Elaine WIlson
@egwilson.bsky.social
Emeritus Fellow of Homerton College University of Cambridge
https://www.educ.cam.ac.uk/people/staff/wilson/
https://www.educ.cam.ac.uk/people/staff/wilson/
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December 2, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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"Confronting the politics of race, ethnicity and nation in schooling: evidence from school practices around the world"
Call for papers!
#EduSky @edusky.bsky.social
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Call for papers!
#EduSky @edusky.bsky.social
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Comparative Education Review: Call for papers - Confronting the politics of race, ethnicity and nation in schooling
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November 25, 2025 at 11:40 AM
"Confronting the politics of race, ethnicity and nation in schooling: evidence from school practices around the world"
Call for papers!
#EduSky @edusky.bsky.social
www.journals.uchicago.edu/journals/cer...
Call for papers!
#EduSky @edusky.bsky.social
www.journals.uchicago.edu/journals/cer...
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New episode 🚨
In a special episode of The Crisis Room, Amber, @markurban.bsky.social & @mpolymer1.bsky.social look back at the Salisbury Poisonings - Russia's extraordinary attempt to assassinate a former spy on British soil.
Listen on @globalplayer.com 🎧
In a special episode of The Crisis Room, Amber, @markurban.bsky.social & @mpolymer1.bsky.social look back at the Salisbury Poisonings - Russia's extraordinary attempt to assassinate a former spy on British soil.
Listen on @globalplayer.com 🎧
November 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
New episode 🚨
In a special episode of The Crisis Room, Amber, @markurban.bsky.social & @mpolymer1.bsky.social look back at the Salisbury Poisonings - Russia's extraordinary attempt to assassinate a former spy on British soil.
Listen on @globalplayer.com 🎧
In a special episode of The Crisis Room, Amber, @markurban.bsky.social & @mpolymer1.bsky.social look back at the Salisbury Poisonings - Russia's extraordinary attempt to assassinate a former spy on British soil.
Listen on @globalplayer.com 🎧
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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Toby Young, self-appointed king of free speech, is speaking in Hungary tomorrow about UK “censorship”.
He’ll be addressing a group funded by Viktor Orbán’s autocratic regime, which has seized control of the country’s media, judiciary, and routinely harasses its critics
He’ll be addressing a group funded by Viktor Orbán’s autocratic regime, which has seized control of the country’s media, judiciary, and routinely harasses its critics
Toby Young to Address Orbán-Backed Group on UK ‘Censorship’
Conservative peer and right-wing commentator Toby Young is due to deliver a talk tomorrow (25 November) at the in-house think tank of Hungarian autocrat Viktor Orbán. Young is being interviewed by Mat...
www.desmog.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Toby Young, self-appointed king of free speech, is speaking in Hungary tomorrow about UK “censorship”.
He’ll be addressing a group funded by Viktor Orbán’s autocratic regime, which has seized control of the country’s media, judiciary, and routinely harasses its critics
He’ll be addressing a group funded by Viktor Orbán’s autocratic regime, which has seized control of the country’s media, judiciary, and routinely harasses its critics
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Explore these, and plenty more, on Cambridge Digital Library! cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/view/MS-DAR-...
Darwin Manuscripts : Miscellaneous letters from and to C. R. Darwin and others. Also individual leaves and fragments of Cirripedia and Origin,...
This item is included in the Library’s 600th anniversary exhibition Lines of Thought: Discoveries that changed the world
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November 24, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Explore these, and plenty more, on Cambridge Digital Library! cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/view/MS-DAR-...
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#OnThisDay in 1859, Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species was first published.
Much of the original manuscript was used as scrap paper by Darwin's children. On the back of this painting of a house is an original manuscript page from Origin!
#CambridgeUniversityLibrary (DAR 185)
Much of the original manuscript was used as scrap paper by Darwin's children. On the back of this painting of a house is an original manuscript page from Origin!
#CambridgeUniversityLibrary (DAR 185)
November 24, 2025 at 11:26 AM
#OnThisDay in 1859, Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species was first published.
Much of the original manuscript was used as scrap paper by Darwin's children. On the back of this painting of a house is an original manuscript page from Origin!
#CambridgeUniversityLibrary (DAR 185)
Much of the original manuscript was used as scrap paper by Darwin's children. On the back of this painting of a house is an original manuscript page from Origin!
