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Chartered Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors @human-factors.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Immersive tech is transforming learning. From VR empathy exercises & teamwork challenges to hologram guest lecturers, students are engaging in new ways. The potential is huge. Success depends on human‑centred design that prioritises accessibility & meaningful outcomes. Find out more buff.ly/NdMZOpO

Photo of Gary Burnett wearing a VR headset in front of a small audience in DigiLabs.

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Barry Kirby @bazkirby.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Todays #PotteryLearning was a first attempt at trimming, and then throwing some bigger lumps to turn into cylinders - baby steps but progress #PotteryBeginner

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Barry Kirby @bazkirby.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Todays practice - only one failure and really happy with the basics. Still a long way to go! #potterybeginner #potterylife

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Barry Kirby @bazkirby.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Made adjustments to my stand and Leo donated one of his drumming stools, combined with a lot of YouTube has resulted in being much better on centering. However, need to prep better and have tools and wedged clay to hand because once you start, everything is just messy! #NewPotter #Learning

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Barry Kirby @bazkirby.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Just at Uni Open day for my daughter in English Lit - they introduced “Thing Theory” - it immediately struck me as a potential model for looking at Human Machine Teaming (HAT) and classifying actors/agents. Something to think about on the way home.

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Barry Kirby @bazkirby.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Its a pottery wheel - a very basic and cheap one but will get me started :-)

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Barry Kirby @bazkirby.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Next steps in the journey - went to Pottery Crafts in Stoke with the “I want clay” request - staff were brilliant at helping me choose what I need (when I have no idea) and now looking forward to attempting to throw tomorrow :-)

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Chartered Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors @human-factors.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Children dream of being doctors or pilots, not being an ergonomist... but they should! Ergonomics is everywhere, shaping safer work, better design and smarter systems. It’s science, creativity and problem-solving combined. Time to put it on the career map! Explore more: buff.ly/414wlvv

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Barry Kirby @bazkirby.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

The first bit of property pottery equipment has been acquired - thank you gumtree :-) #PotteryBeginner

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Chartered Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors @human-factors.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Think is out, marking 5 years of news stories. This month covers wind turbine safety, new Energy Institute guidance, ecovillages, and culture in healthcare. Plus, a fireside chat for Chartered Week and a preview of April’s Ergonomics & Human Factors 2025 conference. See buff.ly/41bYnnB

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Barry Kirby @bazkirby.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Results of my first “Throwing” are in - I’m loving the pottery thing as a new hobby :-) More lessons needed, and clearly the need to buy new things to support the new hobby

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Human Factors Cast @humanfactorscast.media · 19/01/2025

Ok, since all other social media seems to be failing their users, we're giving this one an earnest try. @nickroome.com and @bazkirby.bsky.social gave some thoughts on how social media is changing on our latest episode. How are you all coping with the flurry of changes?

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Steven Shorrock @stevenshorrock.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Thankyou Lucy for an extraordinary interview via A Life in Pictures 🎞️ Lucy talked about her life and work in disaster planning, response and management. Like her book, it was moving, profound, and practical, moving between personal, social, organisational, societal and cultural spheres.

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Barry Kirby @bazkirby.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Depressing again to see Politicians trying to use Home Education as a scapegoat for a failing social care system. I hope there are Labour politicians who will state the obvious - focus on making the systems in place work, rather than persecute families, then we will solve real problems! #HomeEd

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Barry Kirby @bazkirby.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

2024 was a broad range of knowledge sharing and inspiration with amazing and generous guests. Thank you to everyone who made each episode come together, both the guests themselves and you for watching, listening and engaging. Time to think about season 7! #HumanFactors #HF #Podcast

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Barry Kirby @bazkirby.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

I guess the truth will be in the uptake…

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Barry Kirby @bazkirby.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Second event of the week was a presentation and discussion with members of Aerospace Wales and Space Wales about the value of Human Factors

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Barry Kirby @bazkirby.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Was fun to support the Human Factors Medical Network event yesterday, lots of people keen on getting Chartership through the CIEHF :-)

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Barry Kirby @bazkirby.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Well that was exciting - seeing the first “real” alert on the system. Made all the more attention getting with everyone’s phone going at the same time.

