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Lupus Londonwolf @lupuslondonwolf.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I was making potato and leek soup and the recipe asked for five potatoes cubed. Even for potato soup, 125 potatoes seems a little excessive.

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Kon Karapanagiotidis @kkarapanagiotidis.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Our 2 catering vans that were stolen have been found! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Dr Lynette Pretorius @drlpretorius.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Sometimes academia is super intense, and sometimes you get to dress up in silly outfits for campus events 🎃👻 #academia #AcademicLife

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A road sign with the labels spookyville, spider alley, ghost road, witch way, and sleepy hollow

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Anna H @athenepallas.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

One thing that I think would change politics/policy discourse for the better is if young people & their interests were treated with the same concern and respect as pensioners.

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Dr Lynette Pretorius @drlpretorius.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I recently presented a keynote on AI in literature search and discovery at an institutional seminar. Many people have asked me to share the presentation, so I thought I’d write this blog post to make it available to all. Check it out below. #AI #AIinResearch #AcademicSky #ScienceSky

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How AI reconfigures literature search and discovery – The AI Literacy Lab

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Dr Lynette Pretorius @drlpretorius.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Was one of the keynote speakers at today's symposium on AI in the scholarship of teaching and learning research process. It was a great session with some great ideas from all the panelists! #AILiteracy #research #AcademicLife #AcademicSky #ScienceSky

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PowerPoint slide with the title "AI in literature search and discovery" by Dr Lynette Pretorius from Monash University

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Dr Lynette Pretorius @drlpretorius.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Paper accepted 🎉 Great way to start the academic work week!

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Alexandre Klein @alexandreklein.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

(Call for applications) Postdoctoral Researcher position at @mcgill.ca Social Studies of Medicine Department histoiresante.blogspot.com/2026/09/post... #histmed

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Dr Lynette Pretorius @drlpretorius.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Successful end to the academic work week: finished major revisions on my paper and resubmitted it to the journal 🎉 Celebrating with quesadillas for dinner! 🪅 🙂

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Dr Lynette Pretorius @drlpretorius.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I've finished marking assignment 1, and yet again, some students don't seem to have even read the examples and instructions. Le sigh! On the upside, though, there were quite a few excellent assignments this time! #AcademicSky

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Dr Lynette Pretorius @drlpretorius.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The great moment when you had to make major revisions to your paper and you actually kind of love the new version 😍 Thanks peer reviewers! 🙏🏻 #AcademicSky #ScienceSky

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Dr Lynette Pretorius @drlpretorius.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Feeling pretty after grooming (7 hours of grooming!!) #husky #happy #pets #dogs

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Dr Lynette Pretorius @drlpretorius.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Another reason why research literacy should be taught: So that you don't become this Reviewer 2. ⤵️ For a paper that explores individuals' lived experiences: The authors' study is relativist. Why would the authors expect people to read their research? 🤦 #AcademicSky #Reviewer2MustBeStopped

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Dr Lynette Pretorius @drlpretorius.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Congratulations to my PhD student Redi Pudyanti, who officially submitted her thesis today! #PhDone #AcademicSky #ScienceSky 🤩🥳🎉

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Retraction Watch @retractionwatch.com · 21/08/2026

"We estimate that $15.08 billion (in 2025 USD) was spent globally on APCs between 2019 and 2025. Adjusted for inflation, annual spending quadrupled from $0.9 billion in 2019 to $3.7 billion in 2025, with >85% concentrated among a few large publishers."

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Estimating global article processing charges paid to 14 publishers for open access between 2019 and 2025

This study presents estimates of the global expenditure on article processing charges (APCs) paid to 14 publishers for open access (OA) between 2019 and 2025. APCs are charged for publishing in fully ...

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Dr Lynette Pretorius @drlpretorius.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

People who came up with the Chicago Author Date referencing style... Surname, First Name and First Name Surname?! Why?! #AcademicSky

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Dr Lynette Pretorius @drlpretorius.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

One of the most common philosophical terms researchers use is ontology. But what does it mean? In my new video, I explain what ontology means and why it is important in research. #AcademicSky #ScienceSky #Philosophy

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What is ontology?

YouTube video by Lynette Pretorius: University Study Made Easy

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Dr Lynette Pretorius @drlpretorius.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Have you heard researchers say they are using critical realism as a paradigm and wondered what that actually means? In my new video, I explain the ontology, epistemology, and axiology of critical realism using practical examples. #AcademicSky

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What is critical realism?

YouTube video by Lynette Pretorius: University Study Made Easy

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Dr Lynette Pretorius @drlpretorius.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Have you heard researchers say they are using the constructivism paradigm and wondered what that actually means? In my new video, I explain the ontology, epistemology, and axiology of constructivism using practical examples and address terminological confusion in the literature. #AcademicSky

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What is constructivism?

YouTube video by Lynette Pretorius: University Study Made Easy

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Prof Sam Illingworth @samillingworth.com · 07/08/2026

🚨 AI detectors are not reliable. According to this AI detector, Moby Dick used AI for around 44% of the introduction. Herman Melville wrote Moby Dick in 1851...

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Dr Lynette Pretorius @drlpretorius.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Reviewer 1: Good paper, here are some minor suggestions Reviewer 2: Good paper, here are other minor suggestions Editor: Paper rejected 🥲 #AcademicSky #ScienceSky

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Louise, Prof/Dr @louiselocock.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

The review 'was not conducted from a position of detached neutrality; rather, our prior experiences ... acted as an interpretive and sensitizing lens... We invite readers to evaluate our arguments not as an inevitable summary of all available literature, but as a purposefully situated reframing.'

