Alex van der Valk

Incoming PhD @ Dal Health. @KillamTrusts laureate. RA @GeriatricMedRes. Formerly @UWaterloo @PsycSMU. Top 0.005% Coldplay listener (& 70's music enthusiast).

[Ilya Kuprov @Ilya_Kuprov]

A smooth academic career.

[Alex van der Valk @vanderValkAlex]

A wonderful testament to a legendary actor, and a reminder of the privilege and beauty of aging.

https://t.co/SGxmkHxKwi

[Coldplay @coldplay]

🎈ALL MY LOVE Official Video (Directors’ Cut)

Starring Dick Van Dyke

Directed by Spike Jonze & Mary Wigmore

Watch now https://t.co/O4cblZEgmG

[Neil Renic @NC_Renic]

Academia is mostly apologising for the late reply

[Mattea Roach @mattearoach]

Yesterday was not a good day for me to buy new glasses… I got these new glasses and almost immediately started seeing things I would prefer not to see!!

[Neil Renic @NC_Renic]

My main takeaway from academia is that "Dr Awkward" is the perfect palindrome

[theyfab.bsky.social @theyfabatbirth]

my mom (who's a university professor) did something interesting last year: she assigned her students to give chatgpt an essay question, have it write a paper, and then proofread/fact check it. nearly every single student in that class came out of that assignment anti-chatgpt.

[John B. Holbein @JohnHolbein1]

How all author ordering concerns should be settled.

"The co-first authorship order was determined via the best of three rounds in Super Smash Bros."

[Mattea Roach @mattearoach]

🚨📚SOME PERSONAL NEWS📚🚨

https://t.co/75MRZAsr5h

[Halifax Traffic @hfxtraffic]

From the inbox: There is a large traffic snarl downtown Halifax on Hollis because of a protest. Been sitting almost standstill on Hollis for close to 30 mins.

[Alex van der Valk @vanderValkAlex]

@StudentLifeNet Congratulations Hugo!!!

[Alex van der Valk @vanderValkAlex]

@aliciamcvarnock 4…. Though am currently in the running to beat that score 😉 It taught me a lot. Good luck - You’re not alone!

[Governor General of Canada @GGCanada]

#GGSimon is honoured to announce the appointment of 1 Companion, 16 Officers, 2 Honorary Officers, and 64 Members to the #OrderOfCanada.

To learn more about the outstanding contributions of these individuals, visit: https://t.co/TBKgDXdRlY

#GGHonours

[Alex van der Valk @vanderValkAlex]

Way to go, Ken! Richly deserved. 🎉

[Geriatric Medicine Research (GMR) @GeriatricMedRes]

Dr. Kenneth Rockwood (@Krockdoc) has been appointed to the Order of Canada!🎉 A pioneer in geriatrics and frailty, his decades of innovation and advocacy have improved the lives of older adults worldwide. Congratulations!🇨🇦

@research_dal @HealthNS #OrderOfCanada

[Geriatric Medicine Research (GMR) @GeriatricMedRes]

Dr. Kenneth Rockwood (@Krockdoc) has been appointed to the Order of Canada!🎉 A pioneer in geriatrics and frailty, his decades of innovation and advocacy have improved the lives of older adults worldwide. Congratulations!🇨🇦

@research_dal @HealthNS #OrderOfCanada

[Geriatric Medicine Research (GMR) @GeriatricMedRes]

@selenatothemax’s talk is happening tomorrow - All are welcome!

[Mark Hamill @MarkHamill]

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[Geriatric Medicine Research (GMR) @GeriatricMedRes]

Dr. Selena Maxwell is giving a virtual talk on “Frailty and its impact on those living with osteoarthritis,” hosted by The Wisdom Exchange Project on Wednesday June 19, 2024 from 1-2 PM ADT. Anyone can register to attend.
#GMR #Frailty
https://t.co/VoaFrEiyf4

[Global Frailty Network @GlobalFrailty]

Excited to announce the release of the book, "Frailty: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Assessment, Management, and Prevention"! Dive into a comprehensive exploration of managing frailty with insights from various fields. https://t.co/hj2WxAEYli

[University of Waterloo @UWaterloo]

A big congratulations to Jeremy Chizewer, Dr. Emma Juracic (@emsara_j), and Dr. Alexander Cameron Walker who will be awarded the prestigious Governor General Gold Medal at Spring 2024 Convocation. #UWaterlooProud 🖤💛

Full Story: https://t.co/NQOTBdlQ2S | #UWaterlooGrad

[Geriatric Medicine Research (GMR) @GeriatricMedRes]

Another @IGWealthMgmt Walk for Alzheimer's is in the books! It is a pleasure to participate in this important fundraiser every year. What a fantastic day! ☀️
@AlzCanada @AlzheimerNS #IGWalkforAlz