Bethany Little

Research Associate in the CNNP lab ( Newcastle University. All views are my own. She/her.

[ISBD @ISBD4]

@bethanylittle

[ISBD @ISBD4]

In an ongoing effort to recognize the outstanding work of future leaders in the field, the ISBD is proud to offer the Samuel Gershon Junior Investigator Awards (SGJIA) for up to four young investigators for their original research publication submissions.

[Bethany Little @bethanylittle]

PhD opportunities at Newcastle University Centre for Transformative Neuroscience https://t.co/Ta7JDKNkz1

[Gillian Pepper @gillian_pepper]

Reading the news coverage of the @UCU #FourFights strike, I get the impression that many people don’t know what University lecturers do (and why would they?), so here’s a thread on it. I’m a psychologist, so let’s start with the work of the average psychology lecturer. 🧵👇1/18

[Bethany Little @bethanylittle]

Looking forward to presenting my latest findings in a poster at the @ISBD42021 Global Virtual Conference May 13-15th. Learn more at https://t.co/ZU32p6JfZM #ISBD2021 #ISBDVirtual #bipolardisorder #bipolar #research

[Bethany Little @bethanylittle]

5 jobs I've had:

'Saturday girl' at a local hairdresser
Waitress/barista (several)
Customer service @marksandspencer
Museum & Gallery assistant @dgcouncil
Research Assistant @UniofNewcastle

Your turn!
@FaviolaDadis @AndyClark22 @BMoffatKnox @DrKatdaSilvaM @0CarolineAllen0

[Cat Pattie @C_Pattie1]

5 jobs I’ve had:

Merchandise seller at an arena
Barista
Bar supervisor
Telephone fundraiser
A-level tutor

Your turn!
@StaceyAston @pattiepoetry @HollEJenkins @lucynehr @bethanylittle

[Bethany Little @bethanylittle]

@BenSlaterNeuro @UniversityLeeds Congrats pal!

[Maddy Thompson @MaddyCThompson]

Newcastle postgraduates are an inspiration! Engaging students in the coldest possible picket spot all morning! @SolidarityShark @PGUCU_Newcastle

[PG UCU Newcastle @PGUCU_Newcastle]

Information for PGs on strike. Get in touch and talk to us about the dispute and how strike action impacts you.

[Bethany Little @bethanylittle]

@BenSlaterNeuro Congrats pal! Will be good to have you back 😊

[Bethany Little @bethanylittle]

Most recent paper on using deep learning for voice activity recognition as a measure of social interaction in people with late-life depression - free to read!

[Newcastle Anti-Casualisation Campaign @NuAntiCas]

Yesterday, Newcastle University VC, Professor Chris Day (@prof_chrisday) issued a statement to all staff to update on the industrial action.

Much of the email was positive, specifically re casualisation - but some key issues were brought to our attention. See our response here:

[Bethany Little @bethanylittle]

@NewcastleUniUCU @prof_chrisday Yup, not sure how they would define the employment of us postgrad teachers and demonstrators but it sure feels like a zero hour contract to me 💁

[Bethany Little @bethanylittle]

@SolidarityShark and @AndyClark22 doing @NewcastleUniUCU proud 🙌❤️

[Bethany Little @bethanylittle]

Great turn out to support the anti-casualisation campaign 💪#ucustrike #newcastle

[Newcastle University UCU newcastleucu.bsky.social @NewcastleUniUCU]

Precarity like this is unacceptable, and not to be dramatic, but it's destroying our profession and our futures. #UCUStrikesBack #UCUstrikes https://t.co/R35WQycV2P

[Newcastle Anti-Casualisation Campaign @NuAntiCas]

Local:
At Newcastle University, 41% of academic staff are on precarious, fixed-term contracts (national average 33%).

Despite claims of research led teaching, of the casual staff who teach at Newcastle, 73% of them are on ‘teaching only’ contracts. There is no pay for research.

[Bethany Little @bethanylittle]

@NewcastleUniUCU @NuAntiCas @AndyClark22 @BruceHistorian @DrJenniferOrr I know a few other guitarists who are coming, too

[Bethany Little @bethanylittle]

@NewcastleUniUCU @NuAntiCas @AndyClark22 @BruceHistorian @DrJenniferOrr I could try, if you still need someone? Was planning to bring my guitar for others to use anyway

[Bethany Little @bethanylittle]

https://t.co/PZopbcnHCn Useful tool for students from the Guardian showing where your vote might have more impact!