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Not an official account of Loughborough University. #loughborough #university #charnwood #leicestershire #academicsky

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LU Watcher @lboro.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
It's that end-of-term feeling again... We live to fight on another day. Merry Christmas! #Loughborough #University
AI generated image mashup of the Loughborough crest with a bottle of fizz.  For some reason AI is incapable of spelling Loughborough correctly, even though it is 100% right in the query...
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LU Watcher @lboro.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Not the same banana as when the 'artwork' was sold more than a week ago! Anyone who eats 🍌 knows- it's well over!
bbc.co.uk
Crypto boss eats banana artwork bought for $6.2m
Justin Sun described Maurizio Cattelan's infamous 2019 work as
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LU Watcher @lboro.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
A great idea! Sad to hear if it really is true that people are lonelier these days.
bbc.co.uk
Friendship matchmakers: 'Our generation is lonelier than others'
Meet the Glasgow University students going on blind friendship dates to connect with new people.
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LU Watcher @lboro.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
Yes time to go... #academicsky, also time for other media, industry and commerce to follow.
blogs.lse.ac.uk
Twitter/X has ceased to be a neutral platform it’s time academics let go
Following the recent US election Twitter/X has seen an exodus of users to other platforms. Mark Carrigan, argues that the platform no longer holds value for academics looking to share and communica…
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LU Watcher @lboro.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Thank you @jeevunsandher.bsky.social for representing us in Parliament today and listening to a challenging and emotional debate.
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LU Watcher @lboro.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
This is excellent work and has recently been updated.
hub.studentminds.org.uk
UMHC Framework - Student Minds Hub
The University Mental Health Charter Framework helps guide universities to adopt a Whole-University approach to mental health and wellbeing.
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LU Watcher @lboro.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Food for thought here. Good news about overall Postgraduate Taught student satisfaction but work to do... #academicsky
advance-he.ac.uk
Satisfaction in Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey reaches new heights in 2024 | Advance HE
Advance HE’s annual Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024 reveals highest levels of satisfaction with the most respondents ever taking part.
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LU Watcher @lboro.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Interesting stuff for internationalisation. It could be a lot more interesting if we were talking about providing a campus experience for students who are unable to access it (e.g. short-term health or certain disabilities).
about.fb.com
Partnering with Universities in Europe to Expand the Possibilities of Immersive Learning | Meta
Today, as part of our ongoing efforts to develop new educational offerings for Meta Quest headsets, we've launched the Meta for Education beta program -
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Science News @scinews.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Three must read papers for PhD students. #scisky #PhD #science #research #academicsky 1. The importance of stupidity in scientific research Open Access journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...
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LU Watcher @lboro.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
This was questionable from Day 1, now it makes me wince when I hear it. The acid test is whether I would be happy sit next to someone from the country while this was playing. Definite no for a stranger, but it it was a friend I'd hope we could talk about it.
bbc.co.uk
Band Aid at 40: 'We knew Christmas before your ancestors'
Forty years on, the Band Aid song continues to generate debate about the way it presents Africa.
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LU Watcher @lboro.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Photo summary of the week's #weather in #loughborough...
Photo of the remains of a snowman sitting on green grass partially covered in autumn leaves.
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LU Watcher @lboro.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
The quality of the work produced in this way is absolutely stunning and, for my taste, very attractive. #loughborough #university
lboro.ac.uk
Handicraft | LU Arts | Loughborough University
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Susie Dent @susiedentwords.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Etymology of the day: to be ‘blowing a hoolie’ (or ‘hooley’) was probably inspired by the Orkney word ‘hoolan’, a howling gale, with a touch of the ‘hooley’ that is a very noisy party thrown in.
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Dominic Casciani @bbcdomc.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Just used the "Sky Bridge" chrome plugin to find people I'm following on what was Twitter who are now on BSky. It is good but has limitations due to same names issue. If you're a Joe Bloggs, but not the Joe Bloggs I need, don't take it the wrong way if I now unfollow you...
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ticktockmaths.bsky.social @ticktockmaths.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Since 2016 I’ve been making a maths Christmas quiz. Here’s the 2024 one. www.tes.com/teaching-res... You’ll need to allow external media to hear the music.
tes.com
ChristMaths 2024 | Teaching Resources
Here’s a maths-themed Christmas quiz for you to use with your classes. Should take one hour.
