Pal Schmitt @palfast.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Democracy is grant. You can vote people out. What could be better? 100
Pal Schmitt @palfast.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Very nice! Once we get the first Waveroller Array going in Peniche as part of ONDEP and demonstrate a drop in cost we should launch a project there! 000
Reposted by Pal SchmittQueen's University Belfast @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Congratulations to Prof Chris Creevey, School of Biological Sciences, who has been appointed to the new Department for Science, Innovation and Technology College of Experts. The College is a network of independent specialists who will give DSIT access to leading scientific and technical expertise.ow.lyQueen’s Professor appointed to DSIT College of ExpertsProfessor Chris Creevey from Queen’s joins 71 leading specialists chosen to give the department rapid, independent access to UK science and technology expertise. 032
Pal Schmitt @palfast.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Friend got called by “concerned ” school after 12yo kid told class they had cycled 15km on Sunday…. 020
Pal Schmitt @palfast.bsky.social · 28/06/2026Depends. I know companies/departments that produce worse results than some AI tools:-) 100
Pal Schmitt @palfast.bsky.social · 27/06/2026 Save the date! @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @mastscot.bsky.social 010
Pal Schmitt @palfast.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Are many open source tools thus better than commercial closed source solutions because more users adapt them to fit a workflow? 000
Reposted by Pal SchmittMASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 16/06/2026WEBINAR: Fishing vessels as ocean observatories? 🌊 MASTS hosts Cooper Van Vranken (FVON) on building a scalable, cost‑efficient temperature monitoring network using fishing gear. A new approach to ocean data, collaboration & climate insight. 🔗 Sign up here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0aedc2... 002
Reposted by Pal SchmittQueen's University Belfast @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social · 15/06/2026We had quite The Gathering at Queen's recently, as we brought together more than 400 delegates from across the island of Ireland for discussion, performance, learning and collaboration. Click here to read all about it: ow.ly/yaFH50Zalkq #LoveQUBow.lyQueen’s co-hosted landmark performing arts conferenceThe School of Arts, English and Languages and The Lyric Theatre recently co-hosted The Belfast Gathering/Cruinniú Béal Feirste, bringing together more than 400 delegates from across the island for dis... 011
Reposted by Pal SchmittBrendan Hark! T'is nearly Halloween. @brendanjharkin.bsky.social · 13/06/2026Where are all the big brave men who were burning people out for "the people"? Too ashamed to show faces and stand over their actions today. 224243
Reposted by Pal SchmittGreen Party Northern Ireland @greenpartyni.org · 13/06/2026They came with petrol and hatred. Today we come with something stronger. From Belfast to Derry, from Portadown to towns across Northern Ireland, this week people proved who they really are. Now we prove it in public. Belfast City Hall, 1pm. #TogetherAgainstHate 32914
Reposted by Pal SchmittQueen's University Belfast @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social · 12/06/2026“I’m delighted that my bench has been placed in a setting that has a lot of personal meaning to me. Queen’s University is a special place for me... It is also home to internationally recognised cardiovascular research which transforms outcomes for patients such as me." #LoveQUB @thebhf.bsky.socialow.lyIconic red bench unveiled at Queen's for Co. Down man who had lifesaving surgery at six months oldAn iconic British Heart Foundation red bench has been unveiled at Queen’s University Belfast, to recognise a graduate who had lifesaving surgery at just six months old and recently celebrated his 30th... 001
Reposted by Pal SchmittLee Hurley @hleehurley.com · 11/06/2026My gf has roped a load of churches into getting their members to collect a load of food that can then be distributed to those who need it across Belfast. Many are afraid to leave their houses, even to get food. People have been delivering food to strangers since this started. 14573961547
Reposted by Pal SchmittSara Martín @saramartin.eurosky.social · 05/06/2026You mean that AI waffles... as all teachers marking papers written with it have noticed. #AcademicSky 011
