Pete Smith
@reddite.bsky.social
Research support librarian. PhD in public engagement in universities. TTRPGs, boardgames, SFF, paper and ink making.
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Pete Smith
@reddite.bsky.social
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NEW | The Public Understanding of Law: The University and Public Engagement
Peter Smith @reddite.bsky.social Sheffield Hallam University, UK
More information ➡️ www.e-elgar.com/shop/isbn/97...
The Introduction is free to read on Elgaronline ➡️ doi.org/10.4337/9781...
Peter Smith @reddite.bsky.social Sheffield Hallam University, UK
More information ➡️ www.e-elgar.com/shop/isbn/97...
The Introduction is free to read on Elgaronline ➡️ doi.org/10.4337/9781...
Details of my book, including link to first chapter.
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Warming up my punk show online tonight, ready for the 100 Club next week: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1982874703...
Andrew O'Neill's History Of Punk - ONLINE WARM-UP
Eventbrite - Andrew O'Neill presents Andrew O'Neill's History Of Punk - ONLINE WARM-UP - Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - Find event and ticket information.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Warming up my punk show online tonight, ready for the 100 Club next week: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1982874703...
Interactive... now there's a word that does a lot of (unexamined) work
February 11, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Interactive... now there's a word that does a lot of (unexamined) work
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Tour starts this weekend! Come and see my shows! andrewoneill.co.uk/shows
February 11, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Tour starts this weekend! Come and see my shows! andrewoneill.co.uk/shows
It is good. And daft. And fun. I literally bought the t-shirt.
And don't worry, you don't need to know who Austin Osman Spare is to enjoy it! But now I do know! EDUTAINMENT.
And don't worry, you don't need to know who Austin Osman Spare is to enjoy it! But now I do know! EDUTAINMENT.
I wrote an occult sitcom with my friend Tom and Alan Moore narrated it and loads of talented people starred in it alongside me and I did all the music and lots of the sound design and it’s good and daft and fun.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
BBC Sounds - Damned Andrew - Available Episodes
Listen to the latest episodes of Damned Andrew on BBC Sounds.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 11:42 AM
It is good. And daft. And fun. I literally bought the t-shirt.
And don't worry, you don't need to know who Austin Osman Spare is to enjoy it! But now I do know! EDUTAINMENT.
And don't worry, you don't need to know who Austin Osman Spare is to enjoy it! But now I do know! EDUTAINMENT.
Having listened to this, I can say you'll enjoy reading it.
Would you like to read about haunted architecture, the vicissitudes of AI minds, and a whole lot of my thinking about Shirley Jackson and Le Corbusier?
in PAPERBACK?
because you can do that now! My Hugo-nominated novella ROSE/HOUSE is out in paperback today in the US wherever books are sold!
in PAPERBACK?
because you can do that now! My Hugo-nominated novella ROSE/HOUSE is out in paperback today in the US wherever books are sold!
Rose/House
Rose/House is a breathtaking and taut sci-fi gothic thriller from Arkady Martine, Hugo Award-winning author of A Memory Called Empire.“I’m a piece of arc...
us.macmillan.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Having listened to this, I can say you'll enjoy reading it.
If we're living in a 19th Century Russian novel world, it's one where The Possessed and Dead Souls have collided to produce a radicalised grifter-murderer cabal who are still convinced they're the *good* guys in Dostoevsky's work...
February 10, 2026 at 1:42 PM
If we're living in a 19th Century Russian novel world, it's one where The Possessed and Dead Souls have collided to produce a radicalised grifter-murderer cabal who are still convinced they're the *good* guys in Dostoevsky's work...
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Hurrah! My paper on the development of UK University RDM policies over time is now live.
I realise it's a bit of a niche interest, but if RDM and open science is your bag, do take a look.
liberquarterly.eu/article/view...
I realise it's a bit of a niche interest, but if RDM and open science is your bag, do take a look.
liberquarterly.eu/article/view...
Do data management policies become more open over time?
| LIBER Quarterly: The Journal of the Association of European Research Libraries
liberquarterly.eu
February 10, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Hurrah! My paper on the development of UK University RDM policies over time is now live.
I realise it's a bit of a niche interest, but if RDM and open science is your bag, do take a look.
liberquarterly.eu/article/view...
I realise it's a bit of a niche interest, but if RDM and open science is your bag, do take a look.
liberquarterly.eu/article/view...
