Reposted by Rupert HighamClaire Every @cripademia.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Mood board for #DVParty Vibing for my 🎓BABEL X SALTBURN🧂 dark academia speculative novel. 🕸️ There are secret clues if you zoom in... #A #CI #Dis 2411212
Reposted by Rupert HighamKenny Campbell @mrkennycampbell.bsky.social · 28/03/2026QR Special: The cruelty of Long Covid 👩⚕️ The brutal physical, mental, emotional, social & professional impact 😳 HOW many affected? 🚑 The battle to be taken seriously With @mrkennycampbell.bsky.social & Claire Higham 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/1YGg... 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...open.spotify.comQR Special: The cruelty of Long Covid 104215
Reposted by Rupert HighamLong Covid Advocacy @longcovidadvoc.com · 19/01/20261/ In response to Emily Mendenhall’s recent Substack on critiques of her book Invisible Illness by the community & Wessely's legal threats. Anthropology is often open to dialogue & critique, so let’s situate this moment historically & structurally. 🧵 open.substack.com/pub/emilymen...open.substack.comBluesky BlowupHow the ME/CFS patient community is reading Invisible Illness 44719
Reposted by Rupert HighamUCL Institute of Education @ioe.bsky.social · 25/11/2025IOE academics weigh in on the Curriculum and Assessment Review, a 🧵 "Cooperation, more than competition, will secure young people’s futures... knowledge without the capacity to bring about change is a fast-devaluing currency" says @ruperthigham.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/education/20...theguardian.comEngland’s curriculum review needs to be more radical | LettersLetters: Dr Rupert Higham, Caroline Norbury and Colin Richards on recommendations in the Francis report 13310
Reposted by Rupert HighamLong Covid Advocacy @longcovidadvoc.com · 25/07/2025📢 Our Campaign Guide is out! It deals with common media traps that we need to know how to deal with 🗣️ Part One covers the ‘Bait & Switch' tactic: ‘Its not ALL in you Head But…’ Easy-to-read download & audio included 💌 Help us shift the paradigm and share away!longcovidadvoc.comNot ALL in Your Head? Think AgainA Campaign Guide for the Bait and Switch Tactic 33622
Reposted by Rupert HighamLong Covid Advocacy @longcovidadvoc.com · 20/07/2025Phenomenal journalism investigating the FII crisis for families with disabled, ill & vulnerable children by Emily Dugan. We know this is negatively impacting #LongCovid families & urgent change is needed to the @rcpch.bsky.social FII guidelines. 🧵1/7 TW 🗞️🖇️ tinyurl.com/bdcrsxrj 24117
Reposted by Rupert HighamLong Covid Advocacy @longcovidadvoc.com · 15/07/2025💙 Thank you to Dr Kane for highlighting this deeply problematic mandatory training for FII. This broad model is embedded within healthcare yet is NOT backed by evidence. Capturing highly vulnerable families whom the medical system is failing. It is discriminatory & damaging. We need change. 33915
Reposted by Rupert HighamLong Covid Advocacy @longcovidadvoc.com · 11/06/2025We have serious concerns about the appointment of Dr Terry Segal as paediatric expert in the @covidinquiryuk This is due to her problematic history with ME, association with BACME & present framing of #LC 🧐What does the evidence say? /1 34016
Rupert Higham @ruperthigham.bsky.social · 12/05/2025This is a great statement - it captures many aspects of a dire situation and offers solutions. So good to see ME and Long Covid charities and advocacy organisations standing shoulder to shoulder. #WorldMEDay 0104
Reposted by Rupert Highamemily fraser 🌿🐌✨ @emilyesfraser.bsky.social · 11/05/2025TLDR: This is an SOS. If you don’t have capacity to read this whole thread, please skip ahead to ***WAYS YOU CAN HELP*** Please pick at least one! 🙏🏻💙 #MEAwareness #MillionsMissing #DisabilitySOS #WorldMEDay #GreatestMEdicalScandal #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #MECFS #LongCovid 19749
Reposted by Rupert HighamDavid Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 10/05/2025Nobel Prize winning science.nbcnews.comModerna's combo Covid and flu mRNA shot outperforms current vaccines in large trialA combination shot would make it easier for people to get vaccinated against Covid and the flu at the same time. 603798952
Reposted by Rupert HighamZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 10/05/2025"We constantly hear there’s no money left,” Polanski said, “but actually there is a lot of wealth in this country… but we are taxing people who are working really hard far more than we’re taxing wealth.” He added: “that’s totally the wrong way round!” www.newstatesman.com/the-weekend-...newstatesman.comThe eco-populist against net-zeroZack Polanski is looking to lead the Green Party, and to challenge Labour's climate policy from the left. 1026082
