#ALDinHE #JLDHE #LoveLD #ALDcon25 #LearnHigher
A list of people to follow for the #LoveLD community. Collated in August 2024.
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@drkatharinejewitt.bsky.social
@leefallin.bsky.social
π³οΈβπ EdD SFHEA FRGS FRSA #MIEExpert πΌ Lecturer in Education @ UniOfHull β€οΈ #HigherEd #EdTech #AI #loveLD #Inclusion π« JLDHE Section Editor & School Governor π·οΈ #AcademicSky #Geographer #Education πΆ Liberal Democrat #LibDems π Speaking for me, not my employer
@drmaeve.bsky.social
Views my own. Academic developer, C18 art historian, part-time lecturer & facilitator, co-founder @thirdspaceHE SFHEA, EntreComp Practitioner.
@thirdspacehe.bsky.social
A community of third space professionals and researchers celebrating third space in Higher Education. Founded by Maeve @drmaeve, Gosia @vampirelinguist and Becky. Inspired by Celia Whitchurch and colleagues. Contact us at [email protected].
@dustinhosseini.bsky.social
Educator. Literacies. Decolonizing. Russia/Russian. Doctoral student in Education. Migrant. Texan. βπ· posts mine. https://linktr.ee/dustinhosseini
@emmakeddev.bsky.social
She/her. SFHEA. Educational development, higher education, UCU. Swears and views my own.
@waynebarry.bsky.social
Digital Academic Developer #EdTech at Canterbury Christ Church University #CCCU | #EdD | #SFHEA | #CITP | #Blogger | #Genealogist | #Cartophilist | #Cinephile | #TTRPG Hobbyist | Man of #Kent
@kayhack.bsky.social
Higher Education Consultant Stay curious. βNever fear. We may let the scaffolds fall, confident that we have built our wall. β SH
@smqpsych.bsky.social
Senior Lecturer and researcher at the University of Manchester. Interested in psychology, education and all things research related. Open research and open science supporter. Find out more about me here: https://t.co/slC1giXjDI
@sarahwolfenden.bsky.social
Reader in Academic Development | Conducting research on coaching, compassion & wellbeing in UK universities | ILM Coach | 500hr yoga teacher | governor
@liviascott.bsky.social
Partnerships Coordinator at Wonkhe, former SUs Community and Policy Officer. Policy nerd and all round loud opinionated northern gal x
@lizziom.bsky.social
Professor of Education and Global Social Justice, University of Bath. Interested in language policy, education as and for environmental/social/epistemic justice, comparative education. Also here to post/follow on π΅πΈ, Long Covid, β½οΈ and netball. Views my own
@librarianyarns.bsky.social
Instructional Designer & Librarian. PhD candidate in Learning Technology. Knitter, Seamstress & Amateur Photographer. Cat & dog mom. Lover of funky fashion and ephemera of old. Learn more about my work at Librarianyarns.com
@varinajr.bsky.social
Librarian and open knowledge advocate at UofAberdeen. Lover of cats, yarn, tea, and liberation for all. All views my own. π΅πππβ‘οΈπ«π
@lizcwhite.bsky.social
Book lover. Tea drinker. Director of Library Partnerships @britishlibrary.bsky.social. Member of @iflaglobal.bsky.social Public Libs Section. University Governor. FRSA. Own views.
@alibloo.bsky.social
Academic Support Librarian, Supports Performance school at Wimbledon College of Arts, UAL, interested in information literacy and teaching. Originally a language graduate, like to try and keep up with language learning, also now trying to learn Latin .
@francestout.bsky.social
Library Central Services Manager at Bristol Libraries. Chartered Librarian, ex professional photographer, past school librarian, public libraries across SW for the past 12 years. Mainly libraries, a bit of lurcher, knitter & some nice pics. Views mine
@alisonhicks0.bsky.social
Associate Professor, Library and Information Studies @ucldis. Editor in Chief @jinfolit. information literacy researcher | european | she/hers/ella
@jsendall.bsky.social
Director of Library Services @UoLLibrary @LULGalleries & Trustee @UKSG #Diversity π³οΈβπ #OpenScience #MadeByDyslexia - personal views
@selenakillick.com
Passionate about performance measurement and assessment in academic libraries. Currently identifying as the Associate Director at the Open University Library.
