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Fiona Bruce is fuming that they let this woman in.
#bbcqt
Lady in scarf, "You have a former Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, who was heading up a culture of partying, law breaking, corruption, cronyism, and has not submitted a single WhatsApp with the most ridiculous excuses"
"You've got a current Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, who also
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@martin_compston
Totally agree Martin. The entire pandemic the Tories have been involved in corruption giving their pals contracts and starving innocent vulnerable children. Nicola Sturgeon's not even had the chance to have her say and yet the Tories call for her resignation.
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@OliviaG37717638
@martin_compston
Thanks for that. That's the committee standing down since Olivia on Twitter's made the final decision.
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NEW: In a University-wide email,
@aberdeenuni
University Secretary Tracey Slaven has recognised the "passionate commitment" of students protesting on Elphinstone Lawn.
Ms Slaven states that "the University stands with the ICJ", calling for an immediate "cessation" in Rafah.
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@DanHowell
@danisnotonfire
i dont like this it makes me think one day you'll have no need for danisnotonfire
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@jackiebmsp
What kind of country have we become where MSPs cannot be trusted to uphold their duties as public servants and keep committee findings from being leaked?
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@martin_compston
What's more, remember when Ruth Davidson said she'd resign if Northern Ireland had a special relationship with the EU? And she's still there. Matt Hancock's – found guilty of breaking the law, still in office. Billions wasted on PPE, Track and Trace. The Tories have some cheek.
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@jed_mercurio
@TheNewEuropean
Goodness imagine how many series you'd be commissioned for if Line of Duty was about government corruption. There's never-ending material. Not to worry though, they'd never allow even a fictional show on Tory corruption. I hate to say it but the BBC is rife with right wing bias.
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As a
@NESCollege
student I support striking college lecturers. Our lecturers have an incredible expertise and the quality of education at colleges across Scotland depends on this. Our lecturers should not be replaced.
#CollegesNeedLecturers
@EISUnion
@EisAberdeen
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@Melzmelz1
@Haggis_UK
I do find it quite insulting to the people of Scotland. She's our democratically elected FM – like her or not, show her and the Scottish people some bloody respect.
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@RobbieTravers
@StephenFlynnSNP
Having been at the count, Stephen acted with grace and spoke honestly to all of the media on the night, from the BBC to student media. There was no tantrum.
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Great day chatting all things
#SaveUoALanguages
with FM
@HumzaYousaf
.
We also had a chance to hear from
@KirstySNP
on how she's fighting against the UK gov's harsh environment for international students, with
@KevinStewartSNP
giving us an insight into the
@scotgov
's approach.
Fantastic to have First Minister, Humza Yousaf in Tillydrone today with Aberdeen North MP, Kirsty Blackman and lots of SNP activists.
#VoteSNP
🏴
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The sign of an impactful boycott (but icky nonetheless)
The UK public gave its 12 points to Israel in this year’s Eurovision.
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Today I was asked why I care about languages when they're not my degree.
Let's be clear. An attack on one part of our community is an attack on the entire university community. This doesn't stop here.
We stand together, proudly, always.
Con solidaridad. ✊🏻
#SaveUoALanguages
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All staff and pupils have been safely evacuated at Northfield academy in Aberdeen according to a
@policescotland
officer
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So exciting to finally see the graduate edition of
@thegaudie
after writing and producing the first page 😁
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Douglas Ross won't work with other parties... but he will work with other parties... but he won't work with other parties... has he been taking tips from Boris Johnson?
#BBCLeadersDebate
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@BraikC_2004
Welcome! Totally understand your thread. If you'd told me in September 2014, as I crossed next to the no box, that by 2020 i'd have rescinded my Labour membership and joined the SNP, I'd have laughed. After the witch hunt against Corbyn I realised there is no hope for the UK.
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@iainlee
I'm in awe of your bravery and comfort with your mental health. It's a credit to you and an example to me and those much younger than me ❤️
#teamiainlee
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I have just sent an email to Professor Chris Collins placing on record my profound disappointment in the decision to exclude students taking languages as electives from focus groups.
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#PARTYATDANANDPHILS
tbh can we just steal all the straightners bc this
http://t.co/VRQy9H0Fqq
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It's such a strange time to be part of the community in Aberdeen at the moment.
There's a sense of hope at the way staff, students and the wider community have come together, but there's also a deep sense of hopelessness at the behaviour of our SMT.
#SaveUoALanguages
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Looks like numbers have doubled at the student organised encampment in Aberdeen at
@aberdeenuni
.
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@BuckieDim
Funny you should mention Bercow. JRM's derogatory use of "moan-a-lot" reminded me of Dennis Skinner's "dodgy dave" moment. He was reprimanded (and expelled from the HoC for the day) for that. Why is JRM allowed to belittle Scotland's democratically elected leader?
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Personal post...
It's been a weird week. I received this message from an old friend at the start of the week. A lovely message really. I suppose on the surface, that's how it seems.
Yet, underneath, it's really not the case. The reality is I am not doing well at all.
