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Kate Gilliver

@penarthkate.bsky.social
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University Dean for Portfolio, Curriculum and Learning Innovation @ Cardiff Uni; SFHEA; Roman military historian; Mountain Rescuer; long-suffering Cardiff Rugby supporter; Durotrigan.

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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 18h
Classic lineout snap from the first time game of the season. Cardiff taking their foot off the gas after pummelling Zebre in the first half.
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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
A fascinating visit to Culloden battlefield today. Interesting defacing of the information panel that mentioned Jacobite Scots fleeing the battlefield!!
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Hugh Jones @hbsj.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Here's a #HigherEducationPostcard of what became Cardiff University - this was the old old royal infirmary, turned into the University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire If you like this image, I’d really appreciate a repost - remember, BlueSky has #NoAlgorithm
An old colour picture postcard showing three story hospital buildings, with a horse and cart outside. Printed at the top of the card is University College, Cardiff, but this is the wrong name
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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Battle of Pydna, summer 168 BC. The night before the battle there was a lunar eclipse. The Macedonians read it as foretelling the eclipse of their nation. A well-educated officer in the Roman army explained to his army what would happen and why, so no concerns there. Rome won! Livy, 44.37
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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 12/08/2026
Walkers are being asked to unite to challenge attempts to close Glen Lyon hills this autumn. @ramblersscotland.bsky.social has today launched a petition to challenge a Perthshire estate’s controversial 2-month ban on accessing 4 popular Munros in Glen Lyon. www.walkhighlands.co.uk/news/new-pet...
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New petition to fight walking ban at 4 popular Munros
Walkers are being asked to unite to challenge attempts to close Glen Lyon hills this autumn. Ramblers Scotland has today launched a petition to challenge a Perthshire estate's controversial 2-month ba...
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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
With our first workshop today, we've started the groundwork to give our programmes the option to move to programmatic assessment. Exciting first step for Cardiff Uni!
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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
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Remains of Roman port found behind woman's home in East Yorkshire
The remains have been discovered beneath a paddock close to the Humber estuary in Brough.
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rogueclassicist ~ david meadows @rogueclassicist.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
New evidence redraws Roman conquest's final conflict in ancient Catalonia phys.org/news/2026-07...
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New evidence redraws Roman conquest's final conflict in ancient Catalonia
Researchers from the UAB have found the remains of a Roman camp linked to the suppression of the Ceretani revolt that took place in Cerdanya in 39 BCE. The research, based on archaeological surveys an...
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rogueclassicist ~ david meadows @rogueclassicist.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Roman Military Camp Found with Soldiers in Pits and Armor Left Behind in Slovakia | Arkeonews arkeonews.net/roman-milita...
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Roman Military Camp Found with Soldiers in Pits and Armor Left Behind in Slovakia | Arkeonews
Archaeologists in Slovakia uncovered a Roman camp from Marcus Aurelius’ wars, with soldiers’ remains, armor, weapons and five fortified
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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Trying to work out why I'm confused by the batters and fielding team, and the umpires all wearing the same colour (pink) when I'm so used to seeing everyone wear the same colour (white)! 🏏 #SomersetvNorthants
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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Ah well, at least Somerset pulled off a remarkable come-back against Yorkshire in the T-20 Blast quarter final earlier. Hard luck, England ⚽
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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Preparing my support for tonight's match
Belgian flag
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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Curacao v Ivory Coast or Ecuador v Germany. Which'll give the better viewing. (Given that the cricket is a bit one-sided today, it'd be nice to watch something that'll be a half-decent competition)
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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Another beautiful evening at thr Arms Park and thr start of a terrific move for Cardiff's second try.
A rugby lineout
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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
No doubt @nevillemorley.eurosky.social will be along to discuss that classic episode and its relevance to 21st century international relations later 😜
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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Peter Street in Dublin. I doubt it looked like that in 1900 when my grandmother was born in a tenement there. Her family lived in one room. At the end of WW1 she left for England and never returned.
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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
A sigh of relief from Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
This evening I attended our university Enriching Student Life Awards where I'd been shortlisted for the VC's award. I didn't win, but have come away with a coveted ESLA mug to join the others on the bookcase at work! Being shortlisted by the SU Sabbatical Officers is a genuine honour.
A mug and certificate from Cardiff Uni's enriching student life awards
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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Dw i wedi pleidleisio.
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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
It's the early May Bank Holiday weekend. Therefore I am marking. To stave off marking fatigue I'm alternating batches of marking with sanding and painting bookshelves and cases.
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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Last ever class on my Roman Army module today. Students clear that their critical thinking skills had been developed by workshops requring them to discuss things with fellow students and through Padlets (communal digital 'stickies') outlining their arguments. Yay for active learning!
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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Modern caltrops being deployed to discourage access 😠 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Police probe wire and spike traps left on woodland path
Officers said two incidents at Glencruitten woods in Oban presented a
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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
A very pleasant evening at the Arms Park. Tight game and a must win for Cardiff!
