Nic Wray
@nicwray.bsky.social
PhD student #tinnitus and #hyperacusis. Chartered PR Practitioner. Northerner in East Anglia. Bookworm, yarn & thread maven.
The irony - @eastmidsrailway.bsky.social showing off their new intercity trains in the concourse of #nottingham station, whilst I'm rammed onto the perpetually overcrowded Liverpool-Norwich service. There's been no improvement in the decade I've been using this route - no new trains for us!
November 28, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The irony - @eastmidsrailway.bsky.social showing off their new intercity trains in the concourse of #nottingham station, whilst I'm rammed onto the perpetually overcrowded Liverpool-Norwich service. There's been no improvement in the decade I've been using this route - no new trains for us!
Did you know?
👂 Tinnitus = awareness of a sound (or sounds) with no identifiable external source.
🔊 Hyperacusis = sound sensitivity or discomfort when hearing everyday sounds.
👂 Tinnitus = awareness of a sound (or sounds) with no identifiable external source.
🔊 Hyperacusis = sound sensitivity or discomfort when hearing everyday sounds.
November 27, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Did you know?
👂 Tinnitus = awareness of a sound (or sounds) with no identifiable external source.
🔊 Hyperacusis = sound sensitivity or discomfort when hearing everyday sounds.
👂 Tinnitus = awareness of a sound (or sounds) with no identifiable external source.
🔊 Hyperacusis = sound sensitivity or discomfort when hearing everyday sounds.
Today marked the launch of a book which contains my first published short story - more fact than fiction though! It also happens to be the first thing published about my PhD research project.
#phdchat #tinnitus #hyperacusis #phdsky #UoN
#phdchat #tinnitus #hyperacusis #phdsky #UoN
November 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Today marked the launch of a book which contains my first published short story - more fact than fiction though! It also happens to be the first thing published about my PhD research project.
#phdchat #tinnitus #hyperacusis #phdsky #UoN
#phdchat #tinnitus #hyperacusis #phdsky #UoN
👋 I’m Nic Wray, PhD researcher at NIHR Nottingham BRC.
We’re asking GPs to share experiences of managing tinnitus & hyperacusis in primary care.
🩺 10–15 mins | 🔒 Confidential | 📋 app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/nottingham...
#PrimaryCare #Tinnitus #GPsurvey #Research #Hyperacusis
We’re asking GPs to share experiences of managing tinnitus & hyperacusis in primary care.
🩺 10–15 mins | 🔒 Confidential | 📋 app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/nottingham...
#PrimaryCare #Tinnitus #GPsurvey #Research #Hyperacusis
November 23, 2025 at 9:16 AM
👋 I’m Nic Wray, PhD researcher at NIHR Nottingham BRC.
We’re asking GPs to share experiences of managing tinnitus & hyperacusis in primary care.
🩺 10–15 mins | 🔒 Confidential | 📋 app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/nottingham...
#PrimaryCare #Tinnitus #GPsurvey #Research #Hyperacusis
We’re asking GPs to share experiences of managing tinnitus & hyperacusis in primary care.
🩺 10–15 mins | 🔒 Confidential | 📋 app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/nottingham...
#PrimaryCare #Tinnitus #GPsurvey #Research #Hyperacusis
Every day, GPs help people living with #tinnitus or #hyperacusis, but we know support varies across the UK. Please help us identify what resources & training could make a difference.
🩺 Survey link: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/nottingham...
#PrimaryCare #HearingHealth #MedicalResearch
🩺 Survey link: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/nottingham...
#PrimaryCare #HearingHealth #MedicalResearch
November 21, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Every day, GPs help people living with #tinnitus or #hyperacusis, but we know support varies across the UK. Please help us identify what resources & training could make a difference.
🩺 Survey link: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/nottingham...
#PrimaryCare #HearingHealth #MedicalResearch
🩺 Survey link: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/nottingham...
#PrimaryCare #HearingHealth #MedicalResearch
For everyone who died so that we might live in freedom.
For everyone who died over disputes about land, or oil, or politics.
For everyone left bereft and bereaved.
For everyone left scarred physically or mentally by conflict.
For everyone who died over disputes about land, or oil, or politics.
For everyone left bereft and bereaved.
For everyone left scarred physically or mentally by conflict.
November 11, 2025 at 11:01 AM
For everyone who died so that we might live in freedom.
For everyone who died over disputes about land, or oil, or politics.
For everyone left bereft and bereaved.
For everyone left scarred physically or mentally by conflict.
For everyone who died over disputes about land, or oil, or politics.
