Adam Squires

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Biophysical Chemist. Aerosol scientist. Jew. Likes lipids, nano materials, x-ray / neutron scattering, pretentious coffee. (he/him/his). Twitter @adsquires

Melanie Phillips video The West Is Dying: The West needs Christianity
John Cleese @JohnCleese Reform's Israeli backers probably made this a condition for their support Surprised to see Heath is still in his job Allister Heath @AllisterHeath 11h Restore refuses to sack co-founder accused of anti-Semitism
Review "Arday's Cool Britannia is both a brave cultural history and a deeply personal odyssey. Retrieving the 1990s from retro sentimentality, Arday reminds us that the decade of Brit pop and girl power was also an era of discriminatory policing, hostile immigration policy and the murder of Stephen Lawrence. A necessary corrective to the Brit nostalgia and historical amnesia that mark our present day." Prof. Paul Warmington, University of Warwick
Post from Nathan Cofnas @nathancofn.... 54m Cofnas added to Fox News Digital, "However, given that he is gone, a number of people have suggested that his professorship should be given to me. If the Cambridge administration could arrange this, it would go a long way toward restoring trust in higher education."
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Arday held academic posts at the University of Roehampton, Leeds Beckett University (where he was a senior lecturer in Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy), Durham University and the University of Glasgow.[22][23] In 2021, he was appointed Professor of Sociology of Education at the University of Glasgow.
Let’s take a look back at the coverage of Arday’s appointment at Cambridge in 2023. The headline was that Arday, then 37, was to become the “youngest black professor” ever appointed at Cambridge and that his feat was particularly remarkable considering that he supposedly only learned to speak at 11, and to read and write at 18, having been diagnosed with global development delay and autism spectrum disorder as a child. The media circus around this appointment rivalled Hollywood press junkets, with newspaper, television and radio slots covering him on both sides of the Atlantic, including an NBC News item on his “inspiring story”. I am not privy to the hiring process for a professorial chair at Cambridge. I do not know exactly why and how Arday got the job or who else was in the running. But what happens when an academic’s story is sold through him being the “youngest black ever” (sitting alongside familiar monikers such as “the first black” or “black excellence”) and asterisked by a tale of hardship? You are not encouraged or invited to engage with the substance of their scholarship; instead, you are invited to clap. Instead of his appointment conjuring the question “what new opportunities for research will this lead to?”, it was “doesn’t this make you feel good?”
Screenshot of google scholar citations for Arday's work from 2018, 2018, 2021 and 2018, cited 618, 235, 374 and 179 times
Adam Squires @adsquires.bsky.social 9h No - the thing that isn't great (not unique to here) is the pile on of less usual views. Given that this is just "someone strongly disagreeing with you" repeated for many people, it's unclear what is to be done /expected instead. But I can see how it would look to receive. Adam Squires @adsquires.bsky.social Responses to Ben Goldacre re Liddle an example. Even if the majority (that I saw) were polite to / about Goldacre himself.
Keynote, 09:40 - 10:20, Stephenson Suite I am the King of Wishful Thinking: Re-imagining intersectionality Jason Arday, Professor of Sociology of Education in the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge In a time of societal and political turbulence, the importance of intersectionality is paramount in maintaining equality, diversity and inclusion for all. This talk aims to reimagine intersectionality in response to the turbulence we currently face by recognising love, tolerance, understanding and empathy as key instruments in creating a more harmonious society and higher education sector.
3D surfaces and networks based on triply periodic minimal surfaces
Prof. Christina Pagel - @ch... @chrischirp Follow We urgently need a schools plan for January as children are least protected group against Omicron and risk another term of massive disruption. Me and @adsquires for @bmj_latest bmj.com Schools: still a gaping hole in the English covid strategy 8:46 PM Dec 23, 2021 ... 502 7764 1.6K 18 Relevant View quotes > Only some accounts can reply. Denise @RealDen... • Dec 23, 20210 … The plan is leave them alone!!! They're fine. They want to go to school, play with their friends and be mask free. The end!!!
