Oliver O’Sullivan
@ollieosul.bsky.social
Assistant Professor, University of Nottingham | Rheumatology & Rehabilitation Medicine Doctor, British Army | NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer | A/Editor, BMJ Military Health | Three rugrats, one dograt | Sports fan | Runner | He/him
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#PhDone in #Osteoarthritis - tomorrow I start as an Assistant Professor at @uniofnottingham.bsky.social, with an @nihr.bsky.social Academic Clinical Lecturer post.
One of the criticisms I had in my viva was that my publications weren’t obvious, so…
One of the criticisms I had in my viva was that my publications weren’t obvious, so…
I was today years old when I used #Pythagoras’ theorem for a real life reason. I really wish I had listened more in maths and also, I apologise to my maths teacher for claiming I’d never need to know it. Mr Anthony, you were right after all. #GCSE #furnitureandceilings
September 22, 2025 at 1:59 PM
I was today years old when I used #Pythagoras’ theorem for a real life reason. I really wish I had listened more in maths and also, I apologise to my maths teacher for claiming I’d never need to know it. Mr Anthony, you were right after all. #GCSE #furnitureandceilings
#PhDone in #Osteoarthritis - tomorrow I start as an Assistant Professor at @uniofnottingham.bsky.social, with an @nihr.bsky.social Academic Clinical Lecturer post.
One of the criticisms I had in my viva was that my publications weren’t obvious, so…
One of the criticisms I had in my viva was that my publications weren’t obvious, so…
August 5, 2025 at 3:52 PM
#PhDone in #Osteoarthritis - tomorrow I start as an Assistant Professor at @uniofnottingham.bsky.social, with an @nihr.bsky.social Academic Clinical Lecturer post.
One of the criticisms I had in my viva was that my publications weren’t obvious, so…
One of the criticisms I had in my viva was that my publications weren’t obvious, so…
July 27, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Delighted to say; this time last week I was told my corrections were approved, and therefore, #PhDone
It will surprise literally *no-one* if I say it wasn’t easy and my overwhelming emotion is tired.
And relief.
But mostly tired.
#AcademicSky #PhD @uniofnottingham.bsky.social
It will surprise literally *no-one* if I say it wasn’t easy and my overwhelming emotion is tired.
And relief.
But mostly tired.
#AcademicSky #PhD @uniofnottingham.bsky.social
July 21, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Delighted to say; this time last week I was told my corrections were approved, and therefore, #PhDone
It will surprise literally *no-one* if I say it wasn’t easy and my overwhelming emotion is tired.
And relief.
But mostly tired.
#AcademicSky #PhD @uniofnottingham.bsky.social
It will surprise literally *no-one* if I say it wasn’t easy and my overwhelming emotion is tired.
And relief.
But mostly tired.
#AcademicSky #PhD @uniofnottingham.bsky.social
*FINAL CALL*
This initial needs assessment for medical leadership development for military trainees will close at the end of July, excellent engagement so far, >120 responders, if you / someone you work with wants to add to it, please don’t miss out. Takes 2 min (genuinely, I’ve seen the numbers!)
This initial needs assessment for medical leadership development for military trainees will close at the end of July, excellent engagement so far, >120 responders, if you / someone you work with wants to add to it, please don’t miss out. Takes 2 min (genuinely, I’ve seen the numbers!)
Medical Leadership Development for Military Trainees!
Initial leadership development needs assessment, ave time 2.1 mins. Help me help you!
@defprofmilmeduk.bsky.social @drkateking.bsky.social @edbarn.bsky.social
www.surveymonkey.com/r/B7DKYHL
Initial leadership development needs assessment, ave time 2.1 mins. Help me help you!
@defprofmilmeduk.bsky.social @drkateking.bsky.social @edbarn.bsky.social
www.surveymonkey.com/r/B7DKYHL
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July 16, 2025 at 6:30 AM
*FINAL CALL*
This initial needs assessment for medical leadership development for military trainees will close at the end of July, excellent engagement so far, >120 responders, if you / someone you work with wants to add to it, please don’t miss out. Takes 2 min (genuinely, I’ve seen the numbers!)