Reposted by Pal SchmittQueen's University Belfast @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social · 05/06/2026This #WorldEnvironmentDay, we've been finding out more about Belfast Climate Stripes, a visual installation representing the change in Belfast’s temperature from 1850 to 2025. Keep an eye out today, as the Climate Stripes will be appearing on screens across campus. More ➡️ ow.ly/FYux50Z7Wns 033
Reposted by Pal SchmittQUBstaff @qubstaff.bsky.social · 05/06/2026"We've got a great reputation for excellence in teaching & learning. This takes us even further along that path."—Professor Sir Ian Greer Queen's University Belfast launching our Global Institute of Educational Excellence in May. 👉go.qub.ac.uk/gieefestpics #LoveQUB #HigherEdDay #CelebrateLearning 021
Reposted by Pal SchmittGreen Party Northern Ireland @greenpartyni.org · 03/06/2026We’ve had reviews, action plans and warm words, but Lough Neagh is still deteriorating. Mal O’Hara on BBC Sunday Politics setting out why the Executive’s response is too weak, too slow, and too focused on awareness instead of enforcement. 🎬👇 1108
Reposted by Pal SchmittDread and Rosie @rosiemund.bsky.social · 02/06/2026No amount of evidence will convince people that cyclists are not constantly breaking the law & wilfully endangering themselves & others. Partly because a lot of drivers don't know the law. Partly confirmation bias. But also because whether it's true doesn't matter to them. It's projection. 3345
Pal Schmitt @palfast.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Would someone making a brilliant discovery always be a science leader? Or only if he personally inspires others to change their way of work… 110
Reposted by Pal SchmittEuropean Geosciences Union (EGU) @egu.eu · 08/05/2026This #GeoLog shares reflections on the Great Debate on “The ethics of using AI in Geosciences: opportunities and risks” held on Thursday at the #EGU26. Read more: egu.eu/0SA4YB 074
Pal Schmitt @palfast.bsky.social · 09/05/2026Surely it would be cheaper, more efficient and customisable if universities jointly developed an open source alternative? 010
Reposted by Pal SchmittQueen's University Belfast @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social · 08/05/2026We're wishing Honorary Graduate and broadcast legend, Sir David Attenborough, a very happy 100th birthday! Sir David joined us in 2013 to receive an honorary degree for his services to science and broadcasting. Happy birthday, Sir David, from all of us here at Queen's! 🎉 #LoveQUB #LoveQUBGrad 094
Reposted by Pal SchmittQueen's University Belfast @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social · 08/05/2026“Many people think that reading literature is a skill lost with dementia, but it doesn't have to be, if the right adjustments are put in place." Our experts have been working with Dementia NI to launch a new resource pack to support the delivery of reading groups for people living with dementia.ow.lyQueen’s and Dementia NI launch resource to support people living with dementia to enjoy readingQueen’s and Dementia NI have launched a new resource pack to support the delivery of reading groups for people living with dementia. 032
Reposted by Pal SchmittEuropean Geosciences Union (EGU) @egu.eu · 08/05/2026👋Goodbye #EGU26! Thanks very much for being part of the journey🪨! And see you in 2027 0194
Pal Schmitt @palfast.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Nice idea. Only surprised you are still using PowerBI, instead of any of the more powerful and cheaper opensource solutions… 000
Pal Schmitt @palfast.bsky.social · 24/04/2026Vim is still the best editor and formatting should be left to templates/styles like in Latex etc. No need for all those buttons… 050
Pal Schmitt @palfast.bsky.social · 24/04/2026You might enjoy this www.antipope.org/charlie/blog...antipope.orgWhy Microsoft Word must Die - Charlie's Diary 172
Pal Schmitt @palfast.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Maybe book a night train and Eurostar instead? Might be more fun anyway… 000
Reposted by Pal SchmittMASTS @mastscot.bsky.social · 06/04/202615 April 12:30 📍'MASTS at Queen’s University Belfast– A Northern Ireland and Global Perspective' will be presented by Prof. Katrina Campbell ( @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social ) about the marine research taking place at QUB Sign up here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/41fcfb... 002
Pal Schmitt @palfast.bsky.social · 22/03/2026Can’t wait for Friday! It’ll be the third time I join critical mass Belfast to enjoy the unique atmosphere and imagine what transport will be like in a few years time #Bikesky 000
Pal Schmitt @palfast.bsky.social · 22/03/2026Are those pictures taken at the same time of the year? Don’t know the area, but there are places where beaches disappear over winter… 100
