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Young journalist covering the modern world. Editor @Napier_ENRG also @Read_with_Ross

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Ross Patterson
7 months
This evening, the launch of "Sex and Gender: A Contemporary Reader" was held at the University of Edinburgh. There was a protest outside of the building where the event was held. We spoke to people attending to try to understand what was going on. A ๐Ÿงต
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As the panel were leaving, they took time to speak with us. We asked, "What is the book about, and why did you write it"? Prof. Selina Todd ( @selina_todd ) responded:
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We then asked why they thought people were protesting the launch of their book? Prof. Alice Sullivan ( @ProfAliceS ) responded:
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Both women mentioned they were feminists. We asked why, as feminists, they had contributed to a book like this.
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7 months
We spoke to Johnny, who was protesting the book launch. He said this: (Unfortunately the video was corrupted, but we still captured audio.)
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7 months
Thank you to everyone who spoke to us this evening.
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3 years
Today, a mature patch of woodland in Gartmore, Scotland, was destroyed. All parties involved knew that a family of red squirrels were nesting in the trees. Thread:
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7 months
Sex and Gender was Edited by Prof. Alice Sullivan ( @ProfAliceS ) and Prof. Selina Todd ( @selina_todd ). It is an exploration of the relationship between sex, gender and gender identity. It has just been published by @routledgebooks
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7 months
The Edinburgh University and College Union called for the book launch at the University to be cancelled, as it reduced โ€œtrans people to an abstract anomaly or sinister cabalโ€ and breached the Equality Act. (quote via @thetimes )
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7 months
As attendees were leaving the event, there were verbal confrontations. The police and security kept both groups separate.
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7 months
This announcement was made:
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3 years
My questions as a young person (23) are as follows: 1) What does it take to stop woodland from being cut down? We seemed powerless to stop this from happening. The Police were involved but said it was a forestry matter. The forestry couldn't stop it, so who could?
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2) Was a crime committed? The law seems quite clear that knowingly destroying red squirrel dreys is an offence, yet the contractor @scotwoodlands went ahead anyway.
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3 years
Please retweet this to start a conversation about how we can protect Scottish/British woodland and stop this from happening again. Thank you.
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3) Was there anything I could have done differently to save the woodland? I am gutted the woods were destroyed. The squirrels are now homeless, just as they're about to hibernate for the winter.
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3 years
We are 40 minutes away from Glasgow where #COP26 is happening this month.
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3 years
The trees - including 70-year-old broadleafs - were all cut down. We can only assume the red squirrel dreys were also destroyed. The woodland is within the @lomondtrossachs National Park
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3 years
A clear-fell licence was issued by the @scotforestry last year, however, this was put on hold when the community of Gartmore showed significant opposition. All parties were to meet to discuss the felling. But the meeting never happened, and the felling went ahead.
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7 months
@ForWomenScot @_lliesl_ Thank you ๐Ÿ™
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3 years
The Forestry Commission were made aware the felling was going on today without due process. They claimed a "stop notice" would be issued, but this does not seem to have happened. It's not clear why.
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7 months
Thousands of protesters currently in George Square in support of Palestine. #Glasgow #Palestine
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3 years
This is @EvelynTweedSNP 's letter to @MairiMcAllan (Minister for Environment) regarding the woodland being destroyed.
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3 years
Update: This is still ongoing today (14/10). @scotforestry still havenโ€™t issued a stop notice. The contractors have said that they are taking down every tree. Weโ€™re powerless to stop it from happening.
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8 years
Waiting for the Chillies. Viva la sesh! #leedsfestival #ReadingandLeeds
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3 years
@rich_allan_ Hi Rich, Because of older trees making a walkway "unsafe". It was agreed upon by all parties that tree surgery could be done instead of clear-felling.
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3 years
@GeorgeMonbiot Will โ€˜Appetite for Lifeโ€™ mention the high-tech, high/yield farming being done in the Netherlands? I find these methods fascinating.
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7 months
Today, a protest was staged on George Square, by Homeless Project Scotland and the Scottish Tenants Organisation. The event was organised to draw attention to the homeless crisis in Glasgow, which has claimed dozens of lives in the past three years. ๐Ÿงต
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Iโ€™m excited to share that Iโ€™m now the Editor of Edinburgh Napierโ€™s digital media platform, ENRG! ๐Ÿงต
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7 months
@teaismybestie Thank you Vanessa.
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4 years
@JamesClear I run a log cabin business with my family. If you need any advice weโ€™d be happy to help. (Read atomic habits in one of these)
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3 years
@gerrymcgarvey It was shocking Gerry. Hopefully we can turn it into a conversation about conservation and stop it from happening anywhere else.
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@scotforestry We were assured by the Minister of Environment @MairiMcAllan that no felling would take place until a meeting was held with the community. And that another squirrel survey would be done. Why did this not happen?
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@OurSquirrels It is an offence to intentionally or recklessly: - damage, destroy or obstruct access to a drey or any other structure or place which a red squirrel uses for shelter or protection - disturb a red squirrel when it is occupying a structure or place for shelter or protection
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7 months
@JaneSymons1 Thank you Jane.
