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Professor Neil Withnell

@neilwithnell.bsky.social
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National Teaching Fellow 2023. CATE 2022 winner with #creativeHE. SFHEA. Mental Health Nurse. Associate Dean Academic (Student Experience) @SalfordUni.

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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
AI can forecast your future health – just like the weather www.bbc.com/news/article...
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AI can forecast your future health – just like the weather
An artificial intelligence model can predict the risk of more than 1,000 diseases, a team of scientists say.
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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
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Netflix uses AI effects for first time to cut costs
The streaming firm says AI allowed The Eternaut to complete a sequence faster and cheaper.
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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
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Teachers can use AI to save time on marking, new guidance says
For the first time teachers in England are receiving guidelines on how they should and shouldn't use AI.
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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
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The people who think AI might become conscious
With a leap in the evolution of large language models, some leading thinkers are questioning whether AI might become sentient
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Liz Burns @lizjburns.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
Wow 🤩 FIVE big #salforduni wins #STNA - Teaching Innovation of the Year; Nursing Associate Training Programme Provider of the Year; Placement of the Year: Community; Student Nursing Associate of the Year; & Post-Registration Learner of the Year 🏆 @salfordsnas.bsky.social @neilwithnell.bsky.social
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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
Scientists claim to have discovered 'new colour' no one has seen before www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Scientists claim to have discovered 'new colour' no one has seen before
"Olo" is said to be a saturated blue-green - but some say the existence of a new colour is "open to argument".
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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
Students want free-speech clarity but universities fear catch-22 www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Students call for clarity over university free speech rules
Clearer advice is needed on how to make campuses inclusive without falling foul of free speech regulations, the National Union of students has said.
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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
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Professor Margaret Rowe Professor Naomi Sharples Natalie Yates-Bolton &… | Professor Neil Withnell
Professor Margaret Rowe Professor Naomi Sharples Natalie Yates-Bolton & karen Heggs from the School of Health & Society The University of Salford in China with…
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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... great work by @drandrewrowland.bsky.social et al @uos-health-society.bsky.social
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Doctors back total ban on smacking children in England
Smacking is legal in some cases in England and Northern Ireland, but is banned in Scotland and Wales.
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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Schools to trial social media blackout scheme www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Three Surrey schools to trial social media blackout scheme
Three secondary schools in Surrey want pupils to reduce phone use in a bid to improve their health.
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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Health chiefs warn of potential second norovirus wave www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Health chiefs warn of potential second norovirus wave
A different strain of the winter vomiting virus is now on the rise, UK health experts say.
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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Epilepsy AI tool detects brain lesions doctors miss www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Epilepsy AI tool detects brain lesions doctors miss
One in five epilepsy patients has uncontrolled seizures due to brain abnormalities too subtle for doctors to spot.
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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Fantastic to see so many shortlisted
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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Maths and English skills ditched for adult apprentices www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Maths and English requirement dropped for adult apprentices
The Department for Education says rule change means 10,000 more courses could be completed every year.
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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
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UK and US refuse to sign international AI declaration
It follows a warning from US Vice President JD Vance that excessive regulation could
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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
NHS to offer 'groundbreaking' sickle cell gene therapy www.bbc.com/news/article...
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NHS to offer 'groundbreaking' sickle cell gene therapy
The gene therapy Casgevy, which will now be offered to some patients in England, could help people live disease-free, experts say.
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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
30 years ago Tomorrow's World predicted 2025 - how did it do? www.bbc.com/news/article...
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30 years ago Tomorrow's World predicted 2025 - how did it do?
From space junk gel to hologram surgery, the team had lots of intriguing predictions. Which, if any, came true?
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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
Full set #10yearsofSocMedHE thank you to @suebecks.bsky.social @dralison.bsky.social
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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Great presentation and a great team 👏👏
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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
@salfordsnas.bsky.social
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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
@profdawne.bsky.social now presenting #socmedHE24
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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Great presentation from @njblythe18.bsky.social @ehadfield.bsky.social @jonatanberhane.bsky.social at #socmedHE24 #NursingAssociateMagic
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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
@suebecks.bsky.social and @debbaff.bsky.social presenting #lthechat here at #socMedHE24
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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Great to be back in Sheffield, where it all started in 2015 #10yearsofSocMedHE #socmedHE24
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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Salford contingent are here #socMedHE24
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Nicole Blythe @njblythe18.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Welcome to Sheffield!!! #socMedHE24 @salfordsnas.bsky.social @neilwithnell.bsky.social
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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
A life-changing device for diabetics www.bbc.com/news/article...
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A life-changing device for diabetics
Read the winning essay from the Young Science Writer of the Year 2024 award
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Nicole Blythe @njblythe18.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
YEEEEEES!!!! We are national finalists for excellence in student support #ATCAwards @salfordsnas.bsky.social @neilwithnell.bsky.social
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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Google unveils 'mind-boggling' quantum computing chip www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Google unveils 'mind-boggling' quantum computing chip
It solves in five minutes a problem computers now would need 10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 years to work out, Google says.
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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
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Prioritise safety not A&E target, NHS leaders told
Health Secretary Wes Streeting delivers message amid mounting concern about winter pressures.
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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
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Social media ban for under-16s 'on the table' says UK government
The tech secretary Peter Kyle also said he wanted an
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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Join us on Weds 27 November to hear from Professor Sandeep Ranote and special guests on the progress of the Integrated Care System, with a special focus on mental health and the shift towards preventative solutions. Book your free ticket now: www.eventbrite.com/e/on-the-sof...