This initial needs assessment for medical leadership development for military trainees will close at the end of July, excellent engagement so far, >120 responders, if you / someone you work with wants to add to it, please don’t miss out. Takes 2 min (genuinely, I’ve seen the numbers!)
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Know someone who might be interested in the DRN? Please share the attached flyer with them!
June 10, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Know someone who might be interested in the DRN? Please share the attached flyer with them!
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Medical Leadership Development for Military Trainees!
Initial leadership development needs assessment, ave time 2.1 mins. Help me help you!
@defprofmilmeduk.bsky.social @drkateking.bsky.social @edbarn.bsky.social
www.surveymonkey.com/r/B7DKYHL
Initial leadership development needs assessment, ave time 2.1 mins. Help me help you!
@defprofmilmeduk.bsky.social @drkateking.bsky.social @edbarn.bsky.social
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Defence Medical Leadership
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June 6, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Medical Leadership Development for Military Trainees!
Initial leadership development needs assessment, ave time 2.1 mins. Help me help you!
@defprofmilmeduk.bsky.social @drkateking.bsky.social @edbarn.bsky.social
www.surveymonkey.com/r/B7DKYHL
Initial leadership development needs assessment, ave time 2.1 mins. Help me help you!
@defprofmilmeduk.bsky.social @drkateking.bsky.social @edbarn.bsky.social
www.surveymonkey.com/r/B7DKYHL
Medical Leadership Development for Military Trainees!
Initial leadership development needs assessment, ave time 2.1 mins. Help me help you!
@defprofmilmeduk.bsky.social @drkateking.bsky.social @edbarn.bsky.social
www.surveymonkey.com/r/B7DKYHL
Initial leadership development needs assessment, ave time 2.1 mins. Help me help you!
@defprofmilmeduk.bsky.social @drkateking.bsky.social @edbarn.bsky.social
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Defence Medical Leadership
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June 6, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Medical Leadership Development for Military Trainees!
Initial leadership development needs assessment, ave time 2.1 mins. Help me help you!
@defprofmilmeduk.bsky.social @drkateking.bsky.social @edbarn.bsky.social
www.surveymonkey.com/r/B7DKYHL
Initial leadership development needs assessment, ave time 2.1 mins. Help me help you!
@defprofmilmeduk.bsky.social @drkateking.bsky.social @edbarn.bsky.social
www.surveymonkey.com/r/B7DKYHL
Ok, here we go. Today is #Viva day…
Present Ollie, it’s nearly your chance to shine. Good luck old chap!
#AcademicSky & #PhDSky, does anyone have any sage last minute pearls?
@versusarthritis.bsky.social @uniofnottingham.bsky.social @defenceresnet.bsky.social @dmrc-admr.bsky.social
Present Ollie, it’s nearly your chance to shine. Good luck old chap!
#AcademicSky & #PhDSky, does anyone have any sage last minute pearls?
@versusarthritis.bsky.social @uniofnottingham.bsky.social @defenceresnet.bsky.social @dmrc-admr.bsky.social
I’ve just finished reading through my thesis in prep for my imminent viva.
You know what, Past Ollie? You’ve done a good job there…I think it stands up well! I picked up some of your ‘deliberate mistakes’, but overall, well done!
Don’t screw it up now,
Future Ollie….
#AcademicSky #PhDSky #Viva
You know what, Past Ollie? You’ve done a good job there…I think it stands up well! I picked up some of your ‘deliberate mistakes’, but overall, well done!
Don’t screw it up now,
Future Ollie….
#AcademicSky #PhDSky #Viva
May 29, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Ok, here we go. Today is #Viva day…
Present Ollie, it’s nearly your chance to shine. Good luck old chap!
#AcademicSky & #PhDSky, does anyone have any sage last minute pearls?
@versusarthritis.bsky.social @uniofnottingham.bsky.social @defenceresnet.bsky.social @dmrc-admr.bsky.social
Present Ollie, it’s nearly your chance to shine. Good luck old chap!
#AcademicSky & #PhDSky, does anyone have any sage last minute pearls?