#CambridgeUniversityLibrary (DAR 185)
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The Daily Telegraph is being bought by the Daily Mail. With columnists who write this kind of incel style bilge about someone they disagree with on immigration think it’s unnecessary tbh …
November 23, 2025 at 11:16 AM
The Daily Telegraph is being bought by the Daily Mail. With columnists who write this kind of incel style bilge about someone they disagree with on immigration think it’s unnecessary tbh …
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Lives cut short by whatever means always leave us wondering about lost potential (apart from any other kind of grief). Czechoslovak geologist & mineralogist Ludmila Slávíkova (1890–1943) died aged 53 at the hands of the most brutal regime imaginable ⚒️🧪🌊
www.geological-digressions.com/ludmila-slav...
www.geological-digressions.com/ludmila-slav...
Ludmila Slavikova, (1890–1943)
Czechoslovak geologist and mineralogist Ludmila Slávíkova was scientist who died aged 53 at the hands of the most brutal regime imaginable.
www.geological-digressions.com
November 23, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Lives cut short by whatever means always leave us wondering about lost potential (apart from any other kind of grief). Czechoslovak geologist & mineralogist Ludmila Slávíkova (1890–1943) died aged 53 at the hands of the most brutal regime imaginable ⚒️🧪🌊
www.geological-digressions.com/ludmila-slav...
www.geological-digressions.com/ludmila-slav...
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To all university managers thinking that AI is a good thing, take note.
The reputational damage of fuck ups like this is not worth it.
The reputational damage of fuck ups like this is not worth it.
This is the 2nd time a major government report from Deloitte has been found to contain errors likely generated by AI.
First in Australia and now, as The Independent has confirmed, in a major healthcare policy paper for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador #nlpoli #AI #deloitte
First in Australia and now, as The Independent has confirmed, in a major healthcare policy paper for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador #nlpoli #AI #deloitte
A major healthcare policy paper commissioned by @govnl.bsky.social government from Deloitte at a cost of $1.6 million, cites research papers that don’t exist, making it the second major government policy paper called into question in as many months. #nlpoli #AI
theindependent.ca/news/lji/maj...
theindependent.ca/news/lji/maj...
November 23, 2025 at 4:02 AM
To all university managers thinking that AI is a good thing, take note.
The reputational damage of fuck ups like this is not worth it.
The reputational damage of fuck ups like this is not worth it.
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🚨 Bonus episode alert!
An exclusive with Armed Forces Minister @alcarns.bsky.social - he reveals why he quit the Royal Marines to become an MP, discusses the idea of national service, and explains why UK defence must step up in the next few years
The Crisis Room on @globalplayer.com 🎧
An exclusive with Armed Forces Minister @alcarns.bsky.social - he reveals why he quit the Royal Marines to become an MP, discusses the idea of national service, and explains why UK defence must step up in the next few years
The Crisis Room on @globalplayer.com 🎧
November 21, 2025 at 3:09 PM
🚨 Bonus episode alert!
An exclusive with Armed Forces Minister @alcarns.bsky.social - he reveals why he quit the Royal Marines to become an MP, discusses the idea of national service, and explains why UK defence must step up in the next few years
The Crisis Room on @globalplayer.com 🎧
An exclusive with Armed Forces Minister @alcarns.bsky.social - he reveals why he quit the Royal Marines to become an MP, discusses the idea of national service, and explains why UK defence must step up in the next few years
The Crisis Room on @globalplayer.com 🎧
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I recently testified in EU Parliament that
“Fines on billionaires and fines on big tech companies and multinational corporations will do almost nothing for behavioural change.”
@reuters.com
@tomhals.bsky.social
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“Fines on billionaires and fines on big tech companies and multinational corporations will do almost nothing for behavioural change.”
@reuters.com
@tomhals.bsky.social
www.reuters.com/world/zucker...
www.reuters.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:44 AM
I recently testified in EU Parliament that
“Fines on billionaires and fines on big tech companies and multinational corporations will do almost nothing for behavioural change.”
@reuters.com
@tomhals.bsky.social
www.reuters.com/world/zucker...
“Fines on billionaires and fines on big tech companies and multinational corporations will do almost nothing for behavioural change.”
@reuters.com
@tomhals.bsky.social
www.reuters.com/world/zucker...