@louiselib.bsky.social
Faculty Liaison Librarian @ Newcastle University. Passions = libraries, theatre, gin, music, Toon related stuff, being a mam to Isla & Robbie. Personal account
@harrietcannon.bsky.social
University Disability Practitioner and Manager, NADP Senior Accredited member, NADP Director, AAPHE founder. Accidental competence standards nerd. Pronouns: she/her. Views entirely my own.
@lesley-e.bsky.social
Head of Academic Engagement & Teaching Services at Man Met Uni. Posts about HE libraries, EDI, wellbeing & belonging. Views my own.
@acarbery.bsky.social
Head of Academic Services, UCC Library. Honorary Treasurer, Library Association of Ireland.
@jwebbery.bsky.social
National Teaching Fellow, FCLIP, FRSA. LIS author and librarian. Chair of governors. Fan of Big Library. Proud resident of a super-diverse city.
@samwisefox.bsky.social
OpenSource EdTech Enthusiast at Catalyst IT. Loves good learning design and nature. Partial to Star Wars, LOTR, dance and archery. Secret wannabe scientist π₯°
@profdcotton.bsky.social
Dean of Research and Knowledge Exchange at Plymouth Marjon University, UK. Interested in all things HE. Sustainability education and behaviour change researcher. Accidental AI expert. NTF.
@theedukater.bsky.social
Higher Education teaching, SOTL/PedR. Interested in practitioner research, assessment, mentoring and coaching. Fuelled by Yorkshire tea.
@alexbuckley.bsky.social
Associate Prof, Heriot-Watt Uni, learning & teaching enhancement, assessment & feedback, educational development
@neilwithnell.bsky.social
National Teaching Fellow 2023. CATE 2022 winner with #creativeHE. SFHEA. Mental Health Nurse. Associate Dean Academic (Student Experience) @SalfordUni.
@nicwhitton.bsky.social
Professor of Digital Learning and Play at Northumbria University. Likes video games, cryptic crosswords, and otters. All views my own. She/her.
@mwebb.bsky.social
Mostly AI and technology in education. Director of AI at Jisc. Might post the odd music and cat thing too.
@debbaff.bsky.social
Educator, PhD Student (TEL online social support and wellbeing )OER /OEP/ open badgesπ»cats/pink π¦stuff http://linktr.ee/debbaff π€·ββοΈ #phdchat #phdsky #phdhelp #phd_education #heuristic_inquiry #qualitative #deblovesbadges #debsphd #debbaff_MyPhDResearch
@mahabali.bsky.social
Equity/care. Open connected educator. @bali_maha π¦. [email protected] Blog: https://blog.mahabali.me Dismantle injustice π΅πΈ #EduSky #highered Professor of Practice, American Univ in Cairo
@gilesdrmartin.bsky.social
School of Education at Bath Spa, mathematical physicist (retired), life long learner, water baby! SFHEA, FSEDA, SEDA PDF Vice-Chair
@rogeremery.bsky.social
Senior Learning Solutions Consultant CoSector - University of London Doing ed-tech since floppy disks. Distracted by music festivals, weird old campervans (that aren't VW), the coast, hills and pubs. https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogeremery
@gemmawestwood.bsky.social
Senior Digital Education Developer at the University of Birmingham. Interested in all things digital assessment, AI in education and Gamification in HE.
@rachellofthouse.bsky.social
Professor of Teacher Education, Director of CollectivED, humanist, activist scholar, teacher.
@profpeter1.bsky.social
Visiting Professor at Edge Hill University. Freelance educational consultant & semi-retired academic with main background in educational development and communication studies. Current focus on the applications and implicationsof Generative AI in education.