Rupert Higham @ruperthigham.bsky.social · 10/05/2025A great podcast for anyone with or around ADHD. That's all of us. open.spotify.com/episode/5ID2...open.spotify.comNeuro-Spicy: Discussing ADHD with Dr. Kristin Carothers [VIDEO]Spotify video 030
Rupert Higham @ruperthigham.bsky.social · 08/05/2025New article: School Leadership in the Anthropocene: Four Pillars of an Intelligent, Humane Response With my UCL colleagues, David Godfrey and Monica Mincu. Full text and summary available here. Enjoy - and be in touch! responsibleleadershipblog.wordpress.com/2025/02/24/s... 010
Reposted by Rupert HighamTory Fibs @toryfibs.bsky.social · 05/05/2025Proud to endorse Zack Polanski to be the next leader of The Green Party. Zack is inclusive and welcoming to new members and understands the urgent need for The Green Party to become a broad church. He is also ready to take the fight to all shades of Toryism. 59328
Reposted by Rupert HighamZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 05/05/2025We need bold leadership. Now. That's why I'm running to be the next leader of the Green Party. Join our campaign: backzack.com #BackZack 2471675481
Reposted by Rupert HighamFrances Ryan @francesryan.bsky.social · 19/03/2025Thanks to @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social for mentioning my work in his piece about Labour’s disability benefits cuts. The narrative that disabled people are “a cost” on the rest of society is pernicious and becoming more and more engrained. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic... 217143
Rupert Higham @ruperthigham.bsky.social · 19/03/2025Excellent article on our increasing brutishness towards neurodiversity, disability and unhappiness. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comCulture warriors see not sick Britain, but a plague of 'overdiagnosis'. How convenient | Rhiannon Lucy CosslettInstead of dismissing huge swaths of the population, how about a nuanced conversation about neurodivergence and mental health, asks Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett 052
Reposted by Rupert HighamLong Covid Advocacy @longcovidadvoc.com · 15/03/2025💌 We're started the #Postcards4LC campaign for #LongCovidAwareness because we urgently need funding for: ⭐ biomarkers ⭐ pathophysiology ⭐ treatments @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social @england.nhs.uk @nihr.bsky.social #LongCovidAwarenessDay 03719
Reposted by Rupert HighamKirstie Sivapalan @kirsties.bsky.social · 15/03/2025Writing my postcards to @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social and more for #LongCovidAwarenessDay as part of @longcovidadvoc.com campaign We need funding now! #pwME #LongCovid 0175
Reposted by Rupert HighamZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 13/03/2025Dear @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social, I was invited to join your roundtable with Thames Water. Will you call for them to be nationalised? Stopping us from being there isn't going to stop me asking the questions! 11246114
Reposted by Rupert HighamLindsey Macmillan @lindseymacmillan.bsky.social · 11/03/2025📣Another blog post I hear you ask? Yes! Here's today's with @clairetyler.bsky.social & Catherine Dilnot: 🎤Testing, Testing – Why are Black applicants not getting graduate jobs?🎓💼 Black applicants are 45% less likely to get a graduate role than their white peers blogs.ucl.ac.uk/cepeo/2025/0...blogs.ucl.ac.ukTesting, Testing – Why are Black applicants not getting graduate jobs? | UCL Centre for Education Policy and Equalising Opportunities (CEPEO)UCL Homepage 1129
Reposted by Rupert HighamLong Covid Advocacy @longcovidadvoc.com · 10/03/2025📺 Our #pedanticzebra book club recording is now available! We have a fascinating discussion with @jonathanstea.bsky.social that covers: ▶️ Pseudoscience ▶️ US Politics & misinformation ▶️ The Lightning Process Audio, video & text versions available Links below👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=lP6B...youtube.comThe Pedantic Zebra Podcast with Dr Jonathan SteaYouTube video by Long Covid Advocacy 3135
Reposted by Rupert Highambetsy ladyzhets 😷 @betsyladyzhets.bsky.social · 07/03/2025"While much of society does not consider or advocate for us, we continue to deliver the news and share our stories." @mileswgriffis.bsky.social in @thesicktimes.bsky.social, reflecting on five years of Long COVID: thesicktimes.org/2025/03/07/h...thesicktimes.orgHalf a decade of Long COVID - The Sick TimesLooking back on half a decade, there have been numerous milestones in Long COVID research, advocacy, and greater societal awareness, many led by people with the disease. There has also been, and conti... 011639
