Dorothy Newbury-Birch
@dottyb.bsky.social
I am a mother, grandmother and wife. I am also Professor of social Justice and Public Policy at Teesside University. After 12 years on Twitter I am starting again here.
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Dorothy Newbury-Birch
@dottyb.bsky.social
· Jul 25
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I was on Jeremy vine yesterday where I was mansplained by a man when discussing alcohol drinking during the World Cup - why would he think it impressive to talk over me, shout at me and tell me I didn't know what I was talking about - I held my ground (of course) #jeremyvine #alcohol #worldcup
June 9, 2026 at 7:40 AM
I was on Jeremy vine yesterday where I was mansplained by a man when discussing alcohol drinking during the World Cup - why would he think it impressive to talk over me, shout at me and tell me I didn't know what I was talking about - I held my ground (of course) #jeremyvine #alcohol #worldcup
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Me on working with children and young people as researchers in ‘real world’ school settings
@dottyb.bsky.social @teessideuni.bsky.social @bloomsburyed.bsky.social @teesvalleyed.bsky.social
@dottyb.bsky.social @teessideuni.bsky.social @bloomsburyed.bsky.social @teesvalleyed.bsky.social
What happens when students become co‑researchers in schools, working with #teachers to find solutions to entrenched problems? @thatpovertyguy.bsky.social explains how embedding curiosity & collaboration can change practice & improve outcomes: buff.ly/1miD6Ex #teaching #schools
Beyond student voice: Involving students in real-world school research - SecEd
How students as co‑researchers in school research partnerships can drive insight, equity and real improvement
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March 5, 2026 at 8:37 AM
Me on working with children and young people as researchers in ‘real world’ school settings
@dottyb.bsky.social @teessideuni.bsky.social @bloomsburyed.bsky.social @teesvalleyed.bsky.social
@dottyb.bsky.social @teessideuni.bsky.social @bloomsburyed.bsky.social @teesvalleyed.bsky.social
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We would be grateful if you could help us with this very small but important survey on collating and using evidence:
Please share widely with colleagues
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Please share widely with colleagues
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LinkedIn
This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn
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February 22, 2026 at 11:37 AM
We would be grateful if you could help us with this very small but important survey on collating and using evidence:
Please share widely with colleagues
lnkd.in/e_aRb8-c
Please share widely with colleagues
lnkd.in/e_aRb8-c
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2 posts in my team
Public Health Practitioner (Behavioural science, poverty, and inclusion health) G9. Closes 27th Feb
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Health Improvement Officer (Health Protection, poverty, and health inclusion) G7. Closes 22nd Feb.
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Public Health Practitioner (Behavioural science, poverty, and inclusion health) G9. Closes 27th Feb
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Health Improvement Officer (Health Protection, poverty, and health inclusion) G7. Closes 22nd Feb.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM
2 posts in my team
Public Health Practitioner (Behavioural science, poverty, and inclusion health) G9. Closes 27th Feb
ce0369li.webitrent.com/ce0369li_web...
Health Improvement Officer (Health Protection, poverty, and health inclusion) G7. Closes 22nd Feb.
ce0369li.webitrent.com/ce0369li_web...
Public Health Practitioner (Behavioural science, poverty, and inclusion health) G9. Closes 27th Feb
ce0369li.webitrent.com/ce0369li_web...
Health Improvement Officer (Health Protection, poverty, and health inclusion) G7. Closes 22nd Feb.
ce0369li.webitrent.com/ce0369li_web...
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11 year old just told me they are learning about quantitative and qualitative data and independent and dependent variables in science class and I emitted a high pitched squeal of joy
December 29, 2025 at 4:36 PM
11 year old just told me they are learning about quantitative and qualitative data and independent and dependent variables in science class and I emitted a high pitched squeal of joy
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Did you hear the one about the Professor, the pupils and public health?
Catch up with the latest Cuppa with a Change Maker over on my Substack. Featuring the ever-brilliant @dottyb.bsky.social
thatpovertyguy.substack.com/p/cuppa-with...
#ProfDot #ChangeMaking #Research
Catch up with the latest Cuppa with a Change Maker over on my Substack. Featuring the ever-brilliant @dottyb.bsky.social
thatpovertyguy.substack.com/p/cuppa-with...
#ProfDot #ChangeMaking #Research
Cuppa with a Change Maker
Dot: Profs, pupils and public health
thatpovertyguy.substack.com
September 5, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Did you hear the one about the Professor, the pupils and public health?
Catch up with the latest Cuppa with a Change Maker over on my Substack. Featuring the ever-brilliant @dottyb.bsky.social
thatpovertyguy.substack.com/p/cuppa-with...
#ProfDot #ChangeMaking #Research
Catch up with the latest Cuppa with a Change Maker over on my Substack. Featuring the ever-brilliant @dottyb.bsky.social
thatpovertyguy.substack.com/p/cuppa-with...
#ProfDot #ChangeMaking #Research
please share and complete if you live in UK. app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/teesside/u...
July 25, 2025 at 4:21 PM
please share and complete if you live in UK. app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/teesside/u...