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LU Watcher @lboro.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Excellent guide. Well played @uoylibrary.bsky.social ! Highly recommended #academicsky #loughborough #university
blogs.york.ac.uk
The Researcher’s Guide to Bluesky – The Library, Learning, Archives and Wellbeing Blog
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LU Watcher @lboro.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Good summary with link to more detail. This needs much wider debate. Completion is also a very important part of discussion because while classification is important, failure has much longer term impact. wonkhe.com/blogs/we-nee...
wonkhe.com
We need better awarding gap metrics to genuinely address inequity
What do awarding gaps really tell us about the experiences and outcomes of students with vastly different circumstances? For Katharine Hubbard, the current metrics leave a lot to be desired
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LU Watcher @lboro.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Is it too early? #loughborough #charnwood
A very tightly bundled set containing pink and blue fairy lights.
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LU Watcher @lboro.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
The ocean is so noisy! Amazing how little we know about it still. www.independent.co.uk/news/science...
independent.co.uk
Mysterious sounds emanating from the depths of the ocean could be a conversation
Researchers say the famous ‘Bio-Duck’ quacks were made by several speakers
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LU Watcher @lboro.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Very good analysis by Ben Chu on BBC Verify. Like all these sorts of things, it's a lot more complicated than it looks in the papers... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #bbc #verify #uk
bbc.co.uk
Farming tax row - BBC Verify on which figures are more reliable and why
Government claims have been hotly contested by farmers, and the BBC has been scrutinised for its analysis.
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LU Watcher @lboro.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Pre-weekend message to all researchers, students and other types of scholar: You need time off!!! It may not be physical work but it is tiring and draining. Look after yourself and inspiration will come! #academicsky #University #loughborough
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Ioannis Kontoyiannis @kontoyiannis.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
📰 Hannah Fry @fryrsquared.bsky.social will join Cambridge Mathematics as the first Professor of the Public Understanding of Mathematics www.cam.ac.uk/research/new...
cam.ac.uk
Award-winning broadcaster Hannah Fry joins Cambridge as Professor of the Public Understanding of Mathematics
Professor Hannah Fry, mathematician, best-selling author, award-winning science presenter and host of popular podcasts and television shows, will join the
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LU Watcher @lboro.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Meet my siblings!
'The Watchers', by Lynn Chadwick.  Located at Loughborough University, UK.
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Virtual Classroom @almacollege.online · 21/11/2024
Unsure about climbing the career ladder or staying in your current role? Nature offers expert advice. #AcademicSky #CareerAdvice
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Should I climb the career ladder as a manager, or will I regret leaving the lab bench behind?
I’m not sure if a management role in science is for me. How do I decide?
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Michael Bang Petersen @m-b-petersen.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
A mapping of how Bluesky is becoming the new Scientific Twitter mikeyoungacademy.dk/bluesky-is-e...
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Bluesky is emerging as the new platform for science - Mike Young Academy
Scientific Twitter is about to find its true successor. And it is not X. This, our latest release, shows that the Bluesky network of scientists is growing — and growing.
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Claes de Vreese @claesdevreese.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Very happy to be part of this stampede! 🦋 #AcademicSky www.science.org/content/arti...
science.org
Like ‘old Twitter’: The scientific community finds a new home on Bluesky
After recent changes to Elon Musk’s X, a gradual migration turns into a stampede
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Bryan Alexander @edufuturist.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
International higher education study update: notes on new data from IIE. bryanalexander.org/enrollment/i...
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LU Watcher @lboro.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
I think we are ready for this debate now. Exams and coursework are both just different forms of assessment (and there are many more). Why would we treat them differently in terms of feedback? There are resource issues, of course, to be resolved.
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LU Watcher @lboro.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
pressgazette.co.uk/social_media...
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Wave of news publishers arrive on Bluesky as sign-ups surge
A wave of news publishers have set up on Bluesky in recent days, following audiences and journalists departing X/Twitter.
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Altmetric @altmetric.com · 18/11/2024
We strongly suggest that academic publishers and other platforms that host research rapidly implement a Share to Bluesky button for their articles. Here's how: docs.bsky.app/docs/advance... #AcademicSky #HigherEd #Altmetrics
docs.bsky.app
Action Intent Links | Bluesky
Authors, websites, and apps can use action intent links to implement "Share on Bluesky" buttons, or similar in-app actions. Logged-in users will be directed to the corresponding action view in the Blu...
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LU Watcher @lboro.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
No exemptions where child protection is at stake. www.secularism.org.uk/news/2024/11...
secularism.org.uk
NSS calls for mandatory reporting law after CofE abuse coverup
Justice secretary should introduce mandatory reporting law following Church's cover up of John Smyth's abuse, says NSS.
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LU Watcher @lboro.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Still some snow left in #loughborough this morning. Cold.
