Prof. Chris Ashford

Really looking forward to this!

Seven Northumbria researchers appointed to official REF panels Seven leading researchers from Northumbria University have been selected to support the official panels for the 2029 Research Excellence Framework (REF), confirming the University’s reputation for exc...

Congratulations to all 7 Northumbria colleagues who have been appointed to a number of panels in the 2029 Research Excellence Framework - a major national exercise to assess the quality of research in UK universities

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Our convenor, @lauragraham86.bsky.social, and @lawandsexuality.bsky.social are co-editing a Concise Encyclopaedia of Gender, Sexuality and Law. Laura and Chris are seeking additional suggestions of entries to the encyclopaedia. See attached poster for full details and get in touch if interested.

LSA handbook cover showing text saying ‘Politics of the Body at the crosswords, May 22-25 2925, Hyatt regency Chicago. A background of various images such as a progress pride flag speak to themes of gender, sexuality and diversity

A promotion for Edward Elgar Publishing featuring eight text book covers including one featuring the posts author: Gender, Sexuality and Law: a Textbook

Looking forward to connecting with folks at #LSACHICAGO2025 I’ll also be presenting my paper ‘Straight After the Bombs Fall: Queer Legal Praxis and Planning for the End of the World’. Come say hi! Check out/ ask about my recent co edited GSL textbook at the EE stand.

First time back at #lsa2025 Chicago since COVID - been a while! Is there still an LGBT social one evening? Anyone know the details? Thanks!

Email from PR firm describing television success of Jim Davidson.

I find myself on some odd email lists but this is spectacular miss-targeting by one PR firm. Does feel a long way from Big Break… 🎱

Wonkhe Daily Briefing Wednesday 12 March 2025 Good morning. The University of Dundee looks set to lose the equivalent of more than 600 full time roles in order to address a large financial deficit. Edward Peck is confirmed as the next Office for Students chair, and Jacqui Smith has been talking about level 7 apprenticeships. Have a great day.

Err, yes, have a “great day” UKHE 😱🤷‍♂️😬

Proud supervisor papa…

Ahhhhhhh! Thank you 😃🙌

Round piece of wood with metal insert. Mystery object

Mug on round piece of wood

I got this at a recent event but - I’m just going to fess up to my stupidity - what the heck is it? Guessing not a coaster… 😂😂😂

Really impressive Democrat response from Elissa Slotkin.

As one fire goes out in my inbox, another one begins. The balance of the universe 🔥 🧘‍♂️ 🔥

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Even by my usual standards I’ve managed to inadvertently make myself look a right plonker an epic number of times today. Not yet 11am 😂😭🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️

I think the final ep of Big Boys is one of those absolute greats. Beautiful and powerful. Thank you @jackrooke.bsky.social

My awesome PhD student. Do reach out to him if you think you can help with this research 👇

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It’s rare I do a “reply all” mistake but of course when I do it’s to several hundred people 😱🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

Screenshot of WonkHE podcast playing on iPhone

Friday eve journey and catching up with the latest @wonkhe.bsky.social podcast and the freedom of speech legislation changes. Interesting discussion.

Chris smiling wearing a blue t-shirt and with palm trees behind him

How’s your Friday? #WinterSun The face of a man taking a break from the Sun but listening to the absolute bangers from the pool DJ 🎵 ☀️ 🌊

Yes, I assume so in that rather odd passive aggressive way 😂

The they could definitely swap that up for “no smoking. [add menacing voice] it’s the law!”

“Any passengers who still wish to travel on this flight…” Why do airport announcements say this? “I was sat in departures and thought nah mate, now you’ve asked I’ve changed my mind.” Yep, I’ve hit that point of delays where my usual sunny disposition (😂) is looking decidedly overcast 😭😭😭

The entrance to Newcastle Airport with snow lying on the ground

It’s a bit snowy in Newcastle this morning, and the roads are crazy - do not even attempt to drive anywhere right now if you can avoid it!

A television screen showing Sky News and the Mangione court case/plea.

Just here for the social media discourse…

View of an office. Desk with papers and a mug. A television can be seen to the side showing Sky News and a meeting desk can also be seen

Last day on campus. Just one meeting. Can I actually progress my long to do list? Thoughts and prayers…

Wearing a polo shirt in front of a book shirt. The shirt has a Sheffield Hallam University logo and identifies the wearer as Chris Ashford Welfare Officer

Ok *deep breath* so this term has been one of the best in years. I have some new roles at work that I love and it’s also been a few months of physical change thanks to exercise, a new diet and yes the wonder drug that is Mounjaro. So here I am today in my (baggy) Student Union top from *cough* 2000

Urgh. I’m hoping these will last. The sound is just so much better and they’re so much more comfortable compared to the old style ones but yea, if I lose these I will have to re-evaluate (or find an income generating venture!)

Well I went back to the last location on find my (now it’s actually daylight) and no sign so I now feel I’ve been mugged at the Apple Store. Lessons learnt! 😂

I used to think “how does someone manage to lose an AirPod pro bud and my goodness they must feel sick if they do”. Today: AAAAAARGHHHHHHHH!!!!! 😭😭😭🤬🤬🤬🤬

a man wearing a christmas sweater and a bow tie is adjusting his tie . Alt: a man wearing a christmas sweater and a bow tie is adjusting his tie .

Christmas jumper day in the Faculty tomorrow. Brace yourselves

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Is that a middle aged gay man I see before me?