Too geek to function.
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When your “good eye” goes bad
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes. How I’ve been using the accessibility features on my Apple devices to adapt to further changes in my vision.
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Over 1K raised for Sight Scotland
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes. I’m very pleased to say that on 20 May we passed our 1K charity fundraiser target. Thank you all for helping Sight Scotland, I know it’ll make a difference. Love, Stewart 🤓
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Lego Main Library
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes. I’m currently building Lego versions of the University of Edinburgh’s Main Library to raise money for the charity Sight Scotland who support people with sight loss and blindness.
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My sight loss journey
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes. After five major eye surgeries for a detached retina I’ve written a new reflective blog post describing my experiences to date. I’ve illustrated my vision loss for each medical procedure and current condition to potentially help others going through similar medical journeys.
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Bonny Bunny’s New House
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes. I completed a lovely retro build last weekend, Fabuland set 3674 ‘Bonny Bunny’s New House’ from 1987. A perfect opportunity for some knolling!
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Thank you NHS
Estimated reading time: < 1 minute. Done some maths yesterday and I’ve given myself over 57K injections since my T1D diagnosis. Today’s coronavirus vaccination felt like the most important yet. Thank you NHS.
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International Women’s Day 2021
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes. Today is International Women’s Day (IWD), a focal point in the movement for women’s rights. To celebrate I’ve created a Lego interpretation of one of my favourite artists more recent works.
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Virtual elf benefits
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes. I had a great time attending our virtual festive office party this week. A kind team of University colleagues designed a creative agenda, stuffed full of genuine LOL moments for us all. Inclusive event Traditionally we’d all have a wee quiz and fancy meal in an Edinburgh restaurant. For 2020,…
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Bear with
Estimated reading time: < 1 minute. Please bear with me whilst I get this new website up and running.
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Animal Crossing x Carlyle Circle
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes. Following on from a post earlier this year, I wanted to revisit the video game Animal Crossing and import University artworks I had recently discovered whilst working on a brand-new digital exhibition. Carlyle Circle digital exhibition The Carlyle Circle was formed in 1990 to bring together and thank everyone who pledges to…
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Struggling with vision loss
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes. Within the last month the vision in my right eye has significantly diminished. This personal blog post details what the impact has been on my daily life and how recent web accessibility work has helped me cope a little better. Subtitling legacy content Since 2014 we’ve always made a concerted…
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Xia Peisu (夏培肃) (1923 – 2014)
Estimated reading time: < 1 minute. To celebrate the last day of Women’s History Month we’re sharing this brand new colouring book illustration. Chinese computer scientist and educator Xia Peisu (夏培肃) (1923 – 2014) has been hailed “the mother of computer science in China.” Download, reuse and share this openly licensed image from our We…
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