Dr Viviane Gravey
@vgravey.bsky.social
Senior Lecturer in European Politics, Queen's University Belfast - #Brexit #Environment #Devolution #Agriculture #Trade #EuropeanStudies and #teaching polsci/EU
Secretary @uaces.bsky.social
Co-chair @brexitenv.bsky.social
Also music, knitting and cats..
Secretary @uaces.bsky.social
Co-chair @brexitenv.bsky.social
Also music, knitting and cats..
Great article on impact of AI on teaching, but also incredible 'author with cat' picture!
December 12, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Great article on impact of AI on teaching, but also incredible 'author with cat' picture!
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When will this crisis get any attention whatsoever!? A THOUSAND ACADEMIC STAFF AT ONE INSTITUTION SERVED REDUNDANCY RISK NOTICES! And that's not counting what's surely being visited on professional services staff too. This is an economic catastrophe, to say nothing of the intellectual catastrophe!
Ongoing decimation of British universities part 252:
Apx. 1000 academic staff at University of Essex just received formal ‘risk of redundancy’ letters via email.
Please share @ucuessex.bsky.social @ucu.org.uk
Apx. 1000 academic staff at University of Essex just received formal ‘risk of redundancy’ letters via email.
Please share @ucuessex.bsky.social @ucu.org.uk
December 11, 2025 at 8:47 PM
When will this crisis get any attention whatsoever!? A THOUSAND ACADEMIC STAFF AT ONE INSTITUTION SERVED REDUNDANCY RISK NOTICES! And that's not counting what's surely being visited on professional services staff too. This is an economic catastrophe, to say nothing of the intellectual catastrophe!
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Politico's idiocy on full display. Platforming – indeed, celebrating – someone whining about what an "awful time" it is for...Russia.
"I really have big hopes for Russia," Yulia Navalnaya said in an interview at our #POLITICO28 Gala in Brussels.
"I understand that it’s very difficult moment. It’s very difficult moment for Europe, and, of course, it’s an awful time for Russia."
Read the story: politico.eu/article/alex...
"I understand that it’s very difficult moment. It’s very difficult moment for Europe, and, of course, it’s an awful time for Russia."
Read the story: politico.eu/article/alex...
December 12, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Politico's idiocy on full display. Platforming – indeed, celebrating – someone whining about what an "awful time" it is for...Russia.
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Full article: Teaching Legislative Politics Through a Game: Active Learning, Assignment Co-creation, and Assessment Across Modalities
@jpseeditors.bsky.social
Jennifer L. Clemens
@michaelhansenphd.bsky.social
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
@jpseeditors.bsky.social
Jennifer L. Clemens
@michaelhansenphd.bsky.social
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Teaching Legislative Politics Through a Game: Active Learning, Assignment Co-creation, and Assessment Across Modalities
This study examines the use of a legislative politics simulation game as a tool to engage students in advanced political science courses and provide an experiential learning environment. Designed t...
www.tandfonline.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Full article: Teaching Legislative Politics Through a Game: Active Learning, Assignment Co-creation, and Assessment Across Modalities
@jpseeditors.bsky.social
Jennifer L. Clemens
@michaelhansenphd.bsky.social
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
@jpseeditors.bsky.social
Jennifer L. Clemens
@michaelhansenphd.bsky.social
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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SCOOP: Academy Award-nominee Liam Neeson narrated a recent anti-vaccine documentary that glorifies RFK Jr.’s rise to power.
In the film, Neeson—a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador—calls the COVID-19 vaccines “dangerous experiments.”
www.importantcontext.news/p/liam-neeso...
In the film, Neeson—a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador—calls the COVID-19 vaccines “dangerous experiments.”
www.importantcontext.news/p/liam-neeso...
