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Bruce Robertson

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Visiting Professor, University of Strathclyde Former Director of Education

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 14h
Our Teachers of Italian in Scotland (TOIIS) network provides experienced teachers of #Italian, new teachers of Italian and those hoping to develop Italian provision in their context a platform to share and learn from each other. Come and join us online on 3 Nov! loom.ly/GOGzwH8
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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
✨ Tianjin Scholarship 2027–28 ✨ What 3 words describe your time on the scholarship? 🤔 We asked 3 former scholars to share their experiences🎥 If their words inspire you, applications for 2027-28 are open now!👉 loom.ly/JrrifC0 #Scholarship #StudyInChina
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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
📢 Primary teachers! Boost your professional network and share what works in your classroom. 🌟 SALT & SCILT are looking for presenters for our 'Six in Sixty' online learning event! Register your interest now: ➡️https://loom.ly/OaM4TJ8
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Andrew Sharpe 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿|🇪🇺 @andrew.sharpe.scot · 03/10/2026
The BBC has reduced BBC Alba funding by 40% in real terms over the past decade. That is hardly a firm commitment to Gaelic. Broadcasting in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland needs to be controlled by the Scottish Government. Here's the article... archive.ph/Fskks
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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
SALT & SCILT are looking for presenters for our Six in Sixty professional learning event taking place 27 January 2027! If you're a #primary practitioner who would be willing to present for 8-10 minutes on an aspect of your practice, please get in touch! loom.ly/OaM4TJ8 #professionallearning
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Confucius Institute for Scotland’s Schools @cissstrathclyde.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Applications are now open for the 2027–28 Tianjin Scholarship! This immersive experience offers S6 leavers the opportunity to study Mandarin at Tianjin Normal University and experience life in China. 📅 Info Session: Tuesday 6 October 🔗 Details, guidance & registration: loom.ly/kXntiCY
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Bruce Robertson @brucerobertson7.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
This is a fantastic opportunity
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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Clyde-based Waverley, world’s last sea-going paddle steamer, marks 80th anniversary. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Waverley paddle steamer marks 80th anniversary since launch
The Waverley passed through London's Tower Bridge as part of the anniversary voyage on the Thames.
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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Last chance to register for Mother Tongue Other Tongue (MTOT) multilingual poetry competition in Scotland today! As it's National Poetry Day, to celebrate we've another French poem on the NPD theme of 'Wonder'! MTOT info & registration on our website: loom.ly/SVsNS_U #poetry #languages #NPD
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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Registration is open for this session's first meeting of the Teachers of Italian in Scotland (TOIIS) network on 3 November. Whether an experienced teacher of #Italian, new to teaching Italian, or hoping to develop Italian provision in your context, we’d love you to join us! loom.ly/GOGzwH8
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Picture This Scotland @74frankfurt.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Loch Lomond in autumn. Pic: IG/nomadlad
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Dame Esther Rantzen, who has died at the age of 86, helped to provide confidential support to more than 4 million young people through the creation of Childline www.heraldscotland.com/news...
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Neil Drysdale @neildrysdale.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I thought the world of Peter May, who died last Friday. I’ve written a tribute piece about him for “The Herald”. It covers a lot of ground! www.heraldscotland.com/news/health/...
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‘Heading into disaster’: a poignant last chat with Scotland’s great man of crime
‘Heading into disaster’: a poignant last chat with Scotland’s great man of crime
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Kate Wall @katewall.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
@uogcfte.bsky.social Strathclyde Research Hub for Innovative Pedagogy is excited to announce an expert seminar series running from October to March There's something for everyone with themes in STEM/ maths, literacy and collaboration/dialogue @strath-ioe.bsky.social
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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🚨 Final call! Sign-up closes TONIGHT! 🚨 Get your learners ready for SCILT’s MTOT multilingual poetry competition! 🌍✨ Join our teacher workshop featuring Scotland's Makar, Peter Mackay, for expert tips & poetry resources. ⏰ Deadline: Midnight tonight! ➡️Find out more: loom.ly/reebEWE
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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 26/09/2026
🏃‍♀️‍➡️ Get ahead with our Modern Languages for Life and Work Awards, which are now available in Arabic! They combine practical language skills with employability skills, and are available across 11 languages, including Gaelic (Learners). 👉 info.qualifications.gov.scot/4dfXQYL #EuropeanDayOfLanguages
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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Teachers in Scotland is your class full of budding young poets? Then register for our Mother Tongue Other Tongue multilingual poetry competition by 1 Oct, National Poetry Day! loom.ly/5zF7zgw Celebrate languages, poetry & the wonder of nature with our NPD-themed poem. #NationalPoetryDay
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Neil Drysdale @neildrysdale.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I’m very sad about the death of best-selling author Peter May at 74. I grew friendly with him in recent 20 years and he was a true lad o’ pairts. His books were excellent and he also co-created Gaelic soap “Machair”, championed libraries and loathed Brexit! www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/lifestyle...