@jenmcp.bsky.social
Lecturer in Higher Education Practice. Optimistic digital educationalist, love learning design and inclusive pedagogical stuff-hate pronouncing it. #SFHEA #CMALT
@kaysambell.bsky.social
Independent consultant in HE, specialise in Assessment For Learning, Visiting Professor Univ. Cumbria & Sunderland. NTF, PFHEA. https://kaysambell.wordpress.com Assessment in HE Network: https://ahenetwork.org/about-ahe/
@alicecann.bsky.social
Uni business librarian, Mum, Researcher. #SystematicReview & searching. Always books & reading, especially scifi (& on tv) Blogger: https://researcherlibrarian.wordpress.com #AliceWrites Previous focus on: left wing politics, aphantasia, gentle parenting
@emilynordmann.bsky.social
Senior Lecturer & Deputy Director of Education at UofG Psych Neuro, PFHEA, #PsyTeachR, #rstats, learning & teaching in higher education, scholarship focused, in particular student and staff approaches to lecture recordings. π³οΈβπ
@heharriet.bsky.social
Pro Vice-Chancellor Academic & Provost, Professor of Higher Education, University of Buckingham. PFHEA, NTF. My website: www.harrietdm.com. Also: www.spinnaker-group.net
@dralison.bsky.social
Associate Dean Teaching & Learning | College of Health, Wellbeing & Life Sciences | SheffHallamUni | Senior Ed. JUTLP | Director OAPA | Disability Advocate | Pedagogy, digital, physiology, inclusion & equality.
@patriciadunn1.bsky.social
Writes about teaching & writing. Latest book: Drawing Conclusions: Using Visual Thinking to Understand Complex Concepts in the Classroom (TC Press, 2021) https://www.tcpress.com/drawing-conclusions-9780807764923
@sarafulmer.bsky.social
Acting Director, Office of Teaching and Learning, University of Guelph β’ Educational Researcher and Psychologist β’ Former Faculty β’ More active on LinkedIn β’ she/her/hers #EduSky #FacDev #EdDev https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=eoN2J7EAAAAJ&
@rkchallen.bsky.social
Interim Head of Learning, Teaching and Student Experience in the School of Arts and Humanities, Nottingham Trent University
@jimdickinson.bsky.social
Wonkhe (SUs). Trustee Winchester SU. HE policy. Pop. Pro EU(rovision). Windmills not walls. Giggling incredulity. βWasteful and inefficient for our economyβ. Dreams of visiting Moldova.
@profhelenking.bsky.social
Director of Learning Innovation, Development & Skills, Bath Spa University. Posts about educational development & expertise in teaching in HE. Also interested in trail running, Bluegrass banjo & cats.
@profdamienpage.bsky.social
Vice Chancellor at Buckinghamshire New University and Professor of Education #academicsky
@suebecks.bsky.social
Associate Professor | National Teaching Fellow | PFHEA | CMBE | FSEDA | Sheffield Hallam University | Social Media Researcher | #TEDxSpeaker @lthechat.bsky.social #LTHEchat @socmedhe.bsky.social LinkedIn.com/in/Suebeckingham socialmediaforlearning.com
@martinoconnor.bsky.social
Librarian. Communications Coordinator at University College Cork Library. LAI / CILIP Ireland Library Staff Champion 2021. Libfocus. Blackpool Sentinel. Shush! Sounds from UCC Library I'm here for Libraries, Music & anything else you fancy
@mininglibrarian.bsky.social
Library & Archives Manager at The Common Room in Newcastle and Business Development Manager for NAG. Ex Carnegie-Greenaway judge. Mobility issues thanks to MCTD - Iβm the one with the purple crutches... Disabled π³οΈβπ parent.