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On the Sofa: An Interactive Update on the Integrated Care System across GM
Eventbrite - University of Salford presents On the Sofa: An Interactive Update on the Integrated Care System across GM - Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at Mary Seacole Building, School of Health and Soc...
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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
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University cash crisis will get worse despite tuition fee rise, BBC told
More than three quarters of universities are expected to face financial problems next year.
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Andy Tattersall @andytattersall.bsky.social · 10/10/2024
I've booked my place for @socmedhe.bsky.social #SocMedHE24 at Sheffield Hallam on Thursday 19 December 2024. It'll be a great way to head into the Xmas break. If you are interested in social media in HE have a look, maybe submit a presentation to the conference. blogs.shu.ac.uk/socmedhe/soc...
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#SocMedHE24
#SocMedHE24 Thursday 19 December 2024 at Sheffield Hallam University Have we found our Social Identity?   The international Social Media for Learning in Higher Education conference was establi…
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Emma Gillaspy @egillaspy.bsky.social · 10/10/2024
It's been a great morning so far exploring permissions and provocations for creativity and innovation, looking forward to sharing our thoughts on growing creative cultures in HE 😁 docs.google.com/presentation... @altuk.bsky.social
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Creative cultures SEDA Oct24
Creative cultures Dr Emma Gillaspy @egillaspy & Prof Neil Withnell @neilwithnell Neil and I have worked closely together over the last decade to create a culture of creativity and innovation at both o...
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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · 10/10/2024
Looking forward to presenting with @egillaspy.bsky.social today @altuk.bsky.social
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Social Media for Learning in Higher Education Conference @socmedhe.bsky.social · 03/10/2024
Early bird registration for #SocMedHE24 is now open! The early bird fee (until 31 October) will be £75 per delegate and the standard fee will be £95. Booking is open at the SHU Online Store. store.shu.ac.uk/conferences-...
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SocMedHE24 Conference | Sheffield Hallam University Online Store
In bringing the conference back to SHU for the 10th conference, the theme is “Have we found our Social Identity” and allows us to connect
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Social Media for Learning in Higher Education Conference @socmedhe.bsky.social · 23/09/2024
Exciting news! Hold the date: 19th December 2024 The 10th Social Media for Learning in Higher Education Conference #SocMedHE24 call for papers is open. forms.office.com/e/E2BKHM6C0F and will close on Monday 21st October at 5pm (British Summer Time). blogs.shu.ac.uk/socmedhe/soc...
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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · 28/09/2024
Microsoft re-launches ‘privacy nightmare’ AI screenshot tool www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Microsoft to re-launch ‘privacy nightmare’ AI screenshot tool
It says it has listened to concerns about the tool, which continuously screenshots online activity.
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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · 20/09/2024
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #1,385,669!
A virtual certificate with text "Celebrating 10M users on Bluesky, #1,385,669, Professor Neil Withnell ‪@neilwithnell.bsky.social‬, joined on Oct 6, 2023"
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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · 08/09/2024
Universities float £12500 fees as freshers pack for term www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Universities float £12,500 fees as freshers pack for term
They say £12,500 tuition fees in England would meet costs but asking for that would seem
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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · 07/09/2024
Man accused of using bots and AI to earn streaming revenue www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Musician charged with using bots to boost streaming revenue
Prosecutors in the US say he fraudulently earned millions of dollars through billions of streams.
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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · 17/08/2024
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Cash prizes and free rent: Uni clearing offers 'inappropriate'
Potential students are being offered incentives if they sign up for certain degree courses through clearing.
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ALTUK.bsky.social @altuk.bsky.social · 08/08/2024
We are looking for expressions of interest for officer roles for our new SIGs, launching in Sept. Submit expressions of interest to the form by noon GMT 12 August 2024. Successful Officers will be notified by the end of August 2024. Learn more - buff.ly/3Wju1gn [buff.ly/3Wju1gn #altc
Volunteers needed - express an interest
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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · 27/07/2024
Government delays university free-speech fines www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Government delays university free-speech fines
Powers for universities to be fined for failing to uphold freedom of speech have been put on hold.
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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · 03/04/2024
AI Safety: UK and US sign landmark agreement www.bbc.co.uk/news/technol...
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AI Safety: UK and US sign landmark agreement
The new agreement will see the countries pool knowledge and resources to strengthen safety testing of AI models
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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · 21/03/2024
Scientists say they can cut HIV out of cells www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-...
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Scientists say they can cut HIV out of cells
The gene-editing method used might ultimately offer a way to remove HIV, experts say.
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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · 13/03/2024
MEPs approve world's first comprehensive AI law www.bbc.co.uk/news/technol...
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MEPs approve world's first comprehensive AI law
The EU's AI Act seeks to counter the risks associated with the rapidly growing AI sector.
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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · 25/02/2024
Google denies Gmail is shutting down after viral hoax www.bbc.co.uk/news/technol...
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Google denies Gmail is shutting down after viral hoax
The tech giant says its email service is 'here to stay' after a hoax picked up 7m views on social media.
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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · 23/02/2024
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The 'mind-bending' bionic arm powered by AI
BBC Click reporter Paul Carter tries out a high-tech prosthetic promising a 'full range of human motion'.
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