@versusarthritis.bsky.social @uniofnottingham.bsky.social @defenceresnet.bsky.social @dmrc-admr.bsky.social
This lunchtime, come and join the
@defenceresnet.bsky.social ‘Meet the Editors’ webinar - great line-up of interesting people (& me) talking about a range of journals!
@hannahrwest.bsky.social @bmj.com @tandfresearch.bsky.social #JMVFH #BMJMilitaryHealth
@defenceresnet.bsky.social ‘Meet the Editors’ webinar - great line-up of interesting people (& me) talking about a range of journals!
@hannahrwest.bsky.social @bmj.com @tandfresearch.bsky.social #JMVFH #BMJMilitaryHealth
May 22, 2025 at 6:36 AM
This lunchtime, come and join the
@defenceresnet.bsky.social ‘Meet the Editors’ webinar - great line-up of interesting people (& me) talking about a range of journals!
@hannahrwest.bsky.social @bmj.com @tandfresearch.bsky.social #JMVFH #BMJMilitaryHealth
@defenceresnet.bsky.social ‘Meet the Editors’ webinar - great line-up of interesting people (& me) talking about a range of journals!
@hannahrwest.bsky.social @bmj.com @tandfresearch.bsky.social #JMVFH #BMJMilitaryHealth
I’ve just finished reading through my thesis in prep for my imminent viva.
You know what, Past Ollie? You’ve done a good job there…I think it stands up well! I picked up some of your ‘deliberate mistakes’, but overall, well done!
Don’t screw it up now,
Future Ollie….
#AcademicSky #PhDSky #Viva
You know what, Past Ollie? You’ve done a good job there…I think it stands up well! I picked up some of your ‘deliberate mistakes’, but overall, well done!
Don’t screw it up now,
Future Ollie….
#AcademicSky #PhDSky #Viva
May 16, 2025 at 11:26 AM
I’ve just finished reading through my thesis in prep for my imminent viva.
You know what, Past Ollie? You’ve done a good job there…I think it stands up well! I picked up some of your ‘deliberate mistakes’, but overall, well done!
Don’t screw it up now,
Future Ollie….
#AcademicSky #PhDSky #Viva
You know what, Past Ollie? You’ve done a good job there…I think it stands up well! I picked up some of your ‘deliberate mistakes’, but overall, well done!
Don’t screw it up now,
Future Ollie….
#AcademicSky #PhDSky #Viva
This is what the internet is for!
I don’t like the phrase mentor/mentee (but coache/coachee & client are worse!)
But, also, fills a couple of hundred words in a mentoring essay thats due…
@susiedent.com, Is it @adsquires.bsky.social ‘Telemachi’ or @jantrnka.bsky.social ‘Telemachoi’?
#AcademicSky
I don’t like the phrase mentor/mentee (but coache/coachee & client are worse!)
But, also, fills a couple of hundred words in a mentoring essay thats due…
@susiedent.com, Is it @adsquires.bsky.social ‘Telemachi’ or @jantrnka.bsky.social ‘Telemachoi’?
#AcademicSky
Today I learned "Mentor" was the name of a person in the Odyssey (the "older trusted advisor of Telemachus"). There is no verb "to ment". So "mentees" should apparently instead be referred to as "Telemachi". If you're looking for a pedantic, pretentious hill to die on, I don't think you'll beat this
May 14, 2025 at 11:17 AM
This is what the internet is for!
I don’t like the phrase mentor/mentee (but coache/coachee & client are worse!)
But, also, fills a couple of hundred words in a mentoring essay thats due…
@susiedent.com, Is it @adsquires.bsky.social ‘Telemachi’ or @jantrnka.bsky.social ‘Telemachoi’?
#AcademicSky
I don’t like the phrase mentor/mentee (but coache/coachee & client are worse!)
But, also, fills a couple of hundred words in a mentoring essay thats due…
@susiedent.com, Is it @adsquires.bsky.social ‘Telemachi’ or @jantrnka.bsky.social ‘Telemachoi’?
