💥New: The People Culture and Environment element of REF2029 is already changing the sector, we shouldn’t give up on it now ✍️ @gemmaderrick.bsky.social Amy Devenney, Lizzie Ville & Rhian Pennie #PeopleCultureEvironment #ResearchCulture #REF2029

Next, Gemma Derrick on how Heuristics can be used to judge what is a quality research output @gemmaderrick.bsky.social errick.bsky.social

With work on REF paused, should getting rid of the whole thing be on agenda? Is it QR's defence, or outdated policy's "monster"? Views from @gemmaderrick.bsky.social, @kieronflanagan.bsky.social and others, in @fionamcintyre.bsky.social analysis. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...

In the lead up to this year's STI-ENID Conference in Bristol (3-5 September 2025), we are happy to announce this year's Women in Science Policy (WISP Event). Read more here: www.stienid2025.org/wisp And don't forget to register to take part!

In the lead up to this year's STI-ENID conference in Bristol (3-5 September, 2025). Thanks to our generous sponsors @wellcometrust.bsky.social, Digital Science, @clarivate.com, University of Bristol @soebristol.bsky.social, @overton.io, UKRN, @emeraldpublishing.bsky.social and @elife.bsky.social

Americans are more likely to have a negative view of swearing than Australians or Britons Americans: 43% have a negative view Australians: 34% Britons: 33% yougov.co.uk/society/arti...

Britons are more regular swearers than Australians or Americans, but what are their top swear words? Britons F*ck: 67% use regularly Sh*t: 65% Bloody: 54% Australians Sh*t: 61% F*ck: 56% Bullsh*t: 52% Americans Damn: 55% Sh*t: 54% F*ck: 47% 👇 more in chart below yougov.co.uk/society/arti...

The 29th Annual #STI2025 isn’t just great talks — it’s about community + fun too! 📍 Bristol, Sept 3–5: 🏃‍♀️ Morning harbour run 🎨 Banksy treasure hunt 🎲 ‘Publish & Perish’ game 🖼️ Poster bingo Come for the research, stay for the people. Join us! 👉 stienid2025.org/registration-1

The program looks amazing! Looking forward to an engaging and productive dialogue on S&T policy in Bristol!

Excited to share that Digital Science is sponsoring the 29th Annual STIENID Conference in Bristol, 3–5 Sept 2025! Digital Science has always been a big part of our community — special thanks to Dan Hook for serving on this year’s Scientific Committee. See you in Bristol! #STIENID2025

Thrilled to welcome @clarivate.com as a sponsor for STIENID2025 in Bristol, 3–5 Sept! Even more special: Clarivate will sponsor our Inaugural Eugene Garfield Memorial Lecture 2025 — honouring his legacy at the heart of our community. @bristoluni.bsky.social #STIENID2025 #EugeneGarfieldLecture

@bristoluni.bsky.social University of Bristol is hosting & sponsoring STIENID2025, 3–5 Sept! The perfect place to rethink our research policy, in a city that lives its values & social justice at its core. Come for the ideas, stay for the people. www.stienid2025.org/conferenceinfo #STIENID2025

📣 Clarivate presents the 2025 Inaugural Eugene Garfield Memorial Lecture! Prof Mike Thelwall, a true gentleman of bibliometrics, shared: “Eugene Garfield inspired me. I met him once and was in awe. This means so much to me.” A fitting tribute. #STIENID2025

The MetaROR team will also attend @stienid2025.bsky.social. MetaROR is a partner of STI-ENID 2025. We invite authors of papers presented at the conference to submit their work to MetaROR. www.stienid2025.org/metaror Hope to meet you on September 3-5 in Bristol, UK! @gemmaderrick.bsky.social

We are calling on the UK Government to not introduce a levy on higher education provider income from international students, reduce visa costs to attract global talent, and to review higher education funding to create a sustainable model www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/documents/58...

Vague rules will not dispel the REF’s climate of caution. Inclusive assessment needs stronger backing, say Gemma Derrick, Elizabeth Gadd, Simon Hettrick and James Baker. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...

I’ll be at the @stienid2025.bsky.social this September with @diazfaes.bsky.social 🦦 to present something cool we’ve been cooking up that bridges scientific 📚, social 🌍, and epidemiological 🦠 attentions.

Dearest gentle readers, The STI-ENID 2025 conference (3–5 Sept, Bristol) is heating up. Accepted authors have been informed, keynote reveals are imminent, and yes… Lady Whistledown will be there. Register now or risk missing the gossip: www.stienid2025.org/registration-1 #STIENID2025

Prof Keri Facer will open the 29th Annual Science and Technology Indicators Conference on 3 Sept! Her keynote — “Measuring what matters: reimagining research for a shared future” — invites us to think bigger about research, time and transformation. Register at www.stienid2025.org/registration-1

After 2 reminders that my review for a journal with an APC of £3K+ (of which reviewers, or editors do not profit), was overdue I kindly wrote back that since I was completing this review for free, that imposing deadlines on my time, was inappropriate. My weekend. My time. My choice.

