Sara Rich Dorman
@srd.bsky.social
Edinburgh. Newfoundland. Canada. Political Scientist. I curate the afripolsky feed for those studying or interested in African Politics (broadly conceived). Previously @srdorman and @afr_pol
More pictures from Holyrood rally @ucuscotland.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 1:20 PM
More pictures from Holyrood rally @ucuscotland.bsky.social
Great turn out at @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social rally at the Scottish Parliament!
November 19, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Great turn out at @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social rally at the Scottish Parliament!
Chorizo, mushroom and peas here
November 17, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Chorizo, mushroom and peas here
Gilmore Place - free bay leaves. #edinburgh
November 11, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Gilmore Place - free bay leaves. #edinburgh
from DanChepta on X:
Thousands of Tanzania's Gen Z
Are grouping up as they march toward
The State House in Dar es Salaam.
The police and army have been overpowered,
Bringing everything to a standstill.
Video on original post:
x.com/DanChepta/st...
Thousands of Tanzania's Gen Z
Are grouping up as they march toward
The State House in Dar es Salaam.
The police and army have been overpowered,
Bringing everything to a standstill.
Video on original post:
x.com/DanChepta/st...
October 31, 2025 at 10:14 AM
from DanChepta on X:
Thousands of Tanzania's Gen Z
Are grouping up as they march toward
The State House in Dar es Salaam.
The police and army have been overpowered,
Bringing everything to a standstill.
Video on original post:
x.com/DanChepta/st...
Thousands of Tanzania's Gen Z
Are grouping up as they march toward
The State House in Dar es Salaam.
The police and army have been overpowered,
Bringing everything to a standstill.
Video on original post:
x.com/DanChepta/st...
October 24, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Great news everyone! Nisa (formerly Scotmid) in Polwarth has an ATM again!
September 26, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Great news everyone! Nisa (formerly Scotmid) in Polwarth has an ATM again!
surely this says more about the author than academia?
September 24, 2025 at 8:47 AM
surely this says more about the author than academia?
Anyone remember the dark ages when the Guardian used to give away CDs? Someone decided that after 20+ years, we should listen to them.
September 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Anyone remember the dark ages when the Guardian used to give away CDs? Someone decided that after 20+ years, we should listen to them.
And the front cover for anyone who missed it earlier.
September 11, 2025 at 9:51 AM
And the front cover for anyone who missed it earlier.
Also from Punch in 1971 - Malcolm Bradbury on university novels. I am left with the distinct sense that David Lodge read this.
September 11, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Also from Punch in 1971 - Malcolm Bradbury on university novels. I am left with the distinct sense that David Lodge read this.
For all those seeing children off to uni this week (some have weathered better than others). Punch September 1971
September 11, 2025 at 8:43 AM
For all those seeing children off to uni this week (some have weathered better than others). Punch September 1971
“Reform a university? You may as well reform a cheese”.
September 11, 2025 at 8:39 AM
“Reform a university? You may as well reform a cheese”.
This recently came into my possession:
September 11, 2025 at 8:39 AM
This recently came into my possession:
Yes. I understand. See specs below - new bigger spaces on a lot of trains now. But booking is usually necessary on trains in Scotland. (I’ve tweeted and blogged a lot about this in the past).
August 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Yes. I understand. See specs below - new bigger spaces on a lot of trains now. But booking is usually necessary on trains in Scotland. (I’ve tweeted and blogged a lot about this in the past).
There are two types of people in Edinburgh’s pubs today. People wearing AC/DC t-shirts…and the rest of us. Great vibe.
August 21, 2025 at 2:37 PM
There are two types of people in Edinburgh’s pubs today. People wearing AC/DC t-shirts…and the rest of us. Great vibe.
Sold out the fringe. Apparently coming to London soon. Surprisingly good.
August 21, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Sold out the fringe. Apparently coming to London soon. Surprisingly good.
So much thunder in Edinburgh but sun still shining?! Blue sky?
August 14, 2025 at 6:59 AM
So much thunder in Edinburgh but sun still shining?! Blue sky?