#AcademicSky
Starting the long journey to Incheon, South Korea, for the OARSI World Congress - looking forward to meeting old & new friends, presenting some work and (v briefly!) seeing a new country @oacjournal.bsky.social @oarsi-eci.bsky.social #Osteoarthritis #AcademicSky
April 22, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Starting the long journey to Incheon, South Korea, for the OARSI World Congress - looking forward to meeting old & new friends, presenting some work and (v briefly!) seeing a new country @oacjournal.bsky.social @oarsi-eci.bsky.social #Osteoarthritis #AcademicSky
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What lovely news to start the Easter weekend ❤️
Sadly I couldn’t be there to collect my award in person, but so honoured to be recognised by @aberdeenunilib.bsky.social where I studied both my undergraduate and postgraduate degrees! #medsky
Sadly I couldn’t be there to collect my award in person, but so honoured to be recognised by @aberdeenunilib.bsky.social where I studied both my undergraduate and postgraduate degrees! #medsky
April 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
What lovely news to start the Easter weekend ❤️
Sadly I couldn’t be there to collect my award in person, but so honoured to be recognised by @aberdeenunilib.bsky.social where I studied both my undergraduate and postgraduate degrees! #medsky
Sadly I couldn’t be there to collect my award in person, but so honoured to be recognised by @aberdeenunilib.bsky.social where I studied both my undergraduate and postgraduate degrees! #medsky
Here we go again. What time is it?! I don’t understand this twice-yearly game… whether it’s because my body is highly attuned (lolz), my clock is stand alone or our three kids don’t give two hoots, I never *gain* any sleep, I just lose it. Can any brainy 🧪 types out here explain?? #BritishSummerTime
March 30, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Here we go again. What time is it?! I don’t understand this twice-yearly game… whether it’s because my body is highly attuned (lolz), my clock is stand alone or our three kids don’t give two hoots, I never *gain* any sleep, I just lose it. Can any brainy 🧪 types out here explain?? #BritishSummerTime
Today’s news - didn’t get the big grant that I thought we werewell positioned for. Disappointed, more so that I was expecting given the internal monologue of ‘it’s a long shot & loads of people will apply’. Luckily no one’s job at stake (& at least it can’t be later taken away!) #AcademicSky #ECI 🧪
March 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Today’s news - didn’t get the big grant that I thought we werewell positioned for. Disappointed, more so that I was expecting given the internal monologue of ‘it’s a long shot & loads of people will apply’. Luckily no one’s job at stake (& at least it can’t be later taken away!) #AcademicSky #ECI 🧪
A good #AcademicSky week! Started with an acceptance of 1 paper, resubmission of another, & some peer reviewing, ended with some #MedSky lectures (#SportsInjuries & #PhysicalActivity - we must help people do more!!), with loads of great meetings in the week full of exciting plans & projects #ECI 🧪
March 21, 2025 at 9:45 PM
A good #AcademicSky week! Started with an acceptance of 1 paper, resubmission of another, & some peer reviewing, ended with some #MedSky lectures (#SportsInjuries & #PhysicalActivity - we must help people do more!!), with loads of great meetings in the week full of exciting plans & projects #ECI 🧪
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I love doing educational stuff, especially in primary school, explaining how our body works & what it looks like on the inside with models. Today was my first remote experience, with @skypeascientist.bsky.social , & was great fun! Note to self thou: double & triple check timezones!
MedSky🧪 EduSky
MedSky🧪 EduSky
March 13, 2025 at 8:16 PM
I love doing educational stuff, especially in primary school, explaining how our body works & what it looks like on the inside with models. Today was my first remote experience, with @skypeascientist.bsky.social , & was great fun! Note to self thou: double & triple check timezones!
MedSky🧪 EduSky
MedSky🧪 EduSky
I love doing educational stuff, especially in primary school, explaining how our body works & what it looks like on the inside with models. Today was my first remote experience, with @skypeascientist.bsky.social , & was great fun! Note to self thou: double & triple check timezones!
MedSky🧪 EduSky
MedSky🧪 EduSky
March 13, 2025 at 8:16 PM
I love doing educational stuff, especially in primary school, explaining how our body works & what it looks like on the inside with models. Today was my first remote experience, with @skypeascientist.bsky.social , & was great fun! Note to self thou: double & triple check timezones!
