Timothy Monteath
@twm.bsky.social
Assistant professor at Warwick University in the Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies. Data, visualisations, finance, housing and maps among other things.
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I am genuinely baffled and distressed as to why the UK government is intent on destroying UK's genuinely world-leading universities, who bring £265 billion into the economy and support more than 250,000 jobs.
This tax will kill us.
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
This tax will kill us.
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
Student visas crackdown and new levies to cause ‘£1.8bn loss’ to UK economy
The Government has proposed a 6 per cent tax on international student tuition fees and a reduction in graduate visas
www.standard.co.uk
September 27, 2025 at 9:38 AM
I am genuinely baffled and distressed as to why the UK government is intent on destroying UK's genuinely world-leading universities, who bring £265 billion into the economy and support more than 250,000 jobs.
This tax will kill us.
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
This tax will kill us.
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
Starmer's appointment of Minouch shows he understands exactly what the economy needs (more bashing LGBTQ rights and violently suppressing the peaceful protest of a genocide).
August 30, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Starmer's appointment of Minouch shows he understands exactly what the economy needs (more bashing LGBTQ rights and violently suppressing the peaceful protest of a genocide).
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“Even the term 'Artificial Intelligence' … is widely misused, with conceptual unclarity coopted to advance industry agendas and undermine scholarly discussions. It is our task to demystify and to challenge 'AI' in our teaching, research & engagement with society.” openletter.earth/open-letter-...
Open Letter: Stop the Uncritical Adoption of AI Technologies in Academia
openletter.earth
June 28, 2025 at 7:08 PM
“Even the term 'Artificial Intelligence' … is widely misused, with conceptual unclarity coopted to advance industry agendas and undermine scholarly discussions. It is our task to demystify and to challenge 'AI' in our teaching, research & engagement with society.” openletter.earth/open-letter-...
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📣Warwick Antiracism Archive Launch! Come discover our new resource on knowledge b/w generations of student antiracist activists at Warwick. 20/06 2-4pm in R0.12. Register & details: link.outsavvy.com/antiracism led by
@uncomfiest.bsky.social
w/ support from Anna Numa Hopkins & 6 student researchers.
@uncomfiest.bsky.social
w/ support from Anna Numa Hopkins & 6 student researchers.
June 5, 2025 at 6:26 PM
📣Warwick Antiracism Archive Launch! Come discover our new resource on knowledge b/w generations of student antiracist activists at Warwick. 20/06 2-4pm in R0.12. Register & details: link.outsavvy.com/antiracism led by
@uncomfiest.bsky.social
w/ support from Anna Numa Hopkins & 6 student researchers.
@uncomfiest.bsky.social
w/ support from Anna Numa Hopkins & 6 student researchers.
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Are you researching in #OpenStreetMap and #Feminism? Do you create #dataviz using #Rstats?
If so, @ccamara.scholar.social.ap.brid.gy and @twm.bsky.social are looking for you! They are seeking a Part-time Research Assistant
+info:
portal.unitemps.com/Search/JobDe...
📆 deadline: 17/06/2025
#job
If so, @ccamara.scholar.social.ap.brid.gy and @twm.bsky.social are looking for you! They are seeking a Part-time Research Assistant
+info:
portal.unitemps.com/Search/JobDe...
📆 deadline: 17/06/2025
#job
Unitemps
portal.unitemps.com
June 5, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Are you researching in #OpenStreetMap and #Feminism? Do you create #dataviz using #Rstats?
If so, @ccamara.scholar.social.ap.brid.gy and @twm.bsky.social are looking for you! They are seeking a Part-time Research Assistant
+info:
portal.unitemps.com/Search/JobDe...
📆 deadline: 17/06/2025
#job
If so, @ccamara.scholar.social.ap.brid.gy and @twm.bsky.social are looking for you! They are seeking a Part-time Research Assistant
+info:
portal.unitemps.com/Search/JobDe...
📆 deadline: 17/06/2025
#job
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The proposed policy is abominable, and something we oppose in its entirety. The University's knee-jerk reaction has caused immense stress to trans colleagues and the University's 'apology' does not go nearly far enough in expressing a commitment to being a safe employer for Trans comrades.