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Interview: Author Peter May on making first-ever Gaelic soap opera, Machair, while dealing with 'most appalling weather imaginable' in Western Isles
The writer will be in Inverness and Stornoway next month, but has a stark warning about the failure to tackle climate change.
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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
PLEASE SHARE
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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
If you teach, or would like to teach, German in your setting our Teachers of German in Scotland (TOGS) network provides an opportunity to meet with like-minded professionals! Meetings for this session all available to book now! loom.ly/SPYauHo #professionalnetwork #german
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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
📣Last chance to register for our workshop on developing a multilingual ethos in your primary school! The session will explore ways to develop a multilingual ethos, highlight the importance of creating inclusive language practices and share cross-curricular approaches: loom.ly/aVjDET0
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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Visit the SCILT website for lots of ideas on how to celebrate #coeEDL this week: loom.ly/gRSWuiI And don't forget to share how you celebrate via our EDL2026 blog: loom.ly/dgQOcLE
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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
If you're entering pupils in our Mother Tongue Other Tongue multilingual poetry competition but not confident with poetry don't miss our online workshop on 1 October! loom.ly/reebEWE #languages #poetry
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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Registration for our multilingual poetry competition for pupils P1-S6 in Scotland closes 1 Oct! Our special prize category this year is Peace. Many ways to interpret and our short French poem on this is below! More info and to register: loom.ly/PETZtj0 #languages #poetry
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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
📣Last chance to register for the Erasmus+ training day in Glasgow on 2 October! There are exciting opportunities ahead for Scotland's education sector with the UK's return to the programme. Come along to discover what partnership projects #Erasmus+ could make possible! loom.ly/UiR46co
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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
It's here! 2026-27 is the first ever Reunion Year for alums of Scotland's Languages Leadership Programme (SLLP). Have your say on the launch event! If you are an SLLP Alum from any year since 2014, fill in this short poll to let us know how we should kick things off: loom.ly/fLkPKGA
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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
What has been going on in your school, cluster, local authority or institution recently with regard to languages? Share your story with us and we'll feature you in the next edition of the SCILT newsletter! Visit our website to find out more, deadline 9 October! loom.ly/kLQJnc4
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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Why not take your learning about Europe further this EDL, and register for the Euroquiz competition! Open to P6 pupils, learners work in teams to broaden their knowledge of Europe and the wider world. Register with your local authority coordinator to take part: loom.ly/qy05SZQ #coeEDL
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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
🗓️ Registration is officially OPEN for the 2026-27 Language Ambassadors Online programme! The first workshop kicks off on Thursday 24 September, to mark European Day of Languages. 👉 Secure a spot for your class today loom.ly/TRlVArU #LanguageLearning #Secondary #Options
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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Our first Open Access workshop for secondary teachers will consider the practicalities of an interdisciplinary approach in language learning and teaching, share tips on how to do this effectively and hear from teachers who made it happen. Sign up for free now! loom.ly/s_V2Ds0
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Bruce Robertson @brucerobertson7.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
This is a great opportunity for Scottish educators to restart their journey with Erasmus + after the enforced pause in such great opportunities
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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
📣Calling all Germanists! Dates for this session’s meetings of the Teachers of German in Scotland (TOGS) network are scheduled and registrations are open! All in primary, secondary or tertiary education welcome! loom.ly/SPYauHo #professionalnetwork #german
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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
📣Teachers in Scotland! Thinking of entering this year’s Mother Tongue Other Tongue multilingual poetry competition but not sure where to start with poetry? Join our online workshop on 1 October for practical guidance and inspiration! loom.ly/reebEWE #languages #poetry
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Kate Wall @katewall.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
And here is the AI created visual of this week's #PractitionerEnquiryTotW. Enjoy
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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🏫Are you interested in developing a multilingual ethos in your primary school? This Open Access workshop will explore ways to develop a multilingual ethos, highlight the importance of creating inclusive language practices and share cross-curricular approaches: loom.ly/aVjDET0
