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Lisa Rullsenberg

@rullsenberg.bsky.social
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Crafter, slow runner, UCU active, reader, art historian, DW nerd, theatre lover

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Lisa Rullsenberg @rullsenberg.bsky.social · 11h
Marvellous evening event at Broadway for @jeaniefinlay.com #AllRiversSpill - this film NEEDS to get in front of the eyes of people in power to deal with the immense harm being done to our ecosystems and to places like Teeside.
Backdrop of a still from All Rivers Spill Their Stories To The Sea featuring fisherman Stan Rennie. On stage from left is Jon McGregor (as host/interviewer), Charlie Phillips (producer) and the magnificent Jeanie Finlay.
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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
'The medical school said it aimed to welcome UK-funded medical students in future years as national allocations become available.' In the meantime, home students in the county will need to commute outside it to access Humanities programmes, closed to new intakes at Hertfordshire in August 2026.
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Lisa Rullsenberg @rullsenberg.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
When you're really struggling with running, it's good to acquire a fellow back-of-the-pack run buddy. Huge props to the race organisers + marshals, especially those who chased (followed 🤣) us across the finish line. Cheers #GooseFairGallop10km
Heading to the finish with a posse of yellow vested marshals behindHands aloft as we finish
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Lisa Rullsenberg @rullsenberg.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Big hugs. Give yourself grace
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Neill Cameron @neillcameron.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Not trying to sound braggy, but I reckon I probably sold that many books yesterday afternoon. Can I go on Question Time?
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Lisa Rullsenberg @rullsenberg.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Turned 60 and celebrated with a parkrun. Amazing wishes, cards, flowers, gifts + treats. I am so lucky. Thanks to all on here for kindness, including @persiflage.bsky.social - it has indeed been the loveliest! 🥰
Lisa thumbs up at parkrun Cards and goodiesCards and goodies and flowersSpoilt rotten with yarn and sheep and goodies
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Garth Marenghi's Catbus @catbus.phd · 06/02/2026
'Brave New World' (1932)
people will come to love their oppression, to adore the technologies that undo their capacities to think.
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History Workshop @historyworkshop.org.uk · 09/10/2026
After three brilliant years, @beckierutherford.bsky.social's fellowship is coming to an end. A historian of health, gender, and activism in modern Britain, Beckie has edited a selection of incredible articles focused on the experiences and ideas of disabled people.
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Radical Object: The Radar Key
The Radar Key is a small but crucial part of the history of disabled people demanding rights and independence in modern Britain. Kirstie Stage explores the little-known history of this radical object.
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The Black Archive @blackarchive.co.uk · 09/10/2026
The electronic (epub and mobi) and combo deals for the 85th Black Archive - FRONTIOS by Paul Driscoll is now available! obversebooks.co.uk/product/85-f...
The front cover of FRONTIOS, showing a white coatstand and an abstract image above made up of manipulated versions of the coatstand image.
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Mark Simpson @marksimpson.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
"ElevenLabs has added Vaughan to its No Go Voices, meaning his voice cannot be directly cloned on its platform in the future." So we all have to opt ourselves out of some sort of "permission to be robbed" database now?
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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
'Some fear that Burnham will only succeed in ensuring Jodrell continues as a heritage site, rather than as a functioning scientific facility.' The irony of saving a science facility as a heritage site while conspicuously ignoring the crisis in arts, humanities and heritage funding is worth noting.
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Patrick Ness @patricknessbooks.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Some days “Find The River” by R.E.M. catches you perfectly, and the world is sad and gorgeous and melancholy but you’ve got love and the best of other people and that’s okay.
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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 08/10/2026
Action is happening up and down the country. Now, more than ever, we need to support one another. Find out where: educationitsours.org.uk/map
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Lisa Rullsenberg @rullsenberg.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
However you take this, such cuts only reinforce certain loathing of this national broadcaster.
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Alasdair Beckett-King @misterabk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
This morning we're discussing what it means to be ethnically English. Coming up later we tackle the climate change debate and for today's phone-in we're asking "How much arsenic should you give a child?" Let us know what you think. But first, what happens if I put my entire head into this dark hole?
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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
'HESA data published in early 2026 found that of the 26,110 academic staff employed at professor level across UK higher education in 2024/25, only 270 are Black. That’s 1.03 per cent of the professoriate....the difference...shows no clear sign of closing.'
wonkhe.com
Why universities keep forgetting their anti-racism commitments
Dami Folayan argues that anti-racism pledges fade because universities don’t build them into governance, systems, and budgets
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Dr. Dawn Wright @deepseadawn.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Honored to share this space in a @nature.com piece with the great @derekgeographer.bsky.social , on how the recent UN vote to move beyond the Mercator map projection to Equal Earth may change education, public perception & hopefully social justice for Africa. www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Hello Equal Earth: what the UN’s new world map will change
What the UN vote to ditch the Mercator projection means for education, navigation and public perception.
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TransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Over 4,000 people have already responded! Can you help us reach more people than ever before? Respond to our Trans Lives Survey today, and share on your social media, so we can get a full picture of the experiences and views of trans people in the UK. form.typeform.com/to/BRppksJ3
A pink and blue graphic with a black and white cartoon of some people on the bottom. 

