Victoria-Elliot Bush

a linguistics student's thoughts 💭
a neurodivergent, trans & queer perspective 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
also big into fibre arts 🧶
they/them | PGT

[Queen Mary UCU @qm_ucu]

Our marking boycott began seven weeks ago on 5 May with a ten-day strike. We have made concrete proposals for a deal with @QMUL senior management. So, why can't they negotiate seriously? Most boycotting UCU branches have reached a deal - let's see how quickly, and what they won🧵

[Linguistics@QMUL @QMULLinguistics]

QMUL is hosting the 45th Generative Linguistics in the Old World (GLOW) Colloquium, from Wednesday 27 to Friday 29 April. For details on the conference, please consult the following page: https://t.co/PH6n74oOfZ

[Them-LM @linguistqueer]

QMUL Students: one of my lecture mates suggested taking Colin the Caterpillar cakes to the picket lines to metaphorically eat the rich

Don't support anti-union institutions 👏

[Victoria-Elliot Bush @VElliotLing]

#OneOfUsAllOfUs

[Queen Mary UCU @qm_ucu]

Latest updates on strike dates, QMUL’s punitive approach to deductions and the next branch meeting

A thread ⬇️ https://t.co/MmggHDqMsO

[Robert James* (@[email protected]) @_linguafrankly]

My PhD project looks at queer speech (phonetic and discourses), as part of an ethnography of young people in LGBT+ school groups. Shout if your work is relevant or just interesting!

[Linguistics@QMUL @QMULLinguistics]

This week on Wednesday (3 November, 4pm) we are launching the new "Exploring the Nonbinary" reading group, led by PhD students Robert James Hellyer and Farida Soliman. Join us for a lot of exciting discussions!
Zoom link: https://t.co/s2VHxalVwl
https://t.co/8Gp69GE18r

[Susiebass_anyhow @SusieBass]

Day 8 A mad scientist and his latest creation 🧬

@brooklynartlibrary @BoycottSpect10k @Spectrum_10K

#bal_28daychallenge #sketchbookchallenge #stopspectrum10k #boycottspectrum10k #autisticacceptance #autisticacademic #phdlife

[Victoria-Elliot Bush @VElliotLing]

So proud to say I achieved a First Class degree in Linguistics including a 1st in my #dissertation on disambiguation in #ActuallyAutistic adults.

What can I say, I love ambiguity more than most people (pun intended)
@UniKent @ArtsHumsUniKent @KentELLyeah

[Victoria-Elliot Bush @VElliotLing]

@Punderful @lingthusiasm Fantastic idea! I had a go for my dissertation "Primary Pragmatics In Autistic Adults"

Autistic adults we often ignore
And their abilities we never explore
Expectations were exceeded
They follow cues when needed
Read my dissertation for more

[Victoria-Elliot Bush @VElliotLing]

@linguistlaura that's the exact example that I tested in my head because, well, deadline

[Victoria-Elliot Bush @VElliotLing]

@linguistlaura I'd say they were acceptable in my judgement. I use this construction a fair amount. although it's usually in the plural, if x is singular it really emphasises that the reason is this One Big Thing

[Victoria-Elliot Bush @VElliotLing]

@maraRogue6 Thank you for being my study buddy during this last push, and generally for being a huge part of my journey. Love you lots mate!!!

[Victoria-Elliot Bush @VElliotLing]

I finished my linguistics diss & degree! I'm holding so many emotions right now, some joyful & some painful. But I am incredibly proud that I used my voice to write about something I am very passionate about. Thank you to everyone at @KentELLyeah & @UniKentSSW #ActuallyAutistic

[Victoria-Elliot Bush @VElliotLing]

@ramyeonjpg @OpenAcademics 👻 [ghost emoji] autistic lingustics student planning to start my MA later this year. tweets about linguistics and being trans & disabled in academia. nice to meet you!

[Victoria-Elliot Bush @VElliotLing]

@APHADisability I would love to apply, but I have a question about the abstract. I think your DMs are off, is there another way to contact you? Thanks @APHADisability

[Victoria-Elliot Bush @VElliotLing]

@sociolinguista If he's happy for that, I'd be interested, thanks!

[Victoria-Elliot Bush @VElliotLing]

Super quick to do and trans friendly gender options (thank you <3). Am I able to receive a copy of the dissertation once it's completed? I'm really interested in the findings! @sociolinguista

[Victoria-Elliot Bush @VElliotLing]

"... gender is not binary, but it is equally important to remember it is not ternary either. By that, we mean that using three options of male, female and non-binary are not exhaustive, where nonbinary is being used as an identity and not an umbrella term" quote from my diss

[Caleb LoSchiavo, MPH @calebloschiavo]

the year is 2021 and people are still putting out surveys that are like “are you a man, a woman, or transgender?”

[Victoria-Elliot Bush @VElliotLing]

@APHADisability Brilliant, I'll apply ASAP! Can't pass on this opportunity. See ya later imposter syndrome 👋 [waving hand emoji]

[Victoria-Elliot Bush @VElliotLing]

Ooh I'm tempted.... my undergraduate dissertation is on primary pragmatic abilities in autistic adults... very tempted #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticsInAcademia

[APHA Disability @APHADisability]

We voted no for another reason as we are the hosts of the Twitter Conference, LOL!

All joking aside, have you submitted yet? We want to learn about your work and help support your success.
#DisInPublicHealth @DisInHigherEd @PublicHealth

See the poll in the quoted tweet below: