Jeff Grabill
@grabill.bsky.social
Dean of Arts and Sciences, University at Buffalo
Well done @universityofleeds.bsky.social !
The prestigious Queen Elizabeth Prize for Higher and Further Education – part of the UK national Honours system – recognises Leeds’ outstanding, 150-years of textile research.
We delve into the history and explore the innovation driving the next chapter 👇 https://www.leeds.ac.uk/qep
We delve into the history and explore the innovation driving the next chapter 👇 https://www.leeds.ac.uk/qep
November 25, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Well done @universityofleeds.bsky.social !
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@governor.ny.gov announced a $50 million investment to create a new Biofabrication and Imaging Research Center at @ubuffalo.bsky.social, which will bring together experts to accelerate discoveries in regenerative medicine, advanced therapeutics, and drug development that can save lives. (1/2)
Investment to Create New Biofabrication Research and Imaging Facility
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a $50 million investment to construct a new biofabrication research and imaging facility on the State University of New York at Buffalo campus that will help...
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November 25, 2025 at 7:24 PM
@governor.ny.gov announced a $50 million investment to create a new Biofabrication and Imaging Research Center at @ubuffalo.bsky.social, which will bring together experts to accelerate discoveries in regenerative medicine, advanced therapeutics, and drug development that can save lives. (1/2)
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November 4, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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#UBuffalo Earth Sciences students go deep into volcanic fieldwork! 🌋
Six UB students and 10 from @sunyofficial.bsky.social explored massive volcanic calderas in New Hampshire—camping, hiking, and prepping meals while mastering geological fieldwork.
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Six UB students and 10 from @sunyofficial.bsky.social explored massive volcanic calderas in New Hampshire—camping, hiking, and prepping meals while mastering geological fieldwork.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM
#UBuffalo Earth Sciences students go deep into volcanic fieldwork! 🌋
Six UB students and 10 from @sunyofficial.bsky.social explored massive volcanic calderas in New Hampshire—camping, hiking, and prepping meals while mastering geological fieldwork.
💬 arts-sciences.buffalo.edu/news-and-eve...
Six UB students and 10 from @sunyofficial.bsky.social explored massive volcanic calderas in New Hampshire—camping, hiking, and prepping meals while mastering geological fieldwork.
💬 arts-sciences.buffalo.edu/news-and-eve...
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Why is the assumption always lower standards? The grades got better amidst more centers for teaching and learning; more teacher training for STEM grad students; more uni-wide professional development. Unis should respond to grade inflation with "where's the evidence our faculty didn't get better?"
November 18, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Why is the assumption always lower standards? The grades got better amidst more centers for teaching and learning; more teacher training for STEM grad students; more uni-wide professional development. Unis should respond to grade inflation with "where's the evidence our faculty didn't get better?"
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Street Scene, Kirkstall, Leeds, 1972, painting by Stuart Walton.
November 16, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Street Scene, Kirkstall, Leeds, 1972, painting by Stuart Walton.
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Leeds, 1954, photo by Marc Riboud.
November 11, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Leeds, 1954, photo by Marc Riboud.
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~2 months until debut of my next book, "When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, & America’s Black Botanical Legacy" from @henryholtbooks.bsky.social & the blurbs have me overflowing with gratitude & joy. I'm sharing them this week starting this afternoon.
#WhenTreesTestify coming Jan 20, 2026!
#WhenTreesTestify coming Jan 20, 2026!
November 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
~2 months until debut of my next book, "When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, & America’s Black Botanical Legacy" from @henryholtbooks.bsky.social & the blurbs have me overflowing with gratitude & joy. I'm sharing them this week starting this afternoon.
#WhenTreesTestify coming Jan 20, 2026!
#WhenTreesTestify coming Jan 20, 2026!
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We all know the difficulty the HE sector is in. But let’s work together to come up with solutions. The nuclear option damages our students & the reputation of our institutions. @ucflangs.bsky.social & @artsandhums.bsky.social
are supporting colleagues www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
are supporting colleagues www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
University of Nottingham students fight 'insane' cull of courses
Traitors composer Sam Watts is among those against plans to cut University of Nottingham courses.
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November 8, 2025 at 9:33 AM
We all know the difficulty the HE sector is in. But let’s work together to come up with solutions. The nuclear option damages our students & the reputation of our institutions. @ucflangs.bsky.social & @artsandhums.bsky.social
are supporting colleagues www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
are supporting colleagues www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Two men sunbathing, August bank holiday, Blackpool, 1971, by Don McPhee.
November 5, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Two men sunbathing, August bank holiday, Blackpool, 1971, by Don McPhee.
