Barry Kirby
@bazkirby.bsky.social
MD of K Sharp Ltd, Human Factors Practitioner, Podcaster (1202podcast.com), tech geek and dabbler in politics.
Immersive tech is transforming learning. From VR empathy exercises & teamwork challenges to hologram guest lecturers, students are engaging in new ways. The potential is huge. Success depends on human‑centred design that prioritises accessibility & meaningful outcomes. Find out more buff.ly/NdMZOpO
Todays #PotteryLearning was a first attempt at trimming, and then throwing some bigger lumps to turn into cylinders - baby steps but progress #PotteryBeginner
Todays practice - only one failure and really happy with the basics. Still a long way to go! #potterybeginner #potterylife
Made adjustments to my stand and Leo donated one of his drumming stools, combined with a lot of YouTube has resulted in being much better on centering. However, need to prep better and have tools and wedged clay to hand because once you start, everything is just messy! #NewPotter #Learning
One in three NHS doctors so tired their ability to treat patients is affected, survey finds
One in three NHS doctors so tired their ability to treat patients is affected, survey finds
Exclusive: Medics more sleep deprived now than during Covid crisis amid staff shortages and surging demand One in three doctors in the NHS are so tired that their ability to treat patients is impaired, according to a report that reveals medics are more…
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Just at Uni Open day for my daughter in English Lit - they introduced “Thing Theory” - it immediately struck me as a potential model for looking at Human Machine Teaming (HAT) and classifying actors/agents. Something to think about on the way home.
Next steps in the journey - went to Pottery Crafts in Stoke with the “I want clay” request - staff were brilliant at helping me choose what I need (when I have no idea) and now looking forward to attempting to throw tomorrow :-)
Children dream of being doctors or pilots, not being an ergonomist... but they should! Ergonomics is everywhere, shaping safer work, better design and smarter systems. It’s science, creativity and problem-solving combined. Time to put it on the career map! Explore more: https://buff.ly/414wlvv
The first bit of property pottery equipment has been acquired - thank you gumtree :-) #PotteryBeginner
Think is out, marking 5 years of news stories. This month covers wind turbine safety, new Energy Institute guidance, ecovillages, and culture in healthcare. Plus, a fireside chat for Chartered Week and a preview of April’s Ergonomics & Human Factors 2025 conference. See https://buff.ly/41bYnnB
Results of my first “Throwing” are in - I’m loving the pottery thing as a new hobby :-) More lessons needed, and clearly the need to buy new things to support the new hobby
Ok, since all other social media seems to be failing their users, we're giving this one an earnest try. @nickroome.com and @bazkirby.bsky.social gave some thoughts on how social media is changing on our latest episode. How are you all coping with the flurry of changes?
Hi everyone - for her A-Levels, my daughter needs to know your views on #Vampires in #Literature - If you have 2 minutes could you possibly complete the following questionnaire :-) docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
How has the presentation of vampires in literature changed overtime?
Hi, I'm Holly and I'm an A-level student and I have created this questionnaire for my individual Welsh baccalaureate project. There will be a focus on the presentation of vampires in literature and ho...
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Thankyou Lucy for an extraordinary interview via A Life in Pictures 🎞️ Lucy talked about her life and work in disaster planning, response and management. Like her book, it was moving, profound, and practical, moving between personal, social, organisational, societal and cultural spheres.
Depressing again to see Politicians trying to use Home Education as a scapegoat for a failing social care system. I hope there are Labour politicians who will state the obvious - focus on making the systems in place work, rather than persecute families, then we will solve real problems! #HomeEd
2024 was a broad range of knowledge sharing and inspiration with amazing and generous guests. Thank you to everyone who made each episode come together, both the guests themselves and you for watching, listening and engaging. Time to think about season 7! #HumanFactors #HF #Podcast
Second event of the week was a presentation and discussion with members of Aerospace Wales and Space Wales about the value of Human Factors
Was fun to support the Human Factors Medical Network event yesterday, lots of people keen on getting Chartership through the CIEHF :-)
Well that was exciting - seeing the first “real” alert on the system. Made all the more attention getting with everyone’s phone going at the same time.
Just had my #spotifywrapped for #1202Podcast - intersting to see the growth of Spotify, as a platform for podcasts, it has grown quite a lot to about 9% of the overall audience that consumes the output :-)
Apple Watch (v1 original) update - I don’t think it’s salvageable - though makes interesting art perhaps
I’m doing a few #HumanFactors presentations in the next two week to a variety of audiences - mainly as an intro to #HF - what would be the “one thing” you would want to know? Equally, if you have a random fact that I should try and include (not necessarily on topic) - then I’m here for that too!
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ALT: a man says that 's just kinda fun fact in front of a picture
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Whilst I appreciate that #Strictly is a popularity contest with some dancing involved - this weeks dance off is just barking!
Right - the Christmas Decorations are going up - outside lights first. It might not look much, but anything to raise the spirits is a good thing :-)
Turns out that an Apple Watch (version 1) doesn’t like going through the washing machine and dryer… Whilst it sort of works, it very much is hanging together by wires etc. Still, not bad for being about 10 years old.
NEW EPISODE: Sarah Sharples chats with Barry about the application of Human Factors within Government from her perspective as Chief Scientific Advisor in the UK Department of Transport. www.1202podcast.com/sarah-sharpl... #HumanFactors #HF
Human Factors in Government - An interview with Sarah Sharples
Sarah Sharples, the Chief Scientific Officer for the Dept. of Transport and Past President of the CIEHF shares her thoughts on how Human Factors can engage with Gov…
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