Mair Rigby

“There is something in every one of you that waits and listens for the sound of the genuine in yourself. It is the only true guide you will ever have. And if you cannot hear it, you will all of your life spend your days on the ends of strings that somebody else pulls.”

Howard Thurman

Now moving onto Aimee Mann's 'Lost in Space', which is one of my favourite albums.

Making the miso aubergines in Rukmini Iyer's Green Cookbook. Not sure anything can beat the version in Meera Sodha’s Dinner, but these look good too.

Tonight's cooking soundtrack is 'Loose Future' by Courtney Marie Andrews.

Ah, Townes. So wonderful ❤️

It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.

Tonight's cooking soundtrack is 'The Lookout' by Laura Veirs.

move slow and repair things

The role of supervisors in fostering positive research culture - UK Research Integrity Office On 24 March 2026, UKRIO will host an expert webinar on the role of supervisors in fostering a positive research culture. The session will examine how supervisory practice directly shapes research inte...

On 24 March, @ukrio.bsky.social will host a public webinar exploring the role of supervisors in shaping positive research culture – including what effective and supportive supervision looks like and how it can be sustained over time.

🔗 Learn more and register: ukrio.org/the-role-of-...

Breast cancer, endometriosis and PCOS detection tests seen as 'game-changing' New tests are being developed to spot early signs of breast cancer and endometriosis in urine.

Some good news www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

It's Bandcamp Friday

Today I'm looking forward to working at home quietly on my project report. I like writing reports.

Our theme for 2026 is Crossroads Find out more about our 2026 festival theme

The call for applications for Being Human Festival 2026 is now open www.beinghumanfestival.org/news/our-the...

Today I'm looking forward to lunch with a former colleague and meetings about a couple of EDI initiatives I'm involved in at work.

“Beware the vampire!”
Nosferatu is 104 years old today. He hasn’t aged a day...
F. W. Murnau’s unofficial take on Bram Stoker’s Dracula was released in Germany on 4 March 1922.

Good things today:
- Lovely weather
- Saw a cute long tailed tit
- A nice curry for dinner

Older people’s domestic abuse can often be missed by key public services and they need to create safe spaces for speaking out, according to a new report.

🖱️ tinyurl.com/4e37e5xr

@choiceolderppl.bsky.social
#speakout #domesticabuse #elderly

Trauma informed research guidance launch - Wrexham University Explore Wrexham University at an on-campus or online event.

In case you missed it…

Dr Tegan Brierley-Sollis, in collaboration with ACE Hub Wales, has developed a ground-up guidance document on how researchers can be trauma-informed in their practice.

wrexham.ac.uk/research/our...

Open Research Week is happening - 20 - 24 April. Some great sessions on offer gw4.ac.uk/orw/

Call for papers!

Final Taith Funding Round Set to Close as Demand Rises by More Than 80% Organisations across Wales have less than three weeks left to apply for the final round of international exchange funding through the Taith programme,

Mae ceisiadau Llwybr 1 ar agor nawr! Unwaith i'r rownd hon gau, ni fydd unrhyw gyfleoedd pellach i gael cyllid Taith. ‼️
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Pathway 1 applications are open now! Once this round closes, there will be no further Taith funding opportunities. ‼️

businessnewswales.com/final-taith-...

The majority of UK academic institutions now no longer post on X - LSE Impact For the first time, more UK universities and associated organisations are inactive on X than active.

💥New post | The majority of UK academic institutions now no longer post on X

✍️ @andytattersall.bsky.social

#AcademicSky #X #AcademicSocialMedia

Throughout March, we are celebrating Women's History Month 📚

Follow the link below to discover the complex and fascinating history of women in Wales.

www.uwp.co.uk/celebrating-...

Looking forward to learning more about appreciative inquiry this morning.

Senedd 2026: Nature & Climate Hustings Senedd 2026: Nature & Climate Hustings Wednesday 8th April 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm Seligman Theatre, Chapter Arts Centre Chaired by Will Hayward, journalist, and organised by Wales Environment Li...

It's nearly that time of year... time to grill the Senedd parties on what they'll do for the environment!

Our Nature & Climate Hustings - hosted jointly with the excellent @climatecymru.bsky.social - will be on Wed 8th April at Chapter Arts. Book your seat here: actionnetwork.org/events/sened...

Mediterranean Chickpea Soup A hearty one-pot chickpea soup with Mediterranean flavors. Ready in under 30 minutes and packed with nutrients, the perfect summer soup.

Made this soup for lunch and it's really good www.bytheforkful.com/mediterranea...

Green Squirrel » Taking the Car out of Cardiff: Your complete guide to greener travel in the city Cardiff has a car problem. 70% of us in Cardiff commute by car, and two thirds of all journeys under two miles are made by car. With the highest volume of car traffic of any area in Wales, and air pol...

The lovely folk at Green Squirrel have put together a guide on sustainable travel in our city - it contains really useful information & links
greensquirrel.co.uk/sustainablet...

Day off work. Was going to use it to try and progress some serious life stuff, but having to admit I'm too tired. Will focus on recovery and reset instead.

Also, there’s no way the Home Office has the resources to hugely multiply its asylum workload by reassessing each claim every 30 months. The delays will be colossal, adding to everyone’s stress and frustration

Refugee status to be temporary as Shabana Mahmood rips up rules on UK asylum Home secretary announces 30-month protection limit, with refugees required to leave if their home countries are later judged safe

This stinks at every level. What refugees desperately need after their claims are accepted is the stability to rebuild their lives. This change will cause immeasurable stress and anxiety to some of the most vulnerable people in the country