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BAD INTENTIONS
IN THE AIR
IN THE AIR
June 5, 2025 at 11:45 AM
BAD INTENTIONS
IN THE AIR
IN THE AIR
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A flyby of Earth from the International Space Station.
Credits: NASA
Credits: NASA
June 20, 2025 at 7:40 PM
A flyby of Earth from the International Space Station.
Credits: NASA
Credits: NASA
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The ABCs of participatory community research
Always
Be
Compensating people for their time & knowledge
Always
Be
Compensating people for their time & knowledge
May 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The ABCs of participatory community research
Always
Be
Compensating people for their time & knowledge
Always
Be
Compensating people for their time & knowledge
May 8, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Come join us. @team-alpha.bsky.social
April 10, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Come join us. @team-alpha.bsky.social
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Inequality and child poverty are arguably the most complex issues facing educators in schools. Leaders and educators need support in navigating this beyond academic papers and journals.
Me and @dottyb.bsky.social @teessideuni.bsky.social @teesvalleyed.bsky.social
www.tees.ac.uk/sections/new...
Me and @dottyb.bsky.social @teessideuni.bsky.social @teesvalleyed.bsky.social
www.tees.ac.uk/sections/new...
Bridging research and reality - What collaboration can do for tackling inequality in the Tees Valley | Media centre | Teesside University
In the face of rising inequality, deepening disadvantage and the complex social and economic challenges facing many of our communities in the North East, one thing is certain: no school or institution...
www.tees.ac.uk
April 4, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Inequality and child poverty are arguably the most complex issues facing educators in schools. Leaders and educators need support in navigating this beyond academic papers and journals.
Me and @dottyb.bsky.social @teessideuni.bsky.social @teesvalleyed.bsky.social
www.tees.ac.uk/sections/new...
Me and @dottyb.bsky.social @teessideuni.bsky.social @teesvalleyed.bsky.social
www.tees.ac.uk/sections/new...
I cannot believe this. Our @team-alpha.bsky.social training has had 7k registrations. The purpose of the training is to help people understand research. Everyone is welcome and if you want to be added to the list please contact [email protected].
April 3, 2025 at 7:11 AM
I cannot believe this. Our @team-alpha.bsky.social training has had 7k registrations. The purpose of the training is to help people understand research. Everyone is welcome and if you want to be added to the list please contact [email protected].
PLEASE SHARE: come join our FREE online training with @team-alpha.bsky.social - if you want to be added to our mailing list email [email protected]
April 1, 2025 at 10:24 AM
PLEASE SHARE: come join our FREE online training with @team-alpha.bsky.social - if you want to be added to our mailing list email [email protected]
@team-alpha.bsky.social is moving forward with some amazing training. please email [email protected] if you want to be added to the list. so far we have the following
March 27, 2025 at 3:18 PM
@team-alpha.bsky.social is moving forward with some amazing training. please email [email protected] if you want to be added to the list. so far we have the following
after two days of trying to set up you can follow our team @team-alpha.bsky.social where we will share our work.
March 20, 2025 at 5:20 PM
after two days of trying to set up you can follow our team @team-alpha.bsky.social where we will share our work.
At Chandigarh for an amazing session
March 11, 2025 at 7:34 AM
At Chandigarh for an amazing session
India is in my heart and has healed me
March 9, 2025 at 5:01 AM
India is in my heart and has healed me
@alan-brennan.bsky.social look where I am
February 18, 2025 at 1:13 PM
@alan-brennan.bsky.social look where I am
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I enjoyed Sarah Cunningham article “How we can tackle the Workplace Wellbeing Paradox?”
Takeaways
• Employers must take organisational-level approach
• Align wellbeing benefits with company culture
Would love to hear about what the article overlooks 🤷♂️
worldwellbeingmovement.org/insights/how...
Takeaways
• Employers must take organisational-level approach
• Align wellbeing benefits with company culture
Would love to hear about what the article overlooks 🤷♂️
worldwellbeingmovement.org/insights/how...
How we can tackle the Workplace Wellbeing Paradox - World Wellbeing Movement
Connections between researchers and everyday changemakers might just hold the key to workplace wellbeing, explains Sarah Cunningham.
worldwellbeingmovement.org
January 26, 2025 at 1:28 PM
I enjoyed Sarah Cunningham article “How we can tackle the Workplace Wellbeing Paradox?”
Takeaways
• Employers must take organisational-level approach
• Align wellbeing benefits with company culture
Would love to hear about what the article overlooks 🤷♂️
worldwellbeingmovement.org/insights/how...
Takeaways
• Employers must take organisational-level approach
• Align wellbeing benefits with company culture
Would love to hear about what the article overlooks 🤷♂️
worldwellbeingmovement.org/insights/how...
32 years ago I went on a blind date with Mark Newbury and so the story started. xx After a year of health and work stresses he is my best friend and my calm in the storm. xxx
January 17, 2025 at 10:22 AM
32 years ago I went on a blind date with Mark Newbury and so the story started. xx After a year of health and work stresses he is my best friend and my calm in the storm. xxx
I had a lovely day at Badger Hill School this week @teessideuni.bsky.social
January 16, 2025 at 1:05 PM
I had a lovely day at Badger Hill School this week @teessideuni.bsky.social