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Cheryl Brown

@cherylbrown.bsky.social
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Ally 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️. Academic, Ōtautahi, Interested in all things Digital & Education. Esp digital equity & inclusion, youth, well-being and digital life.

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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
More evidence #librarians rock. You don’t have to be “influencers”. I just enjoy following your fashion/ book club recs / critical insights / crafts and just #fun. @kimtairi.bsky.social @christchurchlib.bsky.social @madhmstr.bsky.social @cathsheard.bsky.social theconversation.com/here-are-fiv...
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Here are five of Australia’s top library influencers. One is a 72-year-old rare books librarian
Libraries are turning to social media to connect with their communities – with brilliant, often hilarious results. On the way, they’ve launched some unlikely stars.
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Education International @eduinternational.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
🔜 Education International is bringing unions together in Madrid to put learners and teachers at the centre of AI in education. We are stepping up 🚸 to protect students 🛡️ to defend teachers 🌏 to shape the future Stay tuned! #AIinEducation #GoPublic
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Oh my. Only just discovered one of my all time fav digital teaching “go to’s” is on Bluesky. And I discover this with a fabulous link to my former CILT colleague #shanaligovender Thanks for the reshare. Following now!
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Dr. Cassandra Mudgway @legallyfeminist.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
👏👏👏 www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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Children's Commissioner calls for young people to be heard ahead of social media ban
Dr Claire Achmad has highlighted the view of children and young people in a new report.
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
“Racial, gender and cultural biases are consistent features of generative AI systems, a product of the training data that is largely pulled from the web and therefore polluted with real-world biases which harm historically marginalized communities.”
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
One small action that as a cis women we can do to object to this heinous bill. Along with emailing MPs and making a submission. our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/e-... as
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E Tū E Kī: They Don’t Speak for Us - Block the Definition of Woman Bill
The Government is progressing a Bill through Parliament that aims to limit the rights of transgender, non-binary, and intersex New Zealanders in the name of cis women, by defining “man” and “woman” (a...
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
This is epic activism. Individual emails to every MP! Let’s get those submissions in against this despicable proposal www3.parliament.nz/en/pb/sc/mak...
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Radware Page
Loader page.
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Sarah Pallett @sarah4ilam.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Writing emails of support to MPs who are vocal allies is really important, too. They are on the front line, and trust me when I say that a kind word goes a very long way. They need strength for this fight, they need to know we see them and when they stand we are right behind them. #nzpol
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Associate Professor Suze Wilson @suzewilson.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
#nzpol For those writing to MPs about the heinous bill on gender identity, this short piece on the scientific evidence that debunks the alleged biological binary might be helpful: www.scientificamerican.com/article/sex-...
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Sex Redefined: The Idea of 2 Sexes Is Overly Simplistic
Biologists now think there is a larger spectrum than just binary female and male
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
First time at Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui. And Wow! What a gorgeous usable community space. Big people/ little people - working, reading, playing and just hanging out. Made the day “hanging around” for a passport interview just so enjoyable and relaxing.
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Huia Sue @huiasue.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
On 15-17 April, Waitangi Tribunal is hearing the urgent inquiry into #NZ govt's decision to scrap #school boards' legal duty to give effect to #TeTiriti o Waitangi and reset #TeMātaiaho, the NZ Curriculum. #Māori #Racism #Culture #TeReo #curriculum open.substack.com/pub/aecnz/p/...?
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The Urgent Waitangi Tribunal Hearing
YouTube links to the hearings
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Amber Woods @amberspeaks.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Shout out to Boston
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Our Mr K was feeling very happy with himself this morning. New meds working well :-)
Dog looking handsome in the morning light
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
#1 Eldest child has been living very independently overseas. Forging ahead in their own life and identity. I miss them. We never talk about deep and meaningful stuff anymore. Then they reached out, cause they were going thru a tough time and missed home, and I felt all warm and fuzzy. 🥰
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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 16/02/2026
‘Green open access’ has existed for decades – and it’s not hard to get academics to use it more.
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Thousands of paywalled research papers could be freed with this simple fix
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Higher Education Research and Development @herdjournal.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Disrupting colonial legacies in higher education: power, language, and identity in South African ODL curriculum www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Disrupting colonial legacies in higher education: power, language, and identity in South African ODL curriculum
The need to transform university curricula is a pressing issue for researchers, students and stakeholders in twenty-first-century higher education (HE) worldwide. In the Global South, particularly ...
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Theta Salmon @thetasalmon.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Ah yes… Erica Stanford’s way of “Fixing” education. Force all the politicised Atlas beliefs into children’s minds before they gain enough experience to realize only morally vacuous racist assholes believe that tripe. Great job, Erica! You’ve really taken on the Junior Goebbels role with gusto! 🤮
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Not surprised!
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Global Education Monitoring Report UNESCO @gemreport.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
On International #EducationDay 2026, the #GEMReport will launch the 2026 Youth Report 'Lead with youth'. ℹ️ More info: bit.ly/4qk32ip ➡️ Attend in person: bit.ly/3ZhEJ8U ➡️ Attend online: bit.ly/3NqFIkz ➡️ Join the celebrations: bit.ly/458c9KS
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The Elders @theelders.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
ELDERS' STATEMENT | Elders warn against a return to a ‘might-is-right’ world “We are witnessing the breakdown of the long-standing principle that the use of force is justified only in self-defence.” Read in full: theelders.org/news/elders-...
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
And this hasn’t even touched on the AI slop issue and pressures of academic publication.
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
Got my first e-reader (NOT Amazon) for Xmas. Signed up to CCC libraries. Emailed my “identity” stuff in and got all sorted almost immediately. Now I can access their digital collection and read to my hearts content. Thanks #Librarians for working during this in-between time.