Warwick proposes banning trans people from preferred toilets
University accused of ‘knee-jerk’ reaction to recent rulings, amid fears of more ‘massive fines’
www.timeshighereducation.com
May 15, 2025 at 7:21 AM
The proposed policy is abominable, and something we oppose in its entirety. The University's knee-jerk reaction has caused immense stress to trans colleagues and the University's 'apology' does not go nearly far enough in expressing a commitment to being a safe employer for Trans comrades.
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📴 Digital Disconnection, CDI-TV Livestream Today with Alessandro Gandini @afrontiercity.bsky.social | Tune in: 17:00 GMT - tinyurl.com/bdx2uw76
March 5, 2025 at 2:45 PM
📴 Digital Disconnection, CDI-TV Livestream Today with Alessandro Gandini @afrontiercity.bsky.social | Tune in: 17:00 GMT - tinyurl.com/bdx2uw76
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Apply for 1 of 12 PhD studentships in Data Visualization, start Oct 2025.
diverse-cdt.ac.uk
warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa...
EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Diversity in Data Visualization @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social & @citystgeorges.bsky.social
Funded by EPSRC @ukri.org
diverse-cdt.ac.uk
warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa...
EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Diversity in Data Visualization @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social & @citystgeorges.bsky.social
Funded by EPSRC @ukri.org
February 19, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Apply for 1 of 12 PhD studentships in Data Visualization, start Oct 2025.
diverse-cdt.ac.uk
warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa...
EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Diversity in Data Visualization @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social & @citystgeorges.bsky.social
Funded by EPSRC @ukri.org
diverse-cdt.ac.uk
warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa...
EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Diversity in Data Visualization @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social & @citystgeorges.bsky.social
Funded by EPSRC @ukri.org
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Artificial Societies: Confronting Social Engineering after the Techlash hybrid symposium. Part of the Sociological Review Seminar Series.
6 Mar livestream @cdi-warwick.bsky.social buff.ly/0kKfgSJ
7 Mar event buff.ly/QsnXR9J
@michael-dieter.bsky.social @mvaldeb.bsky.social @noortjem.bsky.social
6 Mar livestream @cdi-warwick.bsky.social buff.ly/0kKfgSJ
7 Mar event buff.ly/QsnXR9J
@michael-dieter.bsky.social @mvaldeb.bsky.social @noortjem.bsky.social
March 4, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Artificial Societies: Confronting Social Engineering after the Techlash hybrid symposium. Part of the Sociological Review Seminar Series.
6 Mar livestream @cdi-warwick.bsky.social buff.ly/0kKfgSJ
7 Mar event buff.ly/QsnXR9J
@michael-dieter.bsky.social @mvaldeb.bsky.social @noortjem.bsky.social
6 Mar livestream @cdi-warwick.bsky.social buff.ly/0kKfgSJ
7 Mar event buff.ly/QsnXR9J
@michael-dieter.bsky.social @mvaldeb.bsky.social @noortjem.bsky.social
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📢 CDI-TV Double Line-Up 📢
05.03 | 17:00-18:00 GMT
Digital Disconnection feat. Alessandro Gandini
06.03 | 17:00-18:00 GMT
Reality Engineering feat. Noortje Marres, Matias Valderrama Barragan & Greta Timaite
Join Onsite: Warwick Media Lab (FAB 1.16) | Online: warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fac/cdi
05.03 | 17:00-18:00 GMT
Digital Disconnection feat. Alessandro Gandini
06.03 | 17:00-18:00 GMT
Reality Engineering feat. Noortje Marres, Matias Valderrama Barragan & Greta Timaite
Join Onsite: Warwick Media Lab (FAB 1.16) | Online: warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fac/cdi
February 25, 2025 at 2:59 PM
📢 CDI-TV Double Line-Up 📢
05.03 | 17:00-18:00 GMT
Digital Disconnection feat. Alessandro Gandini
06.03 | 17:00-18:00 GMT
Reality Engineering feat. Noortje Marres, Matias Valderrama Barragan & Greta Timaite
Join Onsite: Warwick Media Lab (FAB 1.16) | Online: warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fac/cdi
05.03 | 17:00-18:00 GMT
Digital Disconnection feat. Alessandro Gandini
06.03 | 17:00-18:00 GMT
Reality Engineering feat. Noortje Marres, Matias Valderrama Barragan & Greta Timaite
Join Onsite: Warwick Media Lab (FAB 1.16) | Online: warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fac/cdi
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I imagined something really really bad.
