A bright orange single bloom rose

Fearless one of my favourite roses - blooming beautiful

#dailyflowers
#gardening
#holidays

‘Remarkable’ Melbourne vice-chancellor Emma Johnston dies aged 52 Marine ecologist remembered for ‘unwavering commitment’ to students and work advocating for science and research

The University of Melbourne’s v-c and renowned science communicator Emma Johnston has died aged 52, after an 11-month tenure as head of the institution

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Emma Johnston was a visionary scientist, environmentalist and leader, with an abiding hope for humanity The University of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor, who has died aged 52, was driven by a deep love of science and a desire to safeguard the planet’s future.

Vale, Emma. This is truly gut-wrenching news. Sincere condolences for her family, friends, and countless colleagues in the scientific community. theconversation.com/emma-johnsto...

I can’t believe this news. What an amazing woman - I was looking forward to working in her system for however long she was leading us @unimelb.bsky.social

You can do this right now:

Think of a person who wrote a paper you love, whose work influenced or helped you, or has made your professional life better.

Search up their email address. Shoot them a quick email of thanks. It means so, so much. This is a rough time of year, share some joy.

A3 - I had a tribe! I organised and connected with a group of like minded staff across the institution and they would catch up with my for coffee, check in with me and generally support me when I felt lost. #LTHEchat

A3. Seeking out like-minded people who feed your soul.

I have a group who do this from across the globe and it is awesome.

#LTHEchat

That was me for 18 months. It became debilitating and prevented me from being successful.

A2. I’m doing the opposite - I’ve started working out of the tea room on the busy floor to see more people.

#LTHEchat

A3. I have 2 people at my work who are always looking out for me. You can see from my posts it has been a rocky 3 years in assessment land. But it is shaping up to be an amazing 2026.

#LTHEchat

A3. I’m still experiencing the work loneliness - it has been 3 years. But last week a change in leadership is helping - asked me to implement it and I think I might go from a team of 6 to a team of about 30 - bringing everyone into the group to have fun working together.

#LTHEchat

Yes early on I was probably a bit forceful - it has impacted my mental health so I have a psychologist as well. She’s totally supportive which is lovely.

A2. I’ve been lucky to have a manager and a few key people who understand that I’m experiencing professional loneliness through being a bit left out. They are being inclusive and supportive which helps.

A2. I feel most lonely right now. I’m in a leadership position that I love - but I was moved to a floor almost by myself and then I work in assessment people struggle with what I have to do - at the moment major change.

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A1. I love alone time but for me that is different to being lonely. I’m rarely lonely in my own alone time but I’m often lonely at work - alone or with people - because I do not feel included.

A1. This one resonates with me - I’m in assessment and it is lonely. Regularly not thought of in meetings that cross over with my work. Knowing it could really help me and I could really help them is tough.

#LTHEchat

Taken this morning - before I headed off for a day full of meetings that went quite well

#dailyflowers 🌱

A yellow rose nearly fully opened

My first gold bunny of the year.

Having hit rock bottom with #highered #burnout I’m slowly rebuilding myself by spending at least 30 minutes in my garden each day. What an absolute privilege

#dailyflowers
#gardening

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It has brought me so much joy watching her open.

Relaxation compilation 🩵 YouTube video by CrystalQuest

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My nephew loves crystals and gems - he shares his love of them on this site. This one is really relaxing

#crystals
#family

A dahlia flower in full bloom

A trumpet lily

A bromeliad is with a small purple flower inside

A gold bunny rose

A fabulous day in Melbourne enjoying everything in my garden 🪴👩🏻‍🌾

#dailyflowers 🌱
#gardening
#mindfulness

Front on show of orange/red coloured dahlia flower nearly fully open in bloom

A side view of the dahlia showing the petals peeling back

Side shot of the dahlia close up

Day 7 of dahlia watch - my first dahlia… so excited. She has a little way to go and some snails got to her early. But I’m so so excited

#dailyflowers🌱
#dahlia
#gardening

Dahlia flower - very decretive and large bloom - opening. The petals are orange. It is in front of a house

Dahlia watch day 6 - in the PM.

I can’t wait to make my full time job/activity flower watching and flower photography.

Love dahlias

#gardening #burnout #newlife

Dahlia flower bud just starting to open in front of a house

Dahlia watch day 3… I’m so excited to be growing my first dahlia

#gardening #flowers #dahlias

Oh I’m over here from the other one - used to love following your posts there. I joined here very early on but felt lonely. Trying again

A selfie of Clare in front of a clear blue sky

Last of our Board of Examiner meetings today. As the lead of the assessment portfolio there have been lots of lessons learned & lots of ideas for creative, safe and meaningful assessments in 2026.

Being back here #bluesky with #highered peeps is helpful & inspiring #assessment #dentistry

LTHEChat 344: AdvanceHE fellowship: what are the benefits for different educator roles and how can we evidence our practice? Join us on Bluesky with guest Rich Bale (@richbale.bsky.social) on Wednesday, 19th November 2025 at 20:00 GMT The Professional Standards Framework (PSF) and gaining professional recognition through…

Join us on Bluesky for #LTHEchat with guest @richbale.bsky.social on Wednesday, 19th November at 20:00 GMT to discuss 'AdvanceHE fellowship: what are the benefits for different educator roles and how can we evidence our practice?'

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Was told this week while listening to a wonderful session on programmatic assessment that the #highered community on #Bluesky is getting back to the network we had on the other. Haven’t visited for a while. Glad to be back and checking in