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Hassinator @hassinator.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
a great letter in the times today. perhaps worth sharing in these troubled times. #RNLI #heroes
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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Looking for practical ways to support multilingual learners? 🌍 Join SCILT and Glasgow City Council EAL Team to explore translanguaging, classroom strategies, real examples from Glasgow, and resources to support multilingual teaching and learning. 📅 26 Nov | 4-5pm | Online ➡️https://loom.ly/K4af994
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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Newly qualified or student primary teacher in Scotland? Want to find out how SCILT can help you teach languages? Then don't miss our first online Signpost session on 15 Sept! Lots more sessions to sign up for and it's all free, so register now! loom.ly/cJIF4bU #ECT #primarylanguages
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The Herald comment & analysis @scottishcomment.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Review: This is a beautiful interpretation of Gaelic heritage and creativity www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2... @juliabraunraven.bsky.social
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Gaelic poetry comes vividly to life in Glasgow in a journey across 1,000 years
Oidhche nam Bàrd brings 1,000 years of Gaelic poetry to life at Glasgow’s Tramway ahead of the Royal National Mòd’s return to the city.
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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Are you a secondary languages teacher looking for professional learning? Our Open Access: In Practice series is open to individuals and will: ✔️look at current priorities, examining strategies and sharing resources ✔️focus on practical approaches and discussions Register now! loom.ly/s_V2Ds0
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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Our cross-sector workshop will explore how translanguaging can support #Multilingual learners and create inclusive learning environments. New to #Translanguaging or building on existing practice, this session will provide practical ideas to take straight into the classroom. ➡️https://loom.ly/K4af994
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 08/09/2026
Just gonna share this again.
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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
🌍 Language Explorers Scotland is back! This programme connects young people in S1-S3 with university student mentors passionate about languages. Early bird registration is open for the school information session on 12 November. Find out how your school can get involved: loom.ly/cSI_Cx4
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Neil Drysdale @neildrysdale.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Hot off the press: I’m thinking about doing a book on the people who helped Donald Trump reach the White House, including the myriad Scots who got behind his destructive Menie Links project. Thankfully, I’m now free to write about what was - and is - a shameful chapter for so many in the north east!
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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Love languages? Stay informed about upcoming events, classroom resources, competitions and sector news by subscribing to our weekly e-bulletin. Join our mailing list and never miss an update! bit.ly/SCILTebulletin #languageteaching #professionallearning #languagelearning
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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
📣Calling teachers of French in Scotland! Our monthly ToFiS meetings are open to all in primary, secondary or tertiary education in Scotland! First event takes place 3 September. Register now! loom.ly/HnhRMRI #french #languageteaching #professionalnetwork
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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
The wait is almost over! 🎉 Our Mother Tongue Other Tongue multilingual poetry competition for pupils in Scotland is coming soon. ✍️🌍 Eager to take part? Sign up to our e-bulletin for all the latest updates: bit.ly/SCILTebulletin #MTOT #languages #poetry
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Neil Drysdale @neildrysdale.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
The pictures from Nepal are heartbreaking. Yet we still have Robert Jenrick and his Reform rogues arguing for the scrapping of “net zero” and complete indifference to climate change. I loathe these people and their couldn’t-care-less attitude to future generations!
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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
📣 What do pupils REALLY think about language learning? 🤔🌍 We surveyed pupils on their views of language learning as part of our Generation Global project in 2021. The majority of learners who responded said they ENJOY learning languages! 🎉👇
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Bruce Robertson @brucerobertson7.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa... Anyone who’s aware of this historic and iconic Ferry will be concerned over the proposals. Please consider signing the petition
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Save the Glenelg - Skye ferry!
This ten minute crossing is famous around the world - and is believed to be the last turntable style ferry anywhere. It's an iconic part of Skye's history, but it's under threat thanks to a wealthy la...
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