For everyone left bereft and bereaved.
For everyone left scarred physically or mentally by conflict.
I’m inviting #GPs to take part in a short service evaluation on #tinnitus & #hyperacusis management in #PrimaryCare
Your experience can help shape better care for people living with these conditions.
Survey: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/nottingham...
#GeneralPractice #GPSky #BJGP #RCGP #JustAGP
Your experience can help shape better care for people living with these conditions.
Survey: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/nottingham...
#GeneralPractice #GPSky #BJGP #RCGP #JustAGP
November 9, 2025 at 9:16 AM
I’m inviting #GPs to take part in a short service evaluation on #tinnitus & #hyperacusis management in #PrimaryCare
Your experience can help shape better care for people living with these conditions.
Survey: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/nottingham...
#GeneralPractice #GPSky #BJGP #RCGP #JustAGP
Your experience can help shape better care for people living with these conditions.
Survey: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/nottingham...
#GeneralPractice #GPSky #BJGP #RCGP #JustAGP
I’m looking for a little help with my PhD research: a service evaluation to understand how GPs assess and manage ppl presenting with #tinnitus & #hyperacusis.
If you’re a #GP, your insights are incredibly valuable. The short, confidential survey takes around 10–15 mins.
Scan QR or link in thread
If you’re a #GP, your insights are incredibly valuable. The short, confidential survey takes around 10–15 mins.
Scan QR or link in thread
November 4, 2025 at 10:01 AM
I’m looking for a little help with my PhD research: a service evaluation to understand how GPs assess and manage ppl presenting with #tinnitus & #hyperacusis.
If you’re a #GP, your insights are incredibly valuable. The short, confidential survey takes around 10–15 mins.
Scan QR or link in thread
If you’re a #GP, your insights are incredibly valuable. The short, confidential survey takes around 10–15 mins.
Scan QR or link in thread
Well, I found juggling so many things (including social media) as I found my feet as a #PhD student a little tricky, so for once I prioritised (go me!)
But now I'm back, as I'm at a stage in my research where social media could be a useful tool.
So hi, how are you? No really, how are you?
But now I'm back, as I'm at a stage in my research where social media could be a useful tool.
So hi, how are you? No really, how are you?
November 3, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Well, I found juggling so many things (including social media) as I found my feet as a #PhD student a little tricky, so for once I prioritised (go me!)
But now I'm back, as I'm at a stage in my research where social media could be a useful tool.
So hi, how are you? No really, how are you?
But now I'm back, as I'm at a stage in my research where social media could be a useful tool.
So hi, how are you? No really, how are you?
Received a copy of a book that I looked over a draft of the #tinnitus and #hyperacusis section. Unexpectedly, I have a mention in the acknowledgements - "research based feedback and [a] keen eye for detail".
I think that sums up my professional self quite neatly!
The book's a good read too!
I think that sums up my professional self quite neatly!
The book's a good read too!
April 23, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Received a copy of a book that I looked over a draft of the #tinnitus and #hyperacusis section. Unexpectedly, I have a mention in the acknowledgements - "research based feedback and [a] keen eye for detail".
I think that sums up my professional self quite neatly!
The book's a good read too!
I think that sums up my professional self quite neatly!
The book's a good read too!
This is St George.
His dad was from Turkey
His mum was from Syria
He was a Roman
He died in Palestine
He never visited England
He didn't kill a dragon
He is a Christian saint
He is a Muslim and Jewish prophet
Happy #StGeorgesDay
His dad was from Turkey
His mum was from Syria
He was a Roman
He died in Palestine
He never visited England
He didn't kill a dragon
He is a Christian saint
He is a Muslim and Jewish prophet
Happy #StGeorgesDay
April 23, 2025 at 7:13 AM
This is St George.
His dad was from Turkey
His mum was from Syria
He was a Roman
He died in Palestine
He never visited England
He didn't kill a dragon
He is a Christian saint
He is a Muslim and Jewish prophet
Happy #StGeorgesDay
His dad was from Turkey
His mum was from Syria
He was a Roman
He died in Palestine
He never visited England
He didn't kill a dragon
He is a Christian saint
He is a Muslim and Jewish prophet
Happy #StGeorgesDay
April 12, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Train selfie - off to #Nottingham to see my #PhD supervisors, work on writing content for a digital intervention, and help facilitate a day of workshops on #tinnitus, #hyperacusis and #MentalHealth
Increasingly greige hair due to slow progress on my literature review!
#PhDChat #PhDLife
Increasingly greige hair due to slow progress on my literature review!
