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Matthew Cobb @matthewcobb.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

This article by @smellosopher.bsky.social on Mary Hesse, of whom I was/am scandalously ignorant is a brilliant introduction to a brilliant and important thinker about how science works.

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Scottish Refugee Council @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

The UK was one of the first countries to sign the UN Refugee Convention. They made a promise that people fleeing war and persecution would be protected. To mark this anniversary, we asked Scots about their views on refugees. Here's what we found: ow.ly/EvMl50Zttq4

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Adam Rutherford @adamrutherford.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

I've signed and sent a letter - from authors, broadcasters, journalists, artists, scholars and performers - to express our deep concern at @exeter.ac.uk’s troubling plans to make mass redundancies within the Humanities Dept @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social. I would love it if you read and shared widely.

Dear Vice Chancellor, Provost, Pro-Vice Chancellor and Executive Dean for the Faculty of Humanities,
Arts and Social Sciences and Chair of Council (cc Director of Human Resources and Chief Financial
Officer)
We write, as authors, broadcasters, journalists, artists, publishers, academics and performers in the public
sphere, to express our deep concern at the University of Exeter’s plans to make redundancies within the
Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS). The cuts come at a point when Exeter is not in
deficit, and they are not distributed equally across the university. With 114 of the proposed 153 FTE
academic redundancies falling within HASS, the University is dismantling areas of established excellence
and international renown in a Russell Group University whose reputation is known to be outstanding in the
Humanities. Several of the disciplines subject to the proposed cuts, including Classics and Ancient History,
English and Creative Writing, History, and Theology and Religion are among the UK’s strongest according
to league tables, the Research Excellence Framework (REF), the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF),
and other recognised indicators, including QS World Rankings.
The extent of the proposed cuts is both shocking and misguided. Exeter is seeking to make up to 20
academics redundant in English and Creative Writing, out of a headcount of 62. In Languages and Visual
Culture upwards of 17 colleagues will be made redundant, decimating subjects including Art History and
Visual Culture, French, German, Italian, Hispanic Studies, Russian and Chinese. 5 posts will go or have
gone in Classics and Ancient History (2 academics have already left), out of a staff body of 20. In Theology
and Religion up to 5 academics will be made redundant out of a group of 13. In History over 17 colleagues
will be made redundant, out of a staff body of 53. In the Institute for Arab and Islamic Studies staff are
facing a headcount reduction of almost a third (6FTE out …

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University of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · 07/07/2026

Proud to celebrate two inspiring graduates whose journeys to UofG began after seeking safety in Scotland. Hosay Zazai, from Afghanistan, graduated in Community Development. Dr Pinar Aksu, from Turkey, earned a PhD in Education and Law. Congratulations Hosay and Pinar!

Text reads: “I feel so happy to be graduating today. My family has come along with me - My husband, my mother, my children and my nieces have all been there to support me.

“I believe nothing should stop women from achieving what they want. If they want to study, they should do so and achieve their dreams.”

-Hosay Zazai, BA Community Development

“I am filled with joy to have graduated with my PhD at the University of Glasgow. My research explored ‘Art and Law in Migration: art practices for social change and access to justice’.

“I am deeply grateful to my supervisors, Alison Phipps & Maria Fletcher for guiding me over the many years.

“This PhD is for people seeking justice in such unjust immigration system. For people seeking asylum and refuge. To finding possibilities with solidarity, creativity, art and the law.”

Dr Pinar Aksu, PhD School of Education

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UofGTesol @uofgtesol.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Sharing our cultures and languages with children from a local primary school today! #TESOLschoolvisits @uofgeducation.bsky.social

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Lucien Heurtier @lucienheurtier.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

If 2,700 signatories, including six physics Nobel laureates, are not enough to convince them, then I don't know what they need... Hopefully this will end well 🤞 If not, many UK academics should fear for the stability of their careers these days... 🧪🔭

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Petra Michaela @petramichaela.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Nature's way of saying: "Never give up"

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Prof Nisreen Alwan @nisreenalwan.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

The language in this X post is horrendous. Other than the obvious cruel nature of such rhetoric, student visa ‘crackdown’ is an act of self-destruction. The UK higher education sector is suffering because of this mindless mimicking of Reform.

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Ben Williamson @benpatrickwill.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

"In the name of the University's final AI principle - responsiveness to the stakeholders involved (i.e. all of us ...) - we ask that the University of Edinburgh not renew its contract with OpenAI and stop using OpenAI as a supplier." docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Open Letter: End the University of Edinburgh's Contract with OpenAI

Dear EDINA Leadership Team and those responsible for the University's contract with OpenAI, We are publicly writing to you as the University of Edinburgh's contract with OpenAI is coming to an end, a...