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Meet
@thegaudie
committee for next year...
Which includes me taking on the position of News Editor!
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Really enjoyed
@HumzaYousaf
's adoption night tonight. It was extra nice to see speeches from the fab
@MhairiBlack
and
@KateForbesMSP
as well as performances from
@ionafyfe
, comedy from
@JaneyGodley
and a Q&A with my fave indy supporting actor
@martin_compston
🏴
#BothVotesSNP
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An unnecessary attack on the
@Scotambservice
. They regularly help out in England too. This is an attack on devolution not a thanks to those in England who helped out.
Scottish Ambulance Service put out a call for help? 🤷🏻♂️
First I’ve heard of it.
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Some fab politicians (particularly a fan of
@MhairiBlack
),
@martin_compston
and
@JaneyGodley
with music from
@ionafyfe
. Be still my wee Scottish political heart – what's not to love about
@HumzaYousaf
's adoption night?
Just over a week to go for my official campaign launch with a star-studded line up:
▪️Line of Duty star
@martin_compston
▪️ Comedy
@JaneyGodley
▪️ Speeches from
@MhairiBlack
&
@KateForbesMSP
▪️Music from brilliant
@ionafyfe
& Tam McGarvey
Tickets:
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I'd like to announce the discovery of the River Taylor in Old Aberdeen🏊♀️
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Now that the information has been leaked, join
@ausatweet
for a protest at the University Founders' Day event.
📍Kings College Chapel Lawn
⏰Saturday 10th, 10:00
Tell your friends! Staff, students and the public welcome.
#SaveUoALanguages
@aberdeen_ucu
@thegaudie
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Pleased to share I had my first byline in the
@pressjournal
this morning as part of the Common Sense Compromise campaign on bus gates. This is part of 3-days of work experience in the P&J's city team this week😊
Check it out and sign the petition!👇🏻
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Got excited thinking the ice cream van was going round today despite the weather... turns out it was
@VoteCharlieAbel
canvassing!
Definitely a noticeable campaign method...
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@InverclydeEIS
Our teachers have done an incredible job over this past year and they have surpassed what any of us would expect of them but with very little recognition. The resilience of our young people wouldn't be possible without our teachers.
#ThankYou
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One student's spin on the email sent to staff this afternoon after today's meeting of University Court.
Morale and confidence in senior management is at rock bottom.
#SaveUoALanguages
@aberdeen_ucu
@thegaudie
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Finally made it back to Scotland (sadly not Abz!) after a great weekend gettin' rowdy with this wonderful lot at
@SPAJournalism
What a pleasure to be part of a team of such high achievers 🤩
Up
@thegaudie
✊🏻
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I really don't think it's appropriate for the SQA to use Prelim grades for the 2020 exams. After all it was the SQA who reduced the attitude towards Prelim exams and their validity.
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@GrayInGlasgow
i voted no and i am now v strongly for an independent european union member scotland
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Join our
#SaveUoALanguages
public rally on Monday for one last show of solidarity before the University Court meets on Wednesday.
Organised by
@aberdeen_ucu
in conjunction with us at
@ausatweet
📍NK1, New Kings
⏰ Monday 26th, 17:30
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So we're going to solve our financial position by (checks notes) spending £10m on voluntary severance thus leaving the remaining staff more overworked than they already are...
BREAKING: "Above target" interest in voluntary severance could result in modern language lecturers AVOIDING compulsory redundancy,
@aberdeenuni
management has suggested.
Department staff are unconvinced- and have called on the University Court to act.
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"Describe, in detail, the extent to which you have fucked your future."
#examresults
#sqa
#sqaresults
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@80_mcswan
Absolutely no way. It's a one way ticket to staying in the Union. We don't need anymore division – it's imperative we return an SNP majority to Holyrood in May.
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@councillormalik
@ScottishLabour
Respectfully, there is no chance that
@StephenFlynnSNP
is losing his seat.
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@RobbieRinder
@GaryLineker
@piersmorgan
You are joking? Neither of you can be serious here. Morgan's repeatedly bullied and ridiculed Meghan (amongst others!). He's questioned her struggles with mental health (remember Caroline Flack?) publicly, on live, national telly. Nobody has ever deserved to be unemployed more.
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Great to see lots of familiar faces at the
#SaveUoALanguages
rally
@mary_senior_
@MaggieChapman
@DrJoGrady
@ausatweet
@aberdeen_ucu
And lots of staff and students!
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Leaked party invite?
The University is celebrating Seachdain na Gàidhlig/World Gaelic Week (19th to 25th February) with a series of talks, events and activities for staff, students and the public. Come and join us!
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Nothing quite like that first sip of Scottish tap water after a few days in the South of England 😍
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FMQs are the highlight of my week right now. There's nothing quite as satisfying as seeing Nicola Sturgeon tear down Ruth Davidson week after week.
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What a night for
@joshpizpom
!
A total clean up at
@heraldscotland
#StudentPressAwards
after three awards at
@SPAJournalism
.
