Am all for the march of modern tech, but if the car windscreen is frozen, cassette cases and CD cases were really useful….

The NERC Peer Review College is now always open. With broader, more inclusive criteria and a quick 10–20 minute self-nomination process. We welcome academic and non-academic experts, at all career stages, in the UK and internationally. Apply now: engagementhub.ukri.org/nerc-funding...

Working-class creatives are being squeezed out of careers in the arts. Our research on the lack of class diversity in the creative industries has been cited in a new report on working-class participation in the arts across Greater Manchester ⤵️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Mistaking correlation for causation doesn’t just waste research funding, it can shape real-world health advice. In our new blog, Prof. George Davey Smith, 2025 MRC Millennium Medal winner, explains why he encourages scientists to look for ways they might be wrong. www.ukri.org/blog/why-evi...

…..on what seems to be 247th day of January I have eaten the last mince pie of the season…

Congratulations to all the winners of the 2025 Knowledge Exchange Awards! These projects demonstrate exceptional achievements in knowledge exchange, innovation and collaboration, showing how research collaboration deliver benefits for people and the economy. Explore: www.ukri.org/news/ukri-ce...

Disadvantaged kids are more likely to have SEND needs but LESS likely to get support, leading to a DOUBLE DISADVANTAGE and much worse outcomes. Why? a 🧵 @suttontrust.bsky.social latest research

Started watching Riot Women, it’s really good.

Quiet start to the day

Pleased to be in Leeds for the launch of this report today. A Whole Provider Approach holds much promise for addressing equality gaps in higher education. Read our report (including recommendations) 'Making it everyone's business'

I'd like a list of UK universities that are on a ring road - by which I mean just off a main road that does not go directly to the centre of a city or town. It is for a thing. UWE and Cardiff Met are two examples. Any more? attn. @hbsj.bsky.social @mike-rat.bsky.social @registrarism.bsky.social

…..why isn’t there a single nhs ap for all appointments and communications….?

How’s Saturday going ? Harley has decided it’s best to have a relaxing day….

…..have started the bad knitting early this year

We’ve extended eduroam to rural Kenya using satellite internet, working with Kenya Education Network (KENET) to bring secure connectivity to remote research sites. Find out how the project came together 👇

Managed to change a kitchen tap today without creating any major leaks. Just needed a tip run to complete the day….

Harley dog out exploring

How many researchers begin in a totally different career? Quite a few! In this episode of 101 Jobs, we meet Mac: a former Royal Marine, now an ocean operations expert at @pml.ac.uk🌊 We want to show the public that even if your career doesn’t begin in science, it can still lead you there.

Are you a researcher who could do with £8k to engage the public about your research working with a gallery, museum, library or archive? We’ll shortly be opening a call so I just wanted to give you a heads up this is coming www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/shap...

Clearing updates added here. It's been a busy 24 hours. wonkhe.com/blogs/a-leve...

A study of 150,000 people with ADHD in Sweden confirms that drugs taken to manage the condition have wider benefits beyond improving immediate symptoms

Here's a #HigherEducationPostcard showing @wlvuni.bsky.social This is the Technical College which is one of the precursor institutions If you like this image, please retweet it - remember, BlueSky has #NoAlgorithm

Accompanied middlest teenager to north london to begin her European travels, slightly odd to be walking past Woburn house not going in……

A person’s performance is not just a matter of their own brilliance. It is often inseparable from the context—the relationships, culture, processes and tacit knowledge—that surrounds a star

✍️ "I’ve started to realise that for many people like me, that door isn’t just closed. It’s bolted, and the only way through seems to be unpaid." Working for free is only an option for a small number of people. Unpaid internships need to end ⬇️

New @HEPI_news blog: Dr Anna Anthony (HEAT) on boosting local evaluation in higher ed. The post introduces the HEEL – a sector-wide library of evaluation to help practitioners share learning & strengthen evidence-based practice. Blog: www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/07/25/n...

Our teenagers were swimming in the lake, Harley was not impressed…..

Here's a #HigherEducationPostcard showing the Gower Place wing of @ucl.ac.uk This is the wing to the left of the famous portico, as you look from the gate at Gower Street If you like this image, please share it - remember, BlueSky has #NoAlgorithm

Lovely day out yesterday

Harley is relaxing

Harleys favourite spot

✍️ "Individuals from working class backgrounds are significantly underrepresented in creative occupations, with young people from middle class backgrounds four times more likely to work in the sector." Our research mentioned in @designweek.co.uk ⬇️ www.designweek.co.uk/we-must-fix-...

Know this might just be me but has rum and raisin ice cream disappeared from the shelves

Harley preferring to sit outside, not sure it much cooler though

As temperatures rise, many of us are drawn to the water 🌊 But while the sun may be shining, the water can still pose serious risks. One of the most dangerous is cold water shock 👇

Latest report reveals deep HE inequalities for care-experienced young people. 🔹 4x less likely to attend uni 🔹 Higher dropout rates 🔹 Later/lower entry routes Key recs: taso.org.uk/libraryitem/...

Harley levying the cheese tax

In our latest blog post, Dr Shaun Boustani (UCL) explores how widening access to medical schools could tackle NHS doctor shortages. He discusses The Sutton Trust findings and calls for reforms like contextual admissions & alternative entry routes. Read: taso.org.uk/news-blog/ca...

Lovely amble around @nationaltrust.org.uk Quarry bank, went with ice cream treat not the traditional scone.

Youngest has just finished GCSEs, a personal view but it’s a lot of assessment at age 16 when young people stay in education or training until age 18.

Harley’s favourite spot

Plans for first week of leave = cafes, walks, films…… actual first day of leave, clearing the washing machine filter of whatever unknown blockage is preventing it from draining……..

Managed a better than average folding of three fitted sheets. Sunday is going well.