Prof. Lee Bosher
@leebosher.bsky.social
Professor of Risk at the University of Leicester, dad, Coventry City fan and non-league football supporter. #NoNaturalDisasters
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Prof. Lee Bosher
@leebosher.bsky.social
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i-Rec 2025 | i-Rec 2025 Conference in Santiago de Chile
i-Rec 2025 Conference in Santiago de Chile. The 11th i-Rec conference (workshop, student competition and fieldwork) explores processes, actors, initiatives, and decisions in three main areas: disaster...
www.i-rec2025.cl
Conference info: 11th i-Rec international conference on “(in)formalities: Understanding different forms of agency in disaster risk reduction, climate action, and reconstruction”. May 27-29th 2025, Valparaiso and Santiago, Chile 🇨🇱
Please come and join us if you can…
Please come and join us if you can…
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“Although we cannot ignore the practical gains that English as a lingua franca brings for research, we can’t turn a blind eye to the fact that this hegemony creates serious problems for everyone, native speakers included.”
✍️ From our blog
www.developmentresearch.eu?p=1903
✍️ From our blog
www.developmentresearch.eu?p=1903
Power Dynamics are Everywhere, and Language is no Exception
We can talk in English, but can we talk about English? By Basile Boulay (part 3 of 3) Facilitating publication in English for non-native speakers is important: as we saw in the previous post (1st p…
www.developmentresearch.eu
August 22, 2025 at 9:21 AM
“Although we cannot ignore the practical gains that English as a lingua franca brings for research, we can’t turn a blind eye to the fact that this hegemony creates serious problems for everyone, native speakers included.”
✍️ From our blog
www.developmentresearch.eu?p=1903
✍️ From our blog
www.developmentresearch.eu?p=1903
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Using the word *crackdown* about international students is a pretty strong indicator of how far gone the UK is. www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Crackdown on international students could hurt struggling UK cities, thinktank warns
University sector, which is reliant on overseas students for a quarter of income, key to economic activity in cities like Leicester and Hull
www.theguardian.com
September 3, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Using the word *crackdown* about international students is a pretty strong indicator of how far gone the UK is. www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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This! All day every day.
We have launched a series highlighting the positive stories of refugees and asylum seekers in Scotland 💙
Our team tells you why we felt this was necessary to do 👇
#refugeeswelcome #refugeesarewelcomehere
Our team tells you why we felt this was necessary to do 👇
#refugeeswelcome #refugeesarewelcomehere
August 29, 2025 at 1:09 PM
This! All day every day.
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Hero And Heroine
Strawbs
1974 - A&M
Saddened to hear of the passing of David Cousins today at the age of the 85. One of the most distinctive voices in prog rock.
#vinyl #WOYTT #nowspinning
Strawbs
1974 - A&M
Saddened to hear of the passing of David Cousins today at the age of the 85. One of the most distinctive voices in prog rock.
#vinyl #WOYTT #nowspinning
July 13, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Hero And Heroine
Strawbs
1974 - A&M
Saddened to hear of the passing of David Cousins today at the age of the 85. One of the most distinctive voices in prog rock.
#vinyl #WOYTT #nowspinning
Strawbs
1974 - A&M
Saddened to hear of the passing of David Cousins today at the age of the 85. One of the most distinctive voices in prog rock.
#vinyl #WOYTT #nowspinning
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⚒️🧪🌋🇮🇸 The fissure slowly extended to the north over the past hours. It is 2.4 km long now, and also extends further north than any of the previous fissures.
This new map shows a smaller lava cover area than has been the case in the earlier stages of previous eruptions.
www.vedur.is/um-vi/fretti...
This new map shows a smaller lava cover area than has been the case in the earlier stages of previous eruptions.
www.vedur.is/um-vi/fretti...
July 16, 2025 at 5:43 PM
⚒️🧪🌋🇮🇸 The fissure slowly extended to the north over the past hours. It is 2.4 km long now, and also extends further north than any of the previous fissures.
This new map shows a smaller lava cover area than has been the case in the earlier stages of previous eruptions.
www.vedur.is/um-vi/fretti...
This new map shows a smaller lava cover area than has been the case in the earlier stages of previous eruptions.
www.vedur.is/um-vi/fretti...
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AGU is deeply disappointed in SCOTUS decision to overrule the order blocking the dismantling of fed agencies until we could make our case about the President’s unlawful actions.
The harm this will cause is shocking. However, we will continue to fight for the rule of law.
The harm this will cause is shocking. However, we will continue to fight for the rule of law.
July 9, 2025 at 11:01 AM
AGU is deeply disappointed in SCOTUS decision to overrule the order blocking the dismantling of fed agencies until we could make our case about the President’s unlawful actions.
The harm this will cause is shocking. However, we will continue to fight for the rule of law.
The harm this will cause is shocking. However, we will continue to fight for the rule of law.
