Vic Kostrzewski (cost-CHEF-ski, he/him/his)
@wokecyborg.bsky.social
Digital Producer at The Open University. Learning Designer, Project Manager and Translator elsewhere. Coffee geek. Cyberpunk. Black cat daddy. If you can say charcuterie, you can say my surname.
https://cost-chef.ski
https://cost-chef.ski
#Brexit effects:
GDP down 6-8%
Investment down 12 to 18%
Employment down 3 to 4%
Productivity down 3 to 4%
£40-80bn hole in UK budget each year
... but sure, scapegoat the refugees.
siepr.stanford.edu/publications...
GDP down 6-8%
Investment down 12 to 18%
Employment down 3 to 4%
Productivity down 3 to 4%
£40-80bn hole in UK budget each year
... but sure, scapegoat the refugees.
siepr.stanford.edu/publications...
The Economic Impact of Brexit
Other
siepr.stanford.edu
November 28, 2025 at 11:27 AM
#Brexit effects:
GDP down 6-8%
Investment down 12 to 18%
Employment down 3 to 4%
Productivity down 3 to 4%
£40-80bn hole in UK budget each year
... but sure, scapegoat the refugees.
siepr.stanford.edu/publications...
GDP down 6-8%
Investment down 12 to 18%
Employment down 3 to 4%
Productivity down 3 to 4%
£40-80bn hole in UK budget each year
... but sure, scapegoat the refugees.
siepr.stanford.edu/publications...
Me: "30 Nov is way to early to start singing carols"
Also me: *is several mince pies & one Panettone deep into Christmas diet*
I will not be taking questions at this time
Also me: *is several mince pies & one Panettone deep into Christmas diet*
I will not be taking questions at this time
November 28, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Me: "30 Nov is way to early to start singing carols"
Also me: *is several mince pies & one Panettone deep into Christmas diet*
I will not be taking questions at this time
Also me: *is several mince pies & one Panettone deep into Christmas diet*
I will not be taking questions at this time
Reposted by Vic Kostrzewski (cost-CHEF-ski, he/him/his)
The EU court has ruled that Poland must recognise the marriage of a Polish same-sex couple who married in Germany, even though Polish law does not allow such marriages.
The ruling requires Poland to change its system for recognising such marriages so as not to discriminate against same-sex couples.
The ruling requires Poland to change its system for recognising such marriages so as not to discriminate against same-sex couples.
EU court orders Poland to recognise same-sex marriages conducted in other member states
notesfrompoland.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:34 AM
The EU court has ruled that Poland must recognise the marriage of a Polish same-sex couple who married in Germany, even though Polish law does not allow such marriages.
The ruling requires Poland to change its system for recognising such marriages so as not to discriminate against same-sex couples.
The ruling requires Poland to change its system for recognising such marriages so as not to discriminate against same-sex couples.
A prediction I heard this year was that, worldwide, #EdTech was heading for a split between those deemed worthy of human attention, connection and careful teaching - and those about to be fed AI slop.
The irony is that thousands of pounds of student debt still isn't enough to spare you the slop tube
The irony is that thousands of pounds of student debt still isn't enough to spare you the slop tube
‘We could have asked ChatGPT’: students fight back over course taught by AI
Staffordshire students say signs material was AI-generated included suspicious file names and rogue voiceover accent
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
A prediction I heard this year was that, worldwide, #EdTech was heading for a split between those deemed worthy of human attention, connection and careful teaching - and those about to be fed AI slop.
The irony is that thousands of pounds of student debt still isn't enough to spare you the slop tube
The irony is that thousands of pounds of student debt still isn't enough to spare you the slop tube
Posting this now so I can smugly link to this when everyone on here suddenly becomes a quantum computing expert.
November 18, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Posting this now so I can smugly link to this when everyone on here suddenly becomes a quantum computing expert.
Proud I could help make this happen.
"Irish Gothic" is a collection which will help you as you explore the Irish roots of Gothic literature (and possibly try writing your own stories in the genre).
🦇
#LifelongLearning #CreativeWriting #Gothic #Halloween
www.open.edu/openlearn/ir...
"Irish Gothic" is a collection which will help you as you explore the Irish roots of Gothic literature (and possibly try writing your own stories in the genre).
🦇
#LifelongLearning #CreativeWriting #Gothic #Halloween
www.open.edu/openlearn/ir...
The Irish Gothic collection on OpenLearn
What is it about Gothic stories that captures our imagination? And why do so many of its tropes and motifs lead to Ireland?
www.open.edu
November 3, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Proud I could help make this happen.
"Irish Gothic" is a collection which will help you as you explore the Irish roots of Gothic literature (and possibly try writing your own stories in the genre).
🦇
#LifelongLearning #CreativeWriting #Gothic #Halloween
www.open.edu/openlearn/ir...
"Irish Gothic" is a collection which will help you as you explore the Irish roots of Gothic literature (and possibly try writing your own stories in the genre).
🦇
#LifelongLearning #CreativeWriting #Gothic #Halloween
www.open.edu/openlearn/ir...
