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Newcastle University @newcastleuni.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

We're excited to announce our shortlisted projects for the Engagement and Place Awards 2026! These awards recognise innovative collaborations between the University and external partners, and how these bring value to the social, cultural, and economic wellbeing of our communities. 🌍 #WeAreNCL

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Newcastle University @newcastleuni.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Some of our favourite walkways in Newcastle. 💙 #MyNCLPics #WeAreNCL

A beautifully lit, glass-ceiling inside Newcastle's Central Arcade, featuring ornate architecture and patterned tile floor. Stores line both sides, and sunlight streams in through the arched roof.

Newcastle's Pilgrim Street showcasing vibrant graffiti art by local artist Mul on a building's facade. The artwork includes colourful, abstract figures and shapes against a brick wall. The scene captures a clear blue sky, a row of lampposts, and a sign reading "NCP" beside the building. Urban architecture lines the perspective on a sunny day.

A narrow stone walkway underneath Newcastle's Theatre Royal, featuring large columns and ornate details. The path leads towards a sunlit open area in the distance. Blue sky is visible overhead, and a few pedestrians can be seen walking along the path.

A sunny cobblestone street, known as High Bridge, with historic buildings. The facade of a building features the sign "Pleased To Meet You." The sky is clear and blue, with the sun casting long shadows. A few people are walking along the sidewalk.

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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

We had a little break, but now we are back. And our first post is about our conference in just over a week's time. Join us to learn the latest about DLD. Starting with lived experience. www.naplic.org.uk/conferences/

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Professor Helen Stringer @drhelenslt.bsky.social · 24/09/2024

Phonological awareness is hugely important for speech, vocabulary, reading and spelling. All children should have robust syllable and phoneme level skills before they start phonics learning. Free assessment, intervention, stimulus pictures here research.ncl.ac.uk/phonological...

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Professor Helen Stringer @drhelenslt.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Very happy to share a link to the latest @misltoessd.bsky.social publication with @samburrslt.bsky.social @drjoannecleland.bsky.social @samharding.bsky.social @yvonnewren.bsky.social The MISLToe_SSD Core Outcome Set (COS) for UK SLT Routine Data Collection onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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Improving Speech Outcomes for VP-Born Children in Wales(PROSPER) @prosperstudy.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

📣 We are inviting #parents of #preterm born children in #Wales to join our Expert Parent Group and guide #research to improve #speech #outcomes for preterm born #children! 📣 🙏 Please share with your networks and friends :)

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Good Law Project @goodlawproject.org · 20/03/2026

We absolutely love seeing the JPEG compression artifacts on this graphic we made last April. It’s proof that it’s been posted, downloaded, passed around WhatsApp groups for nearly a year – and it’s proof that word is getting around about Wes Streeting 👀

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Professor Helen Stringer @drhelenslt.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

It was a pleasure to share it with you!

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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

New genetics paper: GNAO1 variants can present with severe childhood speech disorder & CAS, even without seizures or movement disorders. Study also highlights potential zinc responsiveness. Important implications for genetic testing. speechapraxia.co.uk/about-sauk/f...

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GNAO1 and Severe Speech Disorder: Expanding the Genetic Picture

A new study by GNAO1 variants associated with severe childhood speech disorder (Larasati et al., 2026) expands our understanding of the genetic basis of severe childhood speech disorders, including ch...

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Professor Helen Stringer @drhelenslt.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

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Professor Helen Stringer @drhelenslt.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

This will be a useful seminar to all AHPs Building Behavioural Science Capacity in the NHS Workforce The Key to Delivering the NHS 10-Year Plan 9th March 2026 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm The Venue, De Montfort University Register Now: https:/ /bsphnconference2026.rsvpify .com/

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Really enjoyed this afternoon's @naplic.bsky.social SLCN specialist teacher network on DLD and literacy. @drhelenslt.bsky.social's fabulous and FREE phonological awareness resources were spontaneously mentioned several times. research.ncl.ac.uk/phonological... #DevLangDis

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Lindsay Clarke @lindsaycslt.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Love working in a service where leadership supports evidence based intensity and duration of intervention for severe SSD. 3 sessions per week with breaks based on clinical decision making not arbitrary service delivery models 🙌🏻

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Professor Helen Stringer @drhelenslt.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

A huge thank you to the UK Expert Delphi Panel for your contribution to this work and our publication 💚 (you know who you are -too many to list in a few characters here 🤷🏼‍♀️)

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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 05/01/2026

January courses Whether you’re looking to learn something new or update your existing knowledge and skills, we’ve got you covered 💪 There’s a fabulous range of courses running this January! Check them out ➡️ coursebeetle.co.uk/courses #training #cpd #BlueSkySpeechies

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Professor Helen Stringer @drhelenslt.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

I’ve just listened to these excellent interviews with Louisa Reeves. Such important messages for us to share with educators across the whole age range (get sharing folks!)

