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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 · 09/10/2026
Sounds like my electorate too :-) Doing same same! More cause I want to knock National out and I think our young Labour candidate has a better chance. But yeah Party Greens!
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Brilliant. Do you have a url? Tried your webpage but couldn’t see :-( Some of the peeps who need to watch this aren’t on Bluesky (sadly)
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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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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Dust icing sugar over when it’s cooler. Will look pretty and increase sweetness.
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Must say as a reviewer I really appreciate editors who sift through these before sending out for review. Wish we could share more “bad” examples for students do they can see what well written bumpf looks like. And hopefully realise it’s not worth it.
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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 · 22/05/2026
Well that’s a gorgeous pic so clearly the idiot is jealous. What a jerk!
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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
Hell yeah!
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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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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
I think it’s also about #life. I did mine whilst working with a young family! Definitely wasn’t quick!
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Fragile ego’s
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
I cannot 🙅 understand how this is even legit!
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Huge congrats. The highest of achievements (in my view) and we know a Doctorate is never a smooth journey. 🎉🌷✅
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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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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
I have had the OK from my vet to give my very allergenic doggo human antihistamine. Cetirizine (Zyrtec), or Loratadine (Claritin) are fine. And really help. Although he does get sleepy.
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
In bed with my doggo as a foot warmer
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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 · 06/03/2026
Sending aroha 💕. This must be very hard. Seriously “sucky” as my teen would say :-(
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Well done. That one caused consternation in our household!
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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
😂 but I’m sure it will be a little bit fun! And may it bring back that wonderful feeling of the the eighties! 💃
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Oh you look beautiful. Love the beaded bouquet 💐
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Sad when the “other side of the Tasman” is a nicer place to live :-(
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
#2 I felt like I was able to be supportive again. And be a parent. And it felt good. Guess I have missed that.
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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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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Not you!! Defn me! I am so *not* witty. I do cheesy rhymes for Easter egg hunts but not cards! Eg “roses are red, violets are blue, I’m hidden close by to something that reminds me of you!” That’s my best! 😂
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Ha ha. Secret safe! Clearly you were just SO excited!
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Yip :-( it’s a real deal breaker! Sore paws really impact on walks!
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Bit $$$ unless ya all got a cheap supplier!
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Anyone?? I want to know the answer too.! My doggo does anxiety foot chewing! Sigh.
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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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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Eerie indeed. As Seen from Ōtautahi.
A suburban backyard framed by an eerie orange sun.
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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
I know. “Wet and Forget” as a sponsor does my head in. At least it’s not like the Ashes with gambling sponsorship in your face!
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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 · 31/12/2025
Not the ideal forecast. But hope it’s a special goodbye to 2025 and your Mum 💕
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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 · 28/12/2025
Always sad to say goodbye :-(. Times with those we love are too short!
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