3. When you refer to ‘tiebreaks’ between colleagues ‘scored’ for redundancy, we can explain why your quiz-show language is far from harmless. #DefendExeterUni

2. When you commodify us in terms of ‘headcount’, we can use ancient imperial art to unpack the brutality of your language, its dehumanising impact, and the butchery of your project. #DefendExeterUni

Why the VC and Exec Board of Exeter Uni needs the humanities: a very short thread. 1. When you tell us we’re ‘in scope’ for redundancy, we can parse your choice of violent language to show that the process you have triggered is predatory and combative. #DefendExeterUni

Broadcaster, scientist, and author Adam Rutherford has just sent this letter to senior leaders of Exeter Uni on behalf of its glittering signatories, who include Stephen Fry, Alice Roberts, Rob Macfarlane, Samira Ahmed, Emily Wilson, Marina Warner, Natalie Haynes… #DefendExeterUni

So grateful for the vocal, public support of our colleagues at other universities. Thank you ❤️ #DefendExeterUni #DefendT&R

Greek and Croatian translations, both beautifully produced. Big thank you to the translators and publishers.

Ah, a screenshot from the old days when bantz was a thing and Twitter was Twitter.

End-of-term present from one of my students, who was clearly paying attention in lectures when I explained (and then repeatedly referred to) the gods’ ‘Ready-Brek radiance’. If you know, you know (hi 80s kids)!

A complaint via email from a YouTube viewer. Can’t think why I didn’t mention temple prostitution … 🙄

Coming soon … the Greek translation of my book God: An Anatomy. Particularly chuffed about this one 🇬🇷

I’ve had such a warm welcome here … thank you! Feels like the kind of place where it’s safe to share a pic of me FaceTiming my dad’s cat.