Stephen Lucek
@stephenlucek.bsky.social
Assistant Professor in Linguistics and Head of Linguistics at UCD. Main research interests include: Sociolinguistics, Language Regard, Irish English, Mediatised Representations, Multilingualism and many more! Brewer of "drinkable" beers.
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Stephen Lucek
@stephenlucek.bsky.social
· Jun 22
www.degruyterbrill.com
New Lucek/Scroedler/Migge collab just dropped! Online ahead of print and open access.
www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi...
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😎👌 How do you do, fellow kids? We’re librarymaxxing and feeling rather degreepilled. No cap.
67, mogging and unc: New figures have revealed Ireland’s most-searched-for slang terms of 2026 so far.
@stephenlucek.bsky.social @ucdslcl.bsky.social www.independent.ie/irish-news/f...
67, mogging and unc: New figures have revealed Ireland’s most-searched-for slang terms of 2026 so far.
@stephenlucek.bsky.social @ucdslcl.bsky.social www.independent.ie/irish-news/f...
From rizz to unc and 67, study reveals Ireland’s top 10 slang words of 2026 so far
A study has revealed the top 10 most searched slang words in Ireland so far in 2026.
www.independent.ie
September 15, 2026 at 10:33 AM
😎👌 How do you do, fellow kids? We’re librarymaxxing and feeling rather degreepilled. No cap.
67, mogging and unc: New figures have revealed Ireland’s most-searched-for slang terms of 2026 so far.
@stephenlucek.bsky.social @ucdslcl.bsky.social www.independent.ie/irish-news/f...
67, mogging and unc: New figures have revealed Ireland’s most-searched-for slang terms of 2026 so far.
@stephenlucek.bsky.social @ucdslcl.bsky.social www.independent.ie/irish-news/f...
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I hope this Ishmael finds you whale
September 10, 2026 at 6:42 PM
I hope this Ishmael finds you whale
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Even without the ethical and environmental issues, cannot wrap my head around the uncritical use of genAI and the likes of ChatGPT - why would you want to outsource your cognitive ability, your own capacity for thought and reason and creativity? Why are people so unconcerned about losing that?
September 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Even without the ethical and environmental issues, cannot wrap my head around the uncritical use of genAI and the likes of ChatGPT - why would you want to outsource your cognitive ability, your own capacity for thought and reason and creativity? Why are people so unconcerned about losing that?
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unless you're waking up early to get the bus, Luas or DART, in which case you'll soon be paying 30% more per journey
Budget to support those 'who get up early every morning'
Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris has said this year's Budget will support people "who get up early every morning and go to work".
www.rte.ie
September 7, 2026 at 8:52 AM
unless you're waking up early to get the bus, Luas or DART, in which case you'll soon be paying 30% more per journey
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Stanford Linguistics is hiring in sociolinguistics! Open Rank! Please spread the word! facultypositions.stanford.edu/jobs/socioli...
Sociolinguistics, Open Rank - Stanford University, California, United States
The Department of Linguistics at Stanford University seeks applicants for a junior or senior appointment at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor, tenured Associate Professor, or Full Professor...
facultypositions.stanford.edu
September 4, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Stanford Linguistics is hiring in sociolinguistics! Open Rank! Please spread the word! facultypositions.stanford.edu/jobs/socioli...
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Stanford Linguistics is hiring an open-rank sociolinguist (Assistant, Associate, or Full). Materials due October 16 for full consideration; start date September 2027. Please share widely!
Sociolinguistics, Open Rank - Stanford University, California, United States
The Department of Linguistics at Stanford University seeks applicants for a junior or senior appointment at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor, tenured Associate Professor, or Full Professor...
facultypositions.stanford.edu
September 3, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Stanford Linguistics is hiring an open-rank sociolinguist (Assistant, Associate, or Full). Materials due October 16 for full consideration; start date September 2027. Please share widely!
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🧑🎓📺 Warmest congratulations to UCD graduate Cara McHugh, who has been announced as the newest presenter of RTÉ’s news2day, bringing Irish and international news to young audiences across the country.
