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Harriet Thomson

@harrimus.bsky.social
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Professor of Energy, Sustainability & Inequality at the University of Glasgow, Associate Director of the Glasgow Centre for Sustainable Energy | #EnergyPoverty #NetZero #JustTransitions #ClimateJustice #CommunityEnergy 🚲🏳️‍🌈🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺

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Urban Studies & Social Policy @uofgussp.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
📢 PhD opportunity at @uofgussp.bsky.social & @sydney.edu.au 🎓 Explore administrative burden in energy systems in 🇦🇺 & 🇬🇧 💰 Fully funded 💪 Work with @harrimus.bsky.social, Lee White, Assel Mussagulova & Hannah Salamon 🗓️ Info & apply by *21 April*: www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/soc...
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Communications Sustainability @commssustain.nature.com · 16/03/2026
♀️Women across #EU are disproportionately affected by energy poverty—and it’s not getting enough attention ❗ Women, in low income, single parent, elderly households, face high energy hardship. @evaalonsoepelde.bsky.social @harrimus.bsky.social @xaquingm.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/s44...
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A widespread Energy Poverty Gender Gap in the European Union demands targeted policy action - Communications Sustainability
Women are more likely to experience energy poverty in most European Union countries, especially in low-income and single-parent households, according to a study using household budget and living condi...
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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
“Like Mark Antony minus the toga and brains, he struts and preens, cries havoc! and lets slip the dogs of war.” Well penned, Simon Tisdall. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Today an illegal coup in Venezuela, but where next? Donald Trump talks peace but he is a man of war | Simon Tisdall
The world will be anxious, and rightly so. For a man so bent on a peace prize, Trump appears to revel in conflict, writes Simon Tisdall
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Harriet Thomson @harrimus.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Give the people of Birmingham the fireworks they so clearly crave!!! In all seriousness though, examples like this raise questions about digital literacy, quite concerning that large groups could be assembled so easily www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Birmingham revellers turn out for non-existent fireworks – for second new year in a row
Hundreds of people gather in Centenary Square to see in 2026 after false claims online promise ‘dazzling’ display
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Harriet Thomson @harrimus.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
Only a few of our marigolds flowered in time, but they still helped make a beautiful ofrenda for día de muertos 🇲🇽
Photo of potted marigolds growing outsidePhoto of potted marigolds growing outsidePhoto of an ofrenda for día de muertos
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Harriet Thomson @harrimus.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Have been distracted today thinking of Caribbean colleagues bracing themselves for Hurricane Melissa and the aftermath of her destructive path. The Bahamas, Cuba, and Jamaica have contributed least to climate change, but most keenly feel its impacts. Stronger international cooperation is a must.
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National Energy Action @nea.org.uk · 26/09/2025
Energy debt has increased yet again. Despite the figure being from a period of warmer weather, householders now owe £300 million more, taking the total to almost £4.5 billion. Households in fuel poverty are struggling more than ever: www.nea.org.uk/news/ofgem-d...
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Harriet Thomson @harrimus.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
For anyone at my talk this morning, where I critcised privatisation of energy efficiency, here's the link to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry I referenced webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/202503... Let's be critical about the 'systematic dishonesty' that exists within this industry #EEE2025
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UK Government Web Archive
This Page is [ARCHIVED CONTENT] and shows what the site page https://www.grenfelltowerinquiry.org.uk/ looked like on 19 Mar 2025 at 15:56:50
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Harriet Thomson @harrimus.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
Update on the attempt to grow our own marigolds (or cempasúchil) for día de los muertos…some plants fell victim to slugs, but most of the plants are growing well and have started producing tiny flower buds!
Photo of a young marigold plant with emerging flower budsPhoto of a young marigold plant with emerging flower buds
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Harriet Thomson @harrimus.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Been having blurry vision recently, so went to the opticians a bit worried and paid for a fancy advanced eye test...nearly two hours and several scans later, it turns out I just have dry eyes 🤦🏻‍♀️ Academics, overcomplicating things since forever!
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Harriet Thomson @harrimus.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
This year, we’re trying to grow our own marigold flowers for día de los muertos, and let me say, I have huge new appreciation for plant growers preparing for flower shows - it’s so stressful!
Photo of lots of young marigold plants in plastic pots
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Damilola Ogunbiyi @damilolasdg7.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Over 1 billion people remain at high risk due to lack of access to cooling, according to @seforallorg.bsky.social's latest Chilling Prospects analysis. Without urgent action that number could hit 1.05B by 2030. We need a systemic shift to sustainable #cooling now. www.seforall.org/news/new-rep...