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LU Watcher @lboro.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Very weird how the word 'woke' became negative- original meanings (dictionary definitions) "well-informed, up-to-date", "aware, conscious, evolved, inclusive, politically correct", "aware, especially of social problems such as racism and inequality". And this became an insult somehow?
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UK Research Integrity Office (UKRIO) @ukrio.bsky.social · 16/01/2024
CAN RESEARCHERS USE AI FOR PEER REVIEW? AI tools such as large-language models (LLMs) shouldn't be used by peer reviewers because: * This may breach confidentiality * They are not validated to appraise scholarly content and may give inaccurate, cursory, and biased reviews Learn more: zurl.co/cxGS
zurl.co
AI in research - UK Research Integrity Office
LLM 'AI' chatbots are new, but existing good research practice principles can help navigate the ethical and integrity challenges they pose.
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LU Watcher @lboro.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Let's embrace a new start for 'Twitter' #academicsky #university www.ned-potter.com/blog/bluesky...
ned-potter.com
Bluesky is the one! 10 top tips for joining the growing social media platform — Ned Potter
Bluesky is great, and it’s really starting to build now: in fact in under two months it has doubled to 12.5 million users. It’s especially good for individuals seeking to rebuild their professional a...
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LSE Impact @lseimpactblog.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
💥New: How to get started with academic Bluesky 👨‍💻 @nedpotter.bsky.social #AcademicSky #PhDSky
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How to get started with academic Bluesky
As prominent individual and institutional accounts eschew Twitter/X for new social media platforms, Bluesky is having a moment. Drawing on the experience of colleagues on the platform, Ned Potter, …
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Cold War Steve @coldwarsteve.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
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LU Watcher @lboro.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Good website containing sensible thoughts. Kindness in peer review is something that I've not really thought about as much. Will do now... #kindness #university #academicsky thekindacademic.com
thekindacademic.com
The Kind Academic
Where kindness meets education and wellbeing
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LU Watcher @lboro.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
The last days of the old Chemistry building. The department (part of the School of Science) is now based in DAV (formerly 'W') on West Park. #loughbrough #university #academicsky
Partially demolished white 5-storey building with colourful hoarding around it and a JCB in the background.
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LU Watcher @lboro.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
A reminder of better weather at Beacon Hill earlier in the year.
An image of a tree at Beacon Hill Country Park.
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LU Watcher @lboro.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Snow in Loughborough now! The famous cedar tree took a hit in 1990 on campus due to snow.
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LU Watcher @lboro.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Somehow they need to find candidates who (a) are able to do the work and (b) can cope with the thought of undergrad student debt in the background. Still very good for the right people and great investment 😀 www.gov.uk/government/n...
gov.uk
Over 4,700 newly funded post-graduate places in UK universities to create new generation of engineers and scientists
Thousands of post-graduate students will be backed by government to study biological, engineering and environmental sciences at 45 universities across the UK.
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LU Watcher @lboro.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Great article: journals.plos.org/plosone/arti... It would be good to see how this also manifests itself in stress in students. Stressed staff = stressed students.
journals.plos.org
The influence of kindness on academics’ identity, well-being and stress
The well-being of people working and studying in higher education, including students, staff, and faculty, is a topic of increasing concern. The lack of well-being may be attributed to the current aca...
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LU Watcher @lboro.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
It looks like Twitter, but it isn't. Very interesting how different it is under the bonnet but most users won't need to worry about that. www.theverge.com/24295933/blu...
theverge.com
Here’s some cool stuff you can do with Bluesky
It’s not just an Alf pics repository.
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LU Watcher @lboro.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Well said OU and well done for years of providing education to those who would otherwise be unable to access it.
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LU Watcher @lboro.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Photo of a rainbow over Loughborough.
Rainbow going through a cloud over Loughborough.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 16/11/2024
Red squirrels to vanish from England unless vaccine against squirrelpox funded
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Red squirrels to vanish from England unless vaccine against squirrelpox funded
Conservation group warns species threatened by exploding populations of grey squirrels who carry lethal virus Red squirrels will soon disappear from England unless the government funds a vaccine against squirrelpox, one of the biggest groups set up to…
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Loughborough Hope Not Hate @loughhope.bsky.social · 06/11/2024
Hello. We are now here on Bluesky More than ever we need to hold on to hope. Let’s go high
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LU Watcher @lboro.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Hazelrigg in November 2023.
Hazelrigg.  A former hall of residence at Loughborough University and one of the oldest on Campus.
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LU Watcher @lboro.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/loughb...
charnwood.gov.uk
Loughborough Fair 2024 - Rides and Stalls
A list of rides and stalls at this year's fair.
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