Comments ↑↓ Jon Skeet AUG 2 > At its worst anyone raising these concerns would be labelled a "covid denier" or "covid sceptic" This is where the language used to raise concerns is really important. As a case in point, highlighting that there's a lot we don't know about long covid can be done sensitively - but a comment of "Long covid is a disputed subject, at best" is *not* the way to do it. LIKE Lewis Goodall AUG 2 The particulars are disputed but sure, point taken LIKE (2) : :
Screenshot of twitter thread Adam squires @adsquires Oct 20, 2022 I think this is the opposite of what I'm arguing! A major implication of this - where changes in behaviour offset by increase in immunity (from vax or infections) - is that, unlike "steady state", there's no feedback mechanism pulling cases towards a particular value. So... 1/ 1 27 Adam squir... @adsquir... Oct 20, 2022 ...not only do you get the full effect from any NPIs affecting R, but you also get the benefit of whatever you did leading up to that point. Eg, UK had a 5x higher plateau than Germany last Autumn, just because we let our cases get 5 x as high when we reached the plateau... 2/ 1 27 Adam squires @adsquires ...if we'd opened up slightly more slowly, we'd have had a much less disrupted autumn for education and healthcare; and keeping just very modest NPIs would likely have pushed R below 1 and levels would have died out. Missed opportunity. 2:08 PM Oct 20, 2022
Lembit Öpik @lembitopik Will the Green Party explain how mankind’s minuscule net contribution to atmospheric CO2 (less than 1 atom per million per decade) can dramatically change climate? Of course not. Because it’s total baloney
The Experiment Setup Participants imagine an outbreak of a disease expected to kill 600 people. They choose between two programs, but researchers present the exact same mathematical odds using either a positive (survival) frame or a negative (mortality) frame. LinkedIn +1 Positive Frame (Lives Saved) Program A: 200 people will be saved for sure. Program B: 1/3 chance that 600 people are saved, and 2/3 chance that no one is saved. Result: About 72% of people choose Program A because they prefer a certain gain. Data Colada +1 Negative Frame (People Dying) Program C: 400 people will die for sure. Program D: 1/3 chance that no one will die, and 2/3 chance that 600 people will die. Result: About 78% of people choose Program D because people hate a certain loss and will gamble to avoid it.
Hannibal from the A-team
The transformation of a tangible ecological crisis into a culture-war abstraction can be pinned on the Left. They framed it as divine chastisement, wallowed in its penance and imposed arbitrary deadlines and contrary measures that took nuclear off the table. But the Right reacted with misplaced sympathy for the devil, telling itself that fossil-fuel giants are the good guys, renewables a joke and decarbonisation rooted in a misreading of human nature.
Recommendation 1: Ensure that decision-making on infection prevention and control is underpinned by clear structures and a cautious approach to transmission risk The UK government must ensure that there is a body (equivalent to the UK Infection Prevention and Control Cell) in place ready to be convened at the outset of any future pandemic, to consider and draft infection prevention and control guidance for healthcare settings. This body must: have clear lines of responsibility and a clear, pre-defined role and remit during a pandemic; have multidisciplinary membership, including experts in the science of viral transmission as well as those with clinical expertise; ensure that its guidance accounts for the risk of all plausible routes of transmission until sufficient evidence emerges to rule out specific routes; and ensure that guidance clearly explains the underlying rationale for the precautions recommended.
Do you remember one of the many scares courtesy of the Scare Agency? This one centred on hantavirus, with the astonishing discovery that ships carry rats that may harbour disease— and, in this case, a frightening virus with an exotic-sounding name.
Simon Blackwell @... 17 Dec 11 : On train home. Just pulling out of Paddington. That'll make him drop his marmalade sandwich.
The Atom showcase, containing instruments used in the discovery of the electron, proton and neutron. An interactive touchscreen explores the wider contributions of Cavendish researchers to understanding the structure of the atom.
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Graph showing energy storage costs dropping from $1000/kWh in 2022 to $180-$350/kWh in 2026
Sodium-ion batteries could be particularly critical for shorter-range or commercial electric vehicles, where lower cost and resource availability matter more than maximum driving range, scientists say.
Facebook post Adam Squires 23 Jun 2016 . ... I'm off to vote Remain. In case anyone's interested, it's because I think that if we leave, all the ways we'll be better off and able to achieve more, according to the Out campaign, seem quite unlikely, while all the ways we'll be worse off and able to achieve less, according to the In campaign, seem quite likely. I also don't believe we lost sovereignty by joining, we just became part of an agreement which we help to make; we're in the EU, and have stayed in the EU, because we, our democratically elected governments past and present, and the majority of our democratically elected MPs, think it's better to be part of it. If things change in the future, we'll be free to leave at any time, if our government feels then that the advantages of leaving outweigh the costs. Anyway - happy voting, people.