It’s much, much worse
It’s much, much worse
February 2, 2025 at 3:33 PM
I imagined something really really bad.
It’s much, much worse
It’s much, much worse
😍
the wonderful critical coding cookbook is now available as an #openaccess pdf ✨🫧💜 criticalcode.recipes featuring recipes from @xinemata.bsky.social @ann9na.bsky.social @joanachicau.bsky.social @renick.bsky.social @rouxpz.bsky.social @autolumi.bsky.social @anu1905.bsky.social @drs.bsky.social & more
January 26, 2025 at 1:54 PM
😍
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Proud that the centre where I work, the @cimethods has left #x and is now on the #fediverse
You can read more about us here: https://fediscience.org/@cimethods/113862330159542917
You can read more about us here: https://fediscience.org/@cimethods/113862330159542917
CIM Warwick (@cimethods@fediscience.org)
And, following the social convention here, we will start with an #introduction
We are a Research Centre at the #UniversityOfWarwick dedicated to expanding the role of interdisciplinary methods through new lines of inquiry that cut across disciplinary boundaries.
Besides being committed to excellent research, we also offer a #PhD Programme and 3 #interdisciplinary Master degrees on #bigData #DataVisualisations and #DigitalMedia and Culture
You can find us at https://warwick.ac.uk/cim
fediscience.org
January 20, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Proud that the centre where I work, the @cimethods has left #x and is now on the #fediverse
You can read more about us here: https://fediscience.org/@cimethods/113862330159542917
You can read more about us here: https://fediscience.org/@cimethods/113862330159542917
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not to brag but my teaching slides for international economic law are 🔥🔥🔥
January 20, 2025 at 9:25 AM
not to brag but my teaching slides for international economic law are 🔥🔥🔥
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📺 Live Today | 17:00-18:00 GMT
Join CDI-TV with guest Craig Gent as we discuss his new book, Cyberboss: The Rise of Algorithmic Management and the New Struggle for Control at Work.
📚 Get the book:
👉 www.versobooks.com/en-gb/produc...
🔴 Watch live on YouTube:
👉 www.youtube.com/@centrefordi...
Join CDI-TV with guest Craig Gent as we discuss his new book, Cyberboss: The Rise of Algorithmic Management and the New Struggle for Control at Work.
📚 Get the book:
👉 www.versobooks.com/en-gb/produc...
🔴 Watch live on YouTube:
👉 www.youtube.com/@centrefordi...
December 4, 2024 at 12:19 PM
📺 Live Today | 17:00-18:00 GMT
Join CDI-TV with guest Craig Gent as we discuss his new book, Cyberboss: The Rise of Algorithmic Management and the New Struggle for Control at Work.
📚 Get the book:
👉 www.versobooks.com/en-gb/produc...
🔴 Watch live on YouTube:
👉 www.youtube.com/@centrefordi...
Join CDI-TV with guest Craig Gent as we discuss his new book, Cyberboss: The Rise of Algorithmic Management and the New Struggle for Control at Work.
📚 Get the book:
👉 www.versobooks.com/en-gb/produc...
🔴 Watch live on YouTube:
👉 www.youtube.com/@centrefordi...
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This is not just normal Labour sleaze. Palantir is owned Peter Thiel one of the most right-wing and aggressively anti-state oligarchs, someone completely hostile to every Labour value. So working for him in any way is just a disgrace for any supposedly Labour person. x.com/jolyonmaugha...
x.com
x.com
November 26, 2024 at 10:32 AM
This is not just normal Labour sleaze. Palantir is owned Peter Thiel one of the most right-wing and aggressively anti-state oligarchs, someone completely hostile to every Labour value. So working for him in any way is just a disgrace for any supposedly Labour person. x.com/jolyonmaugha...
