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Lorna M. Campbell

@lornamcampbell.bsky.social

Open education technology, policy & practice at University of Edinburgh. Occasional historian, former Trustee of ALT & Wikimedia UK, Hebridean. Used to be an archaeologist. She/her. I blog at https://lornamcampbell.org/ #oer #openscot #femedtech #cmalt.

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Rachel Pope@prehistorian.bsky.social · 15h ago

I’ve been slowly writing the history of northern Iron Age studies in tandem with Ian Ralston (over 30 years). Ian’s new paper now shows that W.J. Varley was right on hillfort ramparts, and Wheeler (as ever) wrong. Regardless, the southerner went on to a glittering TV career, the northerner let go.

Open Education at The University of Edinburgh@openededinburgh.bsky.social · 2d ago

'Persuasive Writing - Scottish Witch Trials' (ages 14-16). Learn about Scotland's witch #history (1563-1736), explore data in the University of Edinburgh’s Survey of Scottish Witchcraft & interactive map, and practise persuasive writing. #InternationalLiteracyDay #OER www.tes.com/teaching-res...

Persuasive Writing - Scottish Witch Trials | Teaching Resources

Overview: This resource uses the history of the Scottish witch trials as a context for teaching persuasive writing in preparation for the National 5 English portfoli

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Dr Jo Kershaw@mthrjo.bsky.social · 3d ago

The RNLI have some of the best people in Britain volunteering for them. They put their lives on the line when they are called on and they will rescue anyone who needs them. Because every life matters, and offering help is the right thing to do. You can donate here: rnli.org

RNLI - Royal National Lifeboat Institution - Saving Lives at Sea

The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. We do this through lifeboat search and rescue, lifeguards, water safety education and international interventions.

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Ursula K. Le Guin Bot@leguinbot.bsky.social · last wk.

She looked where he was looking, into the dim gulf of air above the western sea. “If she comes, she'll come from there,” he said. “And if she doesn't come, she is there.” She nodded. “I know.” Her eyes were filled with tears.

Creative Commons@creativecommons.bsky.social · 2w ago

In partnership with Local Contexts, our September 1 webinar "Responsibilities, Ethics, and Access" will explore how cultural institutions can apply practical, community-centered approaches to Indigenous collections. This webinar will be presented in both English and Spanish. buff.ly/ieyp02B

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Dr Rebecca Wragg Sykes@lemoustier.bsky.social · 2w ago

🏺Sorry but everybody knows that the #Uluburun is in fact the GOAT Wreck ⚓ 😉 ... but here'sa Q for ancient historians & archaeologists: what would be your dream "Holy Grail of shipwrecks" for the BCE era; a find that could answer a specific question, or reveal something theorised about the past?

Antiquity Journal@antiquity.ac.uk · 2w ago

Hailed as the 'Holy Grail of shipwrecks', a wreck off the coast of Colombia has been theorised to be the lost San José Galleon. Analysis of coins from the wreck found they were minted in AD 1707, one year before the ship sank, substantiating the theory. 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy... 🏺 #Archaeology

Several gold coins on the seabed, partially buried.
Association for Scottish Literature@asls.org.uk · 2w ago

Chan e iadsan a bhàsaich an àrdan Inbhir-chéitean dhaindeoin gaisge is uabhair ceann uachdrach ar sgeula; ach esan bha ’n Glaschu, ursann-chatha nam feumach, Iain mór MacGill-Eain, ceann is fèitheam ar sgeula. —Somhairle MacGill-Eain, “Clann Ghill-Eain” #Gaelic #poem #poetry

Clann Ghill-Eain Somhairle MacGill-Eain Chan e iadsan a bhàsaich an àrdan Inbhir-chéitean dhaindeoin gaisge is uabhair ceann uachdrach ar sgeula; ach esan bha ’n Glaschu, ursann-chatha nam feumach, Iain mór MacGill-Eain, ceann is fèitheam ar sgeula.The Clan MacLean Sorley MacLean Not they who died in the hauteur of Inverkeithing in spite of valour and pride the high head of our story; but he who was in Glasgow the battlepost of the poor great John MacLean the top and hem of our story.
Association for Scottish Literature@asls.org.uk · 2w ago

John Maclean (1879–1923), socialist & Red Clydesider, was born #OTD, 24 August Listen to Hamish Henderson’s “The John Maclean March”, sung by Dick Gaughan (1972) ✊ www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uAs...

Clare Downham@downham.bsky.social · 2w ago

A London-based landowner is putting the iconic Glenelg to Skye ferry at risk. Support the local community - and save the world famous Glenelg to Skye ferry by joining me and signing the petition today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...

Save the Glenelg - Skye ferry!

This ten minute crossing is famous around the world - and is believed to be the last turntable style ferry anywhere. It's an iconic part of Skye's history, but it's under threat thanks to a wealthy la...

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Maria Drutska@mariadrutska.bsky.social · 3w ago

📚 RUSSIA HAS DEFEATED the book market of my childhood. Let me tell you about a place you’ve never heard of. Petrivka. A book market in Kyiv, now called Pochaina metro. Before the internet existed for us, it was simply where you went for books...

Plashing Vole@plashingvole.bsky.social · 4w ago

People my group have written to about the impact of mass redundancies on teaching quality, research and PhD supervision: VC; DVC for Education; DVC for Research; Dean; Head of School; Students’ Union President; Chair of Governors. People who have replied: 0.

Nick Gould@profng.bsky.social · 4w ago

The VC of the Uni of Greater Manchester has just been sacked for misuse of over £1m of university funds. Hardly a mention in the media. Not black so not newsworthy.

Democracy Now!@democracynow.org · 4w ago

"The internet represents hegemonic views. It does not represent [everybody] in the world." AI researcher Timnit Gebru untangles the deceptive nature of large language models like Chat-GPT, and explains how so-called "superintelligence" entrenches societal biases and inequality.