Post on X 1/ Pop culture quiz. Luke Skywalker blew up the Death Star with over a million people aboard. Did you walk out of the cinema asking whether the Rebellion were terrorists? No. You knew who built the superweapon. Context told you exactly who to blame. Hold that thought. 🧵
On 21 May 2026, the EHRC Code of Practice following the Supreme Court's ruling defining sex within the Equalities Act (2010) was presented to Parliament. With this news, we want to reaffirm our commitment to ensuring dignity, safety and respect for all people on campus, including our trans, non-binary and intersex staff, students and visitors. As a University, we have zero tolerance for harassment, intimidation, or discrimination, including transphobia, in line with our Dignity and Respect Policy, and we will act where concerns are raised. Parliament now has 40 days to consider the Code of Practice before a date is set for it to be enacted. The EHRC Code of Practice will automatically come into force if Parliament does not pass a resolution against it within 40 days. We will use this period to consider all of the implications of the Code for the University. In the meantime, students and staff should continue to use the gendered spaces - including toilets and changing rooms - that align with their gender identity. No one should be questioned or challenged for doing so. If anyone does experience questioning, confrontation, or behaviour that makes them feel uncomfortable or unsafe, this can be reported immediately through the Support and Report tool so that appropriate action will be taken. In addition to gendered facilities, all gender toilets are available across campus. These can be located using the campus map, if you prefer to use them.
Gareth Keenan in the Office.
Adam squires @adsquires Dec 23, 2020 • 7 tweets • 2 min read • Read on X The new COVID variant and how we should behave to be safe. tl;dr: it hasn't acquired resistance to anything; soap, distancing, masks and fresh air all still work; but we should act like people indoors are giving off more than they were.
Barbara Kasprzyk-Hordern 2nd Director of Centre of Excellence in Water-Based Early Warning Systems for Health Protection 8h Follow Huge thank you to The Beakers for providing prime entertainment after our NERC Centre for Doctoral Training in Real-Time Digital Water-Based Systems for Environmental Health conference day 🎶 Jean van den Elsen, Dalia Elabbadi, Adam Squires, Darren Richards, Pavel Gamzyukov, Greg Shearer and Alex Flower — you were simply brilliant. An unforgettable way to wrap up the day! 👏🎉 https://lnkd.in/euuQpxrV Bath Chemistry, University of Bath, CWBE Centre of Excellence in Water-Based Early-Warning Systems for Health Protection
7 May 2026 Local Government Election results for West Finchley Name Description Votes FELDMAN, Danny Reform UK 756 FLETCHER, Nina Green Party candidate 1,332 HAJI, Ali Reform UK 538 HOUSTON, Ross (Elected) Labour Party 2,115 KAMA, Mirzan Conservative Party Candidate 1,197 KHAN, Zahra Fozia Green Party candidate 1,177 MCGUIRK, Kath (Elected) Labour Party 2,083 MILES, Dudley Liberal Democrats 413 MIRPURI, Jai Conservative Party Candidate 1,272 RICH, Danny (Elected) Labour Party 1,989 RUBACK, Gregory Liberal Democrats 373 SAIDLER, Nigel Conservative Party Candidate 1,329 SHAH, Anirudh Reform UK 581 TURNER, Janice Liberal Democrats 449 TYTHERLEIGH, Ed Green Party candidate 1,061 Ross HOUSTON, Kath MCGUIRK and Danny RICH were duly elected as Councillors for the West Finchley Ward of the London Borough of Barnet.