Reposted by Rupert HighamLong Covid Advocacy @longcovidadvoc.com · 06/03/2025👀It is important in these times to have choices to where we place our social media attention. 👩💻So, we've worked to create a viable community on Bluesky. 🥳To celebrate your support we are now VERIFIED! 3585
Reposted by Rupert HighamCath Haddon @cathhaddon.bsky.social · 04/03/2025Looking forward to this panel @ucl.ac.uk next Weds 5-7pm. 5 years since covid, what are the lessons for communicating in a crisis? Jonathan Van-Tam @profaliceroberts.bsky.social @susanmichie.bsky.social Professor Jack Stilgoe Dr Philip Ball and me! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/communicat... 86321
Rupert Higham @ruperthigham.bsky.social · 28/02/2025New, open-access publication: English headteachers are deeply conflicted: they know they must lead on climate change education, but feel overwhelmed by competing responsibilities. Please read and share. #educationalleadership #climatechange #BELMAS www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....tandfonline.com‘What do I do? Save the environment or let children go hungry?’ Leading English schools at time of climate crisisOur analysis of interviews with 10 headteachers of English secondary schools (11–18 years) shows they are keenly aware of the importance of climate change and sustainability issues but are not alwa... 010
Reposted by Rupert HighamLong Covid Advocacy @longcovidadvoc.com · 27/02/2025💙 LCA wholeheartedly supports @thereforme.bsky.social #FundThePlan campaign. It is crucial that strong foundations are formed for #pwME and that means investment. One of our members explains below in our video contribution. 1/8 youtube.com/shorts/4yCiM...youtube.comLong Covid Advocacy support video for the #FundThePlan campaignYouTube video by Long Covid Advocacy 1137
Rupert Higham @ruperthigham.bsky.social · 27/02/2025Privatised water has failed. Just look at your water bills or the sewage pouring into our rivers. Steve Reed - include public ownership as an option in your independent commission on the water sector. Sign the petition weownit.org.uk/act-now/stev...weownit.org.ukSteve Reed: include public ownership as an option in your independent commission on the water sector. | We Own ItSteve Reed must put public ownership back on the table. 020
Reposted by Rupert HighamPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 27/02/2025Boss of England’s most polluting water provider United Utilities admits firm ‘isn’t good enough at stopping sewage dumping’. Dumped sewage for 3.6m hours. CEO got £1.4m pay. Company has 205 criminal convictions, allowed to hike bills by 32%. Must remove profit motive. Nationalise.theguardian.comUnited Utilities boss admits water firm ‘isn’t good enough at stopping sewage dumping’Louise Beardmore, boss at England’s worst-polluting firm, tells MPs pollution rise partly down to extra monitors and wet weather 18487195
Reposted by Rupert HighamRoss Carroll @rosscarroll.bsky.social · 25/02/2025When I worked in UK academia I recall hearing of a Japanese man who was baffled at how Britain had decided to run its universities like firms. “Why? Your universities are excellent and your firms are terrible.” 2354221480
Reposted by Rupert HighamDanilo Buonsenso @buonsenso.bsky.social · 23/02/2025How to support your child with Long Covid : the importance of the family danilobuonsenso.substack.com/p/how-to-sup... If you find it useful, please like and share it wifely! free access. Next episode will be on role of schools and teachersdanilobuonsenso.substack.comHow to support your child with Long Covid : the importance of the familyHere is the first in-depth analysis on how to support your child with long covid, not from a pharmacological perspective. 13213
Reposted by Rupert HighamLucy Burke @lucyburkemcr.bsky.social · 21/02/2025This is so grim. I think about all the decent, principled people who were barred even from being shortlisted and smeared as “low calibre” & then read this www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comPriest insulted by Andrew Gwynne in WhatsApp group calls for him to resignVicar calls MP’s position untenable after newly revealed messages show him suggesting she be ‘burned on a bonfire’ 131
Reposted by Rupert HighamLong Covid Advocacy @longcovidadvoc.com · 05/02/2025💙Discover how to help Long Covid patients with empathy and knowledge. ⛲We've developed a SPLASH guide of practical ways to support and enhance quality of life. buff.lyHow to Help Someone with Long CovidWe created a SPLASH guide (which is also relevant for ME and other chronic illnesses), which contains a few handy pointers 45419
