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Tom Starr-Marshall
@tstarrmarshall.bsky.social
Senior Lecturer in Phonetics/Linguistics/Research Methods at Wrexham University. Freelancer with Oxford English Dictionary Pronunciations Team.
#UniversityChallenge 20/21 with University of Strathclyde
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Did you miss our last Open House for Research? 🏠

Catch up here ⬇️

🏃‍♂️ Chris Bellis - preparedness of physiotherapy graduates in Wales.

🏰 Dmitrii Iarovoi – regional variation in AI-generated responses

👅 Thomas Starr-Marshall – ultrasound tongue imaging of Welsh vowels

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November 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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A wnaethoch chi golli ein Digwyddiad Agored Ymchwil diwethaf? 🏠

Gallwch ddal fyny yma ⬇️

🏃‍♂️ Chris Bellis - parodrwydd graddedigion ffisiotherapi

🏰 Dmitrii Iarovoi - ymatebion wedi’u creu gan AI

👅 Thomas Starr Marshall - delweddu uwchsain y tafod

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November 26, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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This is your chance to vote for Oxford’s Word of the Year.

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Oxford Word of the Year 2025 - Oxford University Press
Voting is now open for Oxford Word of the Year 2025! Discover our shortlist and have your say by Thursday 27 November.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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#JSLHR researchers explore the often-complex dilemmas of diagnosing developmental language disorder (DLD), noting the potential of #DLD as a neurodevelopmental, multidimensional spectrum. https://on.asha.org/47NwCGu

@karlamcgregor.bsky.social @sigperspectives.bsky.social
Developmental Language Disorder as a Multidimensional Neurodevelopmental Spectrum: Implications for Diagnosis
Purpose: We aimed to create a comprehensive understanding of the dilemmas involved in the diagnosis of developmental language disorder (DLD) and ...
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November 21, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Proud lecturer moment… One of our first cohort of Speech and Language Therapy graduates from @wrexhamuni.bsky.social Catrin Khalili, talking about Welsh Language Aphasia Assessment.
#NWSLE
November 19, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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#OnThisDay 2007, the launch of the first Kindle ebook readers. They sold out in 6 hours.
Kindle entered English around 1200 spelled as cundel (to set fire to) probably either from Old Norse kynda (to light a fire), Old Norse kyndill (candle), or Swedish quindla (kindle). 1/2 🧵#etymology
November 19, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Fiona Lloyd now talking about identifying research priorities in barriers to school readiness
#NWSLE
November 19, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Absolutely fascinating talk on “The Neurochemistry of Speech Motor Control” by Nia-Wyn Williams who is a PhD student at Bangor University @bangoruniversity.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 1:03 PM
One of my lecturers at City back in the mid 2000s, Prof. Madeleine Cruice talking about their Aphasia Partnership training

#NWSLE
November 19, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Next up is Bec Shanks talking about Neurodevelopmental Profiles
#NWSLE
November 19, 2025 at 11:24 AM
@yvonnewren.bsky.social talking about SLT in Wales #NWSLE
November 19, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Thanks so much for any colleagues who nominated me for the Wrexham University Above and Beyond Award for Researcher of the Year. It’s great to see our Welsh vowels Ultrasound Tongue Imaging study getting such recognition. Massive thanks to all those who helped!
November 18, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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SLPeeps exciting opportunity to support the development of the next generation of person-centred, evidence based speech and language therapy graduates :-) Closing date November 20th
Join the School of Allied Health. Position - Clinical Educator/Practice Tutor in Speech and Language Therapy - Permanent. Further information for applicants and application material is available online from: ul.ie/hrvacancies/ #ULjobs
University of Limerick Vacancies
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November 13, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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Which of these snowballs would you assign the name bouba, and which kiki?
November 13, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Pleased to present initial results at the Open House Research event at Wrexham University of our study investigating the production of Welsh vowels carried out at the National Eisteddfod back in August.

Great talks also from Chris Bellis (Physiotherapy) and Dmitrii Iarovoi (Cyber and Computing).
November 13, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Wrexham University colleagues, if you’re free tomorrow 12/11/25 at 13:00 please pop by Room B103 where I’ll be presenting on our project carried out at the National Eisteddfod in Wrexham back in August.
@wrexhamuni.bsky.social @wrexhamuniresearch.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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October 31, 2025 at 10:55 AM
So proud of our first @wrexhamuni.bsky.social Speech and Language Therapy cohort who graduated yesterday. The first course in North Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
They’re already working with communities across the country.

What an achievement! Well done to you all!
October 30, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Getting local school pupils interested in Speech and Language Therapy…
October 14, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Sounds really interesting. I’ve heard so many stories of this happening. Will be great to see the evidence.

Recommend to @wrexhamuni.bsky.social students…
Our first lecture of the academic year will be given by Dr Robert Mayr on the 15th of October. To sign up for the in-person event, please see the below link: shorturl.at/I3d11
October 9, 2025 at 11:51 AM
That’s amazing!!!
Co-registered EMA and ultrasound. From top left: Ultrasound with tongue contour, Ultrasound keypoints, 3D head with EMA sensors, , Spectrogram, Glossogram showing vocal tract constrictions in red cavities in blue, waveform. Movie created by AAA app. Use settings to hear audio.
September 17, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Time for some word nerdery with @susiedent.com at @wrexhamuni.bsky.social
August 23, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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If anyone fancies joining me for fantasy rugby at the RWC2025…
Fantasy Women's Rugby World Cup 2025
Pick your team for the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 and compete with managers all over the world!
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August 21, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Reliving the 90s at Wembley a couple of weeks ago #Oasis2025
August 20, 2025 at 9:35 PM