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Sally Zacharias @salzacharias.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

A really thought provoking talk by @eleanorinjapan.bsky.social on native speakerism, COIL, CLIL & Global Englishes. Your visit has been so enriching for the TESOL team! @uofgeducation.bsky.social @uofgtesol.bsky.social

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Metaphor in L2 Acquisition, Learning and Teaching @l2earnuex.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Have you seen our venue for the seminar? It offers on-site accommodation and meals. Check out all the details on our website! 🔗 ¿Has visto ya dónde celebraremos el seminario? La sede ofrece alojamiento in situ y opciones de comidas. ¡Descubre más detalles en nuestra web! 🔗

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Ana M. Piquer Píriz @anapiquerpiriz-uex.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

I am truly honoured to contribute this chapter on figurative language acquisition to the Encyclopedia of Language and Linguistics (3rd ed.)

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clarefeeneyuk.bsky.social @clarefeeneyuk.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Super blog about multilingualism. This message from Denise Amankwah should underpin all the work we do as educators. 'we cannot assume we already know what meaningful inclusion looks like from a young person’s perspective. We need to ask them.'

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Sally Zacharias @salzacharias.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

It's always good to collaborate, learn and exchange ideas with colleagues and students from Universidad de Extremadura, Spain! #COIL,#Tesol, @uofgeducation.bsky.social

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Melanie Mitchell @melaniemitchell.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Analogy and metaphor galore! I was interviewed by the @nightsciencepod.bsky.social podcast about metaphor and analogy in science: open.spotify.com/episode/1hqU... Pairs well with @sflusberg.bsky.social's interview on metaphor on the @manymindspod.bsky.social podcast disi.org/the-aura-of-...

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Metaphor in L2 Acquisition, Learning and Teaching @l2earnuex.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

✨We are delighted to announce Reyes Llopis García as a plenary Speaker! Check the full abstract on the website. ✨¡Estamos encantados de anunciar a Reyes Llopis García como ponente plenaria! Tienes el abstract completo en la web. @rllopisg.bsky.social

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Metaphor in L2 Acquisition, Learning and Teaching @l2earnuex.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

It’s an honor to have Fiona Macarthur as a plenary speaker! Read the full abstract on the website 📚 ¡Es un honor contar con Fiona Macarthur como ponente plenaria! Lee el abstract completo de su intervención en la web 📚

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Dr. Hannah M. King @hmking-linguist.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Hi fellow #linguists & #educators! Interested in #multilingualism in #teaching & #learning? I'm giving a free, online talk Wed 18 Feb, 4-5pm UTC Lessons from a multilingual #library of picturebooks: Implications for teaching and learning Link here: tiny.cc/fu0z001 @multilinglibrary.bsky.social

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Lessons from a multilingual library of picturebooks

"Lessons from a multilingual library of picturebooks: Implications for teaching and learning" with speaker Dr. Hannah M. King

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UofGTesol @uofgtesol.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

📚Snapshots of LLYML course🤓 What is LLYML? 🥸 It is short for ‘Language Learning for Young Multilingual Learners’, one of our TESOL option course. On Monday, we had a COIL session with Spanish students online. It was a lovely chance for exchanging ideas and thoughts!🤩 #uofgtesol #uofglasgow

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Yaroslava @strategywoman.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Greetings from Kyiv. Today, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, I want to send a hug to everyone whose families suffered. Let’s do what we can to ensure such horrors never happen again. Let’s think of others, and care for them. 🫂

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Timo Betcke @timobetcke.me · 26/01/2026

For those who want to try AI models without paying Silicon Valley fascists, mistral.ai is French and works really well.

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This Is My Glasgow @thisismyglasgow.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

A rather wonderful Burns-Broons crossover mural by Toots Spilled Ink on the Clyde Street legal graffiti walls in Glasgow. Cont./ #glasgow #streetart #mural #robertburns #burnsnight

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Metaphor in L2 Acquisition, Learning and Teaching @l2earnuex.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

📑 We are really excited to read your abstracts! Remember that the call for abstracts is open until February 27. More the info on our website. 📑 ¡Estamos deseando leer vuestros resúmenes! Recordad que está abierto el plazo de envío de propuestas hasta el 27 de febrero. Más info en nuestra web.

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Timo Betcke @timobetcke.me · 17/01/2026

Given recent news, a reminder how Starmer is selling out the UK’s national security to the Trump regime and its cronies in Big Tech.

