends and colleagues from their units. Talk. Laugh. Cry. Toast those not there and get joyously, and utterly shitfaced. /1
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Finally, some longitudinal data on faculty morale.
Academics in Assyria in the 7th c BC complain that admin is preventing them from doing research and teaching
November 3, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Finally, some longitudinal data on faculty morale.
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As we approach All Souls Day when in many countries, people remember their loved ones who have died, the lovely story of a small Yorkshire community who many years ago came together to ensure that everyone could be buried with dignity. The story of the Farndale Hearse. Please enlarge the image.
November 1, 2025 at 1:14 PM
As we approach All Souls Day when in many countries, people remember their loved ones who have died, the lovely story of a small Yorkshire community who many years ago came together to ensure that everyone could be buried with dignity. The story of the Farndale Hearse. Please enlarge the image.
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Tolkien understood masculinity to a level Elon Musk and fascist tech bros can NEVER understand.
All the shit they do in Call of Duty he did for real in the mud and blood of the Western Front.
He came out of that rejecting all of the macho bullshit they claim it teaches you.
Fuck 'em.
All the shit they do in Call of Duty he did for real in the mud and blood of the Western Front.
He came out of that rejecting all of the macho bullshit they claim it teaches you.
Fuck 'em.
October 29, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Tolkien understood masculinity to a level Elon Musk and fascist tech bros can NEVER understand.
All the shit they do in Call of Duty he did for real in the mud and blood of the Western Front.
He came out of that rejecting all of the macho bullshit they claim it teaches you.
Fuck 'em.
All the shit they do in Call of Duty he did for real in the mud and blood of the Western Front.
He came out of that rejecting all of the macho bullshit they claim it teaches you.
Fuck 'em.
Thought for the day: maybe "science is never settled" but give me this over the immovability of willful ignorance any day.
October 28, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Thought for the day: maybe "science is never settled" but give me this over the immovability of willful ignorance any day.
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From the Larchives: The Rocky Horus Picture Scroll. One of my favorite works. I had the assistance of an Egyptology PhD student to translate the Time Warp phonetically. Enjoy :)
October 23, 2025 at 3:25 AM
From the Larchives: The Rocky Horus Picture Scroll. One of my favorite works. I had the assistance of an Egyptology PhD student to translate the Time Warp phonetically. Enjoy :)
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A little bit of #geotourism and #geosouvenirs. I’m fascinated by this sand art from Alum Bay (and elsewhere). It combines my love of pigments, geology and tat. #sandart
October 22, 2025 at 10:42 AM
A little bit of #geotourism and #geosouvenirs. I’m fascinated by this sand art from Alum Bay (and elsewhere). It combines my love of pigments, geology and tat. #sandart
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Bolton Castle was constructed by Richard Le Scrope, Lord Chancellor to Richard II in the late 14th century with permission to crenellate being granted in 1379. The castle has been in the hands of the Scrope and Powlett (later Orde-Powlett) families for much of that time.
October 19, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Bolton Castle was constructed by Richard Le Scrope, Lord Chancellor to Richard II in the late 14th century with permission to crenellate being granted in 1379. The castle has been in the hands of the Scrope and Powlett (later Orde-Powlett) families for much of that time.
Lobby your MP. Leave off and stop hassling my (trans / gender nonconforming / people who don't match stereotypes) friends, family, students, colleagues ... and people I've never met and never will meet for that matter. Can we just stop being shitty to each other? Is that REALLY too much to ask???
🚨This is an emergency🚨
This Government is currently sitting on an EHRC Code of Practice that will lead to the segregation and exclusion of trans people in public life.
Use our tool to email your MP: tinyurl.com/scrap-the-bathroom-ban
@transsolidarity.bsky.social
#ScrapTheBathroomBan
This Government is currently sitting on an EHRC Code of Practice that will lead to the segregation and exclusion of trans people in public life.
Use our tool to email your MP: tinyurl.com/scrap-the-bathroom-ban
@transsolidarity.bsky.social
#ScrapTheBathroomBan
October 19, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Lobby your MP. Leave off and stop hassling my (trans / gender nonconforming / people who don't match stereotypes) friends, family, students, colleagues ... and people I've never met and never will meet for that matter. Can we just stop being shitty to each other? Is that REALLY too much to ask???