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Free Swimming Lessons for Children in Gaza

Gaza has been destroyed. But the sea keeps coming - waves splash on the shore, the tide rises and falls, and a new day starts.

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If elected, Count Binface may face a parliamentary standards investigation after it’s revealed he often makes collections on the wrong day

Spent yesterday making great progress on a writing piece - today I may need to continue before the momentum is lost…

Looking forward to exploring the woods and sharing our session on the monsters of #change management at #playfullearning26

Indigenous perspectives on climate action. Wardandi Elder/artist Nan Viv, custodian/artist Mitchella Hutchins and writer/artist/producer Dr Chris Fremantle discussion panel. 30 July 4pm-5.30 Book: events.humanitix.com/awakening-se... Part of #Glasgow2026 Festival. @glasgow2026.bsky.social

AWAKENING - See Spirit - Djunnung Djanga - Faic Anum

A free, family friendly series of workshops including land art, music and conversations with Australian and Scottish artists fostering connection to the Land.

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Testing out the crate prior to surgery on his knee tomorrow 😩❤️ - the crate is to force him to rest post-op

I've just found out about greengamesguide.com (Thanks to Zara from www.mazazagames.com for bringing it to my attention.) #playfulLearning #sustainability #gameDesign

This Saturday we are hosting the 'Festival Fringe Family Fun Afternoon' 🎉 We will have 8 activities for families running from 1pm to 4pm in the Ron Cooke Hub and that showcase research projects across the Faculty. No need to book just come along 😊 yorkfestivalofideas.com/2026/calenda...

Festival Fringe Family Fun Afternoon

Join us for an afternoon of energetic, creative, crafty, puzzling, scientific and historical fun at this year’s Festival Fringe Family Fun Afternoon.

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What a whirlwind at #ukge2026 for play-group.org and games in education. Reflections and comments to come after a short regen phase…

Just in time for #UKGE2026 the new website for PLaY group is up at play-group.org !

Free strengths-based leadership training for Postdocs! 📢📢 Travel expenses of up to £30 per person for delegates from the Universities of York and Sheffield can be reimbursed. Find out more and register here: whiterose.ac.uk/event/unpack... #Postdoc #PostdocTraining

Hah! This cutie managed to do a failed backflip trying to catch the frisbee this morning. Good illustration of learning from failure - she immediately did it again 😝

Excited to receive my new custom Lego minifig today! Bike rather than train travel but - do you think it looks like my picture? #lego #minime

Went on a glorious family bike ride and picnic yesterday - paying for it today in mild sunburn and headaches 🤪🤦‍♀️ #shouldknowbetter

From Play to Practice: Rethinking Project Management through Playful Learning As part of the ESRC-Funded RE:PLAY Project, we recently piloted a playful learning approach to project management within an engineering module at Coventry University. Working collaboratively with RE:PLAY Fellow Neil…

From Play to Practice: Rethinking Project Management through Playful Learning

As part of the ESRC-Funded RE:PLAY Project, we recently piloted a playful learning approach to project management within an engineering module at Coventry University. Working collaboratively with RE:PLAY Fellow Neil O'Shea and RE:PLAY Design Fellows Safaa Sindi and Tamar Maclellan, this session explored how hands-on, scenario-driven activities can support students in developing project management thinking in more engaging and applied ways.

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Excited to be evangelising about play and games through Playful Learning at York! www.linkedin.com/posts/taps-m...

Meet PLaY Group: Playful Approaches for Learning and Impact | Playful Learning at York (PLaY) Group posted on the topic | LinkedIn

🎤<taps microphone> Is this thing on? 📢 Play is a powerful tool that sparks creativity and builds empathy across diverse audiences, from learners to policymakers. The PLaY Group was hatched to bring p...

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There are worse commutes…! #York Railway bridge with a view over the Ouse

Sunday’s crowning glory - tiny trifles. Play and creativity can be applied to ‘how can I use these squashed raspberries?’ too! I used to love ready steady cook 😝

Today I am living the glamorous life of an academic, sounding impressive in small doses of speaking about ideas but with most of my time devoted to completing forms and swearing at my computer

a cat wearing a white bunny hat is laying on its back

ALT: a cat wearing a white bunny hat is laying on its back

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C’est fini

a cat is laying on the floor next to a door and the word done is on the floor .

Alt: a cat is laying on the floor next to a door looking like a toy without stuffing and the word done is on the floor .

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499 days of Greek with Duolingo… not even half way to ‘beginner’ yet 😝

Well the essays have come in and it’s time to start assessing what students have written about #ethics, inequality, #sustainability and #business. So far, I’ve actually been pleasantly surprised! They have read scholarly things!

a dog is walking on a wooden floor with a dogcore logo on the back

ALT: a dog is walking on a wooden floor with a dogcore logo on the back

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Seasonal dogs dressed to impress!

Just two dogs, holding paws.

You know what I love about games? #Fairness. It’s so British to take turns, like queuing. With kids you have to be caring to start with though, and spend time supporting their capabilities to enable them to play fairly as grown ups! #bluey

I think the puppy might be wrecked…

Old dog and little dog playing nice together! #puppy #dogparent

Home from a fun #playlearn25 with masks, crime scenes, recipes, magic and improv. Most crucially so many opportunities to connect with other playful learning people! Whimsical, intellectual or light-hearted, it’s all an aid to stimulating ideas 😊

Wonderful session from @playbrarian.uk on inclusivity for autistic players in playful learning. Approve individual play! Explain rationale! Facilitate different platforms for engagement #playlearn25

Hey #AcademicSky - Do you use #boardgames or #cardgames in #LTHE? Or management #training?- we want to hear all about it! I am guest editing the journal of play in adulthood with @lizcable.bsky.social - drop us a line! www.journalofplayinadulthood.org.uk/news/