In Wales and Scotland, students were promised a maintenance floor. The promise is broken On 7 May 2026, voters in Scotland and Wales go to the polls.

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‘Misogyny with a marketing budget’: UK AI firm accused of sexist advert Narwhal Labs ad for ‘AI employee’ contains strapline: ‘She outworks everyone. And she’ll never ask for a raise’ A British AI company that recently secured millions of pounds of investment has been accused of running a misogynistic and sexist advertising campaign. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has received at least seven complaints about the campaign by Narwhal Labs, which includes an advert depicting a woman next to the strapline: “She outworks everyone. And she’ll never ask for a raise.” Continue reading...

‘Misogyny with a marketing budget’: UK AI firm accused of sexist advert

Associate Professor (297742) | NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology Job title: Associate Professor (297742), Employer: NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Deadline: Sunday, May 3, 2026

My old university NTNU in Trondheim is finally! recruiting a fully tenured associate professor in modern environmental history. This is a great opportunity for the right person. #envhist

Take Part — FI WI ROAD

Good news! Applications for the 2026 Fi Wi Road Internship are still open.

An exciting opportunity for Black and mixed-Black heritage geography students, the Fi Wi Road project supports you to build networks, develop your voice, and gain experience.

Apply by 20 April 👇
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The Tramuntana mountains and the valley of oranges has saved me in 2026. #gratitude. Wondering how to leave. ☀️🍊

That’s so nice 😊

What's Up Docs? - Doctors' Notes: Light - BBC Sounds Drs Chris and Xand dive into Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and how it’s treated.

🌑 Suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? Interested in light generally?

🌞 I'd highly recommend listening to this episode of What's Up Docs with the van Tulleken brothers & @hesterparr.bsky.social

❤️ Loving the Drs' crush on human geography ❤️

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Aw - eek! - Thanks so much Katherine ☀️ 🙏

Ah Andy! If only l had realised ….

Thanks to UIB, Palma for hosting my research leave ☀️

What's Up Docs? - Why do we feel happier when the sun’s out? - BBC Sounds Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken look at why the sun improves mood.

BBC R4 ‘What’s Up Docs?’ Invited me on this week to talk about light. A fun episode with follow-up episode on ‘Dr’s notes’. Starts around 7 mins in. Episode 2 discusses the book ‘Light is a right’ @slipshodspeller.bsky.social @alecfinlay.bsky.social @uofgnews.bsky.social @uofgges.bsky.social

What's Up Docs? - Why do we feel happier when the sun’s out? - BBC Sounds Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken look at why the sun improves mood.

BBC R4 ‘What’s Up Docs?’ Invited me on this week to talk about light. A fun episode with follow-up episode on ‘Dr’s notes’. Starts around 7 mins in. Episode 2 discusses the book ‘Light is a right’ @slipshodspeller.bsky.social @alecfinlay.bsky.social @uofgnews.bsky.social @uofgges.bsky.social

Congratulations to @orkneylibrary.bsky.social for ‘Wintering Well’ and making it through to clock change .. 💪☀️

Looking forward to talking with UIB later this week

'We feel betrayed' - the bitter rent row in Glasgow's art scene Seven organisations that use the Trongate 103 building were informed last month their rent was to increase by four times the current amount.

'We feel betrayed' - the bitter rent row in Glasgow's art scene www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

A photo of the Wills Memorial Building and surrounding buildings in central Bristol.

The School of Geographical Sciences at the University of Bristol is currently hiring for a 3-year lecturer role in Sustainable Urban Development. Full details in link. Closing date for applications is April 20th.

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The miscarriage cradle: Invention inspired by trauma launched in Scottish hospitals The device allows women to collect their baby's remains with dignity at home and deal with their sense of loss.

The miscarriage cradle: Invention inspired by trauma launched in Scottish hospitals www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Bereaved father wants suicide prevention training in every school John Gibson's 24-year-old son Cameron, who was a veterinary surgeon, died in October 2019.

Bereaved father wants suicide prevention training in every school www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Cherishing place and family this morning in Holymoorside.

I love the idea of institutional permaculture and really wish this to grow in all schools across the university. What a lovely tribute to your work and ethical approach.

@hannobrankamp.bsky.social
Very proud of our @uofgges.bsky.social colleague who has published this new book - do attend one of the launch events

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@hannobrankamp.bsky.social is having a rich harvest of fantastic scholarship - do read!

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🚨It’s publication day!🚨

My book OCCUPIED REFUGE is officially OUT today with Duke University Press. Available to order from all book shops!

Upcoming book launches in Glasgow, Oxford, Nairobi and—perhaps—a city near you!

Read the introduction for free online: www.dukeupress.edu/occupied-ref...

The UK universities cutting geography have lost their bearings From climate change to geopolitics, the knowledge, skills and insights of geographers have never been more relevant, say five professors

Our new piece out today in Times Higher Education about the threats to Geography in the UK - particularly fieldwork - please do share. It links to a recent snapshot survey on the challenges being faced in UK HE, which highlights the inequities of the challenges, but also fears of what is yet to come

Just arrived ☀️

@alisonphipps.bsky.social