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Dr Lynette Pretorius @drlpretorius.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

About 1.5 years after we wrote the first version of this paper, it is officially published! This paper reviews the interconnected web of factors that influence doctoral student wellbeing. We also propose a more relational approach to developing narrative literature reviews. Check it out! Link below.

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Dr Lynette Pretorius @drlpretorius.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Hi to my new followers 👋 A quick introduction - I'm an education-focused senior lecturer with a particular interest in doctoral education, AI literacy, research literacy, academic identity, and autoethnography. I also post about my dogs (two Siberian Huskies), books, sci-fi, cooking, and gardening.

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Dr Lynette Pretorius @drlpretorius.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I just finished writing the conclusion for my book 🎉 Whole book to be sent to the publishers in a couple of weeks.

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Dr Lynette Pretorius @drlpretorius.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Just finished watching Masters of the Universe. Was it completely ridiculous? Yes. Did I enjoy it? Also yes ✅

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Dr Lynette Pretorius @drlpretorius.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

With our semester starting today, I spent the afternoon turning my assignment workshops into publicly available videos. Feel free to use them in your teaching if useful. Links in thread 🧵 #university #studyskills #AcademicSky #academicwriting #assignmenthelp

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Dr Lynette Pretorius @drlpretorius.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Congratulations to my PhD student Abdul Noori, who just submitted his PhD thesis! #PhDone 🤩🥳🎉 #AcademicSky #ScienceSky

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Dr Lynette Pretorius @drlpretorius.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

On Monday, we start teaching our autoethnography and self-study research unit again 🎉 I love teaching this unit as I get to share my love for autoethnography and open students' eyes to researching themselves as a legitimate form of scholarship! 🤩 #AcademicSky #ScienceSky #research

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Dr Lynette Pretorius @drlpretorius.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Call for abstracts for our new book 🎉 One question seems to follow many doctoral graduates: Was undertaking a PhD worth it? For some, the answer is immediate and unequivocal. For others, it is far more complex. Tell us your story - what did the journey mean to you? Would you do it again?

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Anthony Albanese @albomp.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Happy 11th Birthday Toto 🐶🎊

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Dr Lynette Pretorius @drlpretorius.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Had a great day at the Monash Education Academy's Higher Education Research Development program. So many interesting scholarship of teaching and learning projects!

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Dr Lynette Pretorius @drlpretorius.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Just heard on the news the US is going to try and dismantle the international criminal court. Le sigh 🙈

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Dr Lynette Pretorius @drlpretorius.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Actually had time to figure out how YouTube clips work today. Managed to create 6 new short videos from my longer-form ones in less than an hour! So useful as a busy academic - thanks YouTube! 🎉

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Dr Lynette Pretorius @drlpretorius.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Beautiful gifts to celebrate my official promotion to Senior Lecturer 🎉 Thanks everyone!

Photo of flowers, various foods, a book, a necklace, and a card that says celebrate!

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Dr Lynette Pretorius @drlpretorius.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

This has now happened 3 times. I get a peer review request that I accept. Then 2 days later, I get an editor email stating that they have now received all the reviews they need and that I don't have to do it. What's going on? I like having extra free time, but surely this is a bit odd? #AcademicSky

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Dr Lynette Pretorius @drlpretorius.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Presenting our research on the hidden norms and values of doctoral education at #HERDSA2026 today. PhD students learn unintended messages about academic norms through their experiences. Our study explored who sets academic norms and values and what those learned norms and values are. #AcademicSky

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Dr Lynette Pretorius @drlpretorius.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Attending the #HERDSA2026 conference. Great cultural opening with a traditional lion dance performance! 👏

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Bob Wong @bbmwong.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Finishing up my 2.5 year term as Director of Monash's Master of Environment and Sustainability at the end of June. It's been an amazing role getting to work with inspiring students from around the world. A massive thanks to them as well as the wonderful team of Monash educators 🙏

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Dr Lynette Pretorius @drlpretorius.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Had to complete a final report for a grant I received last year. I managed to actually do everything I'd promised in the original application, plus some extra stuff! Academic success 🎉 #AcademicSky #ScienceSky #Academia

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Dr Lynette Pretorius @drlpretorius.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Have you wondered how to publish your academic research? Where can you publish? How do you decide authorship? What are the ethical considerations? How does the peer review process work? How can you increase the impact of your work? I explain this in my new video. #AcademicSky #ScienceSky

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Publishing your academic research: a step-by-step guide

YouTube video by Lynette Pretorius: University Study Made Easy

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Jess Calarco @jessicacalarco.com · 27/06/2026

Having kids in grad school comes with more costs for women than men. "Citation scores for women who started to have children before the age of 30 were 14% lower than comparable men and 21% less than women who waited until their late 30s to start having children." www.science.org/content/arti...

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Having a child during grad school is especially hard on women

New study highlights the need for more institutional support for parents

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Kim-Daniel Vattøy @kimdanielvattoy.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

My article on doctoral students' professional development and active participation in international conferences is now included in the latest issue of Studies in Continuing Education, 48(2). Free access (50 eprints): www.tandfonline.com/eprint/J3FAJ...

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Utilising strategies for active participation in international conferences: a study on doctoral students’ professional development

Doctoral students face a myriad of challenges as they navigate their entry into the academic community. A key aspect of this professional development process is active participation in internationa...

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Dr Lynette Pretorius @drlpretorius.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Delivered my free research webinar "Theories of Research: Ontology, Epistemology, and Axiology" today. Got 7,800+ registrations from 600+ institutions 😱 #AcademicSky #ScienceSky #Research #Academia

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Dr Lynette Pretorius @drlpretorius.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and Threads not working globally (with Whatsapp probably to follow soon). Cascading failure? If nothing else, that is one epic and unfortunate coding error 🫣

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