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7 months
@IanSMcNee Thanks Ian. Iโ€™ll be just fine.
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7 months
@ProfAliceS Thank you again for speaking to us. Especially in the cold!
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@JournalistJill Thanks Jill. Will do.
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1 year
Some photos from outside Bute House today where @NicolaSturgeon resigned. It felt like the end of an era. #SCOTLAND #politics #nicolasturgeon
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1 year
Why journal? I recently watched Stutz, a documentary on Netflix about Jonah Hill's therapist, Phil Stutz. In it, Stutz explains that journaling is a gateway to your subconscious. #Stutz
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7 months
@MoustacheMaude That's very kind, thank you.
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7 months
@dobunni Agreed! Thank you for your kind words Susie.
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1 year
How to love running. A few tips from a guy who ran an ultra. ๐Ÿงต
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Ross Patterson
2 years
Mixed bag for the @EMMAAssoc at the @IMMAFed World Championships today. Excellent performances from Reise Teasdale and Teddy Stringer. Both through to the quarter finals. Ryan McNally, Harry Shaw and Jamie Roper will not proceed unfortunately. Great effort, lads.
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Ross Patterson
2 years
My favourite @IMMAFed article Iโ€™ve written so far. Inspiring story of MMA empowering people in Zambia ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฒ ๐Ÿ™
@IMMAFed
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๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฒ The first MMA Zambia Symposium recently took place in Lusaka on November 25-28th. It was attended by the current Bellator Featherweight champion, @criscyborg . ( @R_Patterson1998 )
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7 months
@Scott_Wortley Thank you Scott. That's very kind of you to say.
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Ross Patterson
2 years
"Like a young, English Nick Diaz" @EMMAAssoc 's Reise Teasdale has impressed everyone at this World Championships. He's been talking the talk and walking the walk, just missing out on a medal. I suspect we'll see him again. #2021MMAWorlds
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7 months
@leng_cath Thank you Cath.
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7 months
Stephanie Martin spoke at the event. She called out "profiteering, unchecked parasitic landlordism", and the "privatisation of public housing."
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6 months
You know what's really smart...? When companies make their website unusable with ads. Love that.
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Ross Patterson
2 years
The Patterson Post Radio Hour is back at 11am on Tuesdays! Today Iโ€™m talking about the IMMAF European Championships, the first two weeks of Lizz Truss, and Ukraineโ€™s push into Russian-held areas. Tune in at - #radio #Truss #MMA
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2 years
@MMAjunkieJohn @IMMAFed @simonhead I applied for the competition but didnโ€™t quite make it. They followed-up and offered me a job. I now write for IMMAF on a weekly basis. They donโ€™t just invest in young athletes ๐Ÿ™
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1 year
Sizeable turnout for Nicola Sturgeonโ€™s resignation. The end of an era.
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3 years
@_driftwolf @RewildScotland I completely agree. The walkway could have been made safe without destroying the woodland. Unfortunately, it is now too late.
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Ross Patterson
3 years
@david_sillars @elswhen @mum_pumpkin Itโ€™s actually a devolved power we have complete control over.
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2 years
He's one of the most sophisticated, dynamic and aggressive strikers in the UFC. His FOTN against Marc Diakiese put him on the map as a serious contender. Gif by:
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Ross Patterson
9 months
Got my blue-belt in BJJ ๐Ÿ™Œ
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6 months
Interesting study in @NatMentHealth Social media one of the least influential factors in adolescent mental health. Are we too quick to label social media as the problem for anxiety/depression?
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3 years
@JulietteGarside Tony Blairโ€™s been up to something shadyโ€ฆ #PandoraPapers
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7 months
@weegieexpat Thank you Anne. Glad it provided some value.
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2 years
My new article on England's success at the @IMMAFed European Championships. What a week. A privilege to cover.
@EnglishMMAA
EMMAA
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โ€œEight medals - two golds, two silvers, and two bronzeโ€ - England celebrate after their most successful IMMAF competition ever. ๐Ÿ“ธ by @LHamiltonCooper โœ๏ธ by @R_Patterson1998
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@Ross_Patterson_
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7 months
@TybilAlper Unfortunately not Judith. I didnโ€™t have a ticket and security was tight.
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Ross Patterson
1 year
At Golden Ticket watching some of the @EnglishMMAA team compete. No better way to spend a Saturday ๐Ÿ‘Œ
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1 year
Had a BJJ grading yesterday. Itโ€™s beautiful to watch teammates progress towards difficult goals. I got my fourth stripe on my white belt. Hoping to be a blue belt by summer. Onwards and upwards ๐Ÿค™
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3 years
@WildlifeBlog @chalkmeister There was absolutely no question of active red squirrel dreys. All parties recognised this and were aware. Itโ€™s in writing and we have photographic evidence.
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3 years
@wildfreckle Debby, the parties had communicated which made it even more frustrating. Our MSP had put a stop to the felling but it went ahead anyway. I doubt I'd survive a winter outside if my home was destroyed.