@nlisn.bsky.social
Neurodiverse Library and Information Staff Network, Supporting Neurodivergent Talent in Library & Information Staff in the UK & Ireland. Find us at NLISN.org Banner: Photo of NLISN committe at UKSG Conference by @mattjhodgkinson.scicomm.xyz.ap.brid.gy
@santanuvasant.bsky.social
Experienced Head of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education β’ Higher Education Enhancement Consultant β’ Strategic Leadership, Organisational Transformation & Change Projects β’ Senior Mentoring β’ Keynote santanuvasant.com
@tihe.bsky.social
This is the space where we explore the art and science of facilitating learning. Airing an episode each week since June of 2014. Producer and host: Bonni Stachowiak @bonni208
@katiepiatt.bsky.social
Tech, Learning & Games Head of Educational Enhancement CoChair Playful Learning Association LGBT+ Ally π³βπ she/her https://profiles.sussex.ac.uk/p541621-katie-piatt
@edusky.bsky.social
Update - as Bluesky and #EduSky rapidly expand, Alice has created a team to best support the community! > Please now go follow @Eduskyteam.com
@martc.bsky.social
'another Dr Compton' Londoner, #DigiEd, (gen)AI, #Assessment & Feedback , #ungrading, #HE (and #spurs) #COYS https://mcompton.uk/
@libraryponderer.bsky.social
Academic Librarian. Here for professional content but will be distracted by pets, politics, crafting and cricket.
@richardnurse.bsky.social
Librarian at the Open University. Interested in archives, open research, library data, systems and metadata
@charlesknight.co.uk
Director (Leadership, Governance & Management) at Advance HE. Tweets in a personal capacity. Legally Chuck Knight in APAC region.
@insidehighered.com
Helping you π«΅ make sense of higher education π Follow for the latest news, opinions, jobs and resources. Visit insidehighered.com for more.
@heroicendeavour.bsky.social
Academic Librarian, SFHEA, #ebookSOS campaigner, WikimediaUK trustee, NLISN committee member. UK Wikimedian of the Year 2020, JISC Community Champion 2025.
@lgbthm.bsky.social
LGBT+ History Month UK, which takes place in February each year, was founded by @SchoolsOUTUK.bsky.social in 2004, and was first celebrated in 2005. The 2025 theme is Activism and Social Change. https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/
@wonkhe.bsky.social
Home of the higher education debate www.wonkhe.com Editor in Chief @markleach.bsky.social
@a11yawareness.bsky.social
Helping you better understand web accessibility for people with disabilities. Created by @patrickmgarvin.bsky.social.
@helenclough.bsky.social
Senior Library Manager at the Open University Library interested in relationship management and customer services in HE libraries, and supporting distance and online learners. She/her
@vascoadam.bsky.social
Director of Diversity & Inclusion. Leadership, anti-racism & cultural competence advocate. BAMEeD Trustee. Team Square Peg. Scouse-Nigerian. Views are my own.
@oulibrary.bsky.social
The Open University (OU) Library enables OU students and staff around the world to access a world-class online library service. Visit www.open.ac.uk/library to get started. Starter Pack for OU (UK) staff here: https://go.bsky.app/UhqW8VR
@playbrarian.uk
Run workshops on Neurodiversity, play(fullness), creative teaching and more. National Teaching Fellow. Journal of Play in Adulthood Editor. Neurodivergent. https://playbrarian.uk
@drbeth.bsky.social
The librarian formerly known (on twitter) as @Phdgeek. Into nerdy stuff, open research, EDI campaigning, powerlifting and climbing. π³οΈβπ
@thedinobrarian.bsky.social
Academic Liaison Librarian running a library for trainee teachers. Previously primary school librarian. MCLIP. Bi. She/they. Autistic. Opinions my own etc. (Languages: π¬π§πΈπͺ) YLGSE Committee & Carnegies Judge 25-26
@fmwatki.bsky.social
Digital Resources & Collections Manager at the University of Northampton, all views are my own! Occasional crocheter, quilter and X-stitcher and enjoy baking and reading (& audiobooks) when I can stop myself watching mindless tv!
