- “Cat Lady” by Dawn O’Porter. I really enjoy her books. They’re always very funny and a little bit twisted. - “Everyone in my family has killed someone” by Benjamin Stevenson. Hmm - this was ok, but I didn’t love it. - “The Radleys” by Matt Haig. Anyone watched the TV show? Is it any good?

Some more scribbles of books I’ve read recently: “Morgan is my Name” by @sophiekeetchauthor.bsky.social - a great, feminist Arthurian tale. I re-read this book recently, ready to start the second in the series “Le Fay” soon.

Cutting carbon and reaching net zero will mean massive changes in lots of areas of life - including jobs and work. But how do we make sure that switch is fair on workers? Read what Prof Vera Trappmann and team from @universityofleeds.bsky.social have to say 🗣️⬇️ www.leeds.ac.uk/main-index/n...

Five years since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic. At the Business School, our researchers were not only navigating this new reality but also conducting vital research to help businesses, policymakers, and society respond to the crisis. business.leeds.ac.uk/research-inn...

Happy #WorldBookDay! I was pleased to be asked for some author and book recommendations for our staff intranet. It was HARD whittling it down to just a few, but I recommended Fredrik Backman and Jojo Moyes as (two of) my favourite authors

Great article by Aida Hajro and Milda Žilinskaitė explaining how the UK's migration debate overlooks a key truth: labour demand drives immigration.

AI's potential in healthcare is remarkable. However, companies face numerous organisational hurdles when commercialising cutting-edge technologies like AI. Read more on our Research and Innovation blog business.leeds.ac.uk/dir-record/r... Written by Professors Krsto Pandza and Hutan Ashrafian

Great to hear Dr Alessandro Biraglia on the latest episode of "How to fix" from @universityofleeds.bsky.social

The third book in my drawing challenge (and my favourite to draw so far) - “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt

Latest post on our Research and Innovation blog - “How postdoctoral fellowships build academic careers” by Drs Ester Bolt, Lilith Brouwers, Jack Daly and Abbie Winton business.leeds.ac.uk/research-cer...

Our latest newsletter is now available! - Check out the blog by Dr @andynewinguol.bsky.social -Should we let supermarkets know who we are in return for better deals? - Farm updates, incl. a visit from Dept. Energy Security & Net Zero - Research updates & more! sway.cloud.microsoft/dh0cFprO5J6e...

As part of my “draw what you’ve read” challenge, here’s the second book I read this year - The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell. I didn’t fancy drawing the actual front cover, so went for a portrait that inspired the main character instead.

Another new @lseimpactblog.bsky.social article as part of our @nihr.bsky.social @know-ph.bsky.social work which explores archiving and preserving research communications. The Perfect Host – Why archiving research communication outputs is key to long term impact. blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...

I’d forgotten I was on Threads. Can we just combine Bluesky and Threads together please? 🙏

My challenge for 2025 is to draw a pic for every book I read. Here was my first read (and drawing) of 2025. “Sisters of Fire and Fury” by Laura Bates. Feminist retelling of Arthurian Legend. What’s not to love?

Excited to share this film showcasing #Sustainability research at @universityofleeds.bsky.social A huge thank you to Vera Trappmann, @priestleycentre.bsky.social Jonathan Fletcher,& @hannahpreston.bsky.social for bringing this project to life. eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

Back in the day, I used to have 2 Twitter accounts - a personal 1 (for food, books, gigs, and ranting about Northern Rail) and a professional 1 (all things LUBS research related and general research comms). Where are we at with Bluesky? Who’s showing their personal side & who’s remaining corporate?

Look at my gorgeous new hardbacks. I’ve already read “Morgan is My Name” by @sophiekeetchauthor.bsky.social but am re-reading it again before starting “Le Fay”

I've just finished writing our quarterly research comms report - a job I always enjoy doing as it allows me to take stock and look at what we've achieved over the last few months. Our researchers have produced some really engaging content, helping disseminate their findings to the wider public.

🚨#ResearchImpact Job Opportunity 📢 🎓 Leeds University Business School is looking for someone to co-ordinate activity aimed at generating impact from our research in organisations outside higher education🏗️ Apply here 👉 jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx... ⏰ Deadline: 31 January 2025⌛

New on the Research and Innovation Podcast - Dr Konwar is joined by Dr Hassall (School of Biology @universityofleeds.bsky.social) and Professor Andersson (Mälardalen University) to discuss the intricate links between biodiversity and business strategies open.spotify.com/episode/53sn...

It’s me! On an episode with an expert panel of fellow higher education podcast enthusiasts.

I shall use my first post to congratulate the nominees and winners of yesterday's @universityofleeds.bsky.social Research Impact and Engagement Awards. It was great to hear about all the diverse and amazing research that's taking place across the University and is changing the world for the better.