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Speech and Language UK @speechandlanguk.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

This month's highlight: the launch of our Pre-phonics Boost in Parliament! 🙌 Massive thanks to @jessasatomp.bsky.social for hostingt, as well as Ministers @helenhayes.bsky.social, @davidbainesmp.bsky.social, @rupahuq.bsky.social and Sarah Russell for attending. Learn more: bit.ly/47q9dtn

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Professor Helen Stringer @drhelenslt.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

This is an excellent resource for schools and I’m proud to have supported it with the NAPA and NIPA at the heart of Pre-Phonics Boost

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HOPE not hate @hopenothate.org.uk · 04/11/2025

The highest paid MP in the country has suggested that the minimum wage may be “too high” for younger workers 🤷

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CSDR Network @csdrnetwork.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Chapter on Speech Sound Disorders by network members @drjoannecleland.bsky.social and @drhelenslt.bsky.social . Great intro for #SLP students

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Union of Concerned Scientists @ucs.org · 28/10/2025

Erika Spanger from UCS explains how climate change is fueling Hurricane Melissa and what it means for people in its path.

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Viz Comic @vizcomic.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

subscriptions >>> shop.viz.co.uk/viz350bs

Magazine tip: Save money at the supermarket by peeling your bananas before weighing them. This will also mean you have less rubbish to throw away at home, saving you more money in bin liners.

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Good Law Project @goodlawproject.org · 28/10/2025

A barrister who was flogging tax avoidance schemes is now suing @danneidle.bsky.social for a defamation payout of over £8m. But we’re not backing down. We’re applying to get this SLAPP struck out: goodlaw.social/woom

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We’re helping Dan Neidle face down a seven-figure SLAPP | Good Law Project

A barrister who was flogging tax avoidance schemes is now suing Dan Neidle for a defamation payout of over £8m. But we’re not backing down.

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Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

A reminder that you can donate to Wikipedia to keep human-sourced knowledge accessible.

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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Paracetamol (Tylenol) is one of the most effective and safe painkillers ever discovered. Keep within the recommended dose. Take it in pregnancy if you need to. It has been shown in MANY studies not to cause autism. 🧪

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Dr Sam Burr @samburrslt.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Really enjoyed this today - some fantastic discussions! @yvonnewren.bsky.social @drhelenslt.bsky.social @drjoannecleland.bsky.social @samharding.bsky.social

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Speech and Language UK @speechandlanguk.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Educators and professionals 👋 Join us at Meath School’s professional visit day to see communication-first classrooms in action and hear from specialist staff on practical tools that help the 1 in 5 children with speech and language challenges. Register: bit.ly/3Wjw84c

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

#DLDday is coming, so I’m starting a thread over a few days. DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) is all about spoken language. Words and sentences are tricky for people with DLD. And people don’t grow out of it. #DevLangDis @radld.bsky.social

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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Professor Maggie Snowling will be presenting on Monday Oct 6th at 4pm at the SLCN specialist teacher network. All about DLD and literacy. Online. One not to be missed. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dldslcn-sp... Free to members, which starts from £20 per year. www.naplic.org.uk/membership/ #DevLangDis

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Saloni Krishnan @salonikrishnan.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

October is an exciting month - it includes Dyslexia Awareness week (#DAW25), ADHD Awareness Month, and DLD Awareness Day - and I thought it was a great time to raise awareness of #neurodiversity - and talk about a new project thats close to my heart..

Card with UK young Academy branding asking neurodivergent people to share their experiences at work

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Bristol Speech & Language Therapy Research Unit @bristol-sltru.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

@BSLTRU recently undertook a survey for the @RCSLT to evaluate their Professional Development Framework. We want to add some colour to the quantitative findings! Could you spare 30 mins or so to tell Sam how you have used it? Drop an email - samantha.harding@nbt.nhs.uk

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Professor Helen Stringer @drhelenslt.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Very proud to see brilliant SLT Researcher @samburrslt.bsky.social mentioned not once but twice in this list of awards. Congratulation Sam!

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CSDR Network @csdrnetwork.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Good news- more #SSD research happening in the UK. This project will look at the feasibility of collecting a core outcomes set from children with speech sound disorders in Wales.

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Rosa Luxury @kaha123.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

@nionwomen.bsky.social Could you promote this consultation about keeping Hampstead Heath ponds trans inclusive? The ponds are nice and god knows trans people don't need any more joy removing from their lives. Terfs are all over this. hampstead-heath-bathing-ponds.commonplace.is/en-GB/propos...

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Public Consultation on Hampstead Heath Bathing Ponds | Commonplace

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Dr Gemma Clunie @gemmaclunie.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

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Shayoni Lynn @shayonislynn.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

We must understand how minority views influence majority participation in online discourse. The authors study Republican supporters of childhood vaccines (the majority) and how they react when exposed to an online environment dominated by anti-vax Republicans (the minority) #Misinformation

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The Influence of Minority Views on Majority Participation in Online Discourse | Journal of Media Psychology

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Shayoni Lynn @shayonislynn.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Can epidemiology models explain how rumours spread? This analysis, using the Great Fear as a case study, provides a quantitative answer to "the unresolved debate between the role of emotions and rationality in explaining its diffusion." #BehaviouralScience

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Epidemiology models explain rumour spreading during France’s Great Fear of 1789 - Nature

Epidemiological methods are used to show that the Great Fear of 1789, a series of peasant insurrections in rural revolutionary France, was driven by deliberate political action rather than spontaneous...

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