Rosie Niven
@rosieniven.bsky.social
Originally from north east England, now in north east London. Working in higher ed comms and previously a journalist for digital, print & broadcast media. Post for work & fun, but views all my own.
Work: UCL | DataSci research comms
Work: UCL | DataSci research comms
Just discovered bluesky's love awaited bookmark function. This is the first post I have used it on. Now to find where these bookmarks are stored so I can catch-up on @politicanimal.bsky.social's #schemgen200 journey!
September 11, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Just discovered bluesky's love awaited bookmark function. This is the first post I have used it on. Now to find where these bookmarks are stored so I can catch-up on @politicanimal.bsky.social's #schemgen200 journey!
In Whitby right now and it's routing via Scarborough on the bus. Guess that's the same route for RHB.
August 17, 2025 at 12:23 PM
In Whitby right now and it's routing via Scarborough on the bus. Guess that's the same route for RHB.
One of my earliest theatre experiences and what a cast!
July 25, 2025 at 10:57 PM
One of my earliest theatre experiences and what a cast!
My Melody and Kuromi is PG!
July 24, 2025 at 8:28 PM
My Melody and Kuromi is PG!
What do you think of Meta's AI summary of the person in this image?
July 24, 2025 at 7:49 PM
What do you think of Meta's AI summary of the person in this image?
Meta AI needs better training. I know this lad is a talented footballer, but according to Meta AI, he has also directed The Conversation, Apocalypse Now and the Godfather Trilogy. 😂
July 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Meta AI needs better training. I know this lad is a talented footballer, but according to Meta AI, he has also directed The Conversation, Apocalypse Now and the Godfather Trilogy. 😂
On the 10th anniversary, we watched the memorial from our office window. We watched people assembled - including the recently retired, and new local MPs (now the PM) - for a ceremony to remember the victims of 7/7.
July 7, 2025 at 11:56 AM
On the 10th anniversary, we watched the memorial from our office window. We watched people assembled - including the recently retired, and new local MPs (now the PM) - for a ceremony to remember the victims of 7/7.
Arles. Looks like you got a much nicer day than we did in April.
June 27, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Arles. Looks like you got a much nicer day than we did in April.
So in conclusion, I am not going to chance my luck on a tour T-shirt that might not fit. The sizing is so inconsistent! I might look at other merch though... Or maybe just have a cup of tea. Enjoy the gigs if you are going! The album is brilliant and the shows sound like they are going to be fun 6/6
June 12, 2025 at 5:52 PM
So in conclusion, I am not going to chance my luck on a tour T-shirt that might not fit. The sizing is so inconsistent! I might look at other merch though... Or maybe just have a cup of tea. Enjoy the gigs if you are going! The album is brilliant and the shows sound like they are going to be fun 6/6
This one is from the Sheffield arena gig in 2023. After the disappointment of the previous T shirt I went for size S. Basically, I can get it on but it is short and too tight for a woman of my figure. 5/6
June 12, 2025 at 5:46 PM
This one is from the Sheffield arena gig in 2023. After the disappointment of the previous T shirt I went for size S. Basically, I can get it on but it is short and too tight for a woman of my figure. 5/6
I love the design of this special edition tee which I think was only available at The Sheffield gigs in 2011. It's by an artist called Kid Acne and features the lyrics to Sheffield Sex City. There were no S ones left so I got M. But it's effing huge. I never wear it 😞 4/6
June 12, 2025 at 5:42 PM
I love the design of this special edition tee which I think was only available at The Sheffield gigs in 2011. It's by an artist called Kid Acne and features the lyrics to Sheffield Sex City. There were no S ones left so I got M. But it's effing huge. I never wear it 😞 4/6
I got this one at Donny Dome in 1998. I wore it a lot as a student, but not so keen now. It's size L - a bit baggy but Ok. Think they should've stuck with the skinny fit. 3/6
June 12, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I got this one at Donny Dome in 1998. I wore it a lot as a student, but not so keen now. It's size L - a bit baggy but Ok. Think they should've stuck with the skinny fit. 3/6
I got this T-shirt at my first ever Pulp gig in 1995 at Newcastle University. You can do the maths. It's XL but despite that, it fits really well. I will be wearing this at the O2. 2/6
June 12, 2025 at 5:35 PM
I got this T-shirt at my first ever Pulp gig in 1995 at Newcastle University. You can do the maths. It's XL but despite that, it fits really well. I will be wearing this at the O2. 2/6
I am very excited to go and see Pulp this weekend for the upteenth time but I will not be buying a T-shirts this time. Here's why... 1/6
June 12, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I am very excited to go and see Pulp this weekend for the upteenth time but I will not be buying a T-shirts this time. Here's why... 1/6
Haha, indeed. I won't disturb you by posting an image of my bare feet. I think diving fins would be better, though!
June 1, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Haha, indeed. I won't disturb you by posting an image of my bare feet. I think diving fins would be better, though!
Enjoyed a presentation by Charlotte Bunne of EPFL on virtual cells & digital twins in personalised medicine at the Gen AI Hub's #genbiology workshop. She described how generative models can forecast a drug's success by mapping how cells in cancer patients would respond to different treatments.
May 12, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Enjoyed a presentation by Charlotte Bunne of EPFL on virtual cells & digital twins in personalised medicine at the Gen AI Hub's #genbiology workshop. She described how generative models can forecast a drug's success by mapping how cells in cancer patients would respond to different treatments.
Back from a weekend in West Yorkshire. The countryside around Keighley is a revelation!
May 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Back from a weekend in West Yorkshire. The countryside around Keighley is a revelation!
Guess where I went on my way home...
May 1, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Guess where I went on my way home...
A momentous day. My parents old asbestos-ridden boiler is being replaced with something newer, more efficient and safer. It must be at least 40 years old. They are making a special protective tent while they remove the nasties.
April 22, 2025 at 7:26 AM
A momentous day. My parents old asbestos-ridden boiler is being replaced with something newer, more efficient and safer. It must be at least 40 years old. They are making a special protective tent while they remove the nasties.
Which? Mag has tested the effectiveness of different search engines. I thought this test result was interesting.
April 18, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Which? Mag has tested the effectiveness of different search engines. I thought this test result was interesting.
Was a great gig and nice for 40 somethings. Finished by 10.05 and home by 11. Missed the start though which was a shock!
March 26, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Was a great gig and nice for 40 somethings. Finished by 10.05 and home by 11. Missed the start though which was a shock!
Off to see Moonchild Sanelly at the Village Underground. Had a pre gig dosa and got some of these for the first time in years!
March 26, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Off to see Moonchild Sanelly at the Village Underground. Had a pre gig dosa and got some of these for the first time in years!
As an aside, I found the music page from the 22 Nov 1990 edition of the Evening Chronicle interesting. Did you know Ocean Colour Scene were a going concern in 1990?
March 23, 2025 at 10:57 AM
As an aside, I found the music page from the 22 Nov 1990 edition of the Evening Chronicle interesting. Did you know Ocean Colour Scene were a going concern in 1990?