@rte.ie @artshumanitiesucd.bsky.social
@rte.ie @artshumanitiesucd.bsky.social
September 2, 2026 at 12:55 PM
🧑🎓📺 Warmest congratulations to UCD graduate Cara McHugh, who has been announced as the newest presenter of RTÉ’s news2day, bringing Irish and international news to young audiences across the country.
@rte.ie @artshumanitiesucd.bsky.social
@rte.ie @artshumanitiesucd.bsky.social
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An elegant weapon for a more civilized age
September 1, 2026 at 12:27 PM
An elegant weapon for a more civilized age
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JOB ALERT! Come work with me and Isabelle Buchstaller in Essen, Germany on lifespan change! Whoever's interested can contact Isa (see ad) or, if you prefer, me!
linguistlist.org/issues/37/27...
linguistlist.org/issues/37/27...
LINGUIST List 37.2723 Jobs: Sociolinguistics: Postdoctoral Fellow With Expertise in Variationist Sociolinguistics, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Sociolinguistics Lab
The LINGUIST List, International Linguistics Community Online.
linguistlist.org
August 31, 2026 at 11:24 AM
JOB ALERT! Come work with me and Isabelle Buchstaller in Essen, Germany on lifespan change! Whoever's interested can contact Isa (see ad) or, if you prefer, me!
linguistlist.org/issues/37/27...
linguistlist.org/issues/37/27...
Super FurryAnimals
Oasis
Travis
Bruce
Blur
Oasis
Travis
Bruce
Blur
Introduce yourself with five artists you’ve seen at least twice:
R.E.M.
U2
Bruce Springsteen
Bob Dylan
Teenage Fanclub
R.E.M.
U2
Bruce Springsteen
Bob Dylan
Teenage Fanclub
Introduce yourself with five artists you’ve seen at least twice:
Rush
Ride
Lou Reed
King Crimson
Bob Dylan
Rush
Ride
Lou Reed
King Crimson
Bob Dylan
August 30, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Super FurryAnimals
Oasis
Travis
Bruce
Blur
Oasis
Travis
Bruce
Blur
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This is the letter kids got at the end of Dolly’s Imagination Library. I defy you to read this and not cry.
August 25, 2026 at 6:28 PM
This is the letter kids got at the end of Dolly’s Imagination Library. I defy you to read this and not cry.
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So many things to choose to do with your one wild and precious life. Living so you’re remembered for your kindness is the only goal worth anything.
August 25, 2026 at 7:07 PM
So many things to choose to do with your one wild and precious life. Living so you’re remembered for your kindness is the only goal worth anything.
Come work near me in UCD!! 3-year appointment in Philosophy to teach on a redesigned MSc in Cognitive Science. my.corehr.com/pls/coreport...
my.corehr.com
August 6, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Come work near me in UCD!! 3-year appointment in Philosophy to teach on a redesigned MSc in Cognitive Science. my.corehr.com/pls/coreport...
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I know I’m breaking hearts here but …
… a phone game isn’t going to tell you what your IQ is
… a phone game isn’t going to tell you what your IQ is
August 6, 2026 at 2:23 AM
I know I’m breaking hearts here but …
… a phone game isn’t going to tell you what your IQ is
… a phone game isn’t going to tell you what your IQ is
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This is the part that breaks my heart.
"Generative AI has broken the sacred contract between professors & students: that the professors are there to teach and the students are there to learn. The understanding has been broken...That’s a very deep part of the grief” www.chronicle.com/article/thes...
"Generative AI has broken the sacred contract between professors & students: that the professors are there to teach and the students are there to learn. The understanding has been broken...That’s a very deep part of the grief” www.chronicle.com/article/thes...
These Professors Are Retiring Early. AI Was the Last Straw.
What is the point of teaching, they ask, if students are just pretending to learn?
www.chronicle.com
August 5, 2026 at 8:12 PM
This is the part that breaks my heart.