@profsallybrown.bsky.social
Author and independent HE consultant based in NE England. Interests include assessment, valuing teaching in promotion criteria, baking, gardening, fiction and grandchildren not necessarily in that order
@nickiclarkson.bsky.social
Engagement Librarian at the University of Southampton, lover of cats, cake, coffee, knitting & Board Meeting Bingo, embarrassing parent. Please block me if you are a transphobe. Views: my own. She/her
@amysampson.bsky.social
Associate Director, University of Greenwich Online - Passionate about education, #edtech and online learning | Principal Fellow HEA (PFHEA) | MA Ed | Editor JLDHE
@drsarah.bsky.social
Director of Library & Learning Resources @ BCU. Likely to post about libraries, HE, feminism, shoes, and cats. Not necessarily in that order. She/her.
@evidencebased.education
Home of the Great Teaching Toolkit; everything you need, to get better together. https://evidencebased.education/
@maryjacob.bsky.social
Passionate about pedagogy Aberystwyth University L&T Enhancement Unit PGCTHE Coordinator, Lecturer in L&T https://wordpress.aber.ac.uk/e-learning/category/weekly-resource-roundup/
@2standandstare.bsky.social
Educator, paddler, and outdoor enthusiast. My vibes are: critical digital pedagogy, data ethics and inclusive practices. FHEA and SCMALT. STEM Ambassador. Trustee Soc RSE. Fellow Centre for Online and Distance Education, University of London.
@paulineridley.bsky.social
Educational developer, ex art historian, interested in education, visual literacy (https://blogs.brighton.ac.uk/visuallearning/), dress history, local (East Sussex) history https://dallingtonhistory.uk - also here for other random unexpected stuff
@dompates.bsky.social
Educational Technologist, in HE. Father/husband. Writer. Brightonian/ex-Tokyoite. DJ/podcaster. European. Transitionist. (Occasional) Musician. Not necessarily in that order?
@deebaparmar.bsky.social
Head of Academic Practice at Middlesex University. Fellow of the Institute for Educational and Social Equity. Passionate about Reward and Recognition/Equity and Inclusion work wise, family, flowers and all things flight related outside of work.
@daisyabbott.bsky.social
Playful & Game-based learning specialist. Interdisciplinary researcher. Serious games for research skills and researcher development. SFHEA, CeLP, PhD.
@unabridgedopinions.com
Student success w/ a HigherEd perspective. Head of Teaching & Learning Development at UoM Library & Academic Lead for Student Success. Constantly tilting at windmills. Often seen reading, riding & running about. NTF/CATE/PFHEA, data and pedagogy obsessed
@rosiehare.bsky.social
Community professional and former librarian working for Jisc. People, education, edtech, collaboration. All opinions my own.π https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosiehare/
@manclibrarian.bsky.social
Lecturer in ed tech learning in Public Health CeLP SFHEA Mum. Former Librarian/Learning Developer. Programme manager for LILAC conf. Reads, hikes and occasionally knits. Loves Cornwall and the Lakes.
@mattcrofts.bsky.social
Literature researcher. PhD on #Gothic Tyranny. Interests: Dracula adaptations, the #Flashman papers, rats, apocalyptic wastes & Castlevania. Black cat fan πββ¬
@eam0.bsky.social
(Post)Digital Learning. Critical Pedagogy. Post-AI futures. Creative methods. Speculative design. Pedagogies of kindness. Teacher education and fac dev. Assoc Prof, Dublin City University - He/Him). Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eamoncostello
@danpullinger.bsky.social
Head of Learning Development at University of Leeds Libraries. SFHEA. University Student Education Fellow. #infolit, academic & digital literacies. Pudsey Pacer.
@finnatcccu.bsky.social
Education Development Lead @CCCU. PhD Graduand #religionandscience. Science and Religion Forum conference Sec. ALDinHE research & scholarship working group TASO Sector Network Member Views my own. http://tinyurl.com/Finnatcccu