Isabel Holowaty
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Deputy Head of Humanities Libraries & History Librarian, Bodleian Libraries, Oxford. Views my own. Remainer. @iholowaty.bsky.social @HFLOxford
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Joined March 2009
“Overrunning Thames Water roadworks cause traffic chaos in Oxford” Fixed penalty notice for causing gridlock in Oxford is *checks notes* £80-£130. Seriously? That will really incentivise Thames Water! @LaylaMoran who sets these fines?
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A bit of rare #winterwatch drama in our garden this morning: female sparrow hawk having breakfast. 😮
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RT @bodleianlibs: The Bodleian Libraries’ Reader Survey is your chance to shape how we run our libraries. Your feedback drives real change—…
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@BBCWorld Interesting comparison but it unfortunately missed out the check on Chinese sensitive issues such as Taiwan, Tianamen Sq protests, Uyghurs, etc.
I asked DeepSeek two questions: "how does China treat the Uyghur Muslims" and "is Taiwan part of China" Here are DeepSeek's answers:
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Not surprised. #DeepSeek looks like a good place to learn about Chinese doctrine but not much else. 🙄
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RT @HFLOxford: Oxford historians, tell us what you think in @bodleianlibs reader survey. It takes less than 10mins but it could make a real…
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RT @bodleianlibs: Thanks to the tireless work and quick thinking of our amazing staff, the Radcliffe Camera is now open! 🎉
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Ah, now I understand. It's a well concocted plan by our feathered friends. Every year. 🙄 #BigGardenBirdwatch
'Alright pal, got plans for the #BigGardenBirdwatch?' 'Nah, just the usual... hang out of sight whilst she's doing the count, then touch down once the hour's over. You?' 'Classic. Planning some fly-bys with a few of the boys, but we'll only land one at a time.' 'Niiice.'
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RT @HFLOxford: Historians, get yourself tooled up & learn new skills. This coming term @bodleianskills is running lots of *free* classes on…
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RT @bodleianlibs: ! #MagnaCarta talks this Spring: Fri 31 Jan. Magna Carta: new discoveries Thurs 20 Feb. Magna Carta & Jewish communities…
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@OxfordBusCo I think an X1 is wrongly tracked as an X3. It was on Bath St, Abingdon & I saw it earlier on Marcham Rd.
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RT @HFLOxford: We close our doors at 5pm today so the books can get a well-earned rest. Enjoy this wonderful video from @bodleianlibs https…
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RT @bodleianlibs: Merry Christmas from us and our colleagues at @UniofOxford who made this completely joyful and heartwarming video at the…
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