At the start of this new academic year, several students I once supported, at summer school or in university accommodation, came to share their progress to the next stage of study and research. Hearing their news always puts a big smile on my face and keeps me motivated and encouraged. #PhDlife

A new academic year has started at the University of Manchester. The red autumn leaves at this time always carry a feeling of hope. #PhDlife

Going back to some of my earlier work on Rachel Carson and once again amazed by her elegance—in her science, her writing, and her presence. Truly powerful. #WomenInScience

Farewell

The Center for the sociology of innovation learned with great sadness that Michel Callon has passed away. A graduate of the École des Mines, Michel joined the center in the late 1960s and was its director from 1982 to 1994.

I'm delighted to share some good news in my first post on Bluesky! My book review, Reclaiming Vulnerability in Scientific Practice, has been published in @metasciencejournal.bsky.social Read more here: www.linkedin.com/posts/yixuan... #sts #histstm #bookreview #PhDLife