Text reads: Over 4,000 people have already responded! Can you help us reach more people than ever before?

TRANS LIVES SURVEY

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We want to hear about your experiences as a trans person living in the UK.

It's quick, anonymous, and will help us campaign for our community!
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Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
📢 Tories have pledged to abolish Natural England & Environment Agency. A year ago I flagged both as highly exposed to political interference. They've been weakened by yrs of cuts & loss of autonomy. Abolition removes scrutiny but doesn't fix problems christinapagel.substack.com/p/abolishing...
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Abolishing our independent public bodies removes scrutiny without fixing the underlying problem
A vulnerability we highlightd a year ago is now Conservative policy
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Matt Binder @mattbinder.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
the tech industry is about to invent books
Andrew Yeung 
@andruyeung
X.com
We created gyms because modern day work no
longer required physical activity. Without exercise,
our muscles atrophy.
I predict we'll need gyms for our brains too, once Al
starts doing our knowledge work.
10:53 PM • 10/4/26 • 1.3M Views
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Lisa Rullsenberg @rullsenberg.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Featuring our @uonucu.bsky.social rally from last week ❤️ we stand together
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Moxie Meow @moxiemeow.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Yep. It's so important to remind people of this. www.advocate.com/news/jk-rowl...
advocate.com
J.K. Rowling uses Harry Potter wealth to fund anti-transgender organization
This is where "Harry Potter" profits are going.
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Delilah S. Dawson @delilahsdawson.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
me, age 20: Oh, Mrs. Bennett, your 'nerves'. Sooo annoying. 🙄 me, age 48, in perimenopause: This woman has 5 DAUGHTERS and NO MONEY and a husband WHO WON'T WORK and spends all his time SMIRKING IN A LAY-Z BOY, staring at PIG BALLS and at any moment the whole family will be HOMELESS.
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Lisa Rullsenberg @rullsenberg.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
😁
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Lisa Rullsenberg @rullsenberg.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Sobs 😭😭😭
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Lisa Rullsenberg @rullsenberg.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Watching this crash happen from within Nottingham is awful. So many people have worked so hard: we've met with senior leaders, we've liaised internally and externally to evidence the damage of these cuts and put together astonishing counterproposals. Some movement, but these losses are brutal.
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Sarah May @sarahmay1.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
I'm sure the 500 job losses in Nottingham will receive the same political ructions as 420 job losses at an oil refinery - calls for resignations, bailouts, headlines.
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Mr Bean: Rowan Atkinson Waiting
Alt: Mr Bean: Rowan Atkinson Waiting
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Seanan McGuire @seananmcguire.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
I have been a guest at conventions where, during the pre-con walk through, my handler has pointed out the bar and mentioned how some guests are "more fun" and "get asked back," then names only men. Because a lot of female guests aren't comfortable hanging out around alcohol with strangers.
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Stéphanie says… 🏴‍☠️🦈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @stephaniejane.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
To every cis person who thought “It’s fine. Nothing to worry about! They’re only going after trans kids; they’ll never come after my kids’ healthcare”. You were always on their list: just further down it.
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Die Hard John Mc Clane
ALT: Die Hard John Mc Clane
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Lisa Rullsenberg @rullsenberg.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Really pleased we went to the Barbican screening last year. What a great event 🥰
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
My speech from the conference debate on 'Zionism is Racism’ motion
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Lisa Rullsenberg @rullsenberg.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Still crying with laughter 🤣
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Lisa Rullsenberg @rullsenberg.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
I cannot thank @tregenza.bsky.social enough for somehow making me look like I know what I'm doing 🤣 ❤️ @uonucu.bsky.social For more excellent images from Thursday's picket and rally check out tregenza.com/uon-ucu-stri...
Lisa seen through the crowd with arm aloftLisa with megaphone and hand on hipFull length Lisa with #MeMadeCrochet skirt
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Lisa Rullsenberg @rullsenberg.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Oh that's pretty crappy. At UoN we do have Unison as well for levels 1-3 across facilities and professional services. We also have Unite for technicians. But it is uphill where staff aren't collectively represented at some institutions...
