Lecturer at @UniofBradford. Rep for @thephysoc. Interests in science, TEL + Horror/SF. Wears Dr. Martens. Views my own. Not a professional wrestler. he/his/him
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Can't believe I didn't repost this yesterday...
76 years ago, Ray Bradbury published "There Will Come Soft Rains," an apocalyptic short story about a time when we have wiped ourselves out—but our AI obliviously continues automating our empty smart homes.
Bradbury set the story on August 4, 2026.
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Despite Susan's disdain, I wanted to point out that a kit like this likely saved my Dad's life.
This arrived today, didn’t ask for it, have no intention of using it, how much bloody money are the NHS wasting on this??? 😡
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The NHS automatically sends bowel cancer screening kits every 2 years to eligible people aged 50-74; the FIT program is cost-effective and results in net savings through early detection. nhs.uk/tests-and-trea… bmjopen.bmj.com/content/7/10/e…
It's estimated that for every £1 invested in HE, the return to the economy is £14.
In the long run, this will cost money. But politics so often only seems concerned with the short term.
And it's not like HE is in the middle of a financial crisis or anything...
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Tickets for the @BradfordLitFest 2026 are now on sale: bit.ly/43FOyA0
I’ll be there!
I have yet to hear an academic say this....
It is growing common to hear academics shrug that perhaps students no longer need strong basic skills. That is not pragmatism—it is surrender economist.com/international/…
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The Center for Cardiovascular Research at UChicago is looking for a mid-career or established PI pursuing research in heart rhythm disorders, heart failure, or cardiomyopathy. Contact Dr Arora ([email protected]) or myself ([email protected]) if interested
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Interesting paper. Unsurprisingly, large online cohorts are cheap, and therefore attractive.
@Gwil_C on university teaching costs. link.springer.com/article/10…
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Catastrophic news from Exeter, on the heels of Dundee and Nottingham. The UK gov't and devolved governments need to urgently get a grip: the sums involved are not enormous, but damage to the university system will soon be irreparable. 1/2 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2d…
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Medical TV dramas are full of errors, and that turns out to be a teaching opportunity. Using clips from shows like Grey's Anatomy to spot diagnostic mistakes generated rich discussion and strong engagement among medical students. @ASMEofficial #MedEd asmepublications.onlinelibra…
I'm always excited to see work I was involved in getting promoted!
🆕Illuminations from @AdvPhysiolEduc., “Perspectives from a workshop: intelligent assessment in the age of artificial intelligence.”
Matt Bawn et al.
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“The classic failure mode of ed tech is the solution in search of a problem - the genuinely impressive technology that does not solve any of the actual problems schools face.” 👏🏻 #edchatie
AI can now generate a unique textbook for every child based on their interests, which is genuinely impressive.
But interactive whiteboards were genuinely impressive, and they didn't help learning.
The classic failure mode of ed tech is the solution in search of a problem - the genuinely impressive technology that does not solve any of the actual problems schools face.
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"And yes, a big part of teaching is forcing students to be ethical. Not because we want to be wardens of their souls, but because ethics, like algebra or music theory or writing a coherent paragraph, are not magically summoned from within by vibes."
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