Dr Helen Convey
@helenconvey.bsky.social
Associate Professor in Nursing; healthcare ethics; decision making; dementia. Director of Student Education, Healthcare, University of Leeds. Love books, travel, history & food. Views my own.
Men’s Big Air #Olympics #MilanoCortina Jaw dropping stuff! 💖
February 5, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Men’s Big Air #Olympics #MilanoCortina Jaw dropping stuff! 💖
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People of Leeds and surrounding.
We got a small crew doing a big ancient woodland restoration job 7th and 8th February and I need a LOT more of you to mangle all this rhododendron.
Address – Weston Woods, Weston Lane, Weston, N Yorks. LS21 2HW W3W
www.protect.earth/events/otley...
We got a small crew doing a big ancient woodland restoration job 7th and 8th February and I need a LOT more of you to mangle all this rhododendron.
Address – Weston Woods, Weston Lane, Weston, N Yorks. LS21 2HW W3W
www.protect.earth/events/otley...
Volunteers Wanted for Rhododendron Removal near Otley, West Yorkshire — Protect Earth
www.protect.earth
February 4, 2026 at 9:05 PM
People of Leeds and surrounding.
We got a small crew doing a big ancient woodland restoration job 7th and 8th February and I need a LOT more of you to mangle all this rhododendron.
Address – Weston Woods, Weston Lane, Weston, N Yorks. LS21 2HW W3W
www.protect.earth/events/otley...
We got a small crew doing a big ancient woodland restoration job 7th and 8th February and I need a LOT more of you to mangle all this rhododendron.
Address – Weston Woods, Weston Lane, Weston, N Yorks. LS21 2HW W3W
www.protect.earth/events/otley...
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She was running the #spinerace for Afghan women and girls. She was pulled out because of death threats. I’ll put her fundraiser page in the next post. Let’s support if we can.
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
Woman pulled out of UK ultramarathon after death threats over Afghanistan fundraising
Sarah Porter was running 108-mile Montane Winter Spine Challenger South race when security team had to disable tracking device
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 3:37 PM
She was running the #spinerace for Afghan women and girls. She was pulled out because of death threats. I’ll put her fundraiser page in the next post. Let’s support if we can.
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
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Sarah’s fundraiser here gofund.me/370155498
NB - you can adjust the amount that GoFundMe tips itself, the default is a whopping 17.5%!
NB - you can adjust the amount that GoFundMe tips itself, the default is a whopping 17.5%!
Donate to Sarah Porter Spine Race 2026, organized by Maria Hughes
Run for freedom.
A challenge like no other for a cause like no other.
The Spine Ultram… Maria Hughes needs your support for Sarah Porter Spine Race 2026
gofund.me
January 14, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Sarah’s fundraiser here gofund.me/370155498
NB - you can adjust the amount that GoFundMe tips itself, the default is a whopping 17.5%!
NB - you can adjust the amount that GoFundMe tips itself, the default is a whopping 17.5%!
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Wishing our community a happy winter break — the University is now closed until Monday 5 January 🎄
Check out opening times, support, and activities that will be available to those in Leeds over the winter break 👇
https://students.leeds.ac.uk/support-guidance/doc/holiday-opening-hours-support
Check out opening times, support, and activities that will be available to those in Leeds over the winter break 👇
https://students.leeds.ac.uk/support-guidance/doc/holiday-opening-hours-support
December 23, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Wishing our community a happy winter break — the University is now closed until Monday 5 January 🎄
Check out opening times, support, and activities that will be available to those in Leeds over the winter break 👇
https://students.leeds.ac.uk/support-guidance/doc/holiday-opening-hours-support
Check out opening times, support, and activities that will be available to those in Leeds over the winter break 👇
https://students.leeds.ac.uk/support-guidance/doc/holiday-opening-hours-support
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Alone at Christmas? #joinin is always good.
December 23, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Alone at Christmas? #joinin is always good.
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🧵 Is it a super flu year? Who knows, but I think the current reporting is stupid.
A pissed off thread using data.
Firstly - here are today's headlines and some from the last 3 years... spot the difference. 1/10
A pissed off thread using data.
Firstly - here are today's headlines and some from the last 3 years... spot the difference. 1/10
December 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
🧵 Is it a super flu year? Who knows, but I think the current reporting is stupid.
A pissed off thread using data.
Firstly - here are today's headlines and some from the last 3 years... spot the difference. 1/10
A pissed off thread using data.
Firstly - here are today's headlines and some from the last 3 years... spot the difference. 1/10
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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 8:34 PM
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
These people are in Victoria Gate, Leeds today. Donate, get a cuddly toy & a child gets one too 💖 zarach.org
Homepage - Zarach
zarach.org
November 22, 2025 at 8:09 AM
These people are in Victoria Gate, Leeds today. Donate, get a cuddly toy & a child gets one too 💖 zarach.org
This is the most fascinating & moving thing I’ve watched in ages. The story of people & what they can achieve when they work together. Brilliant!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Two - Once Upon a Time in Space
The human story of space exploration.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 8:17 PM
This is the most fascinating & moving thing I’ve watched in ages. The story of people & what they can achieve when they work together. Brilliant!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Sam Fender — Live At London Stadium (The Film)
YouTube video by Sam Fender
youtu.be
November 15, 2025 at 5:11 PM
#BobDylan #Leeds last night. Brilliant! Seats right hand side of the stage, bottom of the tiers; a privilege to see his fingers playing piano! Moved to be in the presence of such greatness. Busker outside Morrisons belting out Like a Rolling Stone to a huge crowd in pouring rain also pretty good!
