Jill Henshaw (she/her)

Sunday fun floating down the River Dee in Carrog 🥰

Saw @susiedent.com yesterday at Salford Quays, couldn’t get the QR code to work to mention a new term I heard that really needs to get into the dictionary. With cold water swimming becoming so popular we’re seeing a huge rise in cases of fannyphylactic shock 🤣🤣🤣

We still have places available for the #DrDeaf Spring Writing Retreat in Ål, Norway, 25-30 May. Join us for a week of writing, workshops, and wellness activities. New in 2025: visual dissemination of research, use of generative AI for writing, and co-authoring. Register today! www.al.fhs.no/dr-deaf/

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Word of the day is one I mention often. To have the ‘mubble-fubbles’, in the 16th century, was to experience a fit of despondency or low spirits - another name for the Sunday blues.

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PhD opportunity! To begin in September 2025 #DeafGain #DrDeaf
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Grey and white miniature schnauzer lying on a flat, rectangular dog bed in front of a roaring wood burner with his bum hanging off the back of his bed.

Oh to be a loved doggy unaware of the world beyond walks, food, play and love! #dogsofbluesky

Word of the day, though I’m sure no one will need it, is ‘eye servant’ (16th century): an individual who only pays attention or works hard when the boss is looking.

Word of the day is ‘librocubicularist’: one who loves nothing better than reading in bed.

(Not easy to say, but I’m glad to know it exists).

A community blog, on doctoral supervision relationships and pedagogies Edited by Dr Kay Guccione

Do you have an interest in what the literature says about PhD supervision, but translated into quick five minute reads for supervisors? Subscribe to the supervising PhD‘s blog. supervisingphds.wordpress.com

Definition of “kakistocracy” as a government by the least suitable or competent citizens of a state.

Word of the day. Or week. Or next four years.

A screen showing the title of the talk How Trauma Affects the Body: The Psychosomatic Nature of Trauma displayed on a material screen above a red stage.

A fantastic evening listening to another Seed Talk. Dr Megan Klabunde spoke about current research into the brain and body connections and how trauma impacts children and adults. Brilliant talk - keep up with the therapy because it works, and take up yoga and mindfulness were my takeaways 😊

What an excellent and impactful project!

@andreabernstein.bsky.social will there be a follow up in light of the recent election result? 😱

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Introducing Will Be Wild | Trump, Inc. | WNYC Studios Andrea Bernstein introduces Trump, Inc. listeners to Will be Wild, her new podcast with Ilya Marritz.

Listening to the Will be Wild podcast - really worth a listen! www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/tru...

Word of this morning is ‘procaffeinate’: to put everything on hold until you’ve had sufficient amounts of coffee.

Word of the Day is a true favourite, as some of you will know.

Apricity (17th century) is the warmth of the sun on a winter’s day.

My word of the day (and personal recommendation) is ‘snerdling’ (18th century): nestling cosily beneath the covers and holding off the day a little longer.

Morning.

Two Words with Susie Dent

For any fans of Wordle and similar word
games, Two Words is back and (we hope) even more accessible.

You can give it a go here.

twowords2.page.link/play

Thanks to all those who are already playing. And beware the Susie bot!

Sign Language Machine Translation Collects important current topics in the area of sign language translation to improve the ways and means deaf users can engage with machine translation

In our chapter for this new volume, Robin Angelini, Katta Spiel and I explore perspectives on the development of signing avatars through interviews with deaf and hearing professionals involved in sign language machine translation. link.springer.com/book/10.1007...

15M people on Bluesky!!! 💫

The Verge beat us to our own announcement — that's the beauty of an open network with public stats!

A.D.H.D. Symptoms Are Milder With a Busy Schedule, Study Finds New research suggests symptoms of the disorder may be less severe in those with a demanding schedule.

Is being busy good for people with ADHD? A recent study set out to answer that questions. Dr. Margaret Sibley and Dr. Craig Surman, members of CHADD's PAB discuss the results in this recent New York Times article.
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/13/w...
#adhd #adhdresearch #busyhands #ADHD2024 #adhdlife

Richard Ovenden in conversation with Elif Shafak Richard Ovenden, Bodley's Librarian, in conversation with Elif Shafak

Next week! Tuesday November 26: an enriching evening of conversation with @RichOve & Elif Shafak.

Join us for a tipple & a discussion of Elif's latest book, 'There are Rivers in the Sky', women writers through the ages, & the importance & value of libraries: visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/event/richar...

What the Longest Study on Human Happiness Found Is the Key to a Good Life The Harvard Study of Adult Development has established a strong correlation between deep relationships and well-being. The question is, how does a person nurture those deep relationships?

Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz assisted in the longest in-depth longitudinal study on human life. They found that “we neglect our connections with others at our peril.”

From 2023: theatln.tc/kAIjiwiy

Slavoy Zizek and Frankie Boyle sitting in armchairs on a stage with a screen behind them showing their names in green and blue. Curtains hang to the left and right of the stage and behind the screen, the lights make them look blue and yellow.

An interesting evening listening to @slavojiek.bsky.social in Edinburgh. A vast range of topics discovered in a short space of time! Just downloaded his podcasts so I can hear more.

Good morning.

Word of the Day is as beautiful as it is underused. ‘Confelicity’ is finding joy in the happiness and success of others.

UK’s biggest sign-language school opens new teaching space The UK’s biggest sign-language school for deaf children has a new classroom building by architects Manalo & White and Richard Lyndon Design, whose founder Richard Dougherty is one of five deaf…

“UK’s biggest #SignLanguage school [Heathlands School] opens new teaching space.”

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#Education
#Accessibility

How we developed sign language for ten of the trickiest climate terms Rather than literally translating English words, experts have focused on visually representing the underlying concepts for these terms.

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How we developed sign language for ten of the trickiest climate terms
via @theconversation.bsky.social
#signlanguage #language #langsky #climate