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We work with a global community of innovators to explore new physical computing technologies that inspire and empower the next generation of digital creators. https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/mirl

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We've also got a discord server: bit.ly/mirl-discord
LinkedIn: bit.ly/mirl-linkedin
and our website: www.lancaster.ac.uk/mirl

06.03.2026 13:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We're a colourful bunch of researchers, academics and students at MIRL!

We're just sending out our welcome newsletter to everyone who signed up at micro:bit live in Barcelona. You can still sign up to our newsletter here: forms.gle/VatZEehBms9d...

06.03.2026 13:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A name badge I've added my own text with social media links

A name badge I've added my own text with social media links

Really need to bring coloured pens with me ๐Ÿ˜ƒ In #Barcelona at #microbitlive #microbit @microbit-mirl.bsky.social @microbit.org

28.02.2026 09:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

shout out to @jonnya.bsky.social and @stockers.bsky.social from @microbit.org for joining us for the evening

25.02.2026 22:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Let's not forget the evening group! The evening was black tie so slightly MORE fancy, did you think it was possible?!

25.02.2026 22:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
two people wearing a red t-shirt

two people wearing a red t-shirt

It's all go this week! The palace yesterday, new t-shirts today, Barcelona on Friday for #microbitlive

Here's Maja from Aarhus University and Lorraine from Lancaster University modelling the new t-shirts โค๏ธ๐ŸŒน

Fun fact: they're both wearing stripey tops underneath ๐Ÿ˜€

25.02.2026 16:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Can't wait! #Barcelona #microbitlive

25.02.2026 13:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
people with nice dresses and suits

people with nice dresses and suits

Look how well we scrub up! This was the morning group of students, graduates and staff who went to St James Palace to receive the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Higher Education from their majesties the King and Queen. Read more on our website: www.lancaster.ac.uk/microbit/new... @microbit.org #microbit

25.02.2026 13:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Oh nice, we love a good classroom poster! #microbit #physicalcomputing @microbit.org

24.02.2026 10:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
People taking a photo on a ceiling mirror

People taking a photo on a ceiling mirror

A group of people at a pizza restaurant

A group of people at a pizza restaurant

The whole gang is in London receiving the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education at St James Palace this morning. We've got undergraduates, graduates, postdocs, lecturers and professors all excited to dress up in our fancy frocks! Photos imminent!

24.02.2026 10:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Our website is live! lancaster.ac.uk/mirl

24.02.2026 10:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hello bluesky! We're just setting up our social media accounts and website. Watch this space!

21.02.2026 14:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0