#PhDChat #PhDLife
March 12, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Train selfie - off to #Nottingham to see my #PhD supervisors, work on writing content for a digital intervention, and help facilitate a day of workshops on #tinnitus, #hyperacusis and #MentalHealth
Increasingly greige hair due to slow progress on my literature review!
#PhDChat #PhDLife
Increasingly greige hair due to slow progress on my literature review!
#PhDChat #PhDLife
We didn't make #pancakes last night but we made a new-to-us dish from Rukmini Iyer's The Green Roasting Tin. Persian mushrooms with pomegranate and walnuts. Delicious and deeply savoury!
#mushrooms #vegan #accidentallyvegan #rukminiiyer
#mushrooms #vegan #accidentallyvegan #rukminiiyer
March 5, 2025 at 8:57 AM
We didn't make #pancakes last night but we made a new-to-us dish from Rukmini Iyer's The Green Roasting Tin. Persian mushrooms with pomegranate and walnuts. Delicious and deeply savoury!
#mushrooms #vegan #accidentallyvegan #rukminiiyer
#mushrooms #vegan #accidentallyvegan #rukminiiyer
Had a very bracing #geocaching event on the Stone Jetty at #Morecambe - it should have been in the cafe there, but we think the owner took one look at the yellow weather warnings and went "nah!". We on the other hand...
February 23, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Had a very bracing #geocaching event on the Stone Jetty at #Morecambe - it should have been in the cafe there, but we think the owner took one look at the yellow weather warnings and went "nah!". We on the other hand...
If you love cheese, this place is paradise! It's the Courtyard Dairy in Austwick. They do mail order and online tastings (which are fab) but the shop is en route to where we're staying this week so...
#CourtyardDairy #BlessedAreTheCheesemakers
#CourtyardDairy #BlessedAreTheCheesemakers
February 22, 2025 at 5:15 PM
If you love cheese, this place is paradise! It's the Courtyard Dairy in Austwick. They do mail order and online tastings (which are fab) but the shop is en route to where we're staying this week so...
#CourtyardDairy #BlessedAreTheCheesemakers
#CourtyardDairy #BlessedAreTheCheesemakers
Progress on one of my UFOs - The Green Man by Witches Stitches. It is taking concentration, but I'm loving the colours and the 3D effect.
#cross-stitch #greenman #witchesstitches
#cross-stitch #greenman #witchesstitches
February 19, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Progress on one of my UFOs - The Green Man by Witches Stitches. It is taking concentration, but I'm loving the colours and the 3D effect.
#cross-stitch #greenman #witchesstitches
#cross-stitch #greenman #witchesstitches
When I pressed this, some of the colour ran 😐 Fortunately, I had some tiny heart buttons on my stash & they beautifully covered up the marks. I added others for balance & I think it looks even nicer than it did!
If this was #LinkedIn, I'd be making some kind of moral out of that 😂
#CrossStitch
If this was #LinkedIn, I'd be making some kind of moral out of that 😂
#CrossStitch
February 15, 2025 at 2:38 PM
When I pressed this, some of the colour ran 😐 Fortunately, I had some tiny heart buttons on my stash & they beautifully covered up the marks. I added others for balance & I think it looks even nicer than it did!
If this was #LinkedIn, I'd be making some kind of moral out of that 😂
#CrossStitch
If this was #LinkedIn, I'd be making some kind of moral out of that 😂
#CrossStitch
Had a great catch up with my supervisor and a fab time in the @britishlibrary.bsky.social
I did the fun #geocache and the most exciting bit - I got a Reader's Pass and worked for a while in the Science Reading Room 😊
Kudos to #BritishLibrary for their acceptance of digital ID and lovely staff!
I did the fun #geocache and the most exciting bit - I got a Reader's Pass and worked for a while in the Science Reading Room 😊
Kudos to #BritishLibrary for their acceptance of digital ID and lovely staff!
February 13, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Had a great catch up with my supervisor and a fab time in the @britishlibrary.bsky.social
I did the fun #geocache and the most exciting bit - I got a Reader's Pass and worked for a while in the Science Reading Room 😊
Kudos to #BritishLibrary for their acceptance of digital ID and lovely staff!
I did the fun #geocache and the most exciting bit - I got a Reader's Pass and worked for a while in the Science Reading Room 😊
Kudos to #BritishLibrary for their acceptance of digital ID and lovely staff!
Off to London to meet up with my supervisor. Last week marked a definite jump up in pace and scope of my work. I'm actually quite happy about that - I now have more defined things to be doing (just a lot of them!), which suits me better - I am not very good with the unknown 😊
#PhDLife #PhDChat
#PhDLife #PhDChat
February 12, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Happy Monday! Arlo and Westley are keen to start the week, I hope it's a good one for you!