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
Happily Xmas cookies all eaten! So got to try #Melomakarona for the “day after Xmas” baking. Thanks #SecretSantaAoNZ
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
After years of trying to push kids Christmas wake ups later by even 5 mins - here I am at lunchtime enjoying a glass of bubbly 🥂and wondering when we will open presents 🎁 😂
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
I’ve got to work on my “sous chef” and photo skills but had great fun making Besitos de Coco and Zimtsterne Xmas cookies.A nice complement of egg yolks and white for our very own girls. Thank you. #SecretSantaAoNZ. They don’t look great but are Yum! Great destress. 💕
Cheryl’s attempt at new Christmas cookies thanks to her SecretSanta. They might not look good but they are Yum!!
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Highlight of #SecretSantaAoNZ. That my gift “hit the right spot” esp for my Giftee with dietary considerations and brought them joy. Yippee.
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Oh my 💕. My #SecretSantaAoNZ gifted me not just a Xmas baking set (and icing nozzles) but a folder of carefully curated cookie recipes from 25 countries! I can’t wait!! I can feel the stress disappearing already. Not to mention the festive bling which I shall wear to my afternoon workshop today.
My Secret Santa gift of cookie cutters, icing nozzles and a personally curated recipe book.  And some fun blingy Xmas earrings.
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Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
Surrounded by CVE for years, I know this with certainty. No one should ever experience terrorism. Guns have no place in civil society besides tightly regulated hunting. No one should be targeted because of their faith. And the only long term solution to overcome hate is to love thy neighbour. 🧵1/2
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
Back home and unpacked my #SecretSantaAoNZ 🎁 under the 🎄tree. Promise I didn’t shake but something definitely tinkled 🎶. Love that my Santa had exactly the same wrapping paper as I had from a couple of years back.
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Tseen Khoo @tseenster.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Fascinating project underway by @neilselwyn.bsky.social and colleagues - please share with your academic networks! #AcademicSky
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Dr. Cassandra Mudgway @legallyfeminist.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
3️⃣ A ban blocks access. It does not address harm. Online harm comes from platform design, governance failures, and adult misuse. An isolated ban will not change platform behaviour.
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🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷 @captcaffiend.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Save the Children NZ have actually talked to children themselves about online safety - if the focus was genuinely on children’s safety we’d be elevating their voices and idea of solutions. www.savethechildren.org.nz/assets/Files...
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Not a case of “taking power back from Big Tech”. It’s caving into them by allowing them to be unaccountable. Inappropriate content is not going away. We are just ignoring what’s right in front of us and leaving youth to deal with the mess at a later stage of life :-( www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
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Australia just banned kids from social media, will NZ like and subscribe?
As Australia’s social media ban for under 16s came into effect, New Zealand politicians promised similar law would be in place soon.
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
The work reason I’m away at the moment. A multidisciplinary, multinational exploration of the omissions, biases, political & ideological influences and misinformation of how knowledge is produced.
PowerPoint slide : Truth Matters conference.  Part of the NEOLAIA network
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The Aunties @theaunties.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Kia Ora koutou - Taking a chance that you’ll see this. We’re doing our annual Xmas fundraiser and we need around $8000 so if you could pop $ in, + share, that would help greatly Jackie x givealittle.co.nz/cause/the-au...
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The Aunties Christmas Appeal
Providing funds so that the Aunties whānau of women, and their kids and grandkids, have a great Xmas.
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
And sorry Santa. Forgot to confirm parcel arrived and in safe keeping till my return. #SecretSantaAoNZ
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
I’m a southern hemisphere person. Never has a cold dark Christmas. But am enjoying the lights and festivities amidst the chilly weather. Sadly no snow #Örebro #Sweden #Christmaslights #SecretSantaAoNZ
A golden Christmas tree silhouette with bright red baubles lit up against the blue dusky twilight. Church with spire in background taken 3pm in Orebro, Sweden.
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Says it like it is. Let’s avoid the problems not solve them!
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
“Enjoying” some northern hemisphere Xmas feels #SecretSantaAoNZ. Looking forward to being back in time for opening day! Got the fam on look out for my parcel 🎄❄️⛄️
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
😂😂😂
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
I 💕 NZ doctors, medical professionals and PATHA for fighting back against this inequality, bias and hate. Next reshare “how to donate to support PATHA”
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
#SecretSantaAoNZ is just one big lucky dip experience. You get to enjoy your own gift plus everyone else’s reveals. Love it!
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
I’m all sorted for #SecretSantaAoNZ and plan to wrap and post on weekend. A little nervous as with latest (useful) hints I may not be 100% on the mark with one of my items. But … it’s the thought hey?? And my Giftee can always regift 😂
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Hubby and I love an old school jigsaw or wasgij. I get so immersed I forget what time is. Kind of a holiday activity so perfect for EOY. Prefer crazy character puzzles or the challenge of imagining what the picture might be #SecretSantaAoNZ. Often trawl markets and op shops for 2nd hand!
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
Spreading far and wide!
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
I read every night before I go to sleep! Nothing intellectual (that’s for work me) but must be well written. Love a bit of intrigue, a crime novel/ family drama. Never buy new. Just get random stuff from fundraising book sales and second hand shops. #SecretSantaAoNZ
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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
Doctors and parents should make decisions about what is best for their kids health - not politicians. The Government has said doctors cannot give new prescriptions of puberty blockers to children who are suffering from gender dysphoria. That is putting kids at risk.
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mama.melancholia @mama-melancholia.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
Yes! #SecretSantaAoNZ #AoNZ #supportlocal
Reads: NORMALISE
SECOND HAND GIFTS 
HANDMADE GIFTS
OP SHOP GIFTS
CONSUMABLE GIFTS
SMALL BIZ GIFTS
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