“A DVLA spokeswoman said: "We have never dealt with a request for trial by combat before. We are looking into the legal issues." “ www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/2199449...

Yeah… I’m after A going to the right school for him in the context of where we are. But… in terms of what it has resulted in, I’d say a lot of stress and a tutoring industry!

Yep… it’s such an anachronism. Also add in this mix Kent and Medway doing their own things rather than one test, despite many kids going “over the border” as that’s where their nearest viable school is… best of luck to Nico and you all next year!

It lives and breathes in various counties/boroughs/unitary authorities in England (poss Wales, too?) He’s fine… not too bothered by it all and we have treats for tonight. But for others, the pressure is huge.

I am utterly delighted to be rehoming my son’s 11+ notes in the recycling bin this evening, as day two of a two day testathon is DONE! As where I grew up went comprehensive decades ago, it’s such an odd thing to experience, on all the levels

Federal antitrust lawsuit launched 12 September against six commercial publishers of academic journals, including Elsevier & Wiley on behalf of scientists and scholars who allege that they 'conspired to unlawfully appropriate billions of dollars that would otherwise have funded scientific research.'

DCdianecoyle1859.bsky.socialSep 13, 2024 9:30pm

This is very interesting to both antitrust folks and academics www.lieffcabraser.com/antitrust/ac... (ht Herbert Hovenkamp over there)

Academic Journal Publishers Antitrust Litigation

Academic Journal Publishers Antitrust Litigation On September 12, 2024, Lieff Cabraser and co-counsel at Justice Catalyst Law filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against six commercial publishers of a...

I upped the ante today by forgetting to grab his swimming kit. Right lunch, though!

KBkatebradleyhistory.bsky.socialSep 9, 2024 12:30pm

I hope your Monday is going better than my son’s, who has gone to school with my salad whilst I have the prospect of chicken popcorn and a Marvel oat bar…

Are you a SSHM member and organising a conference or workshop on the history of medicine in 2025? Did you know that SSHM offers conferencing funding with typical awards from £500 up to maximum of £1,500 Deadline for next round of applications - Tuesday 1 October. #histmed#histSTM

Conference Funding

The Society for the Social History of Medicine awards financial assistance for conferences and workshops on the history of medicine.  Applicants should note that grants are not retrospectively awarded...

That’s going to make heading west to see my family in Wales even more “interesting” around Christmas time - useful warning! But… I have to love that they used Shania Train for the test run

I hope your Monday is going better than my son’s, who has gone to school with my salad whilst I have the prospect of chicken popcorn and a Marvel oat bar…