#guineapigs #mondaymotivation
#guineapigs #mondaymotivation
February 10, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Happy Monday! Arlo and Westley are keen to start the week, I hope it's a good one for you!
#guineapigs #mondaymotivation
#guineapigs #mondaymotivation
First #trainselfie of the year!
Off to London for the launch of the @Tinnitus UK Tinnitus Week report (I've had previews, it's a belter!)
Then to Nottingham, for a supervision meeting, speaking to a Tinnitus Support Group & hosting a geocaching event!
Busy week 😀
#TinnitusWeek #RaiseTheAlarm
Off to London for the launch of the @Tinnitus UK Tinnitus Week report (I've had previews, it's a belter!)
Then to Nottingham, for a supervision meeting, speaking to a Tinnitus Support Group & hosting a geocaching event!
Busy week 😀
#TinnitusWeek #RaiseTheAlarm
February 4, 2025 at 9:41 AM
First #trainselfie of the year!
Off to London for the launch of the @Tinnitus UK Tinnitus Week report (I've had previews, it's a belter!)
Then to Nottingham, for a supervision meeting, speaking to a Tinnitus Support Group & hosting a geocaching event!
Busy week 😀
#TinnitusWeek #RaiseTheAlarm
Off to London for the launch of the @Tinnitus UK Tinnitus Week report (I've had previews, it's a belter!)
Then to Nottingham, for a supervision meeting, speaking to a Tinnitus Support Group & hosting a geocaching event!
Busy week 😀
#TinnitusWeek #RaiseTheAlarm
I said this year I was going to concentrate on my abandoned projects, but when I saw this design, I could not pass it by, it might have been designed just for me!
Designer: #Stitchrovia (on #Etsy)
Threads: #DMC
Fabric: #Silkweaver
PhDone?
#crossstitch #PhDone
Designer: #Stitchrovia (on #Etsy)
Threads: #DMC
Fabric: #Silkweaver
PhDone?
#crossstitch #PhDone
January 21, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I said this year I was going to concentrate on my abandoned projects, but when I saw this design, I could not pass it by, it might have been designed just for me!
Designer: #Stitchrovia (on #Etsy)
Threads: #DMC
Fabric: #Silkweaver
PhDone?
#crossstitch #PhDone
Designer: #Stitchrovia (on #Etsy)
Threads: #DMC
Fabric: #Silkweaver
PhDone?
#crossstitch #PhDone
We have a new guinea pig in the house 🤣
My first craft finish for 2025. You can see the before and after the back stitch and little highlights in his eyes.
He will be pressed and framed for display next Christmas.
Kit: Twist and Sprout by #BothyThreads
#CrossStitch #GuineaPigs
My first craft finish for 2025. You can see the before and after the back stitch and little highlights in his eyes.
He will be pressed and framed for display next Christmas.
Kit: Twist and Sprout by #BothyThreads
#CrossStitch #GuineaPigs
January 5, 2025 at 4:25 PM
We have a new guinea pig in the house 🤣
My first craft finish for 2025. You can see the before and after the back stitch and little highlights in his eyes.
He will be pressed and framed for display next Christmas.
Kit: Twist and Sprout by #BothyThreads
#CrossStitch #GuineaPigs
My first craft finish for 2025. You can see the before and after the back stitch and little highlights in his eyes.
He will be pressed and framed for display next Christmas.
Kit: Twist and Sprout by #BothyThreads
#CrossStitch #GuineaPigs
When I moved to #Suffolk, I got involved with the regional @cipr.co.uk group @cipreastanglia.bsky.social
It's a fantastic network. My comms practice developed massively, I am now a Chartered Practitioner much more aware of my value.
Delighted to be able to give back as a volunteer!
#comms #PR
It's a fantastic network. My comms practice developed massively, I am now a Chartered Practitioner much more aware of my value.
Delighted to be able to give back as a volunteer!
#comms #PR
December 30, 2024 at 6:44 AM
When I moved to #Suffolk, I got involved with the regional @cipr.co.uk group @cipreastanglia.bsky.social
It's a fantastic network. My comms practice developed massively, I am now a Chartered Practitioner much more aware of my value.
Delighted to be able to give back as a volunteer!
#comms #PR
It's a fantastic network. My comms practice developed massively, I am now a Chartered Practitioner much more aware of my value.
Delighted to be able to give back as a volunteer!
#comms #PR