feminist, powerlifter, parent, people-focussed tech person (formerly @citizensadvice), exiled londoner, adopted cardiffian, curious generalist. views my own
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Absolutely gutted to see this awful news. Alun was a lovely guy and a much valued part of the @GovCampCymru community.
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I have so much I could say about this report, but that would waste even more time. This would have been annoying if it had been published 2 years ago, but in 2023!?
Good summary from @davebriggs
CIPFA claims blockchain is a ‘promising solution’ for the public sector. I disagree.
da.vebrig.gs/2023/08/09/cipf…
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📢 @CitizensAdvice are hiring a new Director of Technology, working with their very brilliant and forward-thinking team who are doing admirable work to deliver on an important mission. More details here jobtrain.co.uk/citizensadvic…
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Why do we call people "resources"? Resources are things like air, water, bricks and project funding. When we call people resources, in the same way as these "things", there's a risk we stop thinking about them as humans and forget about their values, needs and goals. Graphic: @ewebber
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Today might have seen the biggest physics discovery of my lifetime. I don't think people fully grasp the implications of an ambient temperature / pressure superconductor. Here's how it could totally change our lives.
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People love to claim to we can’t change people’s behavior.
But did you know the idea of “designated drivers” is only normal in America thanks to the work of a group of Harvard scholars?
Here’s 5 reasons they succeeded.
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You can take period products home this summer. Welsh schools have disposable/reusable products and with no limitations as to what you can take for your family.
Schools/teachers - please ensure it’s advertised & accessible in a dignified way.
#PeriodProudWales #balchormislif 🩸
Good advice on how to use emojis in a way that works for everyone 👍
To mark #WorldEmojiDay Defra Defra Senior Accessibility Consultant Christopher J shared some tips on how can you use emojis to add fun and emotion to your posts while including as many people as possible.
defradigital.blog.gov.uk/202…
#Accessibility4All
ALT On the left an anime picture of a man with a beard and glasses, on the right, text which reads 'Nearly two million in the UK are blind or partially sighted and might use technology known as a Screen Reader that allows them to navigate the visual world of computers. Christopher, Defra Senior Accessibility Consultant.'
This is a good summary of the problems in the housing technology market and what can be done to improve things. Very similar issues in lots of other services too (social care 👀) tpximpact.com/knowledge-hub/…
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Bird nests made from anti-bird spikes! 🤯 Even for me as a nest researcher, these are the craziest bird nests I've ever seen. Today my paper came out on this rebellious behaviour. And it's like telling a joke...
A thread. 🧵
Little bit of serendipity this morning. I was hoping to find a podcast with @kateldn talking about her excellent book but instead came across this fascinating and inspiring episode about her namesake, a textile artist from Bristol open.spotify.com/episode/3hr…
I love both maps and embroidery so 😍
katetarlingtextiles.com/