Pal Schmitt @palfast.bsky.social · 11/03/2026I’m a lot more confident US could blow up a stationary oil tanker than get rid of all dangers posed by Iran to the straight.. 100
Pal Schmitt @palfast.bsky.social · 11/03/2026You need to punch holes into quite many compartments. Crude is not much lighter than water and spills out.. Of course a hold full of sand might sink it, but just enough to make viewers believe it’s loaded should work … 000
Reposted by Pal SchmittQueen's University Belfast @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social · 11/03/2026Congratulations to Professor Robin Hickey who has been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. The @acadsocsciences.bsky.social is a distinguished community of world-leading social scientists who work together to address major challenges in society, locally and globally.ow.lyProfessor Robin Hickey elected to the Academy of Social SciencesProfessor Robin Hickey has been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. 073
Pal Schmitt @palfast.bsky.social · 11/03/2026I doubt they would sink. Nothing there to burn and sinking tankers is quite difficult anyway.. 100
Pal Schmitt @palfast.bsky.social · 11/03/2026Why not fill a few old tankers with sand and drive them remote controlled through the Straight to see who comes for them … 110
Reposted by Pal SchmittQueen's University Belfast @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social · 25/02/2026It's almost time to celebrate our staff stars! 🌟 This Friday, we will be recognising the incredible work that goes on across Queen's at this year's #StaffExcellenceAwards. Good luck to you all. We can't wait to celebrate your incredible achievements. ➡️ ow.ly/IAqr50YlNnB #LoveQUB #LoveQUBStaff 061
Pal Schmitt @palfast.bsky.social · 01/02/2026As long as those tools hallucinate and lie about what they do, I wouldn’t use the output without proofreading… 000
Pal Schmitt @palfast.bsky.social · 30/01/2026🧪🌊 I have a fully funded PhD position (stipend and fees) for UK and ROI residents in my team. Anyone keen to start research on marine renewables or natural solutions for coastal engineering please get in touch! Happy to discuss potential projects! @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social 041
Pal Schmitt @palfast.bsky.social · 29/01/2026Even worse, just to be allowed to collaborate with US partners, I had to waste an evening to complete the Research Security Training… 100
Reposted by Pal SchmittT. Green, MLS 💻🧑🏽💻📚🇵🇭🇺🇲 @flipinthestacks.bsky.social · 09/01/2026Enjoy this again from one of the "untenured faculty members and staff holding the institution together." (Sobs at markout of the office of diversity, equity, and inclusion) #AcademicChatter #AcademicHumormcsweeneys.netAn Accurate Organizational Chart of Your UniversityOur 20th most-read article of 2025. - - -In accordance with our informal tradition of updating documents every thirty years, whether they need it ... 21512
Reposted by Pal SchmittQueen's University Belfast @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social · 10/12/2025We’re halfway through our week of Winter Graduations! 🎓🎉 A huge and heartfelt congratulations from all of us at Queen's to everyone who has graduated so far. You can read some of the stories from our incredible #ClassOf2025 here ➡️ ow.ly/JJOG50XGRvq #LoveQUBGrad #LoveQUB #Graduation 041
Pal Schmitt @palfast.bsky.social · 26/11/2025🧪Has anybody here ever been tired enough to accidentally review their own paper under double blind peer review without realising it as their own? 280
Pal Schmitt @palfast.bsky.social · 20/11/2025🧪🌊 PhD position available on “A Digital Twin of Natural Solutions for Coastal Protection “! Details can be found here: www.findaphd.com/phds/project... @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @quartiles-dla.bsky.social @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social @ulsterwildlife.bsky.socialfindaphd.comQUARTILES DLA: A Digital Twin of Natural Solutions for Coastal Protection at Queen’s University Belfast on FindAPhD.comPhD Project - QUARTILES DLA: A Digital Twin of Natural Solutions for Coastal Protection at Queen’s University Belfast, listed on FindAPhD.com 044
Pal Schmitt @palfast.bsky.social · 16/11/2025It is bizarre, but while parking in painted cycle lanes in NI is not allowed, there is no penalty:-( 100
Pal Schmitt @palfast.bsky.social · 02/11/2025AIs have created some useful and correct code for me on some occasions and failed miserably (obviously wrong syntax !) in others, with no plausible explanation why one task was easier than the others. I know of no reason why this problem should go away… 000