MedSky🧪 EduSky
MedSky🧪 EduSky
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Given the predictive value of these non-invasive examinations, kinematic analysis could be included in the test battery for OA patients and help to detect cartilage damage in addition to other recognized markers and imaging techniques.
March 1, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Given the predictive value of these non-invasive examinations, kinematic analysis could be included in the test battery for OA patients and help to detect cartilage damage in addition to other recognized markers and imaging techniques.
Reposted by Oliver O’Sullivan
Our February newsletter has been published! The theme is: Alternative research dissemination, knowledge exchange & mobilisation! Have a read here: tinyurl.com/DRNFeb25
DRN February Newsletter: Alternative Research Dissemination, Knowledge Exchange & Mobilisation
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February 28, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Our February newsletter has been published! The theme is: Alternative research dissemination, knowledge exchange & mobilisation! Have a read here: tinyurl.com/DRNFeb25
Well, I just pressed the big green SUBMIT button.
I don’t really know what to do! What *does* one do until the viva? How long before I start combing for errors?!
#thesis #PhDSky #AcademicSky
@thephdplace.bsky.social @academic-chatter.bsky.social @defenceresnet.bsky.social
I don’t really know what to do! What *does* one do until the viva? How long before I start combing for errors?!
#thesis #PhDSky #AcademicSky
@thephdplace.bsky.social @academic-chatter.bsky.social @defenceresnet.bsky.social
February 17, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Well, I just pressed the big green SUBMIT button.
I don’t really know what to do! What *does* one do until the viva? How long before I start combing for errors?!
#thesis #PhDSky #AcademicSky
@thephdplace.bsky.social @academic-chatter.bsky.social @defenceresnet.bsky.social
I don’t really know what to do! What *does* one do until the viva? How long before I start combing for errors?!
#thesis #PhDSky #AcademicSky
@thephdplace.bsky.social @academic-chatter.bsky.social @defenceresnet.bsky.social
Seems very familiar to me! Reviewer whim & fancy and/or time taken
#AcademicSky #PeerReview #PhDSky 🧪
#AcademicSky #PeerReview #PhDSky 🧪
ARTICLE: "Arbitrariness in the peer review process" (AKA confirming every researcher's rant!) #AcademicSky #EduSky #HigherEd
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Arbitrariness in the peer review process - Scientometrics
The purpose of this paper is to analyze the causes and effects of arbitrariness in the peer review process. This paper focuses on two main reasons for the arbitrariness in peer review. The first is th...
link.springer.com
February 14, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Seems very familiar to me! Reviewer whim & fancy and/or time taken
#AcademicSky #PeerReview #PhDSky 🧪
#AcademicSky #PeerReview #PhDSky 🧪
I love really great, free, resource!A cast of stars created it (inc multi-disciplinary researchers, clinicians & those with arthritis);general #Arthritis education & care with specific information on #RheumatoidArthritis, #Osteoarthritis & more.Great work @arthritisaustralia.bsky.social ! #MedSky 🧪
ATLAS is an evidence-based eLearning program for health professionals across disciplines, defining a new era of high-quality arthritis education.
Register for ATLAS to access evidence-based guidance for best-practice #arthritis care at: www.atlasarthritis.com.au
Register for ATLAS to access evidence-based guidance for best-practice #arthritis care at: www.atlasarthritis.com.au
February 12, 2025 at 6:24 AM
I love really great, free, resource!A cast of stars created it (inc multi-disciplinary researchers, clinicians & those with arthritis);general #Arthritis education & care with specific information on #RheumatoidArthritis, #Osteoarthritis & more.Great work @arthritisaustralia.bsky.social ! #MedSky 🧪
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Happy TTTD … Time to talk day @mindcharity.bsky.social … all about finding your comfort zone where you feel ok talking over a few issues. Can’t beat a sofa!!
February 6, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Happy TTTD … Time to talk day @mindcharity.bsky.social … all about finding your comfort zone where you feel ok talking over a few issues. Can’t beat a sofa!!