November 15, 2025 at 12:47 PM
@iambrandicarlile.bsky.social #BrokenHorses #BrandiCarlile One of the loveliest memoirs I’ve read. Such a lot of joy! Beautifully written, it’s like having a conversation with an old friend. #Amplify 🙂
November 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
@iambrandicarlile.bsky.social #BrokenHorses #BrandiCarlile One of the loveliest memoirs I’ve read. Such a lot of joy! Beautifully written, it’s like having a conversation with an old friend. #Amplify 🙂
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Hundreds of thousands of people, dead because of a decision made by the world's richest man
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Hundreds of thousands of people, dead because of a decision made by the world's richest man
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@theobserveruk.bsky.social where is today’s Observer on the Guardian Editions app?
October 26, 2025 at 7:46 AM
@theobserveruk.bsky.social where is today’s Observer on the Guardian Editions app?
#LeonardandHungryPaul @ronanhession.bsky.social TV adaptation is as brilliant as the book. So pleased! #BBC #iPlayer
October 19, 2025 at 6:53 PM
#LeonardandHungryPaul @ronanhession.bsky.social TV adaptation is as brilliant as the book. So pleased! #BBC #iPlayer
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Registration for our October Open Days is now open 📣
Join us on Saturday 4 and 18 October to explore our beautiful campus and find out more about your course.
Our Open Days are the perfect chance to see what Leeds is all about.
Book your place 👉 bit.ly/47E17Pj
Join us on Saturday 4 and 18 October to explore our beautiful campus and find out more about your course.
Our Open Days are the perfect chance to see what Leeds is all about.
Book your place 👉 bit.ly/47E17Pj
August 21, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Registration for our October Open Days is now open 📣
Join us on Saturday 4 and 18 October to explore our beautiful campus and find out more about your course.
Our Open Days are the perfect chance to see what Leeds is all about.
Book your place 👉 bit.ly/47E17Pj
Join us on Saturday 4 and 18 October to explore our beautiful campus and find out more about your course.
Our Open Days are the perfect chance to see what Leeds is all about.
Book your place 👉 bit.ly/47E17Pj
Just finished #LoveStory #PaddyCrewe So engaging. I’m going to be thinking about those people for a long time 💖
August 20, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Just finished #LoveStory #PaddyCrewe So engaging. I’m going to be thinking about those people for a long time 💖
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Please dm me if you can help.
August 14, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Please dm me if you can help.
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Congratulations to all the @universityofleeds.bsky.social teaching awards winners! Delighted that I have won two collaborative awards with my teams! Both #AssessmentMatters and my Psychology pedagogical research group have been recognised studenteddev.leeds.ac.uk/news/celebra...
Celebrating innovation and excellence in teaching at Leeds - OD&PL Student Education Development
Winners of the 2025 University of Leeds Teaching Awards have been announced. Now in their fifth year, these prestigious accolades have been awarded in recognition of the outstanding contributions of c...
studenteddev.leeds.ac.uk
July 22, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Congratulations to all the @universityofleeds.bsky.social teaching awards winners! Delighted that I have won two collaborative awards with my teams! Both #AssessmentMatters and my Psychology pedagogical research group have been recognised studenteddev.leeds.ac.uk/news/celebra...
Looking forward to #SchoolOfHealthcare graduations tomorrow!
Graduation is here🎓 🎉To everyone celebrating, a huge congratulations from everyone at Leeds. We're excited to welcome you to the Leeds alumni community - find out what it means to become a @universityofleeds.bsky.social alum #LeedsGrad #ForeverLeeds 👇 spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/graduation/
July 15, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Looking forward to #SchoolOfHealthcare graduations tomorrow!
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⏳ There's still time to apply for the role of Project Manager at the new Yorkshire Policing-Academic Centre of Excellence (TYP-ACE).
Deadline: 21 July
Read more and apply below 👇
Deadline: 21 July
Read more and apply below 👇
🚨 JOB OPPORTUNITY 🚨
The new Yorkshire Policing-Academic Centre of Excellence is looking for a Project Manager.
The post is available 0.6 FTE for 3 years commencing Sept 2025.
Salary: £39,355-£46,735 pro-rata
Deadline: 21 July
jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
The new Yorkshire Policing-Academic Centre of Excellence is looking for a Project Manager.
The post is available 0.6 FTE for 3 years commencing Sept 2025.
Salary: £39,355-£46,735 pro-rata
Deadline: 21 July
jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: TYP-ACE Project Manager
Do you thrive on managing complex projects that deliver meaningful change? Are you passionate about using research to improve public services? Do you have strong organisational and communication skill...
jobs.leeds.ac.uk
July 15, 2025 at 12:41 PM
⏳ There's still time to apply for the role of Project Manager at the new Yorkshire Policing-Academic Centre of Excellence (TYP-ACE).
Deadline: 21 July
Read more and apply below 👇
Deadline: 21 July
Read more and apply below 👇
Brilliant set from #NeilYoung #Glastonbury Glad it was live streamed!
June 28, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Brilliant set from #NeilYoung #Glastonbury Glad it was live streamed!
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Thanks for the reminder @janemunday.bsky.social. Every summer, I repost this article DROWNING DOES NOT LOOK LIKE DROWNING. To date, I know of FOUR kids who were saved after someone who'd clicked on the link learnt how to spot actual drowning. Take time to read and pass on.
slate.com/technology/2...
slate.com/technology/2...
Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning
Drowning is not the violent, splashing call for help that most people expect.
slate.com
June 19, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Thanks for the reminder @janemunday.bsky.social. Every summer, I repost this article DROWNING DOES NOT LOOK LIKE DROWNING. To date, I know of FOUR kids who were saved after someone who'd clicked on the link learnt how to spot actual drowning. Take time to read and pass on.
slate.com/technology/2...
slate.com/technology/2...