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Stanton Macdonald-Wright, Still Life Synchromy, 1913
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November 1, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Stanton Macdonald-Wright, Still Life Synchromy, 1913
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We are looking for a chair of our new Department of AI and Society. The vision is to create a future where AI systems are built by society, for society. Please share widely. www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/58816
Professor, Department Chair of AI and Society
The Department of AI and Society at the University at Buffalo, invites applications from outstanding scholars with excellent leadership abilities for the position of Department Chair. The Department o...
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October 31, 2025 at 7:44 PM
We are looking for a chair of our new Department of AI and Society. The vision is to create a future where AI systems are built by society, for society. Please share widely. www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/58816
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The #UBuffalo Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (IDEA Center) has received a five-year, $4.85 million grant from @ACLgov to continue its pioneering work in advancing principles of universal design! 👏
Read more ⬇️ ubseas.info/3Wi8MMn
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UB IDEA Center receives nearly $5 million federal grant to continue pioneering work in universal design
The center’s previous RERC work included developments to improve access to public transportation for people with disabilities, as well as a first-of-its-kind program called innovative solutions for universal design.
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October 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
The #UBuffalo Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (IDEA Center) has received a five-year, $4.85 million grant from @ACLgov to continue its pioneering work in advancing principles of universal design! 👏
Read more ⬇️ ubseas.info/3Wi8MMn
Read more ⬇️ ubseas.info/3Wi8MMn
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Everyone has an accent, a way of speaking that reflects different aspects of our identities.
At the University of Leeds, we’ve launched the All Accents Welcome campaign to celebrate the diversity of voices across our community and raise awareness of accent bias.
At the University of Leeds, we’ve launched the All Accents Welcome campaign to celebrate the diversity of voices across our community and raise awareness of accent bias.
October 21, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Everyone has an accent, a way of speaking that reflects different aspects of our identities.
At the University of Leeds, we’ve launched the All Accents Welcome campaign to celebrate the diversity of voices across our community and raise awareness of accent bias.
At the University of Leeds, we’ve launched the All Accents Welcome campaign to celebrate the diversity of voices across our community and raise awareness of accent bias.
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Happy Times, Leeds, 1962, photo by Paul Berriff.
October 19, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Happy Times, Leeds, 1962, photo by Paul Berriff.
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Philip Guston, Gladiators, 1940
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October 16, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Philip Guston, Gladiators, 1940
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Alberto Giacometti, The Artist's Mother, 1950
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October 15, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Alberto Giacometti, The Artist's Mother, 1950
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Lyonel Feininger, The Steamer Odin, II, 1927
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October 13, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Lyonel Feininger, The Steamer Odin, II, 1927
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Workers at Burton Menswear, Leeds. The Hudson Road factory became the world's biggest clothing factory, employing 10,000 and producing more than 30,000 suits a week (West Yorkshire Archive).
October 9, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Workers at Burton Menswear, Leeds. The Hudson Road factory became the world's biggest clothing factory, employing 10,000 and producing more than 30,000 suits a week (West Yorkshire Archive).
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Happy Anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street, to all decent people.
October 4, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Happy Anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street, to all decent people.
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Gibson Mill at Hebden Bridge, west Yorkshire, photo by landscape photographer Paula Beaumont.
October 4, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Gibson Mill at Hebden Bridge, west Yorkshire, photo by landscape photographer Paula Beaumont.
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What if we told you it’s not technical skills or money—but culture & relationships among people—that drive lasting #innovation? At #PI26 @masudk.com will share his remarkable journey as a blueprint for building influence & connection. Preview his keynote & register now! bit.ly/PI26Masud #libraries
PI26: Keynote Announcement—Masud Khokhar — Association of Research Libraries
February 11–12 ᐧ Chicago-Rosemont What if we told you it’s not technical skills or money—but culture and relationships among people—that drive lasting innovation? At the ARL President’s Institute in...
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October 1, 2025 at 3:08 PM
What if we told you it’s not technical skills or money—but culture & relationships among people—that drive lasting #innovation? At #PI26 @masudk.com will share his remarkable journey as a blueprint for building influence & connection. Preview his keynote & register now! bit.ly/PI26Masud #libraries
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Redefining #AI education 💡 #UBuffalo's new degree programs - the first of their kind in the nation - blend AI with the humanities, social sciences to prepare students for tomorrow's challenges ⬇️
The first AI degrees of their kind in the nation
New interdisciplinary degrees provide a deep understanding of AI while preparing students for tomorrow’s careers.
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October 1, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Pablo Picasso, Three Musicians, Fontainebleau, summer 1921
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September 25, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Pablo Picasso, Three Musicians, Fontainebleau, summer 1921
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