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Whenever an American academic is reading a reference from a British person, it should be prefaced with this tweet! 😂
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Something a middle-schooler emailed us about:
“A ‘combination lock’ should *technically* be called a ‘permutation lock,’ because the order of the numbers matters in permutations, but in combinations the order doesn’t matter.”
10/10, no notes.
I know very little about US politics, but this quote does suggest that it's not going to be a bumper few years for public transport and active travel in the US...
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ALT “He will prioritize Excellence, Competence, Competitiveness and Beauty when rebuilding America’s highways, tunnels, bridges and airports. He will ensure our ports and dams serve our Economy without compromising our National Security, and he will make our skies safe again by eliminating DEI for pilots and air traffic controllers,” Trump said.
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Today’s reason for being late to my lecture: I can’t cross the road opposite uni because there are about two dozen dockless bikes obstructing the dropped kerb.
@CamdenCouncil what is your process for keeping pavements clear of bikes? And would you agree it isn’t working?
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1144 days since the Taliban banned teenage girls from school.
684 days since they banned women from university.
Afghanistan is the ONLY country on earth where girls are forbidden from learning. How much longer will we allow this cruelty? #LetAfghanGirlsLearn
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Today, at Amir Kabir University in Iran Tehran, the morality police harassed her for wearing an improper hijab. In response, she took off her clothes in protest. It’s an act of incredible courage and, at the same time, heartbreaking. I’m deeply concerned for her well-being.
These women are the real freedom fighters.
#womanlifefreedom #زن_زندگی_ازادی
Dr Fi Crawford 🏴 retweeted
The Simpsons on PhD students - almost twenty years old & more cutting than ever
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For some reason, I have been thinking about this moment a lot today.
It's from John McCain in 2008 at a town hall.
The woman begins to espouse conspiracy theories about Barack Obama's nationality.
He immediately shuts it down.
"No ma'am. He's a decent family man."
Dr Fi Crawford 🏴 retweeted
Reading is progress. Collecting data is progress. Downloading papers is progress. Emailing is progress. Note-taking is progress. Writing is progress. Teaching is progress. Deleting is progress. Referencing is progress. Rewriting is progress.
Dr Fi Crawford 🏴 retweeted
A small but great example of this is how there’s was this huge freak out out the bee population declining but then next to no one heard about the new population recovery. 1/4
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Dr Fi Crawford 🏴 retweeted
I do not understand why what is going on in Afghanistan is not bigger news. Women now banned from “hearing other women’s voices” independent.co.uk/asia/south…
Applications are now open for this PhD scholarship scheme for Black UK domiciled students.
If you are interested in applying with a topic relating to transport, feel free to get in touch 😊
We’re so excited to launch the 4th round of applications for the JMS Scholarships! 12 Scholarships are available in any research area in which the University can offer supervision. Register your interest at: forms.office.com/e/WLa5FJWbe…
#JMSPhD #WorldChangingGlasgow
ALT Image shows JMS Scholar Aaron Pocock leaning to one side with their fingers interlocked, wearing a buttoned shirt and winter coat.
What is happening recently with @FirstinGlasgow? Bus service between Broomhill and the uni has always been pretty patchy, but this past week it has completely fallen apart.
I have a PhD in Transport Studies but I cannot understand how your 'real time information' is so bad! 🤷♀️
@PaulMcG2023: There is definitely lots that is out of their control. Segregated bus lanes would make a huge difference here.
My original post highlighted issues with real-time information they provide. Giving precise countdowns for buses which are not running at all is wrong!
Ghost buses on the app and on bus stops are genuinely dangerous.
Last week I waited at work until there was a bus nearing on the tracker and the live timetable. 3 were showing as due to arrive in the next 15/20 mins. None showed up. Walking home alone in the dark was not fun.
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Knowing there’s suitable toilet provision when travelling is vital—and can determine whether someone can use public transport for their journey.
That’s why I’m planning to make the biggest ever investment to increase toilet provision across @TfL services and boost accessibility.