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Barry Kirby @bazkirby.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Just had my #spotifywrapped for #1202Podcast - intersting to see the growth of Spotify, as a platform for podcasts, it has grown quite a lot to about 9% of the overall audience that consumes the output :-)

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Barry Kirby @bazkirby.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

They will be shortly(ish)… :-)

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Barry Kirby @bazkirby.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Apple Watch (v1 original) update - I don’t think it’s salvageable - though makes interesting art perhaps

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Barry Kirby @bazkirby.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

I’m doing a few #HumanFactors presentations in the next two week to a variety of audiences - mainly as an intro to #HF - what would be the “one thing” you would want to know? Equally, if you have a random fact that I should try and include (not necessarily on topic) - then I’m here for that too!

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Barry Kirby @bazkirby.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

So that was a brilliant, high quality, #Strictly dance off - #Montell can leave with her head held high as she gave #Tasha a run for her money! Can the voting public please stop messing around for next week please ;-)

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Barry Kirby @bazkirby.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Whilst I appreciate that #Strictly is a popularity contest with some dancing involved - this weeks dance off is just barking!

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Barry Kirby @bazkirby.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Right - the Christmas Decorations are going up - outside lights first. It might not look much, but anything to raise the spirits is a good thing :-)

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Barry Kirby @bazkirby.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Turns out that an Apple Watch (version 1) doesn’t like going through the washing machine and dryer… Whilst it sort of works, it very much is hanging together by wires etc. Still, not bad for being about 10 years old.

Apple Watch after being through the wash, still sort of working

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Barry Kirby @bazkirby.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Looking forward to seeing this #Webinar by the #CIEHF

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Barry Kirby @bazkirby.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Reviewing papers for The #CIEHF trustee meeting and the Executive meeting, whilst keeping a strategic eye on the #GBBO final…..

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Barry Kirby @bazkirby.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Sorry - if it makes you feel any better, when I was saying it, I was thinking of our conversations in the past about this

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Barry Kirby @bazkirby.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

NEW EPISODE: Sarah Sharples chats with Barry about the application of Human Factors within Government from her perspective as Chief Scientific Advisor in the UK Department of Transport. www.1202podcast.com/sarah-sharpl... #HumanFactors #HF

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Human Factors in Government - An interview with Sarah Sharples

Sarah Sharples, the Chief Scientific Officer for the Dept. of Transport and Past President of the CIEHF shares her thoughts on how Human Factors can engage with Gov…

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Barry Kirby @bazkirby.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

One that has been kicked, abused, run down, defunded and stripped over more than a decade.

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Barry Kirby @bazkirby.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Last night I played #DnD for the first time. I was immensely nervous going into it, the lack of structure, and the need to be so “expressive” is very much outside my comfort zone. However, we did it, and quite enjoyed it! Saving Christmas from Cariah Marey was fun :-)

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Barry Kirby @bazkirby.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Fun day today - delivering an afternoon session on Systems Thinking and Human Factors at the University of Southampton for one of their PhD courses. Snow nearly stopped play this morning but was very pretty to see.

Front slide of a presentation on Systems Thinking and Human Factors

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Barry Kirby @bazkirby.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

I’m in the UK & started following NFL a couple of years ago - I couldn’t work out who to follow - I got married in St Louis when the #LARams were there, thus I felt they were the right team for me. I started following at the start of the season, & they ended Super Bowl champs - you’re welcome :-)

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Barry Kirby @bazkirby.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Recorded a new (and exciting) #1202Podcast episode yesterday - now need to find the time to get it edited and produced before Monday. Which would normally be fine, but my calendar this week is…. Optimistic.. to say the least!

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Sue Deakin @nannypod.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

AO Trauma Course—Managing Pediatric Fractures Chairpersons: David Emery (United Kingdom), Anna Clarke (United Kingdom) Advanced Course 🗓 February 12–13, 2025 📍 Leeds, United Kingdom 🔊 English Register now aofnd.my.site.com/evt/s/evt-even…

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Barry Kirby @bazkirby.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Is it worth creating a new account for my podcast on here, or wait a bit? Thoughts?

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Barry Kirby @bazkirby.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

A first go at a Starter Pack for #HumanFactors and #Ergonomics folks If you want to be added to, or know someone who should be added, then please do let me know go.bsky.app/C6R7Ae

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Barry Kirby @bazkirby.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

The book is quite good and they also do a U is for UX :-) Clearly we need singing things to compete :-)

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Barry Kirby @bazkirby.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Haven’t been to Blackpool Illuminations in many years, so decided to have a drive through - fun evening :-)

Blackpool Illuminations with Blackpool Tower

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Barry Kirby @bazkirby.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

It seems this platform is gaining momentum - so is it going to be the platform of choice now for news etc without the cesspit stuff?

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