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Polly Atkin @pollyrowena.bsky.social · 4d

Are you a @societyofauthors.bsky.social member? Remember to vote in the management committee elections! Follow me as I go to post my ballot voting for Jen Calleja, Mohamed Tonsy & Matt Abbott.

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Centre for Place Writing @centreplacewriting.bsky.social · 38m

All of Jean Sprackland's events at Manchester Poetry Library are ONLINE & in person!
Book here for this week's launch, 1st/3 in Jean's curated series - Andrew Hurley & Jacob Polley in conversation
#Manchester @dcahf-met.bsky.social @manchesterreview.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/night-visi...

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Louise Kenward @louisekenward.bsky.social · 42m

These all look so great, thanks for sharing Wendy! x

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Wendy Allen @wendycaitlin.bsky.social · 2h

Went to see the Images of Research exhibition @dcahf-met.bsky.social @louisekenward.bsky.social @lydiaunsworth.bsky.social @centreplacewriting.bsky.social 🩷

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Louise Kenward @louisekenward.bsky.social · 1d

I so know that feeling! I've never had a letter, always had to turn up and plead my case (armed with medical 'evidence' of need). I go out so rarely I'm loathed to put myself through it, I'm sure I'll be refused. It's all so stressful.

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Louise Kenward @louisekenward.bsky.social · 1d

wow 😡- furious on your behalf - protecting ourselves and one another is so incredibly difficult. It doesn't need to be.

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Louise Kenward @louisekenward.bsky.social · 6d

Thrilled to be invited to run this course again with the wonderful @mailbykite.bsky.social for @arvonfoundation.bsky.social
Looking for support/time/space/encouragement/nurturing/nourishment for your writing? This might be the one for you.
#PlaceWriting #DisabilitySky
www.arvon.org/writing-cour...

Online Writing Month (daytime): Writing the Body | Embodied Place Writing | Arvon

To be able to connect with place, it is not possible to ignore the body that carries you there, that arrives and that journeys through, however that might happen. It is impossible to ignore the human ...

www.arvon.org

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Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 3d

After a long pause, I've just done another England Covid & NHS update as we head into the autumn/winter season.

TLDR: we're in a significant Covid wave now, the NHS is stretched, get boosted if you're eligible.

christinapagel.substack.com/p/england-is...

England is now experiencing a significant Covid wave, after 10 months of relative quiet

The latest Covid situation in England and a look at where NHS services are as we head into winter

christinapagel.substack.com

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Louise Kenward @louisekenward.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you!

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Louise Kenward @louisekenward.bsky.social · 5d

My submission Bird Skull got shortlisted for Images of Research!

Centre for Place Writing @centreplacewriting.bsky.social · 5d

Congratulations to all those shortlisted in this year's Images of Research - including PGRs @lydiaunsworth.bsky.social & @louisekenward.bsky.social and staff researchers.
@dcahf-met.bsky.social
Take a look at the images on the link below and vote for your favourite:
www.mmu.ac.uk/research/res...

Images of Research: 2025 entries

View the images in the online gallery

www.mmu.ac.uk

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Okka (Khairani Barokka; she/her/dia) @mailbykite.bsky.social · 5d

Absolutely thrilled to be working with Louise again, tx Louise and Arvon. This class is a true joy to teach.

Writing the Body: Embodied Place Writing, 2026

#CripLit

Louise Kenward @louisekenward.bsky.social · 6d

Thrilled to be invited to run this course again with the wonderful @mailbykite.bsky.social for @arvonfoundation.bsky.social
Looking for support/time/space/encouragement/nurturing/nourishment for your writing? This might be the one for you.
#PlaceWriting #DisabilitySky
www.arvon.org/writing-cour...