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7 months
@euanmccolm Thank you Euan. Napier is training us well.
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Ross Patterson
3 years
My first article for the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation @IMMAFed An honour to be working with such a respected organisation.
@IMMAFed
IMMAF
3 years
What does the data say about injuries in MMA? ( @R_Patterson1998 )
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7 months
@RoseByrd4330 Thatโ€™s very Kind Rose, thank you.
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7 months
Back on @RadioENRG this morning with my buddies Glenn and Ross. The show is called โ€˜Contrabandoโ€™ this year. Weโ€™ve rebranded. Love from 10am - 11am.
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7 months
@berk_hamstead Thank you Bob.
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2 years
I can't bloody wait. This has Fight of the Year written all over it. If these two show up, which they almost always do, we're in for a war. @RafaelFiziev @RdosAnjosMMA @tigermuaythai #UFC #Fiziev #WarOfRafas #MMA #mixedmartialarts #muaythai #bjj #wrestling
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3 years
@scotforestry @MairiMcAllan Can I also ask why your officer ordered the felling to stop? And I what happens if there is a โ€œbreach of the UK Forestry standardโ€
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2 years
An update on this: @scotforestry have admitted the woodland shouldnโ€™t have been felled before a meeting with the community. They have apologised for how the situation was handled.
@Ross_Patterson_
Ross Patterson
3 years
Today, a mature patch of woodland in Gartmore, Scotland, was destroyed. All parties involved knew that a family of red squirrels were nesting in the trees. Thread:
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7 months
@PuppyMonsterBo1 That's very kind, thank you.
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2 years
A true honour to be part of the EMMAA. So much exciting work to do. Canโ€™t wait to get cracking ๐Ÿ™
@EnglishMMAA
EMMAA
2 years
EMMAA would like to take this opportunity to welcome our new Media Team to the association. Congratulations to @R_Patterson1998 @lucky13mma @_joeleigh_ @TheDanaWotton
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2 years
Huge! More eyeballs on amateur MMA can only lead to good things. Make sure to tune in ๐Ÿ™
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IMMAF
2 years
๐Ÿšจ BREAKING ๐Ÿšจ @ufcfightpass to broadcast #2022MMAOceania Finals in Oceania. Also available in all other worldwide territories on IMMAF TV. Info:
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3 years
@FionaKabuki @scotforestry There was no shortage of evidence.
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2 years
Cage-side at the Four Nations. So sick. #emmaa4nations
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1 year
At Bute Hall where First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is about to announce her resignation. #NicolaSturgeon
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Ross Patterson
2 years
I had an absolute blast. 30 people tuned in! So grateful. See you next week!
@RadioENRG
ENRG - Edinburgh Napier Radio Group
2 years
Make sure to tune in from 1pm to hear a debut appearance from @R_Patterson1998 !
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2 years
Iโ€™m on @RadioENRG from 1pm. Today Iโ€™m talking about marijuana legalisation, lapdancing and Elon buying Twitter. Tune in at: #radio #TwitterTakeover #marijuana
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3 years
@Welshsquirrels Thank you Craig. Our MSP and MP are involved. Hopefully we can use this example to get them better protected.
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3 years
@michlichen @ForestryEngland Heartbreaking is exactly what it is Michelle. There definitely are not plenty of spaces left.
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2 years
What a fight for Pasha Kharkhachaev. Most competitive match-up he's had for a long time, but still delivered a champion's performance. Plus he pulled off a SUPLEX! We are blessed ๐Ÿ™ #2021MMAWorlds
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The Patterson Post Radio Hour is live from 10am on @RadioENRG Weโ€™re discussing Nicola Sturgeonโ€™s shock resignation. Listen live through the link.
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1 year
Love from 10am on @RadioENRG Talking about ChatGPT replacing knowledge workers among many other interesting stories from this week.
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1 year
Journaling is a powerful tool for introspection, emotional processing and organisation. If you can make it a habit, your life will improve. A thread on how to journal.
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2 years
Back on @RadioENRG at 1pm. Today weโ€™re talking about The Tinder Swindler, miracles happening irl, and WW3. Tune in here:
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7 months
Sean Clerkin, the Campaign Manager for the Scottish Tenants Organisation, said that 518 people have been refused emergency accommodation by Glasgow City Council. If you are unintentionally homeless in Scotland, you are entitled to accommodation. (We have not seen the FOI.)
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2 years
Got to watch Magdalena compete in real life for the first time yesterday. Insanely high-level martial artist.
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IMMAF
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Magdalena Czaban is undefeated at the IMMAF European Championships ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ She's up for her ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ Euro gold at the #2022MMAEuros in a new division. Will she make history? ๐Ÿ‘‡
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Ross Patterson
2 years
Which he followed up by finishing Brad Riddell - City Kickboxing's striking coach - with a wheel-kick... Credit: KazDibiase on Sherdog Forums
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2 years
Live on @RadioENRG ๐Ÿค˜๐Ÿค˜ Talking about NFTโ€™s, Mike Tyson and politics. Tune in at #miketyson #nft #politics
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