Sophia Woodman
@sophisteria.bsky.social
She/her. Interdisciplinary tourist, gardener, now-settled nomad, committed to building real solidarity across difference through unions and other forms of bottom-up organising.
Views my own, not representing my branch or uni.
Member of UCU Commons.
Views my own, not representing my branch or uni.
Member of UCU Commons.
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“From the night of the massacre onward, Ms. Fletcher was never again able to sleep comfortably in a bed, she wrote…
“When I sleep, it is never very deep or for very long because of the anxiety and the things I see,” she wrote. “Imagine having the same horrible nightmare every night for 100 years.”
“When I sleep, it is never very deep or for very long because of the anxiety and the things I see,” she wrote. “Imagine having the same horrible nightmare every night for 100 years.”
Viola Fletcher, Oldest Survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Dies at 111
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:39 PM
“From the night of the massacre onward, Ms. Fletcher was never again able to sleep comfortably in a bed, she wrote…
“When I sleep, it is never very deep or for very long because of the anxiety and the things I see,” she wrote. “Imagine having the same horrible nightmare every night for 100 years.”
“When I sleep, it is never very deep or for very long because of the anxiety and the things I see,” she wrote. “Imagine having the same horrible nightmare every night for 100 years.”
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"Meta internally projected late last year that it would earn about 10 per cent of its overall annual revenue — or $16bn — from running advertising for scams and banned goods, internal company documents show" - Reuters www.ft.com/content/4560...
We have to be able to hold tech platforms accountable for fraud
Algorithms ensure that people who click on scams are likely to see more of them
www.ft.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:50 AM
"Meta internally projected late last year that it would earn about 10 per cent of its overall annual revenue — or $16bn — from running advertising for scams and banned goods, internal company documents show" - Reuters www.ft.com/content/4560...
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Some of the fake citations we're spotting in submissions to our journal are pretty convincing - I almost had to go and check I *didn't* write this in 2023:
Williamson, B. (2023). Educational technologies and the new politics of affective governance. Learning, Media and Technology, 48(3), 251–266.
Williamson, B. (2023). Educational technologies and the new politics of affective governance. Learning, Media and Technology, 48(3), 251–266.
November 21, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Some of the fake citations we're spotting in submissions to our journal are pretty convincing - I almost had to go and check I *didn't* write this in 2023:
Williamson, B. (2023). Educational technologies and the new politics of affective governance. Learning, Media and Technology, 48(3), 251–266.
Williamson, B. (2023). Educational technologies and the new politics of affective governance. Learning, Media and Technology, 48(3), 251–266.
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I get a bit tired of some of the discourse around young men. This lovely poem by Hollie McNish highlights the wonderful care so many young men do for their female friends. I was lucky to have boy friends like this in my life and I still do!!
November 21, 2025 at 1:35 PM
I get a bit tired of some of the discourse around young men. This lovely poem by Hollie McNish highlights the wonderful care so many young men do for their female friends. I was lucky to have boy friends like this in my life and I still do!!
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I want to extend my full support to staff threatened with compulsory redundancy at the University of Edinburgh.
I have today written to the Principal imploring him to change direction.
I have today written to the Principal imploring him to change direction.
November 19, 2025 at 3:43 PM
I want to extend my full support to staff threatened with compulsory redundancy at the University of Edinburgh.
I have today written to the Principal imploring him to change direction.
I have today written to the Principal imploring him to change direction.
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Our alternative briefings in Scotland during the #pandemic from the late #JaneyGodley
(Salty language warning ⚠️)
“Covid Ni-Ni Nineteen. We need the young people to step up and save us from the spreading and don’t even start me on tin foil hat bampots” #janeygodleyvoiceover
youtu.be/FNUe5zO7xo0?...
(Salty language warning ⚠️)
“Covid Ni-Ni Nineteen. We need the young people to step up and save us from the spreading and don’t even start me on tin foil hat bampots” #janeygodleyvoiceover
youtu.be/FNUe5zO7xo0?...
Covid ni ni nineteen
YouTube video by Janey Godley
youtu.be
November 20, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Our alternative briefings in Scotland during the #pandemic from the late #JaneyGodley
(Salty language warning ⚠️)
“Covid Ni-Ni Nineteen. We need the young people to step up and save us from the spreading and don’t even start me on tin foil hat bampots” #janeygodleyvoiceover
youtu.be/FNUe5zO7xo0?...