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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Another year of agony, ecstacy, hoarse throats from yelling, and the traditional line-out photo from home games (hopefully there'll be another one of those tomorrow). Season 32 at Cardiff Arms Park signed up for. Come on you Blue and Blacks! #CardiffRugby
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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Today I booked a thing with SAP Concur.
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elmo is surrounded by flames and the word victory is written above him
ALT: elmo is surrounded by flames and the word victory is written above him
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romanfindsgroup.bsky.social @romanfindsgroup.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
"is that a corbridge type A?" Asked Piglet. "Why yes." Said Pooh. "Is it heavy?" "Oh my yes..." Sighed Pooh.
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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Today in class we played with* the departmental onager. Every department should have one! *conducted serious research.
Scale model ancient catapult on a desk in an empty classroom
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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Without saying your age, post your favourite film that was released the year you turned 18...
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a man says i am a jedi in front of a red light
ALT: a man says i am a jedi in front of a red light
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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Requalified as a Remote Rescue Medical Technician today (it's for the voluntary job, not the paid one!) A tough exam but scary responsibilities go with the qualification, and the in-depth revision in the run-up has been very satisfying for someone who'll always enjoy learning.
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British School at Rome @bsrome.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Calling early- to mid-career artists based in Wales! The British School at Rome, in partnership with Arts Council Wales, is offering a fully supported 3-month residency in Rome (Sept–Dec 2026). Deadline: 15 May 2026 bsr.ac.uk/creative-wal... 📷 Richard Malone's studio, photo by Luana Rigolli, 2026
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Creative Wales-British School at Rome Fellowship 2026-2027 - bsr.ac.uk
Calling early- to mid-career artists based in Wales! The British School at Rome, in partnership with Arts Council Wales, is offering a fully supported 3-month residency in Rome (Sept–Dec 2026). A fant...
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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Really sad to hear of the death of the inspirational scholar and teacher Dame Averil Cameron @averilcam.bsky.social I count myself incredibly lucky to have had Averil as my lecturer and tutor for the expansive B5 Roman Imperial History course, and she actively supported my early career. RIP Averil
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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Tech win Today I re-established comms between the computer and printer after they've spent 6 months in a storage unit. Victory!!
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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
And in Moesia: "No little terror was inspired in the barbarians by the centurion Cornidius... carrying on the top of his helmet a pan of coals which were fanned by the movement of his body, he scattered flame from his head, which had the appearance of being on fire." Florus 2.26.16
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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
A lovely sunny day in Cardiff for celebrating the spring equinox!
A grand white stone building with a sweeping drive leading to it.
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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Lovely news to finish the week - I've been shortlisted by Cardiff Uni Students Union for the second year in a row for the VC's award for Enriching Student Life. The recognition from our Student Officers means so much 🤩
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David Roberts @davidrobertsarch.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
34 month PDRA position on my Roman Britannia: Mobility and Society project, based with fab project co-lead Dr Sophy Charlton at @york-bioarch.bsky.social - come join our interdisciplinary Cardiff-York team and reshape narratives of the Roman period in Britannia. www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQT035/p...
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Postdoctoral Research Associate (Ancient DNA) at University of York
Apply now for the Postdoctoral Research Associate (Ancient DNA) role on jobs.ac.uk - the leading job board for higher education jobs. View details.
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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Tonight's line out photo comes from an absolutely soaking Cardiff Arms Park. I suspect the rain might win this match, but come in Cardiff!!
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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Super-fun role-playing workshop with my Roman army class today with students taking on personae of Romans and locals who have an army unit build a fort next to a civilian community. Exploring interactions between soldiers and civilians in the Roman world. Some super analysis and extrapolation.
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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
An early attacking line out for Cardiff. Come on, lads!!
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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
The ongoing saga of John Percival Building heating... Having ended last week with my office managing to reach a tolerable (with wool sweater on) temperature of 20c with outside air temps of freezing, today with the outside temp at 11c, the heating has broken again and we're back to a chilly office.
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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Just ahead of Racing 92 at a chilly Arms Park. Keep it up, Cardiff!!
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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Update on my working conditions. Today the mercury has just managed to push past 15c, this despite the radiator working properly today. Probably by the end of the week when the current cold spell will be over, the temp will be a balmy (or barmy?) 24c!
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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Welcome back to work after the Christmas break 🥶
Thermometer reading 8 degrees c
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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
Today I requalified as a Mountain Rescue off-road driver. (Slope is steeper than it looks!)
Off road vehicle driving down gravel slope. Person watches.
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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
The traditional line out photo. A beautiful if slightly chilly afternoon at the Arms Park. Hopefully Cardiff will up their performance a bit...
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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Lunch on Epynt looking north.
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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
International Mountain Day
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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
RIP Ivan Tarassenko, died King's Cross, 18th November 1987
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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Started the week by winning MFA bingo (guess the random 2 digit number before it appears on the screen) 😁 But let's hope that's not the highlight of the week!
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Kate Gilliver @penarthkate.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
A fab-looking evening for anyone up in the London / Kent area, on 8th Nov. Fundraising for their bigger Christmas concert series, with any profits going to the Motor Neurone Disease Association. Remembering our brother who died last year with MND x
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