Hello.

I’m Neil Turner, a UK-based queer higher education professional with interests in technology, social media and photography, and this is my presence on the web. I have a blog (here), and I am also on the usual social media platforms (and a few obscure ones).

Latest blog posts:

  • Clearing through the ages
    This is one of those rare occasions where I talk about my day job. Today is Results Day in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (Scotland … Read more
  • Our 2026 holiday: Penrhyn Castle
    As members, it’s inevitable that we would end up at a National Trust property in Wales. We didn’t manage to squeeze in Pehrhyn Castle on last year’s holiday, but we made an afternoon visit this year. Built in the 19th century, this opulent country house blends Gothic architecture with a complex past linked to slate and slavery. Discover its impressive Great Hall, expansive grounds, and essential visitor information for your next visit to this historic site.
  • Playlist of the month: Countries
    This month’s playlist is all songs about countries. Broadly speaking. As per usual, you can follow the playlist on Spotify.

More about me

I’m experimenting with Bluesky and Mastodon as my social homes in place of Twitter.

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