Just call it ROUGHAGE
February 9, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Just call it ROUGHAGE
The West Mince Stir
Considering how many prime ministers have resigned in the last few years I feel like we should invent like a traditional dinner that we all gobble whilst we scroll Bluesky and wave goodbye to a dreadful politician and welcome in a worse one
February 9, 2026 at 1:45 PM
The West Mince Stir
I reckon you could have a terracotta week if
(i) it was *officially* a bye week, call it a Learning Challenge Week or whatever
(ii) they *only* did the main build
(iii) they never do tagines again
@ariadnereviews.bsky.social
(i) it was *officially* a bye week, call it a Learning Challenge Week or whatever
(ii) they *only* did the main build
(iii) they never do tagines again
@ariadnereviews.bsky.social
February 9, 2026 at 8:55 AM
I reckon you could have a terracotta week if
(i) it was *officially* a bye week, call it a Learning Challenge Week or whatever
(ii) they *only* did the main build
(iii) they never do tagines again
@ariadnereviews.bsky.social
(i) it was *officially* a bye week, call it a Learning Challenge Week or whatever
(ii) they *only* did the main build
(iii) they never do tagines again
@ariadnereviews.bsky.social
Within a week we'd have honey based KPIs
If you let people work from home you'd be able to get more out of this idea, but then you wouldn't be stuck in the office trying to make it bearable which is all these shortsighted fools are interested in
Office buzz: UK employers turn to beehives to boost workplace wellbeing
Providers report rise in demand as companies seek mental health benefits and increased sense of community
www.theguardian.com
February 8, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Within a week we'd have honey based KPIs
the kingdom of Vengabus is within you
Stop waiting on the Vengabus that is coming, and start focusing on the Vengabus that is already here.
February 8, 2026 at 5:52 PM
the kingdom of Vengabus is within you
The Sheaf is very high and fast as it flows towards the Megatron @andrewoneillcomedy.bsky.social
February 8, 2026 at 1:53 PM
The Sheaf is very high and fast as it flows towards the Megatron @andrewoneillcomedy.bsky.social
Raises glass of oloroso to @ijclark.com
February 7, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Raises glass of oloroso to @ijclark.com
If you're following because of the post that led this, apologies- I am a lot less appalling generally
Pete this is appalling, I'm so impressed
February 6, 2026 at 5:29 PM
If you're following because of the post that led this, apologies- I am a lot less appalling generally
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NEW EPISODE!!! This week on BBC You’re Dead To Me, we explore the dramatic life and death of famed ancient mathematician (and first woman in STEM!) Hypatia of Alexandria
I’m joined by Professor @edithmayhall.bsky.social and comedian Olga Koch
Listen on BBC SOUNDS, or on Radio 4 tomorrow at 10am
I’m joined by Professor @edithmayhall.bsky.social and comedian Olga Koch
Listen on BBC SOUNDS, or on Radio 4 tomorrow at 10am
February 6, 2026 at 9:34 AM
NEW EPISODE!!! This week on BBC You’re Dead To Me, we explore the dramatic life and death of famed ancient mathematician (and first woman in STEM!) Hypatia of Alexandria
I’m joined by Professor @edithmayhall.bsky.social and comedian Olga Koch
Listen on BBC SOUNDS, or on Radio 4 tomorrow at 10am
I’m joined by Professor @edithmayhall.bsky.social and comedian Olga Koch
Listen on BBC SOUNDS, or on Radio 4 tomorrow at 10am
Interesting The Flashing Blade reimagining
February 5, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Interesting The Flashing Blade reimagining
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Maybe we should ask that Australian Plantagenet over, give him a go.
February 4, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Maybe we should ask that Australian Plantagenet over, give him a go.
May Nothing But Happiness Come Through Your Door- Mogwai
Deleted a post about “what’s your least favorite song” because the vibes are bad enough already.
Instead: what’s your favorite song that has a long title, say at least 6 words long?
Mine: “Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town” (Pearl Jam)
Instead: what’s your favorite song that has a long title, say at least 6 words long?
Mine: “Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town” (Pearl Jam)
February 4, 2026 at 11:33 AM
May Nothing But Happiness Come Through Your Door- Mogwai
Not so much a reach as a radch
*gets gloves*
*gets gloves*
for some reason all the techbros have been talking about building Dyson Spheres all of a sudden and to be clear: we are so comedically far from being able to build a dyson sphere that they may as well be promising magic. we are MILLENIA away from building dyson spheres
February 4, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Not so much a reach as a radch
*gets gloves*
*gets gloves*
Relevant to @theblueststar.bsky.social's interests
February 4, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Relevant to @theblueststar.bsky.social's interests
This is capable ppl with ink. Me? Well...
February 3, 2026 at 5:41 PM
This is capable ppl with ink. Me? Well...