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The disaster denialism continues.
Extremists, right-wing influencers and GOP lawmakers spent the days after the tragic Texas floods pushing conspiracies about "weather weapons."
On Sunday, a weather radar system was vandalized and one extremist group is taking credit
with @mollytaft.com
www.wired.com/story/texas-...
On Sunday, a weather radar system was vandalized and one extremist group is taking credit
with @mollytaft.com
www.wired.com/story/texas-...
Conspiracy Theories About the Texas Floods Lead to Death Threats
Disinformation around a “weather weapon” and cloud seeding is being widely promoted by everyone from anti-government extremists to GOP influencers—and leading to real-world consequences.
www.wired.com
July 9, 2025 at 11:03 AM
The disaster denialism continues.
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There are still plenty of opportunities to catch Quorn in preseason action as we host Hinckley AFC, Anstey Nomads, Corby Town & OJM CFC. There are also visits to Shepshed Dynamo and Alfreton Town to come.
#WeAreQuorn #QuornFC #TheMethodists⛪ #TheReds🟥 #TheStottoStadium🏟
#WeAreQuorn #QuornFC #TheMethodists⛪ #TheReds🟥 #TheStottoStadium🏟
July 9, 2025 at 11:04 AM
There are still plenty of opportunities to catch Quorn in preseason action as we host Hinckley AFC, Anstey Nomads, Corby Town & OJM CFC. There are also visits to Shepshed Dynamo and Alfreton Town to come.
#WeAreQuorn #QuornFC #TheMethodists⛪ #TheReds🟥 #TheStottoStadium🏟
#WeAreQuorn #QuornFC #TheMethodists⛪ #TheReds🟥 #TheStottoStadium🏟
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While clearing out some old boxes, I found these mementos of the fun and rewarding academic journey that I’ve travelled since 2001. #BusinessCard
#academiclife
#academiclife
June 21, 2025 at 8:39 AM
While clearing out some old boxes, I found these mementos of the fun and rewarding academic journey that I’ve travelled since 2001. #BusinessCard
#academiclife
#academiclife
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SORRY. Sorry.
Have we seen this *incredible* news video coming out of Queensland? Wait for the witness/witnesses statement
Have we seen this *incredible* news video coming out of Queensland? Wait for the witness/witnesses statement
April 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
SORRY. Sorry.
Have we seen this *incredible* news video coming out of Queensland? Wait for the witness/witnesses statement
Have we seen this *incredible* news video coming out of Queensland? Wait for the witness/witnesses statement
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The U.K. cannot continue to pretend it can make a “deal” with these people.
April 4, 2025 at 5:53 AM
The U.K. cannot continue to pretend it can make a “deal” with these people.
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BREAKING: A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.7 has hit Myanmar, shaking parts of Thailand and Vietnam.
Quake Hits Myanmar, Shaking Buildings in Thailand, Vietnam
A strong earthquake struck close to Mandalay in Myanmar, shaking buildings in neighboring Thailand and Vietnam.
www.bloomberg.com
March 28, 2025 at 6:56 AM
BREAKING: A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.7 has hit Myanmar, shaking parts of Thailand and Vietnam.
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BREAKING: USGS upgrades magnitude of Myanmar earthquake to 7.7
March 28, 2025 at 6:42 AM
BREAKING: USGS upgrades magnitude of Myanmar earthquake to 7.7
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Oooof. A massive earthquake at shallow depth pretty much right beneath Mandalay - Myanmar’s second largest city - that has a population of 1.6 million people. This country has gone through so much terrible upheaval over recent years - today’s earthquake could well be catastrophic
Magnitude : 7.7
Region: *Myanmar*
Time: 2025-03-28 06:20:56 UTC
Epicenter : 95.85°E 21.89°N
Depth: 24 km
*First posted at: 06:28 UTC*
https://geofon.gfz-potsdam.de/eqexplorer/events/gfz2025gbpv/general
##GEOFON ##GFZ ##earthquake ##magnitude
Region: *Myanmar*
Time: 2025-03-28 06:20:56 UTC
Epicenter : 95.85°E 21.89°N
Depth: 24 km
*First posted at: 06:28 UTC*
https://geofon.gfz-potsdam.de/eqexplorer/events/gfz2025gbpv/general
##GEOFON ##GFZ ##earthquake ##magnitude
March 28, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Oooof. A massive earthquake at shallow depth pretty much right beneath Mandalay - Myanmar’s second largest city - that has a population of 1.6 million people. This country has gone through so much terrible upheaval over recent years - today’s earthquake could well be catastrophic
Brilliant afternoon at QuornAFC as they secured a 3-0 win and became league Champions. 🍾
To make a special day even better, Phil Annets was handing out signed copies of his excellent book about the FA cup 👏🏼
Decent, but quite damp, attendance of 476
What an amazing day 😃
To make a special day even better, Phil Annets was handing out signed copies of his excellent book about the FA cup 👏🏼
Decent, but quite damp, attendance of 476
What an amazing day 😃
March 22, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Brilliant afternoon at QuornAFC as they secured a 3-0 win and became league Champions. 🍾
To make a special day even better, Phil Annets was handing out signed copies of his excellent book about the FA cup 👏🏼
Decent, but quite damp, attendance of 476
What an amazing day 😃
To make a special day even better, Phil Annets was handing out signed copies of his excellent book about the FA cup 👏🏼
Decent, but quite damp, attendance of 476
What an amazing day 😃
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Today 14 years ago the M 9.1 Tohoku-oki #earthquake occured in #Japan, one of the biggest ever recorded. It triggered a devastating tsunami up to 40 m run-up height. These events killed over 19k people and also caused the Fukushima Nuclear disaster. ⚒️ 🧪 (1/4)
earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...
earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...
March 11, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Today 14 years ago the M 9.1 Tohoku-oki #earthquake occured in #Japan, one of the biggest ever recorded. It triggered a devastating tsunami up to 40 m run-up height. These events killed over 19k people and also caused the Fukushima Nuclear disaster. ⚒️ 🧪 (1/4)
earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...
earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...
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It is 14 years ago that an earthquake and tsunami hit Japan causing devastation taking thousands of victims. It also triggered the #Fukushima #nuclear disaster. We will never forget, like all other nuclear catastrophes. www.greenpeace.org/internationa...
Rainbow Warrior arrives in Marshall Islands to call for nuclear and climate justice on 40th anniversary of Rongelap evacuation - Greenpeace International
The arrival of the Rainbow Warrior marks 40 years since Greenpeace crew evacuated over 300 people from the Rongelap atoll to Mejatto island, after toxic nuclear fallout from the Castle Bravo test rendered their ancestral lands uninhabitable.
www.greenpeace.org
March 11, 2025 at 8:38 AM
It is 14 years ago that an earthquake and tsunami hit Japan causing devastation taking thousands of victims. It also triggered the #Fukushima #nuclear disaster. We will never forget, like all other nuclear catastrophes. www.greenpeace.org/internationa...
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Former students of a school in Miyagi Prefecture where 84 children and staff lost their lives in the tsunami triggered by the March 11, 2011, earthquake are working to turn the site into a community hub.
Former students work to turn tsunami-hit elementary school into social hub
One former student felt the school has become increasingly defined solely by the tragedy.
www.japantimes.co.jp
March 11, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Former students of a school in Miyagi Prefecture where 84 children and staff lost their lives in the tsunami triggered by the March 11, 2011, earthquake are working to turn the site into a community hub.
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Trump sabotages climate change fix: the methane fee would have led to emissions reductions of 1.2 million tons of methane over the next 10 years, roughly equivalent to removing 8 million gas-powered cars from the road for one year. Trump ended it. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/04/c...
A Straightforward Climate Fix Hits Another Setback
Cutting down emissions of planet-warming methane from oil and gas production was supposed to be relatively simple. It hasn’t worked that way.
www.nytimes.com
March 9, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Trump sabotages climate change fix: the methane fee would have led to emissions reductions of 1.2 million tons of methane over the next 10 years, roughly equivalent to removing 8 million gas-powered cars from the road for one year. Trump ended it. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/04/c...
OTD in 1946, 33 people died at Burnden Park during a FA Cup match between Bolton Wanderers and Stoke City. The subsequent official report by Moelwyn Hughes recommended more rigorous control of crowd sizes. #NeverForget
March 9, 2025 at 12:36 PM
OTD in 1946, 33 people died at Burnden Park during a FA Cup match between Bolton Wanderers and Stoke City. The subsequent official report by Moelwyn Hughes recommended more rigorous control of crowd sizes. #NeverForget
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“Scientists, stay in your lane!”
goes the refrain.
Well, we won’t - and Kit Yates eloquently lays out why we absolutely shouldn’t. Science IS political.
goes the refrain.
Well, we won’t - and Kit Yates eloquently lays out why we absolutely shouldn’t. Science IS political.
Today the Royal Society will meet to discuss “Fellows’ behaviour”. Without doubt the fellow they will primarily be discussing is Elon Musk.
The behaviour may range from his public dissemination of unfounded conspiracy theories to his attacks on the science
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The behaviour may range from his public dissemination of unfounded conspiracy theories to his attacks on the science
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1/38
March 3, 2025 at 9:48 AM
“Scientists, stay in your lane!”
goes the refrain.
Well, we won’t - and Kit Yates eloquently lays out why we absolutely shouldn’t. Science IS political.
goes the refrain.
Well, we won’t - and Kit Yates eloquently lays out why we absolutely shouldn’t. Science IS political.