Conservative 31, Labour 31, Green 1
Abid Hussain Director, Diversity - Arts Council England Heartbreaking to see yet another attack on the Jewish community in London. These posts get harder to write. Every time I am required to write one I am reminded that love is more powerful than hate and the more that people seek to divide us the harder I will work to build bridges. Last night I attended an arts and cultural event in Birmingham where we celebrated the power of art, faith, culture, sports and food to bring communities together. An important and necessary reminder that arts and culture is an incredible force for good. Sending love to my Jewish friends and colleagues and standing in collective solidarity against hate and antisemitism. Arts Council England The antisemitic terrorist attack that took place yesterday in Golders Green, London, was shocking and saddening. As an organisation, we stand firmly against antisemitism and all forms of hatred and discrimination. Read a statement from our Chief Executive, Darren Henley https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/creative-matters/news/statement-our-response-golders-green-attack
In 2017 the Markaz El-Tathgheef El-Eslami group (MTE) bought Golders Green Hippodrome with the intention of converting it into a mosque. There were a number of objections from residents who cited concerns such as parking and congestion but some opposed the move on the grounds of an Islamic centre being located in an area (Golders Green) with a large Jewish population. Sackman, acting for MTE, said it was hard to see how it had "not been treated differently to other religious groups who have previously used the building." In 2021 Hillsong Church purchased the venue
Sarah Sackman MP Statement to Barnet MFF Solidarity Event - 9 August Huge thanks to the Barnet Multi-Faith Forum for organising today's solidarity event at the North Finchley mosque - which has for so many years - been at the beating heart of the Finchley community. Thank you for showing up today and for the work you do day in day out to build community, trust and hope. I am sorry I cannot be with you in person today but I am with you in spirit. The events of the last 10 days have changed our country and our community. Showing it at its worst and its best. At the start of this week someone published a location in North Finchley, where islamophobic and racist violence was being incited. As soon as we became aware of it, we came together, police chiefs, council and community leaders to reassure and make plans to keep our community safe. We brought together the leaders of the North Finchley mosque and local synagogues, the expertise of Tell Mama and CST. These are vital relationships I am grateful we can call on in times of peace and in times of crisis. I am thankful for the professionalism of the police. In the end, North Finchley residents came out in force in support of you. The Far Right were completely outnumbered.
Adam Squires‬ ‪@adsquires.bsky.social‬ · 3h I mean, it can be both, no? The bit where he travelled from South London to Golders Green to attack two visibly Jewish people who he'd never met before is a premeditated antisemitic attack, much as that may not suit your narrative. ‪tanwyn.bsky.social‬ ‪@tanwyn.bsky.social‬ · 1h The first attack was in Southwark, his MUSLIM friend. Following your logic why did he travel 10 miles to find his next victims, when at least 4 synagogues are closer? There are no signs it was anti-sematic, or terrorist, but a tragic incident. My heart goes out to the victims & their families. ‪PublicEnemy420‬ ‪@loudasfuck.bsky.social‬ · 36m I think you are right. Not every act of violence involving a Jewish person is automatically antisemetic. Lindon has something like 10,000 knife incidents a year.
Adam squires @adsquires · Oct 21, 2023 To say that those who march in support of Palestinians are pro-Hamas (or "want to get rid of Jews") is as wrong as thinking gestures of solidarity with Israel are "anti-Palestinian". Palestinians are suffering, and a Palestinian flag is not a Hamas flag.
roxy demento @falseroxy · Jul 6, 2023 one time i was talking to an italian (from italy) guy online and he kept saying i should visit and i was like, 'don't italians hate fat people?' and he was like, 'no, you would be exotic to our perverts' Adam squires @adsquires "you would be exotic to our perverts" is a general complement that should just be used much more widely
Two button sweating man meme: red button says "cull the weak", blue button says "virtue signal"
Poster "Daddy, what did YOU do in the Great War?"
Post on x from @WaitButWhy: Everyone in the world has to take a private vote by pressing a red or blue button. If more than 50% of people press the blue button, everyone survives. If less than 50% of people press the blue button, only people who pressed the red button survive. Which button would you press? Vote currently has red 42.1% blue 57.9% from 98539 votes.
As of June 2025, nearly one in five British Jews (18 per cent) were backing the Green Party, while 11 per cent said they were planning to vote for Reform UK – up from three per cent in 2024, prior to the general election.
@AllisonPearson Do we really want to lose our oldest, most loyal and productive minority? It breaks my heart. My plea to Britain’s Jews: Please don’t go. 👇 British Jews are in danger. Either we do something about it or they’ll leave
The second interesting point is that Mandelson wasn’t sacked for anything he did as British Ambassador to Washington DC. He wasn’t sacked for any of the things that the vetting officers brought up as concerns, because we know that the issues of concern weren’t Epstein issues. He was sacked for not telling the full story about something he had done more than five years earlier, some of which was already in the public domain (if not, apparently, in the domain of the vetting officers). I’m not here trying to make a defence of Mandelson, who I thought was a poor appointment (I said so at the time). But when he was appointed he was known to be close to Epstein, even after Epstein’s prosecution for being a pedophile. Nobody is alleging that anything Mandelson did as Ambassador led to any kind of security risk or compromise.