👀 Ever wondered what happens when research meets Gossip Girl? We reimagined the topics of the upcoming Bristol Conference on Research Assessment (3–5 Sept) with a bit of sass and scandal — and it weirdly works. 💅📊 www.stienid2025.org/themes Read the blog. Book your spot. See you in Bristol xoxo

👀 Ever wondered what happens when research meets Gossip Girl? We reimagined the topics of the upcoming Bristol Conference on Research Assessment (3–5 Sept) with a bit of sass and scandal — and it weirdly works. 💅📊 www.stienid2025.org/themes Read the blog. Book your spot. See you in Bristol xoxo

My book Democracy Under Strain is finally out, and I couldn’t be happier. 🥳 It’s been a long, challenging journey—but one that’s shaped me deeply as an academic. Here’s what it’s about 🧵 #DemocracyUnderStrain (1/11)

Sign up here for "The Implications of Polycrisis for Higher Education," an online event co-organized by the CHES@UCL and CHET@Bristol. Panellists are Sharon Stein, Basma Hajir and me; the discussant is Richard Hall. #HigherEd, #UKHE, #AcademicSky www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-implic...

Very many congratulations to Alma Cardi who successfully defended her thesis on 17/2. She completed a #TRRPHD and was supervised by @gemmaderrick.bsky.social. Many thanks to the Examiners @amhwork.bsky.social and James Robson. www.lancaster.ac.uk/educational-...

The local organising committee touring the conference site this morning for The STI-ENID 2025 in Bristol (3-5 September, 2025). You know you want to be with us basking in this sunshine! Papers, papers in progress and posters due 4 April! stienid2025.org #stienid2025

The deadline for Special Sessions for the 29th STI-ENID Conference in Bristol (3-5 Sept) is THIS FRIDAY, 28th Feb! ⏳ Don’t let the deadline become another thing in need of reconciliation. 📢 Submit now! ➡ www.stienid2025.org/submissions

@hiddenref.bsky.social Hidden REF - Embedding Trust in Evaluation (E-TIE) project has started! Planning our first NTO Evaluation workshops, The Hidden REF Festival 2025! Stay tuned as it is all happening!!

🔔 Deadline alert! Got big ideas about reconciliation in science and it’s measurement? Propose a session for STI-ENID in Bristol, 3-5 Sept 2025!! ⏳ Deadline: 28 Feb - don’t miss out! Submit now: www.stienid2025.org

"Does hype really sell claims of research impact?" | @gemmaderrick.bsky.social |

After a recent paper indicated the level of #hype language in #ResearchImpact statements has become pervasive with negative consequences for research assessment, @gemmaderrick.bsky.social finds the use of 'hype' has less significance than feared @lseimpactblog.bsky.social

Too much hype? – Are phrases and expressions used to embellish or exaggerate aspects of research for competitive advantage likely to have the opposite effect? Very interesting study by @gemmaderrick.bsky.social

💥New: Does hype really sell claims of research impact? 👩‍💻 @gemmaderrick.bsky.social #ResearchImpact #REF2029 #AcademicSky

Continuing the @hiddenref.bsky.social movement with my amazing partners James Baker and @simonhettrick.bsky.social ! Buzz us to find out how to join us! bristol.ac.uk/news/2025/fe...

We are pleased to officially announce our £3.5 million funding from Research England for our five-year project, Embedding Trust in Evaluation (E-TIE), we will be working with Research England, the REF 2029 team and the Research Diversity Advisory Panel. hidden-ref.org/campaign-to-...

Big news: our open review platform MetaROR is partnering with @stienid2025.bsky.social MetaROR uses a publish-review-curate model. This means conference contributions like posters and papers will be shared openly, along with transparent reviews. Read more here: www.stienid2025.org/about-6

Very excited about this partnership between STI-ENID2025 and #MetaROR (MetaResearch Open Review), the open peer review platform set up by @aimosinc.bsky.social and @rorinstitute.bsky.social! Looking forward to working together with @gemmaderrick.bsky.social and Neil Jacobs at University of Bristol.

We have partnered with MetaROR! More reason to join us 3-5 Sept in Bristol! With Scientific Committee member @ludowaltman.bsky.social at the helm, this partnership is exciting for STI-ENID2025! Read more www.stienid2025.org/about-6 @chet-bristol.bsky.social @soebristol.bsky.social

Don’t miss this year’s STIENID conference in Bristol, themed "Reconciliation of Research and Measurement" 👇

I can't wait to return to Bristol for @stienid2025.bsky.social! Submit special sessions by February 28 and abstracts by April 4! @gemmaderrick.bsky.social www.stienid2025.org

We have lift off! Call for Papers, Posters and Special sessions is now open for the 29th Annual STI-ENID Conference in Bristol. Deadline for Special Sessions - 28 February 2025 Deadline for papers and posters - 4 April 2025 Submissions via app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/77578...

I have a lot of respect for @paulwaughmp.bsky.social but I have serious concerns about MPs interfering in the decisions of peer review panels. There are good constitutional reasons why UKRI is an arms length body.

@hiddenref.bsky.social closes another competition with broader categories and celebrating diverse contributions to research. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-poli...

Hidden REF completes another competition. Onwards and upwards! www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-poli...

And our Scientific Committee is now complete! We are looking forward to working with this talented and diverse group of researchers. www.stienid2025.org/scientific-c...

And we are live! www.stienid2025.org Call for Special Sessions and Papers open January 2025. Spread the news and see you there!

Hold the dates! The 29th Annual Conference for Science and Technology Conference will be held in Bristol, UK: 3-5 September. Join us for robust discussions while chasing sun and Banksy in Bristol! Theme will be Reconciliation of research and measurement.

🏆 The Hidden REF 2024 Competition Results 🏆 (results over 6 separate posts)

🏆 The Hidden REF 2024 Competition Results 🏆 (results over 6 separate posts)