Proud to call you my friend and to have worked with one of
@thegaudie
's finest ever.
A grand achievement for an
@aberdeenuni
student!
Grateful to
@heraldscotland
for a trio of awards this evening: Best Scoop, Best News Writer, and Student Journalist of the Year!
Stay tuned for what's next...
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@natashadevan
The tabloids (especially The S*n and the D*ily Ma*l) incite hatred every single day. They run sensationalist headlines like this one on the reg and for what? To pit people against people. They are the problem. Why do people still support them?
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So disappointed from the student led side. All of our demands in the open letter co-written by
@ausatweet
,
@aberdeen_ucu
,
@unisontheunion
,
@unitetheunion
and
@NUSScotland
seem to have been ignored.
Students will join staff on the picket lines on 12 March.
#SaveUoALanguages
BREAKING: Most Lecturers in
@aberdeenuni
's modern languages department will REMAIN at risk of redundancy, the University Court decided today.
Alternative staff-led proposals were not taken up
Staff and students will now turn to the picket lines.
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Returning (briefly) from my break to say that whoever decided on the arbitrary time of 15:00 for a submission deadline was clearly a neurotypical.
Like what's wrong with 23:59?
You best believe that 15:00 means neurodivergent students (like me) will be up all night.
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Great birthday present... "met" Martin Compston 😃
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🚨🚨UoA Court Update🚨🚨
It seems as if Modern Language staff are still at risk of redundancy in an email sent to
@aberdeenuni
staff, except Gaelic staff.
I suppose we'll see you on the picket
@aberdeen_ucu
!
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NEW: University senior managers have collected a list of the demands from students currently camping on Elphinstone Lawn.
They promise an update within 24 hours.
NEW: Sources tell me that university officials have indicated that
@aberdeenuni
SMT may be interested in chatting to campers on the lawn after today's meeting of university senate.
Campers enjoyed a Frisbee session today as the mood remains positive
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I actually joined Twitter in 2010 but apparently I made this account nine years ago today which means it's my nine year anniversary of hating The Sc*um "newspaper". They reproduced a tweet I made (i was 13 at the time) and published it in an article and as a result many people +
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#philisnotonfire6
chalk your hair an eccentric colour and leave it like that for the rest of the film
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Team
@ausatweet
at the
@NUSScotland
Stop the Cuts rally today. ✊🏻
Featuring friends at
@UWSstudents
,
@ECSAonline
,
@YourSAatUHI
and our NUS Scotland President
@elliebgomersall
.
A great show of solidarity between students,
@ucu
,
@EISFela
,
@ScottishTUC
,
@NSoApprentices
and more!
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Well, that's me won my first election this year 👀
Very pleased to be elected as the Women's Officer for the newly reconvened
@YSI_NE
😃
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If you're in Aberdeen over Christmas & want to protest to save languages & jobs, please like this.
Equally if you want to help organise a protest, or suggest where/when, pls reach out.
Staff & students welcome, as well as supporters.
RTs appreciated!
@aberdeen_ucu
@ausatweet
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Lovely end to the
@GrampianPride
last night with
@AberdeenCC
lighting up the historic Marischal College in the rainbow colours.
pc: Wieke Vergeer
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More than 230 attendees are at today's emergency senate.
#saveUoAlanguages
#stoptheconsultation
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A Gaelic lecturer is now speaking of the shock in the
@uoa_llmvc
at the sudden nature of the risk of redundancy notices, and the mistakes in the university's report on the financial position of LLMVC, cluster B (languages). The department have produced a counter-report.
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Such a lovely few days at
@NUSScotland
conference.
The highlights were definitely combining my two worlds of
@NESColSA
and
@ausatweet
, and watching my friend
@finnmagd
be recognised for his amazing work.
Until next year!
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Kate Oates is everything that primetime entertainment should be. It should be raw, it should touch sensitive topics. In awe of her amazing work on
@emmerdale
and to top that off with the work she's done on
@itvcorrie
Genuinely an amazingly talented woman.
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Can't just be me who thought this was quite funny and fairly reflective of the average Scottish psyche?
A statement on The National's July 13 Euros 2024 final front page.
We got this one wrong and we apologise.
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Absolutely gutted by today's result, but couldn't have been happier to spend the last two weeks with
@joshpizpom
and
@finnmagd
.
Words are not enough to explain how I feel right now. For the 715 students who put their faith in me – thank you.
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Douglas Ross, a tory: a pandemic isn't the time for pushing huge constitutional change
Also the Tories: pushed through Brexit during the pandemic
#BBCLeadersDebate
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#replaceasonglyricwithphan
ive been to the year 3000, not much has changed but phan came outta the closet 💁
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Monolingualism is SO ingrained in the British psyche. I'm listening to Spanish radio and there is a mix of Spanish, Latino and British/American music. My boyfriend often listens to Polish station RMF FM, and they play music from across the Western World.
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I wonder if anyone came away from
#SPANC24
with a bigger collection of student newspapers than me 🤔
@SPAJournalism
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