(Salty language warning ⚠️)
“Covid Ni-Ni Nineteen. We need the young people to step up and save us from the spreading and don’t even start me on tin foil hat bampots” #janeygodleyvoiceover
youtu.be/FNUe5zO7xo0?...
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Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
Closing Central Madrid To Cars Resulted In 9.5% Boost To Retail Spending, Finds Bank Analysis
City of Madrid significantly boosted the takings of its shops and restaurants last Christmas by banning cars from the CBD, finds an analysis by Spain's second largest bank.
www.forbes.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
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Five corporations control 90% of the US media market.
Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.
The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.
Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.
The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.
November 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Five corporations control 90% of the US media market.
Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.
The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.
Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.
The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.
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The problem isn’t just Shabana Mahmood. It’s the whole department she represents.
open.substack.com/pub/abolishw...
open.substack.com/pub/abolishw...
Abolish the Home Office
Shabana Mahmood's attack on migrants is just the latest scheme of a department that's been authoritarian for a quarter of a millennium.
open.substack.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:39 PM
The problem isn’t just Shabana Mahmood. It’s the whole department she represents.
open.substack.com/pub/abolishw...
open.substack.com/pub/abolishw...
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that China & Russia abstained in the security council voting tells you how far their anti-imperialist posing will go
November 18, 2025 at 8:33 PM
that China & Russia abstained in the security council voting tells you how far their anti-imperialist posing will go
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An impressive 32 FE Branches over the line in the ballot. I know how incredibly hard everyone has worked to get the vote out. Now comes the work of supporting ALL the branches with what comes next. Whether they made it to 50% or not there is work to be done 💪🏼
November 18, 2025 at 7:34 PM
An impressive 32 FE Branches over the line in the ballot. I know how incredibly hard everyone has worked to get the vote out. Now comes the work of supporting ALL the branches with what comes next. Whether they made it to 50% or not there is work to be done 💪🏼
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'Higher education minister Ben MacPherson told MSPs he was considering whether to use the Scottish Government’s convening powers to compel university chiefs to negotiate with members of the University and Colleges Union (UCU).'
Question from @martinwhitfieldmsp.bsky.social in the Scottish Parliament on cuts and job losses at Edinburgh University as @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social take third day of strike action this week #SaveHE #StopTheCuts www.heraldscotland.com/news/2563152...
SNP minister told to intervene in Edinburgh University crisis to protect 1,800 jobs
SNP ministers have been warned they must intervene in the University of Edinburgh's dispute with staff amid fears 1,800 jobs could be lost.
www.heraldscotland.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:57 PM
'Higher education minister Ben MacPherson told MSPs he was considering whether to use the Scottish Government’s convening powers to compel university chiefs to negotiate with members of the University and Colleges Union (UCU).'
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Brilliant! Just such an inspiring and amazing campaign #UCU
90% voted YES.
32 colleges over the line.
17 colleges already won pay awards.
This is a huge organising win for our FE members.
College bosses must work with us, staff deserve a fair deal, especially when many are paid £7k–£9k less than in sixth forms.
Next steps announced next week.
32 colleges over the line.
17 colleges already won pay awards.
This is a huge organising win for our FE members.
College bosses must work with us, staff deserve a fair deal, especially when many are paid £7k–£9k less than in sixth forms.
Next steps announced next week.
November 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Brilliant! Just such an inspiring and amazing campaign #UCU
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90% voted YES.
32 colleges over the line.
17 colleges already won pay awards.
This is a huge organising win for our FE members.
College bosses must work with us, staff deserve a fair deal, especially when many are paid £7k–£9k less than in sixth forms.
Next steps announced next week.
32 colleges over the line.
17 colleges already won pay awards.
This is a huge organising win for our FE members.
College bosses must work with us, staff deserve a fair deal, especially when many are paid £7k–£9k less than in sixth forms.
Next steps announced next week.
November 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM
90% voted YES.
32 colleges over the line.
17 colleges already won pay awards.
This is a huge organising win for our FE members.
College bosses must work with us, staff deserve a fair deal, especially when many are paid £7k–£9k less than in sixth forms.
Next steps announced next week.
32 colleges over the line.
17 colleges already won pay awards.
This is a huge organising win for our FE members.
College bosses must work with us, staff deserve a fair deal, especially when many are paid £7k–£9k less than in sixth forms.
Next steps announced next week.