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Lilian Edwards @lilianedwards.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

I know it's not the Hunger Games but BOY are Greenland winning the social media war.. youtu.be/hS0wFiWpU4U?...

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Greenland Defense Front - The Hungry Giant (Official Music Video)

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Ana M. Piquer Píriz @anapiquerpiriz-uex.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Are you interested in: ➡️Metaphor in L1 ➡️ Metaphor in L2, L3, Lx ➡️ Vocabulary Then, you cannot miss our specialised seminar in Badajoz. ‼️Submission deadline: 27 February Dates: 2⃣ -3⃣ July 2026 🌍 Special venue and atmosphere Further details here ⬇️ eventos.unex.es/139535/secti...

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Metaphor in L2 acquisition, learning and teaching

El seminario especializado Metaphor in L2 Acquisition, Learning and Teaching se organiza como acto de clausura del proyecto Exploring the EFL productive vocabulary of EFL L2 and L3 (heritage) learners...

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Ceryl @politicdormouse.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Dorothy Rowntree BSc. 1st woman in UK to qualify in naval architecture & 1st woman to graduate in engineering from @glasgow.ac.uk Worked @ Fairfield Shipbuilding Yard #Govan. Later moved to #Lebanon & worked @ American University of Beirut' b. #OTD 16 Jan 1903 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorothy...

Dorothy Rowntree in gradusation gown from the University of Glasgow.

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This Is My Glasgow @thisismyglasgow.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

The wolf supermoon over Argyle Street in the west of Glasgow. #glasgow #supermoon #wolfmoon #argylestreet #glasgowtoday

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This Is My Glasgow @thisismyglasgow.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Good morning, Glasgow, and happy Winter Solstice to those of you who mark it. This was the Solstice sunrise at the Sighthill Stone Circle in the north of the city. Cont./ #glasgow #sighthill #wintersolstice #sunrise #stonecircle

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Sally Zacharias @salzacharias.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Delighted to take part in today's session and meet some very inspiring language educators & material designers. I learnt a lot. Thank you @anapiquerpiriz-uex.bsky.social Rafael Alejo González for organising & the warm hospitality! 🥰

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Sally Zacharias @salzacharias.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Thought provoking panel discussion on moving towards more holistic, diverse assessment practices in our multilingual schools #NALDIC33

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UofGTesol @uofgtesol.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

It was our first school visit to Thornwood primary today where our TESOL students taught some colour words at the Lunchtime Language club! #multilingualism

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Chapps @chapps.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

This bronze head of a goddess with her spooky, hypnotic inlaid silver eyes, will be roaming the shadows tonight on All Hallows Eve! Still looking for her body, 2,000 years later … 😱 🏺 1/ Hellenistic, 150-100 BCE, Mersin, Turkey. #BritishMuseum 📸 me

Bronze head of a woman or goddess, torn from a full-sized statue. She wears a lunette diadem with inlaid silver patterns, with a star in the middle. Her wavy hair is center parted and pulled back into a bun. She looks directly into the camera with inlaid silver eyes, set beneath shadowed brows. With her mottled brown and green patina, the effect is frightening!

British Museum (1928,0416.1)

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NALDIC @naldic.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Meet one of our exhibitors! Library 4 Multilinguals recognises that literacy is what allows children to not only learn more and get indulged into captivating stories, but it is the tool that helps them truly connects with their heritage. #naldic #EAL #literacy www.library4multilinguals.com

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NALDIC @naldic.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Meet our second sponsor! Global Community Schools look for the top ingredients for transformative multilingual schooling. They’re selling their inspiration for free in an ideas exchange, and are looking for achievable, impactful, sustainable actions. #EAL #inclusion www.globalcommunityschools.co.uk

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NALDIC @naldic.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Meet Across Cultures, one of our Gold #conference Sponsors! Across Cultures offers a world-renowned service that partners with teachers to share the knowledge, skills and resources needed to support their #EAL learners within the demands of an evolving world. www.axcultures.com #SEND #assessment

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UofGTesol @uofgtesol.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Welcome to our wonderful 25-26 MSc TESOL students! @uofgeducation.bsky.social @uofgnews.bsky.social

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Sally Zacharias @salzacharias.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

A sign of a good conference is when you come away afresh, with new ideas & feeling more hopeful about the world. And after #BAAL2025 I do!!

Organiser and volunteers at reception desk

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UofGTesol @uofgtesol.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Meet Jordin a student from our 24-25 cohort talking about his experience as a TESOL student here at University of Glasgow! www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qeR...

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TESOL - Jordin's experience

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