"Generative AI has broken the sacred contract between professors & students: that the professors are there to teach and the students are there to learn. The understanding has been broken...That’s a very deep part of the grief” www.chronicle.com/article/thes...
"Generative AI has broken the sacred contract between professors & students: that the professors are there to teach and the students are there to learn. The understanding has been broken...That’s a very deep part of the grief” www.chronicle.com/article/thes...
Hi there, an educator here. We don’t need training on AI. We know what it is. We’re holding on for dear life until private equity decides to move on to the next shiny thing. I just hope there are enough of us still around to pick up the pieces.
“Teaching educators about AI is a ‘moral imperative’, said Randi Weingarten, the AFT president.”
“And without outside funding, it was a choice between taking big tech’s money or doing nothing, she said.”
“And without outside funding, it was a choice between taking big tech’s money or doing nothing, she said.”
Teachers need help with AI. A union is offering training – with $23m in funding from big tech
Partnership between American Federation of Teachers, one of the largest labor unions in the US, and AI firms has stirred controversy
www.theguardian.com
August 5, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Hi there, an educator here. We don’t need training on AI. We know what it is. We’re holding on for dear life until private equity decides to move on to the next shiny thing. I just hope there are enough of us still around to pick up the pieces.
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If you're around Belfast tomorrow afternoon, why not join myself, @stephenbaker.bsky.social and Phil Ramsey in discussing what the media landscape may look like in a 'New Ireland'!
August 2, 2026 at 8:40 PM
If you're around Belfast tomorrow afternoon, why not join myself, @stephenbaker.bsky.social and Phil Ramsey in discussing what the media landscape may look like in a 'New Ireland'!
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Blogs, I have a spare ticket for Arsenal v Betis in Dublin this Wednesday. Block 306 so basically half way line. Cost €105 but open to offers. DMs open!
August 2, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Blogs, I have a spare ticket for Arsenal v Betis in Dublin this Wednesday. Block 306 so basically half way line. Cost €105 but open to offers. DMs open!
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That’s just science.
Using lists of three is not an "AI tell." It's a common trait in human writing because our brains biologically want to make sure there's always one thing to marry, one thing to fuck, and one thing to murder.
August 1, 2026 at 2:31 PM
That’s just science.
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Ceuta is in north Africa.
Should we really be using terms like "third-country nationals"?
Should we really be using terms like "third-country nationals"?
While third-country nationals in Ceuta do not enjoy free movement to mainland Spain or the rest of the Schengen area, Spain’s firm response, including ongoing accelerated returns,
July 31, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Ceuta is in north Africa.
Should we really be using terms like "third-country nationals"?
Should we really be using terms like "third-country nationals"?
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Needs to be pointed out, because ya know: fash idiots imploding.
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Txt via 'Occupy London';
"Ceuta is not in Europe.
Ceuta is not Europe.
So-called “autonomous” Ceuta is literally a spanish colony in North Africa.
None of the people arriving in Ceuta have made it to Spain.
Latest reports
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Txt via 'Occupy London';
"Ceuta is not in Europe.
Ceuta is not Europe.
So-called “autonomous” Ceuta is literally a spanish colony in North Africa.
None of the people arriving in Ceuta have made it to Spain.
Latest reports
July 31, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Needs to be pointed out, because ya know: fash idiots imploding.
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Txt via 'Occupy London';
"Ceuta is not in Europe.
Ceuta is not Europe.
So-called “autonomous” Ceuta is literally a spanish colony in North Africa.
None of the people arriving in Ceuta have made it to Spain.
Latest reports
1️⃣
Txt via 'Occupy London';
"Ceuta is not in Europe.
Ceuta is not Europe.
So-called “autonomous” Ceuta is literally a spanish colony in North Africa.
None of the people arriving in Ceuta have made it to Spain.
Latest reports
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christ if that’s not a metaphor for our times
July 31, 2026 at 1:58 AM
christ if that’s not a metaphor for our times