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Question from @martinwhitfieldmsp.bsky.social in the Scottish Parliament on cuts and job losses at Edinburgh University as @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social take third day of strike action this week #SaveHE #StopTheCuts www.heraldscotland.com/news/2563152...
SNP minister told to intervene in Edinburgh University crisis to protect 1,800 jobs
SNP ministers have been warned they must intervene in the University of Edinburgh's dispute with staff amid fears 1,800 jobs could be lost.
www.heraldscotland.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Question from @martinwhitfieldmsp.bsky.social in the Scottish Parliament on cuts and job losses at Edinburgh University as @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social take third day of strike action this week #SaveHE #StopTheCuts www.heraldscotland.com/news/2563152...
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RALLY TOMORROW!
Join the fightback against job cuts!
Wednesday 19th November at 1pm at the
Scottish parliament.
Join the fightback against job cuts!
Wednesday 19th November at 1pm at the
Scottish parliament.
November 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
RALLY TOMORROW!
Join the fightback against job cuts!
Wednesday 19th November at 1pm at the
Scottish parliament.
Join the fightback against job cuts!
Wednesday 19th November at 1pm at the
Scottish parliament.
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Massive props to @ucu.org.uk FE branches in England, 32 of which have got over the line in nationally-coordinated industrial action ballots ! Another 17 had already struck local deals. A #newdealforFE staff is well past due! www.ucu.org.uk/article/1426...
Staff at 32 colleges vote to strike over low pay
UCU called on college bosses to begin negotiating after its members voted to strike over low pay and poor working conditions.
www.ucu.org.uk
November 18, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Massive props to @ucu.org.uk FE branches in England, 32 of which have got over the line in nationally-coordinated industrial action ballots ! Another 17 had already struck local deals. A #newdealforFE staff is well past due! www.ucu.org.uk/article/1426...
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Solidarity to all at @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social! I studied there in 2010-11 and staff were on strike then - I remember one of my tutors explaining that she felt it was part of her responsibility to us as her students to protect the future of academic pay and conditions.
Pickets all over Edinburgh this morning! From Old College to King's Building, Edinburgh UCU staff are saying NO to job cuts!
November 18, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Solidarity to all at @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social! I studied there in 2010-11 and staff were on strike then - I remember one of my tutors explaining that she felt it was part of her responsibility to us as her students to protect the future of academic pay and conditions.
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A soggy morning challenging damaging cuts with my @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social colleagues at Old College.
Read about the dispute here:
www.ucuedinburgh.org.uk/industrial-d...
#ucu #StopTheCuts
Read about the dispute here:
www.ucuedinburgh.org.uk/industrial-d...
#ucu #StopTheCuts
November 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
A soggy morning challenging damaging cuts with my @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social colleagues at Old College.
Read about the dispute here:
www.ucuedinburgh.org.uk/industrial-d...
#ucu #StopTheCuts
Read about the dispute here:
www.ucuedinburgh.org.uk/industrial-d...
#ucu #StopTheCuts
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Staff is currently striking here at the University of Edinburgh. Senior management is planning widespread compulsory redundancies (without a real need for the same). You can read more here @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social www.ucuedinburgh.org.uk/blog/rd72kte...
A message to our students about the upcoming strike, 17-19 November 2025 — UCU Edinburgh
Dear students, UCU Edinburgh will again be going on strike Monday 17th, Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th November as a result of University management’s refusal to commit to no compulsory redundancie...
www.ucuedinburgh.org.uk
November 18, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Staff is currently striking here at the University of Edinburgh. Senior management is planning widespread compulsory redundancies (without a real need for the same). You can read more here @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social www.ucuedinburgh.org.uk/blog/rd72kte...
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Been a while since the pink beanie came out. Sheffield pickets here we come.
Our message to management is simple: No redundancies. Stop the incessant restructures. Listen to your staff. There is no University of Sheffield without us.
Our message to management is simple: No redundancies. Stop the incessant restructures. Listen to your staff. There is no University of Sheffield without us.
November 17, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Been a while since the pink beanie came out. Sheffield pickets here we come.
Our message to management is simple: No redundancies. Stop the incessant restructures. Listen to your staff. There is no University of Sheffield without us.
Our message to management is simple: No redundancies. Stop the incessant restructures. Listen to your staff. There is no University of Sheffield without us.
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ECA students ❤️
2/2
2/2
November 17, 2025 at 10:20 PM
ECA students ❤️
2/2
2/2
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November 17, 2025 at 10:18 PM