Liam Neeson Narrates Anti-Vax, Pro-RFK Documentary
The Taken actor can be heard calling mRNA COVID vaccines “dangerous experiments.”
www.importantcontext.news
December 11, 2025 at 5:52 PM
SCOOP: Academy Award-nominee Liam Neeson narrated a recent anti-vaccine documentary that glorifies RFK Jr.’s rise to power.
In the film, Neeson—a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador—calls the COVID-19 vaccines “dangerous experiments.”
www.importantcontext.news/p/liam-neeso...
In the film, Neeson—a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador—calls the COVID-19 vaccines “dangerous experiments.”
www.importantcontext.news/p/liam-neeso...
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Despite the amount of research which has shown that trying to appease or mimic the far right mainstreams and strengthens it, the Guardian sits on the fence and in fact spends much of their "analysis" justifying the move
What's going on in that editorial room?
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
What's going on in that editorial room?
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
Will Labour’s move to limit ECHR deter the far right or alienate progressive voters?
Previously sceptical MPs now want to modernise human rights law to prevent an overreach of the law and losing to the far right
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Despite the amount of research which has shown that trying to appease or mimic the far right mainstreams and strengthens it, the Guardian sits on the fence and in fact spends much of their "analysis" justifying the move
What's going on in that editorial room?
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
What's going on in that editorial room?
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
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In early 2024, I got to speak to Deans from up & down the West Coast of the US & Canada about "AI". I told them that the only value of ChatGPT for university administrators is as a contrast-dye test to show where resources are lacking.
December 9, 2025 at 2:16 PM
In early 2024, I got to speak to Deans from up & down the West Coast of the US & Canada about "AI". I told them that the only value of ChatGPT for university administrators is as a contrast-dye test to show where resources are lacking.
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My colleague reviewed a paper for the journal Climate and discovered it has been written by AI (citations that didn’t exist). Not only did the journal keep the paper, they asked her to re-review it. We are so cooked.
December 10, 2025 at 4:23 AM
My colleague reviewed a paper for the journal Climate and discovered it has been written by AI (citations that didn’t exist). Not only did the journal keep the paper, they asked her to re-review it. We are so cooked.
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Quickly approaching this perfect meme vibe
December 9, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Quickly approaching this perfect meme vibe
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EU opens investigation into Google’s use of online content for AI models
EU opens investigation into Google’s use of online content for AI models
European Commission to assess whether Gemini owner is putting rival companies at a disadvantage
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Business live – latest updates
The EU has opened an investigation to assess whether Google is breaching European competition rules in its use of online content from publishers and YouTube creators for artificial intelligence.
The European Commission said on Tuesday it will examine whether the US tech company, which runs the Gemini AI model and is owned by Alphabet, is putting rival AI owners at a “disadvantage”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:50 AM
EU opens investigation into Google’s use of online content for AI models
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Going to be fun watching them try to figure out a way to say "oh we didn't mean dual citizenship with a white country" without sounding like massive racists.
The Conservative party’s policy also includes stripping people of their British citizenship when they are found guilty of a crime ⬇️
All criminals with dual nationality must be deported, say Tories
The Conservative party’s policy also includes stripping people of their British citizenship when they are found guilty of a crime
www.thetimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Going to be fun watching them try to figure out a way to say "oh we didn't mean dual citizenship with a white country" without sounding like massive racists.
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What is this high school debate shit?
Everyone wants peace!
Adults just realize that any peace which lasts beyond a Russian re-arming / recruitment cycle has to be on terms that don't reward Russia's initial invasion with land and legitimacy, and which meaningfully deter future aggression.
Everyone wants peace!
Adults just realize that any peace which lasts beyond a Russian re-arming / recruitment cycle has to be on terms that don't reward Russia's initial invasion with land and legitimacy, and which meaningfully deter future aggression.
December 8, 2025 at 7:17 PM
What is this high school debate shit?
Everyone wants peace!
Adults just realize that any peace which lasts beyond a Russian re-arming / recruitment cycle has to be on terms that don't reward Russia's initial invasion with land and legitimacy, and which meaningfully deter future aggression.
