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JustRoryDuncan
@profroryduncan.bsky.social
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Look, I’ve loved loads of jobs. Lots of education, research, govt policy, funding, higher ed, teaching. Now I like helping people with this, and cooking, fermenting things, bread and stuff. https://www.duddingstonconsulting.co.uk
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JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · 10d
This morning’s glamorous walking partner
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JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · 18d
Isabel Oakeshott. Dubai Haw Haw
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JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · 18d
Positively calming.
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JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · 19d
Don’t underestimate the power of conspiracy. TikTok is taking over as a (scary) place for political discussion. This stuff, and much worse, is rife.
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JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · 19d
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JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · 19d
Vulgar language wouldn’t happen on Duddingston Golf Course where I live. Quite right too.
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JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · 21d
No chance of action ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections next May, so this is in the long grass.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
University boss calls for major review of Scottish higher education
Sir Anton Muscatelli calls for a review of the future funding and shape of higher education.
www.bbc.co.uk
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JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · 21d
(Yet another) stunning day. Grabbing every possible photon on my retinas before the inevitable winter..
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JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · 22d
That’s true. But viral TikTok crispiest chips ever
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JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · 22d
Gasp
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JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · 22d
I can see an opportunity to test the ‘viral TikTok’ BEST AIRFRYER FRIES EVER
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JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · 22d
…and Attila
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Ben Ansell @benansell.bsky.social · 22d
Two headlines on the same day
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JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · 22d
Beautiful day in the Pentland hills, can definitely feel Autumn now
A fisherman in a rowing boat trying to catch trout in the Pentland hills near Edinburgh. The water is perfectly smooth, like a mirror Picture from near the top of Scald Law in the Pentland hills. The surrounding landscape is rush with autumnal greens and browns A fisherman in a rowing boat trying to catch trout in the Pentland hills near Edinburgh. The water is perfectly smooth, like a mirror View from the top of Scald Law hill in the Pentlands. Edinburgh is just visible in the distance
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JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · 24d
Dr Neils’ Garden at the foot of Arthur’s Seat is a hidden gem. It was the private garden or two local doctors who spent their lives terracing a slope and planting it. It’s now maintained by volunteers and is incredibly peaceful and beautiful
View over Duddingston Loch from Dr Neils’ Garden in Edinburgh
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JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · 24d
Quick sprint up Arthur’s Seat first thing. What a day
The view from near the top of Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh. It’s a stunning day with completely clear blue skies
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JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · 25d
I suspect the specialisation argument in government and funder policy isn’t going to go away. It unfortunately overlooks the growing commuter student population
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JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · 27d
Where the wild things are!
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JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · 28d
Had these in China, real nose burners. But fried egg flavour Spanish crisps are 🤌
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Tracy Daniel @tracydaniel.bsky.social · Sep 9
Looks like a great recipe.😅
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JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · Sep 16
One of Edinburgh’s lesser known castles on my walk this morning. (Although it does feature in Highlander, apparently). #craigmillar
Picture of Craigmillar Castle in Edinburgh, framed by trees and with Duddingston golf course in the foreground. It’s a beautiful sunny day
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JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · Sep 11
UK HE governance is a brewing problem imo.
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JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · Sep 10
I thought this was fake. I actually went to the DM website to check, and incredibly, it’s real. Even most DM commenters think it weird, and that’s the highest possible bar
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JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · Sep 8
Given that Advance HE provide most of the HE sector governance training and oversight, isn’t this rather marking their own homework?
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Wonkhe @wonkhe.bsky.social · Sep 8
NEW on Wonkhe: Higher education governance is under the spotlight. Alistair Jarvis sets out the findings of Advance HE’s big conversation, with priorities for any future reform buff.ly/FXuSgKt
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JustRoryDuncan @profroryduncan.bsky.social · Sep 7
www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/vege...
Raw beetroot salad | Vegetables recipes | Jamie Oliver recipes
Salads make a great starter and this raw beetroot salad recipe is no exception; you can get great beetroots these days with fantastic colours and flavours.
www.jamieoliver.com
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