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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

What a fabulous bit of work. Figured a bunch of you will be interested in this

Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Toddler mispronunciations for you this morning that are rather cute: Caterpillar: cattapitta Windmill: windwheel (think this is a better description tbf)

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

There's an @insidehighered.com article that has been published that is abhorrent. "Punishing Cofnas might only encourage more mentally ill people to commit suicide" The language used is egregious. I'm so vehemently disgusted by it. Twisting an "academic freedom" argument into that is truly foul.

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The people who used to argue that "science isn't political" are suddenly really into it being political now it suits their agenda

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Yes, thats true. That and he does basic care stuff and people are like "what a good dad" and it's like...that's just caring for his kid

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

I kind of see social media as peoples' inside voices but interacting with the outside world, and therefore if they are being awful on social media its simply holding up a mirror to who they really are

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

On motherhood and working: "You are working full time?!" is something I get regularly, and often get judgement for doing so. My husband hasn't been asked once. Of course he hasn't.

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Think it's absolutely telling that Jason Arday has been front page news, but the vigil, and the huge turnout and show of love and solidarity is not.

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

The media must be held to account. The rascist, relentless hounding of Jason Arday trussed up as some kind of "trial by public opinion" is unconscionable. My heart goes out to his family at this time. Academia has to do better. We have to do better.

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

All about joy for me. Do less of what does not bring you joy, more of what does. If social media starts to move into the first category then it's time to do less, otherwise don't let anything make you feel guilty for your choices x

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Being a mum and trying to do [all of the things] means I've been rather quiet of social media of late, so just a note that the world and the news can look increasingly bleak and that doesn't mean their aren't beautiful pockets of goodness and kindness. And perhaps reading this, you are one of them.

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

An absolute honour to read about their life, what an incredible, vivacious human being. Thank you.

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

The ADHD classic of contacting friends as you want to be social then everyone takes longer than 3 minutes to respond and now I don't want to speak to anyone anymore, so I guess I'll go back to ghosting people for 3 weeks, sorry

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Thank you so much for letting me know. If I can have helped at all by writing them, that is wonderful to know. I hope you are doing okay with it all

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Always wonderful to hear the pieces resonate

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

In toddler whiplash, first time our daughter has said "I love you" tonight. She also said "they have grey hair like mummy". Thanks kiddo.

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Prof Rachel Oliver @profrachelgan.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Article here from chemistry world on the Women in Research charter with some comments from me on why I think it doesn't go far enough. I have a lot to say about this (unsurprisingly) and I'm going to expand below on my comments on bullying and harassment. 🧵 www.chemistryworld.com/news/uk-gove...

chemistryworld.com

UK government’s new charter aims to better support women in research

'Now is the time for research institutions to step up and level the playing field for women,' notes one government official

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Got diagnosed with IBS about a decade ago. Fast forward to getting an ADHD diagnosis, and bringing in healthy mechanisms (and simply understanding) to manage it, and I no longer have any stomach issues. Fascinating really what a difference knowing and not masking all the time can do 🧐

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Take the hot weather back please

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Things no-one told me about having a child, #475: you just have to do 17kg toddler deadlifts on a regular basis

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

If you are based in the UK, please do consider writing an email to your local library about how important LGBTQ+ books, and representation is. There are several councils in the UK suggesting that books should be banned and that LGBTQ+ books are harmful. This must be challenged at all costs.

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I now understand Tolkien's inspiration for Hobbits was toddlers. Second breakfast, elevenses etc.

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

B very much liked the bull! It's a bit cavenous

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Suspect that would be frowned upon

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Nothing quite as humbling as parenting. House of Lords yesterday evening, slowly removing PVA glue out of toddler hair this evening (for about 20 mins!)

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Not every day you get to go to the House of Lords! A wonderful day, attending the Technician Commitment event, discussing technical skills, representation and recognition

Two women stood in front of parliament in London

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Was expecting white strawberry flowers so these have been a surprising delight 🍓

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Toddler saw meerkat at the zoo digging, and said "meerkats gardening!!!!" and I love that gardening is her best reference point

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Best flowers I've ever received: "picked for mummy" by our toddler

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Proud for sure. The hardest thing to say no to!!

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Absolutely shameful move by the University of Nottingham. The community will not forget. Solidarity with all affected.

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

My view at work today during my lunch break

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

This is 35 then. Wish I could share with 25 year old me how genuinely happy I am.

Brown haired blue eyed 35 year old woman, wearing flowery dress, smiling into camera

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

The students shouldn't have transported the material, but speaking up in someone's defense shouldn't result in this

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