Everyone wants peace!
Adults just realize that any peace which lasts beyond a Russian re-arming / recruitment cycle has to be on terms that don't reward Russia's initial invasion with land and legitimacy, and which meaningfully deter future aggression.
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It appears that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has, within the past week, scrubbed a large amount of climate change content from its official website, as well as *removed human-caused warming* from the discussion on its "causes of climate change" page.
December 8, 2025 at 5:50 PM
It appears that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has, within the past week, scrubbed a large amount of climate change content from its official website, as well as *removed human-caused warming* from the discussion on its "causes of climate change" page.
A pleasure to celebrate our PGT and PhD students in History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics today for graduation....and a perfect opportunity to grab a picture with lovely Politics and IR colleagues 🎓🥳🍾
December 8, 2025 at 2:36 PM
A pleasure to celebrate our PGT and PhD students in History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics today for graduation....and a perfect opportunity to grab a picture with lovely Politics and IR colleagues 🎓🥳🍾
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Nothing is more symbolic of Europe's inherent weakness of resolve - EU and UK - than the failure of governments and institutions to leave X/Twitter en masse. It's easier to stay, so stay they do. Pathetic.
December 8, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Nothing is more symbolic of Europe's inherent weakness of resolve - EU and UK - than the failure of governments and institutions to leave X/Twitter en masse. It's easier to stay, so stay they do. Pathetic.
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Sensible conclusion to Sam’s newsletter. When UK politicians talk about joining the EU CU they aren’t (usually) talking about a or let alone the CU - they’re making a rhetorical approximation for something that would negate all the negative aspects of Brexit on trade in goods.
A lot of this comes down to UK politicians wanting to negate the consequences of Brexit without negating Brexit itself. But no, you can't have your cake and eat it too - and I don't think a very overt dependency on EU policy with no say is sustainable for the UK.
December 8, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Sensible conclusion to Sam’s newsletter. When UK politicians talk about joining the EU CU they aren’t (usually) talking about a or let alone the CU - they’re making a rhetorical approximation for something that would negate all the negative aspects of Brexit on trade in goods.
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“When participants used ChatGPT to draft essays, brain scans revealed a 47% drop in neural connectivity across regions associated with memory, language, & critical reasoning.
Their brains worked less, but they felt just as engaged—a kind of metacognitive mirage.”🧪
Their brains worked less, but they felt just as engaged—a kind of metacognitive mirage.”🧪
December 4, 2025 at 2:13 PM
“When participants used ChatGPT to draft essays, brain scans revealed a 47% drop in neural connectivity across regions associated with memory, language, & critical reasoning.
Their brains worked less, but they felt just as engaged—a kind of metacognitive mirage.”🧪
Their brains worked less, but they felt just as engaged—a kind of metacognitive mirage.”🧪
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Trump's national security strategy is out and some of the Europe sections are shocking. "...the growing influence of patriotic European parties indeed
gives cause for great optimism."
www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/u...
gives cause for great optimism."
www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/u...
December 5, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Trump's national security strategy is out and some of the Europe sections are shocking. "...the growing influence of patriotic European parties indeed
gives cause for great optimism."
www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/u...
gives cause for great optimism."
www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/u...
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The US is rolling back standards on harmful soot particulates.
These under the radar actions will cause a lot more illness in the years to come.
youtube.com/shorts/wuIGF...
These under the radar actions will cause a lot more illness in the years to come.
youtube.com/shorts/wuIGF...
Why is air pollution is going to get worse NOW?
YouTube video by Professor Christina Pagel
youtube.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:26 PM
The US is rolling back standards on harmful soot particulates.
These under the radar actions will cause a lot more illness in the years to come.
youtube.com/shorts/wuIGF...
These under the radar actions will cause a lot more illness in the years to come.
youtube.com/shorts/wuIGF...