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Harriet Thomson @harrimus.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
The wild roses of Glasgow are booming with huge hips. It’s one of those things that instantly reminds me of my grandma, who would be declaring that we’re in for a hard winter, and simply must make rosehip syrup in the autumn
Photo of a wild rose bush with lots of rosehips Photo of three unripe rosehips on a wild plant
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Urban Studies & Social Policy @uofgussp.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
We're strengthening collaborations with Cuba 💪 Kudos to @harrimus.bsky.social who recently hosted a senior delegation from from Universidad Central "Marta Abreu"​ de Las Villas 🇨🇺 This was supported by the @uofglasgow.bsky.social's International Partnership Development Fund enabling 🌎 connections.
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Harriet Thomson @harrimus.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
The simple joy of wildflowers in the window and a sunbathing cat
Photo of a calico cat lying in a wicker basket in front of a wooden window, and next to an orange lamp. In the background are flowering wildflowers, including red poppies, and blue cornflowers. Photo of a calico cat lying in a wicker basket in front of a wooden window, and next to an orange lamp. In the background are flowering wildflowers, including red poppies, and blue cornflowers.
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Harriet Thomson @harrimus.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
Tell me why this is the sight I’m seeing of Pie, 3 days post-surgery, almost at midnight?! The most ungovernable of cats 😅
Photo of a cat wearing a cone, sitting on top of kitchen cabinets.
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Juliet Phillips @julietphillips.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Quick reminder to @dailymail.co.uk that solar power has actually been helping to keep the lights on 💡 #apagon elpais.com/economia/202...
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Harriet Thomson @harrimus.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Working on a paper with a very demanding supervisor. She’s insisting on a 5:1 ratio of chin tickles to paragraphs written.
Photo of a sandy coloured cat sat on a table next to a laptop.Photo of a sandy coloured cat sat on a table next to a laptop, the cat is having her chin tickled and has her eyes closed.
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Harriet Thomson @harrimus.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
Today in an unexpected turn of events, I found myself plaster casting bits of Garnethill as part of an upcoming community exhibition exploring local heritage. Never a dull day in this neighbourhood 🤩
Photo from behind of a woman in a dark grey/black coat and red scarf holding up a long strip of clay that is imprinted with the word ‘Garnethill’ taken from an old lamp post, directly in front.
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guynewey @guynewey.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Fancy getting a new efficient, heating system for free? We're looking for homeowners with electric heating and smart meters to join our research project (note we are looking for quite a select target group - so please pass on to anyone you think might fit the bill/benefit).
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The Living Lab
The Living Lab is a network of volunteers from all around the UK, who help researchers understand how real people use energy in real-life settings.
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Harriet Thomson @harrimus.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Lovely sighting of deer at the @claypitslnr.bsky.social in Glasgow during a rainy lunchtime walk. Amazing to see wildlife thriving so close to major roads like the M8 🦌
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Frances Ryan @francesryan.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
At the heart of every attack on disability benefits is the myth disabled people “get perks”: a free car, loads of cash, a life off work. It misrepresents the reality of disability, whilst exploiting low wages and high living costs to make the public envy people in daily pain.
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Harriet Thomson @harrimus.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
Just finished binge-watching Mr Bates vs The Post Office, and highly recommend others do the same. The scale of this complete miscarriage of justice gives much to reflect on as we hurtle towards increased integration of computer systems and AI in our delivery of public services.
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Harriet Thomson @harrimus.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Pancake Day, Mexican style! This year we made a sort of pastel azteca inspired savoury pancake stack, absolutely delicious 😋🌶️
Photo of two plates with a stack of crepe-style pancakes, covered in salsa verde, on a striped wood effect kitchen worktop.
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Harriet Thomson @harrimus.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Today in a conference I heard a social scientist say chatbots could be used for interviews 😱😱😱 call me a Luddite, but I strongly believe that's a step too far. Interviewing is an art form that is intrinsically human, it calls on understanding body language, place, gestures and more beyond just text.
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Harriet Thomson @harrimus.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Very pleased to announce I’ve been awarded 5-year European Research Council (ERC) funding for the project ‘Energy Divides in Europe: Closing Gaps in Understanding for Transformative Alleviation of Energy Poverty' (EnCUENTA). I’m absolutely over the moon! #ERCCoG
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Harriet Thomson @harrimus.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
In my 1st Bluesky post, I’d like to focus on the worsening energy crisis in Cuba. Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting the Villa Clara region, 5 years since my last trip. During the stay, we faced daily prolonged power cuts, with remote areas only receiving 2 hours of electricity per day ⚡️
Photo of a solar lamp switched on in an otherwise dark bedroom.
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