Stephen Bickers

Diplomat working for @UKinUganda, formerly of @UKinZambia
Account currently being used to monitor news, or receive DMs. Personal account is elsewhere

[UK in Uganda 🇬🇧 🇺🇬 @UKinUganda]

#Globalmile is underway in 🇺🇬.

@UKinUganda staff & family join thousands of @FCDOGovUK staff for this 24 hour charity relay around the 🌍.

#GlobalMile

[UK in Uganda 🇬🇧 🇺🇬 @UKinUganda]

Incredible day today at the #Globalmile in 🇺🇬. @UKinUganda staff & family ran, danced, walked & came together for this global event.

#GlobalMile

[Stephen Bickers @stephenbickers]

#BookRecommendation Having just seen #TheWildRobotMovie I recommend the original book by @itspeterbrown You get a lot more insight into how Roz changes her programming in order to understand how to look after Brightbill.

[Stephen Bickers @stephenbickers]

I’m 6 years late to it, but this ⁦@TNKpod⁩ 2018 football special was extra interesting in the hindsight of Southgate’s regime.
Plus there is the revelation that ⁦@EmmaElinor⁩ is a #QPR fan Go #SuperHoops https://t.co/mLyZhymixQ

[Stephen Bickers @stephenbickers]

#BookRecommendation We Are All Birds Of Uganda by Hafsa Zayyan. Sameer is a high flying lawyer who feels empty inside. Will learning about his Grandfather's life in Uganda help him find what he is looking for? I really enjoyed reading it.
(Pub. by @MerkyBooks )

[Stephen Bickers @stephenbickers]

Amazed that I can now claim that I technically went to the same university as the great Jessica Hynes. I hope the new honorary doctors celebrated by bogling to Aswad. #Spaced

[Canterbury Christ Church University @CanterburyCCUni]

Congratulations to our new Honorary Doctors Jessica Hynes, @aimafidon @Tammy_Beaumont @BenBrownBBC & @CediArticle, who received their awards at this week's graduation ceremonies 🎓🎉 We’re delighted to welcome you to our CCCU community #CCCUProud 🙌

[Stephen Bickers @stephenbickers]

Had a great afternoon at @RailwaymuseumUg in Jinja. It is small, but well crafted with very knowledgeable guides.

[Stephen Bickers @stephenbickers]

#BookRecommendation Radicalized by @doctorow Four stories set in fairly dystopian futures, but mostly optimistic in outcome - and a strong streak of humour. Contains references to Superman and Edgar Allen Poe, and is highly recommended.

[Stephen Bickers @stephenbickers]

#BookRecommendation Let's Tell This Story Properly by Jennifer Makumbi. A collection of stories about Ugandans in Britain. Some stories are tragic, some romantic, some are comedic. Many are more than one.

[Stephen Bickers @stephenbickers]

#BookRecommendation Kalolo Hill by @NeemaMShah The story of an Ugandan Asian family during the time of Idi Amin, it is also about family secrets, love, friendship and betrayal. A great read.

[Stephen Bickers @stephenbickers]

Said it before, but I will say it again. Meeting #Chevening applicants, scholars and alumni is one of the best parts of my job.

[Chevening Awards🇬🇧 @CheveningFCDO]

📣 Applications for #Chevening Scholarships are now open! 🤩

Study at a top UK university, embark on a tailored scholarship experience, and join a global leadership network for life!

Submit your application by 5 November 👉 https://t.co/s3oGwU33At

#ChooseChevening

[Stephen Bickers @stephenbickers]

Summer morning in the UK. Only three days here and already I'm missing #Zambia.

[Stephen Bickers @stephenbickers]

Today was my last day working for @UKinZambia It has been just under five years of amazing experiences, doing one of the best @FCDOGovUK jobs.
I’m sad to leave #Zambia but I’m looking forward to starting my new role in August for @UKinUganda

[Stephen Bickers @stephenbickers]

@davidcpardoe David, Shake It Off is a total classic. I recommend starting there.

[Stephen Kavanagh @SKavanaghLyon]

Had a great conversation with my Zambian colleague and competitor @mubitanawa77 for SG who has an important vision. Critical that whomever wins, we see more strong African leadership throughout INTERPOL to make sure regional priorities are addressed properly.

[Stephen Bickers @stephenbickers]

#BookRecommendation Ammonite by @nicolaz Anthropologist Marghe is exploring the planet of Jeep. It is about change and acceptance, with an equally well drawn 'B story'. A great read, brim full of ideas to contemplate.

[Stephen Bickers @stephenbickers]

Played Carcassonne: Expansion 2 – Traders & Builders on 2024-06-05 https://t.co/jA9HwzA2sS #bggplay via @BoardGameGeek

[Stephen Bickers @stephenbickers]

Played Guillotine on 2024-06-05 https://t.co/NhcGb3ZtIn #bggplay via @BoardGameGeek

[Stephen Bickers @stephenbickers]

@jennyhillcanada @jmenzies01 @CanadaIceland @MFAIceland Congratulations on the amazing new role.

[Stephen Bickers @stephenbickers]

@PCW2k @docoho I have a lot of love for The Also People, in part because it obliquely introduced me to the Culture Novels by Iain Banks, but also because it is great.