Reposted by Vic Kostrzewski (cost-CHEF-ski, he/him/his)
The cells that glopped together to form Simon Jenkins in 2016 are long dead now in 2025, and never a brain cell among them all these years
October 10, 2025 at 1:24 PM
The cells that glopped together to form Simon Jenkins in 2016 are long dead now in 2025, and never a brain cell among them all these years
The difference between Mr Politician telling you that you won't be required to carry your Britcard & Mr Roundabout Painter walking up to you with a broken beer bottle wanting to see your Britcard is that one of them is in front of you with a broken beer bottle wanting to see your Britcard
September 26, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The difference between Mr Politician telling you that you won't be required to carry your Britcard & Mr Roundabout Painter walking up to you with a broken beer bottle wanting to see your Britcard is that one of them is in front of you with a broken beer bottle wanting to see your Britcard
Friends don't let friends design inaccessible web content that could land someone in jail.
It's 2025, y'all. Get these contrast checkers out. It's okay, you'll still have plenty of colours to play with.
It's 2025, y'all. Get these contrast checkers out. It's okay, you'll still have plenty of colours to play with.
September 22, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Friends don't let friends design inaccessible web content that could land someone in jail.
It's 2025, y'all. Get these contrast checkers out. It's okay, you'll still have plenty of colours to play with.
It's 2025, y'all. Get these contrast checkers out. It's okay, you'll still have plenty of colours to play with.
"Too often people go to university to 'explore research and knowledge'"
Basically, at this point, a spiffing life philosophy is to listen to Peter Kyle and do the exact opposite of what he suggests
www.lbc.co.uk/article/brit...
Basically, at this point, a spiffing life philosophy is to listen to Peter Kyle and do the exact opposite of what he suggests
www.lbc.co.uk/article/brit...
British students lack ‘drive’ of their American peers, says Business Secretary | LBC
The Business Secretary has defended comments he made at a meeting with investors where he said British students lack the ‘drive’ and ‘vigour’ of their American peers.
www.lbc.co.uk
September 19, 2025 at 2:28 PM
"Too often people go to university to 'explore research and knowledge'"
Basically, at this point, a spiffing life philosophy is to listen to Peter Kyle and do the exact opposite of what he suggests
www.lbc.co.uk/article/brit...
Basically, at this point, a spiffing life philosophy is to listen to Peter Kyle and do the exact opposite of what he suggests
www.lbc.co.uk/article/brit...
Reposted by Vic Kostrzewski (cost-CHEF-ski, he/him/his)
Anyone out in Bath today. If you spot this bike and tell me where it is I will pay you fuckin handsomely. Pop a lock on it I’ll literally give you £500.
September 19, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Anyone out in Bath today. If you spot this bike and tell me where it is I will pay you fuckin handsomely. Pop a lock on it I’ll literally give you £500.
Trying to play Eve Vanguard.
The real Nemesis in the Operation Nemesis is the installer that doesn't care all your games are on an external SSD, it wants to install 50 Gigabytes to the hard drive and won't give you a choice.
FFS, @ccpgames.com
The real Nemesis in the Operation Nemesis is the installer that doesn't care all your games are on an external SSD, it wants to install 50 Gigabytes to the hard drive and won't give you a choice.
FFS, @ccpgames.com
September 16, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Trying to play Eve Vanguard.
The real Nemesis in the Operation Nemesis is the installer that doesn't care all your games are on an external SSD, it wants to install 50 Gigabytes to the hard drive and won't give you a choice.
FFS, @ccpgames.com
The real Nemesis in the Operation Nemesis is the installer that doesn't care all your games are on an external SSD, it wants to install 50 Gigabytes to the hard drive and won't give you a choice.
FFS, @ccpgames.com
Just had a mattress (re)delivered and saw one of the lads single-handedly lift the whole-ass king-size bells-and-whistles mattress onto his shoulder and yeet it onto the truck.
When apocalypse unfolds, I plan to ride with the Bensons guys. Kind, gentle, and strong AF.
When apocalypse unfolds, I plan to ride with the Bensons guys. Kind, gentle, and strong AF.
September 16, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Just had a mattress (re)delivered and saw one of the lads single-handedly lift the whole-ass king-size bells-and-whistles mattress onto his shoulder and yeet it onto the truck.
When apocalypse unfolds, I plan to ride with the Bensons guys. Kind, gentle, and strong AF.
When apocalypse unfolds, I plan to ride with the Bensons guys. Kind, gentle, and strong AF.
My Agile mentor and overseer Callie is delighted to update you all on this important milestone. "Getting on top of the material in 'Agile PM Handbook' was so rewarding. Now it can serve as a perfect foundation for what's ahead. Daily stand-ups, though... keep 'em."
September 4, 2025 at 12:56 PM
My Agile mentor and overseer Callie is delighted to update you all on this important milestone. "Getting on top of the material in 'Agile PM Handbook' was so rewarding. Now it can serve as a perfect foundation for what's ahead. Daily stand-ups, though... keep 'em."
Am about to start my second year of study with The Open University. The materials arrived today, looking and feeling good. Three cheers for good quality paper sketchbooks.
August 28, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Am about to start my second year of study with The Open University. The materials arrived today, looking and feeling good. Three cheers for good quality paper sketchbooks.