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Lisa Rullsenberg @rullsenberg.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Thanks: as someone who has done academic subject teaching at universities (and did my PhD in American & Canadian Studies at Nottingham), I'm acutely aware of the expertise + academia experiences of those whose roles come within Professional Services. I will always speak up for every uni role.
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Tom Cox @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
It's an absolutely brilliant deal they do and I'm so glad it's drawing people away from Amazon: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
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Everything Will Swallow You
Have you ever been curious about how people live when nobody is watching? Have you wondered whether there's more going on than meets the eye? Eric and Carl live
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Lisa Rullsenberg @rullsenberg.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I had completely forgotten I'd had this conversation/ video. I am very tired 🤣
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Lisa Rullsenberg @rullsenberg.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Union folk at Nottingham have done so much, attended so many meetings with senior management trying to have meaningful discussions, reframing the narrative, writing detailed counterproposals. It's not been nothing but the fight goes on.
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Lisa Rullsenberg @rullsenberg.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Oooh, that's me that is 😳🤣 @uonucu.bsky.social
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Lisa Rullsenberg @rullsenberg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Still from East Midlands Today featuring me with a megaphone. Yeah, I know I'm noisy enough without one 🤣
Speeches at our rally.
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Lisa Rullsenberg @rullsenberg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Very long day supporting @uonucu.bsky.social strike action but great collective energy from colleagues and students and lovely UCU Vice-president @markpendleton.bsky.social (huge props too @dyfrigjones.bsky.social for fitting in busy schedule to come and speak in support).
Lisa and Mark in front of one of our Nottingham UCU bannersLisa at home modelling UCU Education tee and #MeMadeCrochet skirt
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Lisa Rullsenberg @rullsenberg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Lots to say too!
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Lisa Rullsenberg @rullsenberg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Some excellent #PupsOnPickets today @uonucu.bsky.social - thank you for all the lovely woofy companions who came to support us.
Woof on picket Peggy woof on picketEve woof on picketFloofiest woof on picket
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UCU Edinburgh @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Scenes from the Picket Line: Day 3 of the UCU workers' strike at the University of Edinburgh, following hundreds of job losses and thousands more to come. Here are our wonderful workers, staying strong: (1) Craft-making on the picket line ...
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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 30/09/2026
Sen. Hassan: "Do you think it's possible for the president to ever be wrong about something?"
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maybe *don't* assault your private chef @billsallak.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Your interlocutor seems to be operating from the “it’s great for me so it would be great for everyone” place, which is just a wordy way to describe narcissism.
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Lisa Rullsenberg @rullsenberg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Absolutely this.
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leftylady.bsky.social @leftylady.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🐻🐻🐻
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National Trust @nationaltrust.org.uk · 28/09/2026
We have something very cute to share with you today 🦉 This summer, a pair of barn owls successfully reared four owlets at Kedleston Hall, marking Kedleston's first known breeding success in over two decades.
Four young barn owls jostle onto the small wooden ledge of their nest box, fixed to a huge oak tree behind themA young barn owl in flight, its wings stretched up above it against a blurry green background, its white heart-shaped face facing the cameraA young barn own in flight, a blurry oak tree behind it, its huge white and brown wings beating downwards as it looks at the cameraA barn owl swooping down with its wings fanned wide across a field of long purplish grass
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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 26/09/2026
This week the Society launched a new programme to support research bit.ly/4iFNuF0 The RHS / Social History Archive Partnership offers free access to resources in @socialhistarchive.bsky.social, published by DC Thomson. Applications for 6-month access to Archive content invited #Skystorians 1/2
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Society launches new programme for researchers, in partnership with The Social History Archive - RHS
The Society is pleased to launch a new programme for researchers, in partnership with The Social History Archive, published by DC Thomson. The Social History Archive is a comprehensive online archive ...
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