I'm a squirrel living by the lake next to University Park at the University of Nuttingham. I train humans to give me treats and I'm a black belt in dog evasion.

Nottingham, England
Joined May 2015
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Enormous xylophone in the woods of Kyushu, Japan plays a Bach tune when a wooden ball rolls down each "key." An impressive piece of engineering.
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Latest blog from @UniofNottingham Vice-Chancellor @ShearerWest thanking all of our staff for their amazing contributions over the past six months. And announcing the very welcome step of three additional leave days at Christmas nottingham.ac.uk/about/vice-…
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A huge thank you to all @UoN_ITE partnership schools who have supported our student teachers as they have begun their autumn term placements over the last two weeks. We always appreciate your support, this year more than ever.
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Want a break from doom-scrolling? Join us in 1 hr for a tweet chat where we discuss how to manage teaching and research. Come and share tips, get some new ideas and find some inspiration. Follow and join using #VirtualNotViral #AcademicTwitter #PhdChat #HigherEd
Want some tips on managing teaching and researching? Got tips to share? Join us with guest @warrenstaples Monday 12 Oct 9am BST / 7pm AEDT / 1.30pm IST #VirtualNotViral #AcademicTwitter #PhdChat #HigherEd
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Hello to our new students joining us today. Welcome to our research community, we look forward to working with you over the next few years.
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Replying to @BantshireUni
I was going to say "we have one!" but then remembered I'm actually thinking of @UPsquirrel , which is not quite it. I get mixed up.
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Today I'd like to say thank you to colleagues @UniofNottingham who make a covid-secure workplace possible. Teaching face2face today& struck by our cleaner who kept appearing to wipe down common touch points during the day, &that I felt as safe as I possibly cld under the circs.
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Work with us! We’re hiring a research fellow on a new ESRC-funded project about modern slavery/trafficking survivor recovery, frameworks, support & journeys. Includes work with great NGO partners & @AndreaNicholso9 & @AlisonGardner12. Apply by Oct 2: nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/curren…
Take a look at our Community Newsletter 🏡 - Return to campus, keeping our community safe - Supporting key workers - Student-run food surplus supermarket - Nottingham students join NHS heroes on the frontline View here u.nottingham.ac.uk/t/5IL5-2C… 📬 Printed copies posted to @MyLWE
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Following UK government #ALevelsResults announcement, we will honour offers and reinstate places (with some exceptions) to applicants with adjusted grades that now meet conditions of original offer or entry requirements advertised in Clearing. (1/2)
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We're celebrating our #ClassOf2020 today and that includes your pets! This is Pascal who graduates with Joint Honours in Geckonomics and Camouflage Engineering. What degree would your pet be receiving today? Tweet us a pic and we'll tell you... #WeAreUoN 🦎🎉🎓
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A message of congratulations from the Pro-Vice Chancellor of @UoNSocialSci, Professor Todd Landman. Our students are resilient and brilliant! #weareuon #classof2020 #WeAreTogether
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“like playing whack-a-mole with a blindfold on a small boat in high seas.” Essential reading courtesy of @registrarism for anyone who wants to understand current HE leadership challenges and not just critique or over-simplify. wonkhe.com/blogs/the-univers… via @wonkhe
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Good work @UniofNottingham Estate office and Health & Safety office, working hard to keep us all safe as we move into our recovery phase and bring buildings back to life in a controlled way to deliver key functions.
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"university survival is a pre-requisite for any kind of higher education and elemental to national recovery. That is also undoubtedly in the interests of students, staff, alumni, communities, the economy and wider society." @registrarism @Wonkhe bit.ly/37wq0LU
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Wednesday's front page: Rashford 1, Johnson 0 - 22 year old footballer becomes working class hero as he forces U-turn on free school meals #TomorrowsPapersToday
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He will live in our hearts - always. RIP Bob.
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We had an open day planned. We were going to invite you to our campuses and show you everything we have to offer. But then things changed... #WeAreUoN
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On our teacher training programmes, you will receive support from university tutors and school mentors, plus a range of other support and enrichment opportunities. You will also work closely with other trainees and make new friends for life. bit.ly/2qJktwE
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