Do I still know anyone on here who's in #London and wants to meet for coffee sometime?
About to start visiting a lot more regularly, for learning / culture / meetups. Would be nice to see a Bluesky face every now and then :)
About to start visiting a lot more regularly, for learning / culture / meetups. Would be nice to see a Bluesky face every now and then :)
August 28, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Do I still know anyone on here who's in #London and wants to meet for coffee sometime?
About to start visiting a lot more regularly, for learning / culture / meetups. Would be nice to see a Bluesky face every now and then :)
About to start visiting a lot more regularly, for learning / culture / meetups. Would be nice to see a Bluesky face every now and then :)
Reposted by Vic Kostrzewski (cost-CHEF-ski, he/him/his)
Grangetown (Cardiff) Council By-Election Result:
🌍 GRN: 24.0% (+5.5)*
🌹 LAB: 22.7% (-24.8)
🌼 PLC: 18.7% (+0.2)*
➡️ RFM: 14.5% (New)
🐉 PRO: 9.6% (+0.1)
🙋 Ind: 4.6% (-2.1)
🌳 CON: 4.1% (-8.4)
🔶 LDM: 1.8% (-2.1)
No Ind (-1.4) as previous.
*joint cand. in 2024.
Green GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2024.
🌍 GRN: 24.0% (+5.5)*
🌹 LAB: 22.7% (-24.8)
🌼 PLC: 18.7% (+0.2)*
➡️ RFM: 14.5% (New)
🐉 PRO: 9.6% (+0.1)
🙋 Ind: 4.6% (-2.1)
🌳 CON: 4.1% (-8.4)
🔶 LDM: 1.8% (-2.1)
No Ind (-1.4) as previous.
*joint cand. in 2024.
Green GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2024.
August 15, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Grangetown (Cardiff) Council By-Election Result:
🌍 GRN: 24.0% (+5.5)*
🌹 LAB: 22.7% (-24.8)
🌼 PLC: 18.7% (+0.2)*
➡️ RFM: 14.5% (New)
🐉 PRO: 9.6% (+0.1)
🙋 Ind: 4.6% (-2.1)
🌳 CON: 4.1% (-8.4)
🔶 LDM: 1.8% (-2.1)
No Ind (-1.4) as previous.
*joint cand. in 2024.
Green GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2024.
🌍 GRN: 24.0% (+5.5)*
🌹 LAB: 22.7% (-24.8)
🌼 PLC: 18.7% (+0.2)*
➡️ RFM: 14.5% (New)
🐉 PRO: 9.6% (+0.1)
🙋 Ind: 4.6% (-2.1)
🌳 CON: 4.1% (-8.4)
🔶 LDM: 1.8% (-2.1)
No Ind (-1.4) as previous.
*joint cand. in 2024.
Green GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2024.
August 14, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Four questions I just asked my cat, that I never knew I'd ask: what is this thing? where did you get this from? how much of it did you eat already? what happens to you now?
This whole cat enrichment thing goes both ways. Am frightfully enrich'd.
This whole cat enrichment thing goes both ways. Am frightfully enrich'd.
August 13, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Four questions I just asked my cat, that I never knew I'd ask: what is this thing? where did you get this from? how much of it did you eat already? what happens to you now?
This whole cat enrichment thing goes both ways. Am frightfully enrich'd.
This whole cat enrichment thing goes both ways. Am frightfully enrich'd.
#Translator anxiety dream: you sit on a train next to someone reading the book whose #translation you just (IRL) submitted. "I translated, this," you tell them. They ignore you. Then you notice paragraphs on the page that you never saw before, and sure as sh*t never translated. Wake up screaming.😱
August 12, 2025 at 10:16 AM
#Translator anxiety dream: you sit on a train next to someone reading the book whose #translation you just (IRL) submitted. "I translated, this," you tell them. They ignore you. Then you notice paragraphs on the page that you never saw before, and sure as sh*t never translated. Wake up screaming.😱
Year 1 done with The Open University :) #HumbleBrag #ResultsDay
July 22, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Year 1 done with The Open University :) #HumbleBrag #ResultsDay
Such a great bunch of creative designers at this year's OU Design Show. I was proud to study with some of them, and definitely submitting my designs next year!
www.oudesignshow.org
www.oudesignshow.org
The Open University Annual Design Show | design course
The Open University Annual Design Show is an exhibition of student design projects.
www.oudesignshow.org
July 21, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Such a great bunch of creative designers at this year's OU Design Show. I was proud to study with some of them, and definitely submitting my designs next year!
www.oudesignshow.org
www.oudesignshow.org
Am translating a whodunnit-like bit where several poisons, sedatives and toxins are mentioned, alongside some ways for the main characters to procure them
All I'm saying is, maybe get you a search engine that forgets your search history
All I'm saying is, maybe get you a search engine that forgets your search history
July 20, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Am translating a whodunnit-like bit where several poisons, sedatives and toxins are mentioned, alongside some ways for the main characters to procure them
All I'm saying is, maybe get you a search engine that forgets your search history
All I'm saying is, maybe get you a search engine that forgets your search history