Reposted by Rupert HighamLong Covid Advocacy @longcovidadvoc.com · 12/11/2024🦋NAVIGATING THE BLUESKY 101 We've been Sky Geeking so you hopefully don't have to. Our first (proper) thread will cover: CULTURE; ACCESSIBILITY; ALGORITHM; ENGAGEMENT; FINDING YOUR TRIBE; TWEAKS; COOL TOOLS; FUNKY BISCUITS 🧵1/18 4124483
Rupert Higham @ruperthigham.bsky.social · 04/02/2025You don't need to be a philosopher to enjoy this - but it adds frisson. existentialcomics.com/comic/582existentialcomics.comHealth Insurance TrolleyA philosophy webcomic about the inevitable anguish of living a brief life in an absurd world. Also Jokes 010
Reposted by Rupert HighamSabine Clarke @sabineclarke.bsky.social · 24/01/2025Alert! Deadline for this fantastic PhD opportunity is 2nd February! 01213
Reposted by Rupert HighamLong Covid Advocacy @longcovidadvoc.com · 26/11/2024🔴Today Labour has released the 'Get Britain Working' White Paper. 🔹2.8 million economically inactive due to ill health 🔹We have 2 million with #LongCovid The Gov states it will tackle root causes but... 1/8 910543
Reposted by Rupert HighamThorsten Sterk @thorstensterk.bsky.social · 26/11/2024In the journal ‘Innovation. The European Journal of Social Science Research‘, a special issue on “Citizens’ Assemblies in Times of Crisis” has been published with 11 highly interesting articles. #CitizensAssemblytandfonline.comInnovation: The European Journal of Social Science ResearchSpecial Issue on Citizen Assemblies. Volume 37, Issue 3 of Innovation: The European Journal of Social Science Research 1114
Reposted by Rupert HighamThe National @scotnational.bsky.social · 21/11/2024The National has seen an email sent by the institution’s management to staff and students outlining how, despite overwhelming opposition, the university decided not to divest from weapons firms Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2474222...thenational.scotStaff furious as Glasgow University refuses to divest from Israel-linked arms firmsTHE University of Glasgow is facing fury from staff and students after its ruling body opted to continue investing in arms firms supplying Israel ... 0166
Rupert Higham @ruperthigham.bsky.social · 22/11/2024It's open! The @longcovidadvoc.bsky.social shop is online with seriously badass merch. Look around... Treat yourself... Sort Christmas! 0103
Reposted by Rupert HighamDana R. Fisher (aka the Apocalyptic Optimist) @fisherdanar.bsky.social · 19/11/2024My TED Talk on Saving Ourselves is OUT! Tune in to learn why we ALL need to be apocalyptic optimists: Prepared for the climate shocks that are coming and ready to rally as activists, disruptors, and bridge-builders to save ourselves from the climate crisis. go.ted.com/danarfisher 52695231
Rupert Higham @ruperthigham.bsky.social · 21/11/2024About time. www.theguardian.com/world/2024/n...theguardian.comICC issues arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged Gaza war crimesWarrants for Israeli PM and former defence minister put them at risk of detention if they go to some other countries 030
Reposted by Rupert HighamLong Covid Advocacy @longcovidadvoc.com · 19/11/2024Long Covid Advocacy's response to The ME Association in solidarity with #ThereForME 511830
Reposted by Rupert HighamThe PhD Place - Academic Community @thephdplace.bsky.social · 17/11/2024A perfect thesis is never finished and a finished thesis is never perfect 5569
Reposted by Rupert HighamPeter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 17/11/2024This weeks heartbreaking BBCNews report that schoolchildren from struggling families are pretending to eat out of empty lunchboxes to save their embarrassment at having no food is exactly why we should all join @bigissue in calling for a POVERTY ZERO LAW👇 23971293
Reposted by Rupert HighamCyril Brunner @brunncy.bsky.social · 17/11/2024How long does CO₂ have to be stored in #CarbonDioxideRemoval #CDR? At least 35 years? 100 years? Longer?🤔 In a new study, @hausfath.bsky.social, @retoknutti.bsky.social & I find that for #netzero CO₂, anything less than 1000 years is not enough to neutralize warming.🧵 www.nature.com/articles/s43... 823490
Reposted by Rupert HighamRosalynd Southern @rosalynd.bsky.social · 14/11/2024Hahahahaha www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...nbcnews.comThe Onion wins Alex Jones' Infowars in bankruptcy auctionThe satirical news company plans to shutter Jones’ InfoWars and rebuild the website featuring well-known internet humor writers and content creators, according to a person with knowledge of the sale. 051