Fiona Tweedie
@fjtweedie.bsky.social
making numbers mean something at Brendan Research and “statistical genius in chief” at Church of Scotland. maps, graphs, infographics, cartograms... Jogs long ways in the hills. Views my own. she/her
In London for work, discovered the outdoor pool at the Oasis Sports Centre. Ran there, swam for 45 mins, ran back to hotel. Fabulous!!!
Desperately sad for Bible Society researchers. YouGov errors lead to retraction of Quiet Revival report. www.biblesociety.org.uk/the-quiet-re...
The Quiet Revival: All you need to know
Our report The Quiet Revival, based on YouGov data we now know to be faulty, has been replaced by a new report outlining some remarkable changes in the spiritual climate of England and Wales.
biblesociety.org.uk
CofS people - anyone recognise a PhD by a female minister on “sins of the tongue” and Kirk discipline?
Horrified to receive a Reform UK leaflet tonight, and more horrified by the data viz. Fixed it for you @reformexposed.bsky.social
Fabulous performance of Come From Away at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. And I can hear the Tattoo pipes and drums as I wait for my bus….
Awesome to see Brendan Research reports highlighted, and me quoted, in this excellent wide-ranging article on Quiet Revival. www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
Quiet revival: myth or reality?
Recent research suggests that young men in Britain are turning increasingly to faith. Madeleine Davies takes some soundings
churchtimes.co.uk
Last night Anna Troup won the ladies race of Race Across Scotland, finishing 4th overall. This after outright winning the summer Spine Race in June. After nearly 3 years out with injury. Oh, and she's 55 for anyone thinking age makes the slightest difference in ultra events. Inspirational!
For six months, I've said that threats to economic data have been more collateral damage than intentional harm. No longer. Firing the head of the BLS is five-alarm intentional harm to the integrity of US economic data and the entire statistical system.
Dial into Worship – No Internet Needed Know someone without internet who’d love to join Sunday worship? They can call in by phone: Call 0208 080 6591 at 10:40am ID: 884 4746 5645 Passcode: 838727 Hear organ music from 10:50am #StColumbasLondon #ChurchForEveryone #DialInWorship #AccessibleFaith
#CofEpeeps has anyone examples of a church that has started a choir in the last 5 years or so?
Between May and July, Russia’s Federal State Statistics Service stopped publishing nearly all major demographic data. Here’s what this level of censorship means — and what the country’s last “living snapshot” reveals. meduza.io/en/feature/2...
No births, no deaths, no data Russia is pulling demographic stats from public view. What’s the Kremlin trying to hide? — Meduza
Between May and July, Russia’s Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat) gradually stopped publishing nearly all key demographic indicators. First to disappear were the real-time regional figures on…
meduza.io
All those Saturdays marshalling in the rain and wind, and today I get to sit in the sunshine to do timekeeping at Oriam #parkrun v100 on 26/7 🥳
You are cordially invited to our Anti-Prime Sale, where every purchase will financially support bookstores, NOT billionaires 🥳
Thought-provoking and fascinating talk by @kevinguyan.bsky.social at tonight’s joint @rssedinburgh.bsky.social & @rssdiversity.bsky.social event; on the importance of box breakers and careful design of classification studies. Some helpful considerations ⬇️ Highly recommend his new book #rainbowtrap
Since this is making the rounds. Just.... no. After Jesus says, "Love your Neighbor," someone asks, "And who is my neighbor?" Jesus responds with the Parable of the Good Samaritan, in which he tells the audience that the ethnic group they hate the most are their neighbors. ⚓ #ActuallyReadTheBible
Actually managed a S&C session with my PT this afternoon. First in about a month. So wonderful to be back outside and have my body doing stuff. No glute tendon stuff tho!
I’m speaking at a special event hosted by the @royalstatsoc.bsky.social (Edinburgh and Celebrating Diversity SIG) at the Bayes Centre, University of Edinburgh on 7 July. ❎ Rainbow Trap: How Inclusive Statistics Still Box Us In 6.00pm – 7.30pm | All welcome 👋
Thanks for the reminder @janemunday.bsky.social. Every summer, I repost this article DROWNING DOES NOT LOOK LIKE DROWNING. To date, I know of FOUR kids who were saved after someone who'd clicked on the link learnt how to spot actual drowning. Take time to read and pass on. slate.com/technology/2...
Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning
Drowning is not the violent, splashing call for help that most people expect.
slate.com
Beautiful day by Derwentwater in the English Lake District
From the Nitpicker's Guide for Deep Space Nine Trekkers, published in 1996. The reviewer didn't think the state of the United States in 2024 as shown in the episode Past Tense, Part 1 was believable. Sounds like @roberthewittwolfe.bsky.social and Ira Steven Behr were pretty close....
Communion in the Church of Scotland Offices this morning
