Dr Elizabeth Norman-Sargent (she/her)

Freelance writer, with a PhD in child piracy from CTPSR. Lover of books, theatre, ducks & our human rights & a proud Lancashire lass. All views my own.

[Dr Elizabeth Norman-Sargent (she/her) @Bizbeth88]

.@StaplesUK delivery via @UPS_UK @UPS due today. Tracking states attempted delivery at 11.50am, which is a lie. Husband & I have been in all day & we have 3 dogs with us - if someone had come we'd know. Husband now can't get hold of anyone to sort this mess out #terribleservice

[Dr Elizabeth Norman-Sargent (she/her) @Bizbeth88]

Today I am glad I am a member of the 3rd party and my leader can come out and say what a lot of us are thinking....

[Ed Davey @EdwardJDavey]

This is a dark, dark day for people around the globe. The world’s largest economy and most powerful military will be led by a dangerous, destructive demagogue.

[Dr Elizabeth Norman-Sargent (she/her) @Bizbeth88]

So incredibly proud to have worked on this alongside @Davide_Natalini & Sol Bermejo Mitjans as part of the team from @AngliaRuskin looking at the future relationship between critical minerals & conflict (both in terms of increasing and decreasing the risk of conflict).

[Cyber & Specialist Operations Command @CSOC_MOD]

🌍The new edition of Global Strategic Trends is now published.

By describing key drivers of change & highlighting threats & opportunities out to 2055, it provides a future strategic context for those within @DefenceHQ and wider government.

Read GST 7📲 https://t.co/Ww6Y2KEWgN

[Dr Elizabeth Norman-Sargent (she/her) @Bizbeth88]

My wonderful husband @HarrySargent83 surprised me with the BEST present today....a full bound copy of my PhD. Need to find the best place to showcase it in the new house now ❤️

[Dr Elizabeth Norman-Sargent (she/her) @Bizbeth88]

#paralympicsgbhomecoming loving this background

[Dr Elizabeth Norman-Sargent (she/her) @Bizbeth88]

@TheLastLeg @JonniePeacock Jonnie Peacock is such an ambassador for para athletics - I genuinely don't think the sport would be at the standard it is now without him. Plus, him calling on @sebcoe to make the #DiamondLeague more accessible & inclusive is the best thing I've seen all games #JonnieBeGood

[Remembering Srebrenica @SrebrenicaUK]

Today marks the international Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances. A UN designated day to remember those who were forcibly taken from their homes and families. This day is of special relevance to the events of the Bosnian Genocide and those taken from their families.

[Dr Elizabeth Norman-Sargent (she/her) @Bizbeth88]

When working @SCM_Britain 1 of the things I was passionate about was self-care as activism, especially for groups who have often been told by the organised church not to love themselves. Currently reading @revkatebottley's book & thrilled to see a similar sentiment echoed!

[Dr Elizabeth Norman-Sargent (she/her) @Bizbeth88]

Happy 3rd wedding anniversary to @HarrySargent83. There's no question this has been the hardest year of my life, but I'm so thankful I've had you by my side through it all. You make the crappiest of days so much better & I'm forever grateful I get to go through life with you ❤️

[Dr Elizabeth Norman-Sargent (she/her) @Bizbeth88]

Packing up the house ready to move & just boxed up all my piracy books from the shelf on my desk where they have lived since 2017 when I started my PhD. Realised it has been 3yrs since I finished. Time flies & so much has changed in the last 7 years #memories #moving #PhD

[Dr Elizabeth Norman-Sargent (she/her) @Bizbeth88]

4 medals for @TeamGB before lunch time in the UK - what a good start to the day!

[Dr Elizabeth Norman-Sargent (she/her) @Bizbeth88]

This doesn't feel like a fair fight....I am just a head with a sword and he's a double body with a sword, a spear and a bow and arrow....

[Dr Elizabeth Norman-Sargent (she/her) @Bizbeth88]

There are worse ways to spend ones annual leave than going for a walk to an ice cream farm in the lovely Cumbrian scenery with my favourite little man...

[Dr Elizabeth Norman-Sargent (she/her) @Bizbeth88]

After an incredibly stressful week last week I'm in sunny Cumbria this week seeing the husband's side of the family & babysitting my nephew later in the week. First night here & already feeling more relaxed!

[Dr Elizabeth Norman-Sargent (she/her) @Bizbeth88]

I should also say, we don't usually have champagne but it was a wedding gift we saved for a special occassion, & the plastic Thomas the Tank glass & plastic whisky tumblers were my dad's - so he was with us as we toasted the happy moment ❤️ #grieving #newhome #bittersweet

[Dr Elizabeth Norman-Sargent (she/her) @Bizbeth88]

Yesterday, at the 11th hour & after a stressful 2 days, @HarrySargent83 & I got the keys to our new house. It's bittersweet as my dad isn't here to see it & 1 of the main reason we've got this house is to be close enough to care for my mum now he isn't here - but we're happy ❤️

[Dr Elizabeth Norman-Sargent (she/her) @Bizbeth88]

Had my last night as a full time leader at @1stMatchborough Scouts on Wednesday night before moving north to look after my mum. It's been a joy for the past 7yrs to see the YP in the group thrive. Got lots of flowers & gifts from parents & felt truly appreciated by all ❤️

[Elinor Chohan @ElinorMChohan]

.@SrebrenicaNW service open @deanroggovender

‘A person is only a person because of others We are richer more prosperous because of each other we bless each others lives We must stand together and support each other’

#IAmBecauseOfYou

[Elinor Chohan @ElinorMChohan]

The Srebrenica genocide robbed many of their childhoods and left survivors with deep, lasting trauma. Today, we stand with them and with children in all conflict zones who are enduring similar horrors.
#NeverAgain
#IAmBecauseOfYou
#Srebrenica29

[Layla Moran 🔶🕊️ @LaylaMoran]

Today is #Srebrenica Memorial Day.

29 years ago today, over 8,000 Muslim men and boys were murdered in cold blood in Bosnia.

It's important that we use days like this to reflect, and ensure we do not allow history to repeat itself.