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Everyone shifting from Twitter to Bluesky shows how easily you can "lose" your posted and viewed content. As someone involved in research, I think you should set up your own website to preserve the tidbits of information you want to last longer.
Here's hopefully a helpful page to get you started:
Here's hopefully a helpful page to get you started:
What is the cheapest and easiest way to create AND maintain a personal academic website? • Mimansa Jaiswal
Another week of personal website debate on Twitter, another set of heavy compilation based suggestions to create and maintain a personal website. So, I decided to take a look at all the recent website...
mimansajaiswal.github.io
November 25, 2024 at 12:17 AM
Everyone shifting from Twitter to Bluesky shows how easily you can "lose" your posted and viewed content. As someone involved in research, I think you should set up your own website to preserve the tidbits of information you want to last longer.
Here's hopefully a helpful page to get you started:
Here's hopefully a helpful page to get you started:
the UK xitter > Bluesky migration is now complete as I can, once again, get live updates on Euston being evacuated because of bad weather
November 24, 2024 at 7:35 PM
the UK xitter > Bluesky migration is now complete as I can, once again, get live updates on Euston being evacuated because of bad weather
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Reminder that academics are authors too - sign up to ALCS to get your copyright dues & to support their hard work protecting *our* hard work
Attention authors! The very wonderful ALCS is now on Bluesky! @alcs-uk.bsky.social
November 18, 2024 at 8:22 PM
Reminder that academics are authors too - sign up to ALCS to get your copyright dues & to support their hard work protecting *our* hard work
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Cool starter pack for anyone interested in #assetization & #financialization
Check out this starter pack on people and journals that have dealth with financialization, assetization and the colonization of the lifeworld by finance at large in their work. Leave me a note if you want to join.
go.bsky.app/BAvY9c9
go.bsky.app/BAvY9c9
November 16, 2024 at 9:32 PM
Cool starter pack for anyone interested in #assetization & #financialization
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You know what truly upsets me, even if it doesn't surprise me? The fact that had UK universities actually listened to those amogst us *actually* doing political economy of higher education, rather than bleated in unison all starry-eyed about international fee income, this *may* have been avoided.
November 16, 2024 at 9:45 AM
You know what truly upsets me, even if it doesn't surprise me? The fact that had UK universities actually listened to those amogst us *actually* doing political economy of higher education, rather than bleated in unison all starry-eyed about international fee income, this *may* have been avoided.
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Our paper on convergent evolution of land crabs is out in its final final form. The journal didn't pick my image as the cover, so I'm sharing it here because it must be seen!
academic.oup.com/sysbio/artic...
🦀🦑🧪
academic.oup.com/sysbio/artic...
🦀🦑🧪
August 1, 2024 at 2:25 PM
Our paper on convergent evolution of land crabs is out in its final final form. The journal didn't pick my image as the cover, so I'm sharing it here because it must be seen!
academic.oup.com/sysbio/artic...
🦀🦑🧪
academic.oup.com/sysbio/artic...
🦀🦑🧪
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A small starter pack for anyone interested in digital/platform capitalism, with a focus on social sciences (sociology geography, STS, econ etc.). Let me know if you want to be added!
November 12, 2024 at 8:23 PM
A small starter pack for anyone interested in digital/platform capitalism, with a focus on social sciences (sociology geography, STS, econ etc.). Let me know if you want to be added!
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we already have a function to provide outlines in academic work. it's called an abstract. not only is this deleterious to meaning and knowledge, it's also completely unnecessary
Well I'm sure this won't negatively impact the idea of scholarship as a shared collective endeavour to better understand the world.
November 4, 2024 at 3:43 PM
we already have a function to provide outlines in academic work. it's called an abstract. not only is this deleterious to meaning and knowledge, it's also completely unnecessary