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Please HELP today & EMAIL your MP asking them to vote tomorrow in support the 2nd Reading of Bereavement (Leave & Pay) Bill @PGibsonSNP An extension to include statutory leave for anyone who has experienced the death of a close relative Lucy Herd petition.parliament.uk/petitions/6052…

Good to know that the University presumably does not consider research associates or teaching assistants - you know, the people who do research & teaching - 'academic staff'. They are noticeable by their absence here UMUCU

Really helpful images for unpacking the #UCU strikes #FourFights UCU Northampton - Working to contract UCU

Black #Autistics Matter by Tré's Writing His PhD 🇬🇩🇯🇲 28th March, 1pm book here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/black-autist… #autism #autistic #ASD #ASC #race #representation #inequities

Hey university vice chancellors Why not grab a copy of today's Guardian and see why two thirds of your employees say they're ready to quit the sector #OneOfUsAllOfUs

Amazing and totally deserved <3

At a #Autism event UniofNorthampton organised by Kirstie . Great to hear from the Autism Advisory Panel, the Recovery College, En-Fold and the Residential Life team. #autistic #actuallyautistic #individualneeds #disabilities

Just had the kindness ref request'I understand the pressures you are under, pls take your time' from Alison Yorke Elysium Careers I get 3+ reference requests a week, with a 'I need it by tommorow' and multiple follow up emails. This was different (but shouldnt be!) #highered

The most exciting piece of post came yesterday. My book chapter has arrived. I am so happy to be holding this. Thank you to the @Changemaker_Hub for putting me forward for this and thank you to TG Consulting for the opportunity. 😁💐#youngcarer

Doing some analysis on our research project this afternoon which explores student and staff ‘safety’ in the classroom when discussing ‘sensitive’, ‘challenging’ and ‘contested’ topics. Excited to share our findings in a few months! UoNCAMH @UoNPsyched 🌈Dr Lauren McAllister 🌈 Lauren Young 🐱

Heads up: I will be unfollowing anyone who uncritically tweets self-congratulatory REF wank tomorrow. Imagine if the >£250m spent on REF each time was spent on education, research, or *gasp* paying your PGRs and staff properly.

Just wanted to say a massive congratulations to our UoNCAMH students who graduated yesterday. You did it, despite everything the last few years has thrown at you. We feel so priviledged to have been part of that in some way. #graduation #biggerthings UniofNorthampton

Just finished a co-production meeting with some students to develop our #safespaces in HE workbook. Excited to see it take shape! @UoNPsyched 🌈Dr Lauren McAllister 🌈 Lauren Young 🐱

Dr Luke Ward 🏳️‍🌈 📵 having a social media break 🌈Dr Lauren McAllister 🌈 Lauren Young 🐱 @UONSoPsyched I remember this well, 3y ago in tears, but now look where i am!!!

Things that don’t magically disappear at Christmas: ✨ • boundaries • trauma • eating disorders • bereavement • sensory issues • hyper-vigilance • sleep disorders • disability • chronic illness • food intolerances • debt & money worries • mental illness • fear

Presenting our work exploring felt safety within the #highereducation #HE classroom at #SRHE22 SRHE at 9:30. Exciting! Dr Luke Ward 🏳️‍🌈 📵 having a social media break Lauren Young 🐱 UoNCAMH Uni of Northampton Health, Education & Society UniofNorthampton PSYCHOLOGY at University of Northampton Diversity, Community & Identity research group-DCI Postgraduate Society

Nine months pregnant and submitted two papers and presented to a conference in the last seven days. Is this what they call academic nesting? 🤰👶

Research ethics committees should rethink risk: latest post on srheblog.com by JacquelineStevenson Tom Power and @Alison_Camb srheblog.com/2022/12/12/res…