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Most Americans want science to govern our public health policy. Not crackpot ideas.
This move marks a dire turning point for the CDC that the next Congress and administration must correct ASAP.
www.huffpost.com/entry/cdc-up...
This move marks a dire turning point for the CDC that the next Congress and administration must correct ASAP.
www.huffpost.com/entry/cdc-up...
CDC Updates Website To Promote Debunked Theory On Vaccines And Autism
“DO NOT TRUST THIS AGENCY. This is a national embarrassment,” said ex-CDC vaccines chief Dr. Demetre Daskalakis.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Most Americans want science to govern our public health policy. Not crackpot ideas.
This move marks a dire turning point for the CDC that the next Congress and administration must correct ASAP.
www.huffpost.com/entry/cdc-up...
This move marks a dire turning point for the CDC that the next Congress and administration must correct ASAP.
www.huffpost.com/entry/cdc-up...
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Can we repair the ageing brain? 🧠
The UK DRI's Prof Bart De Strooper and Prof Julie Williams join Prof Sonia Gandhi, @rorycj.bsky.social and host Brian Cox to discuss dementia and the ageing brain on the latest episode of @crick.ac.uk's new podcast 'A Question of Science' 🎙️👉 buff.ly/WymdYJ6
The UK DRI's Prof Bart De Strooper and Prof Julie Williams join Prof Sonia Gandhi, @rorycj.bsky.social and host Brian Cox to discuss dementia and the ageing brain on the latest episode of @crick.ac.uk's new podcast 'A Question of Science' 🎙️👉 buff.ly/WymdYJ6
November 14, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Can we repair the ageing brain? 🧠
The UK DRI's Prof Bart De Strooper and Prof Julie Williams join Prof Sonia Gandhi, @rorycj.bsky.social and host Brian Cox to discuss dementia and the ageing brain on the latest episode of @crick.ac.uk's new podcast 'A Question of Science' 🎙️👉 buff.ly/WymdYJ6
The UK DRI's Prof Bart De Strooper and Prof Julie Williams join Prof Sonia Gandhi, @rorycj.bsky.social and host Brian Cox to discuss dementia and the ageing brain on the latest episode of @crick.ac.uk's new podcast 'A Question of Science' 🎙️👉 buff.ly/WymdYJ6
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At #PMQs Kemi Badenoch claimed unemployment has gone up “every single month” under Labour.
We wrote about this last month and found it isn’t quite true 👇
We wrote about this last month and found it isn’t quite true 👇
Kemi Badenoch’s claims about Labour’s unemployment record aren’t quite right—here’s why – Full Fact
The Conservative leader has repeated two claims about Labour’s record on unemployment, neither of which is quite right.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:49 PM
At #PMQs Kemi Badenoch claimed unemployment has gone up “every single month” under Labour.
We wrote about this last month and found it isn’t quite true 👇
We wrote about this last month and found it isn’t quite true 👇
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If you have a doubt the MAGA attack on the BBC is not co-ordinated, read what GB News owner told the US
“We need you to come and save us. To rescue us … You are making America great again… We need to make Britain great again”
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“We need you to come and save us. To rescue us … You are making America great again… We need to make Britain great again”
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‘America Must Save Britain’ – Byline Times Digital / Print Edition
GB News’ new programme broadcast live from Washington DC features climate denial, vaccine misinformation, and non-stop praise for Donald Trump – with the channel’s co-owner telling ‘MAGA’ politicians ...
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November 10, 2025 at 11:27 AM
If you have a doubt the MAGA attack on the BBC is not co-ordinated, read what GB News owner told the US
“We need you to come and save us. To rescue us … You are making America great again… We need to make Britain great again”
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“We need you to come and save us. To rescue us … You are making America great again… We need to make Britain great again”
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New paper just out on how changing sociotechnical systems of knowledge production and access - platforms, the cloud, AI - pose profound challenges to educational practice and research doi.org/10.1080/0305...
Knowledge infrastructure crisis: digital democratic deficits and alternative designs for education
The production and circulation of knowledge in education increasingly depends on large-scale digital infrastructures. In this article we provide a critical review of the transformation of the conte...
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November 5, 2025 at 12:50 PM
New paper just out on how changing sociotechnical systems of knowledge production and access - platforms, the cloud, AI - pose profound challenges to educational practice and research doi.org/10.1080/0305...