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In a shocking move for Europe’s environment, the @ec.europa.eu has announced plans to revise the Water Framework Directive, giving the mining industry more leeway to pollute our waters 😱
Our reaction 👉https://www.wwf.eu/?20312891/European-Commissions-reckless-move-risks-derailing-water-protections
Our reaction 👉https://www.wwf.eu/?20312891/European-Commissions-reckless-move-risks-derailing-water-protections
December 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
In a shocking move for Europe’s environment, the @ec.europa.eu has announced plans to revise the Water Framework Directive, giving the mining industry more leeway to pollute our waters 😱
Our reaction 👉https://www.wwf.eu/?20312891/European-Commissions-reckless-move-risks-derailing-water-protections
Our reaction 👉https://www.wwf.eu/?20312891/European-Commissions-reckless-move-risks-derailing-water-protections
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While #AirQuality has improved in recent decades, air pollution remains a serious public health concern 😷
In their latest report, @ieep-uk.bsky.social compares EU and UK air quality policy, highlighting areas where closer alignment could strengthen UK standards.
Read the full report here 👇
In their latest report, @ieep-uk.bsky.social compares EU and UK air quality policy, highlighting areas where closer alignment could strengthen UK standards.
Read the full report here 👇
[Report] Air Quality Policy in the UK and EU: State of Play - IEEP UK
This report provides a 'state of play' comparative assessment of EU/UK (England) air quality policy, identifying areas where alginment with the EU would mean better UK standards and provide a useful milestone towards achieving WHO guideline limits for major pollutants. Building upon some of IEEP UK's recent work in this area, it examines developments around air quality legislation as well as those areas of policy which interact and intersect with it, including climate, transport, energy, industrial pollution control and land, agriculture and nature protection legislation.
ieep.uk
December 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
While #AirQuality has improved in recent decades, air pollution remains a serious public health concern 😷
In their latest report, @ieep-uk.bsky.social compares EU and UK air quality policy, highlighting areas where closer alignment could strengthen UK standards.
Read the full report here 👇
In their latest report, @ieep-uk.bsky.social compares EU and UK air quality policy, highlighting areas where closer alignment could strengthen UK standards.
Read the full report here 👇
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🚨🚨🚨 Federica Mogherini is in police custody as part of the anti-fraud investigation into the EEAS and College of Europe, according to Belgian media.
Arrestations au Collège d'Europe pour des soupçons de fraude: Federica Mogherini en garde à vue
La section belge du parquet européen a dirigé des perquisitions au Collège d'Europe à Bruges et au SEAE de Bruxelles, pour des soupçons de fraude au marché public. Trois personnes sont en garde à vue ...
www.lecho.be
December 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🚨🚨🚨 Federica Mogherini is in police custody as part of the anti-fraud investigation into the EEAS and College of Europe, according to Belgian media.
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Happy 55th anniversary EPA--here's hoping you survive your current midlife crisis!
December 2, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Happy 55th anniversary EPA--here's hoping you survive your current midlife crisis!
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UK aims to secure agreement to rejoin Erasmus student exchange scheme
UK aims to secure agreement to rejoin Erasmus student exchange scheme
Britain quit EU programme after Brexit, when Boris Johnson claimed it did not offer good value for money
The UK is hoping to secure an agreement within weeks to rejoin the EU’s flagship student mobility programme, as part of a drive to pursue closer relations with Brussels after a setback on defence.
Negotiators are aiming to finalise a deal by January that would allow the UK to participate in Erasmus from 2027 onwards, according to two UK and EU officials. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 7:48 PM
UK aims to secure agreement to rejoin Erasmus student exchange scheme
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For context the 'Middle England' referred to here is the 0.5% of households living in homes worth more than £2 million
November 30, 2025 at 10:27 PM
For context the 'Middle England' referred to here is the 0.5% of households living in homes worth more than £2 million