Online Writing Month (daytime): Writing the Body | Embodied Place Writing | Arvon

To be able to connect with place, it is not possible to ignore the body that carries you there, that arrives and that journeys through, however that might happen. It is impossible to ignore the human ...

www.arvon.org

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Louise Kenward @louisekenward.bsky.social · 6d

Thrilled to be invited to run this course again with the wonderful @mailbykite.bsky.social for @arvonfoundation.bsky.social
Looking for support/time/space/encouragement/nurturing/nourishment for your writing? This might be the one for you.
#PlaceWriting #DisabilitySky
www.arvon.org/writing-cour...

Online Writing Month (daytime): Writing the Body | Embodied Place Writing | Arvon

To be able to connect with place, it is not possible to ignore the body that carries you there, that arrives and that journeys through, however that might happen. It is impossible to ignore the human ...

www.arvon.org

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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 6d

Help shape the future of the health & care workforce.

We’re calling for evidence to inform our response to the govt’s 10-Year Workforce Plan, highlighting prevention, digital innovation & community-based care.

BPS members submit by 20 Oct '25: forms.office.com/e/cgD7YkVv5e...

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Centre for Place Writing @centreplacewriting.bsky.social · 10d

Are you the legal or beneficial copyright owner of a book included in the Anthropic Copyright Settlement?
www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com

ANT Homepage | ANT

www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com

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Louise Kenward @louisekenward.bsky.social · 11d

ah, I wasn't sure but thought id risk it!

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Louise Kenward @louisekenward.bsky.social · 11d

Happy birthday!!

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 11d

"If we lose hope, we're doomed."

We must continue Dr. Jane Goodall's mission and all fight for the future of the planet.

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Long Covid Advocacy @longcovidadvoc.com · 12d

🚸 Massive study in The Lancet of nearly half a million children & young people.

⏫ Increased risk of multisystem complications incl. POTS, kidney injury, arrthyhmias & myocarditis

👉 This is why Violet was furious @loosewomen @kayeadams

🖇️ tinyurl.com/45x4633e

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Centre for Place Writing @centreplacewriting.bsky.social · 20d

@manmetuni.bsky.social is inviting Expressions of Interest for the Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowship scheme:

#AcademicSky @leverhulme.ac.uk
www.mmu.ac.uk/research/fel...

Fellowship opportunities

We're committed to the development of early career researchers and support outstanding candidates to apply for externally funded research schemes.

www.mmu.ac.uk

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Centre for Place Writing @centreplacewriting.bsky.social · 14d

Expressions of Interest for the Leverhulme Fellowships invited: Applicants are asked to submit their EOIs to the relevant Department contacts (email addresses can be found below) by 3 November 2025.
www.mmu.ac.uk/research/fel...

Fellowship opportunities

We're committed to the development of early career researchers and support outstanding candidates to apply for externally funded research schemes.

www.mmu.ac.uk

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Louise Kenward @louisekenward.bsky.social · 14d

Fantastic news - and wonderful write up from @thebookseller.com - great spot @felinecharpentier.bsky.social @portyliterary.bsky.social
#NatureWriting #BookSky #DisabilitySky
Paperbacks of 2025:

Feline Charpentier @felinecharpentier.bsky.social · 14d

So chuffed to find this in this weeks @thebookseller.com @louisekenward.bsky.social

Bookseller article listing the top ten paperbacks not to miss in 2025, including moving mountains anthology

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Feline Charpentier @felinecharpentier.bsky.social · 14d

So chuffed to find this in this weeks @thebookseller.com @louisekenward.bsky.social

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Louise Kenward @louisekenward.bsky.social · 14d

this is amazing!! I had no idea - thank you for finding x

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Alastair @reetnortherner.bsky.social · 20d

Autism does not need to be 'cured'

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UHI Institute for Northern Studies @insuhi.bsky.social · 19d

The full video of the symposium, The Future of Northern & Arctic Islands: 2050 and Beyond, is now available on our YouTube Channel. Geopolitics, building sustainable communities, the role of language, culture and heritage and recommendations for a successful island future.

youtu.be/9yQs-Jm88hw?...

Inaugural Interdisciplinary Symposium. The Future of Northern and Arctic Islands: 2050 and Beyond.

YouTube video by UHI Institute for Northern Studies

youtu.be

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