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Looks like the science community has found a home.
academic.oup.com/icb/article-...
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Scientists no Longer Find Twitter Professionally Useful, and have Switched to Bluesky
Synopsis. Social media has become widely used by the scientific community for a variety of professional uses, including networking and public outreach. For
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October 29, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Looks like the science community has found a home.
academic.oup.com/icb/article-...
academic.oup.com/icb/article-...
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3 weeks since he was shot 5 times. Today he was out running with me.
Only 21 days to go until I take on the Marathon challenge to help more dogs like him.
Look at him go ❤️
Only 21 days to go until I take on the Marathon challenge to help more dogs like him.
Look at him go ❤️
October 25, 2025 at 9:23 AM
3 weeks since he was shot 5 times. Today he was out running with me.
Only 21 days to go until I take on the Marathon challenge to help more dogs like him.
Look at him go ❤️
Only 21 days to go until I take on the Marathon challenge to help more dogs like him.
Look at him go ❤️
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#CenTCS #SeminarSeries
We're delighted to invite you to our next seminar with Dr Thomas Cowhitt.
** Innovation Infrastructure: how practitioners are scaling their own school improvement programmes and products by repurposing professional learning networks **
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We're delighted to invite you to our next seminar with Dr Thomas Cowhitt.
** Innovation Infrastructure: how practitioners are scaling their own school improvement programmes and products by repurposing professional learning networks **
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#CenTCS #SeminarSeries
We're delighted to invite you to our next in-person seminar presented by #CenTCS Fellow, Dr Thomas Cowhitt.
** Innovation Infrastructure: how practitioners are scaling their...
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October 25, 2025 at 9:45 AM
#CenTCS #SeminarSeries
We're delighted to invite you to our next seminar with Dr Thomas Cowhitt.
** Innovation Infrastructure: how practitioners are scaling their own school improvement programmes and products by repurposing professional learning networks **
www.linkedin.com/posts/univer...
We're delighted to invite you to our next seminar with Dr Thomas Cowhitt.
** Innovation Infrastructure: how practitioners are scaling their own school improvement programmes and products by repurposing professional learning networks **
www.linkedin.com/posts/univer...
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Yay. Priceless. The right column at the right time. And a gleefully English two fingers to the haters.
October 25, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Yay. Priceless. The right column at the right time. And a gleefully English two fingers to the haters.
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I spotted him out of the corner of my eye last night.
While the team operated on 5 dogs today and saved several lives this was the one that felt super gratifying to me! Instant change in his quality of life!
While the team operated on 5 dogs today and saved several lives this was the one that felt super gratifying to me! Instant change in his quality of life!
October 23, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I spotted him out of the corner of my eye last night.
While the team operated on 5 dogs today and saved several lives this was the one that felt super gratifying to me! Instant change in his quality of life!
While the team operated on 5 dogs today and saved several lives this was the one that felt super gratifying to me! Instant change in his quality of life!
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We are going to try and launch something that operates on 5000 dogs and stops 100,000 dogs being born into suffering.
We've shared budgets, planning, targets and data here.
Hopefully will be able to pull off the impossible!!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rqZ...
We've shared budgets, planning, targets and data here.
Hopefully will be able to pull off the impossible!!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rqZ...
Insane 30 Day Marathon Challenge for Street Dogs in Thailand
YouTube video by Happy Doggo
www.youtube.com
October 23, 2025 at 2:47 PM
We are going to try and launch something that operates on 5000 dogs and stops 100,000 dogs being born into suffering.
We've shared budgets, planning, targets and data here.
Hopefully will be able to pull off the impossible!!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rqZ...
We've shared budgets, planning, targets and data here.
Hopefully will be able to pull off the impossible!!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rqZ...
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Bellingcat CEO @eliothiggins.bsky.social:
We need to treat epistemic security as a public good to preserve our shared capacity to know, reason, decide.
🧵👇
We need to treat epistemic security as a public good to preserve our shared capacity to know, reason, decide.
🧵👇
October 23, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Bellingcat CEO @eliothiggins.bsky.social:
We need to treat epistemic security as a public good to preserve our shared capacity to know, reason, decide.
🧵👇
We need to treat epistemic security as a public good to preserve our shared capacity to know, reason, decide.
🧵👇