Open Research and Public Engagement Roadmap @engagedroadmap.bsky.social Co-Creating Ireland's Public Involvement in Open Research Roadmap
ENGAGED is building a national roadmap to shape public involvement in open research in Ireland. We believe that research can and does play an important role in tackling societal challenges.
The Centre for Science, Knowledge and Policy (SKAPE) @skape-ed.bsky.social Interdisciplinary research centre at the University of Edinburgh that explores the relationship / intersection between different types of science and knowledge on policy
Currently directed by Markus Ketola and Rob Ralston
https://www.skape.ed.ac.uk/
Markus Ketola @markusketola.bsky.social Senior lecturer in Global and International Social Policy | University of Edinburgh | Co-Editor, Journal of International and Comparative Social Policy
Dr Ioannes Chountis de Fabbri @chountisdefabbri.bsky.social New here: Historian of 18th-century politics, Empire, and ideas | Edmund Burke | Whig culture.
Think tanker, Demos | Research Fellow, University of Aberdeen | Adviser, House of Lords.
Words: Engelsberg Ideas, The Critic, The London Magazine.
Sebastian Davis @sidavisb.bsky.social Trust emerges in complex terrain
Engagement ≠ Alignment · Evidence ≠ Action
Governance | Global Transitions | Food Systems
Heather Green @votingrules.bsky.social Legal academic - public law & law relating to elections. Former University employee, now working independently/not institutionally affiliated in Aberdeen, Scotland.
Jim Kelly @james-kelly.bsky.social Professor of Political Science, Concordia University. Donner Prize Finalist 2005, 2024. Judicial politics. Retired QB. Toronto Blue Jays fan. Belfast born 🇮🇪 @JamesB_Kelly https://www.ubcpress.ca/james-b-kelly
Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social The Department of POLIS at the University of Cambridge - teaching and researching the world's most complex and pressing issues in politics around the world.
www.polis.cam.ac.uk
Centre for Geopolitics @camgeopolitics.bsky.social Historically grounded approaches to enduring geopolitical problems
Fraser McMillan @frasmcm.bsky.social Lecturer in Scottish Electoral Politics @edinburghpir.bsky.social
Co-investigator @scotvoting.bsky.social
Dr Judith Sijstermans @jsijstermans.bsky.social Lecturer in Politics, University of Aberdeen. Previously at the Universities of Dundee, Edinburgh, Birmingham. Political parties, nationalism (sub-state and far right), and (trans)nationalism. Frequently found on a bike or Scotrail.
Sean Kippin @sekip.bsky.social Senior Lecturer in Public Policy at the University of Stirling. Assistant Editor (Communications) of Regional & Federal Studies.
Peter Just @expremiers.bsky.social Peter Just posting about UK former prime ministers.
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Sam Taylor @staylorish.bsky.social Runs @theseislands.bsky.social. “cannot stand the awesome reality of Scotland’s energy wealth” - Alex Salmond. Posting in a personal capacity.
PSA Women and Politics Specialist Group @psawomenpol.bsky.social A space for women and non-binary scholars in the @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social and for gender and politics scholars ✨
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Proportional Commons @propvoting.bsky.social Recounting UK House of Commons divisions in proportion to the GE24 popular vote. See FAQ: http://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
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Previously @PropVoting on Twitter.
Stefan Simanowitz @stefsimanowitz.bsky.social "Action, like a sacrament, is the visible form of an invisible spirit" (bell hooks) || journalist || campaigner || @amnesty || Easily distracte
Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social Political Editor of Byline Times and Online Editor of BylineTimes.com. Lobby journalist in the House of Commons. 📩Adam@bylinetimes.com
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Alan Rusbridger @arusbridger.bsky.social EX Editor, the Guardian/ prospect magazine. The New World. ARusbridger.com/ Speaking: karen@chartwellspeakers.com.
Adil Ray @adilray.bsky.social Actor, Writer & Broadcaster
Armando Iannucci @aiannucci.bsky.social Words and smiles.Partridge,Thick of It,Veep,Death of Stalin, Dr Strangelove Taskmaster,Podcast #StrongMessageHere. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m0024cp6?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile Patron of Child Poverty Action Group, @cpaguk.bsky.social.
Ava Santina @avasantina.bsky.social Editor and superloop fan @politicsjoe.bsky.social
Beth Rigby @bethrigby.bsky.social Political Editor, Presenter and Podcaster, Sky News. RTS Political Journalist of the Year. Electoral Dysfunction podcast out every Friday
Brian Moore @brianmoore666.bsky.social 'Rage, rage against the dying of the light.'
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Trustee of charity Women in Sport.
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Maitlis @maitlis.bsky.social Co host @thenewsagents .
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Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social Investigative journalist. Ex-Guardian/Observer. Now co-founder brand new all-women journalist collective, www.thenerve.news. Tech justice stuff: www.the-citizens.com. Personal newsletter: www.broligarchy.substack.com
Carol Vorderman @carolvorders.bsky.social Hello lovelies. This is my official account.. 💙💙
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Chris Packham @chrisgpackham.bsky.social Broadcaster & environmental campaigner
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Cold War Steve @coldwarsteve.bsky.social Artist
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Dale Vince @dalevince.com Green Industrialist | Founder of Ecotricity, Skydiamond, Green Britain Foundation | Chairman of Forest Green Rovers | UN Climate Change Champion |
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Damian Hastie @damianhastie.bsky.social Founder of Open & Candid "An investigative platform" Sunday Times
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Dan Neidle @danneidle.bsky.social Founder of Tax Policy Associates Ltd. Tax realist. @danneidle on Twitter
EuropeanPowell @europeanpowell.bsky.social Artist, researcher, exposing the corporate takeover of the UK via Special Economic Zones, Freeports, and AI Growth Zones. Green Party member. https://ko-fi.com/europeanpowell
Dr Julia Grace Patterson @jujuliagrace.bsky.social Former NHS Doctor - Bestselling Substack Writer - Political Commentator. Sign up here! http://Linktr.ee/jujuliagrace
Dr Rachel Clarke @drrachelclarke.com Palliative care doctor 👩🏻⚕ Author 📚 Winner: 2025 Women's Prize for Non-Fiction 🫀 Founder: Hospice Ukraine 🇺🇦 Rep: Clare Alexander at Aitken Alexander 📝
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Femi @femi-oluwole.bsky.social Pushing back against Tories, regardless of what colour tie they wear.
George Greenwood @georgegreenwood.bsky.social "Ever active" investigations reporter at The Times.
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Hardeep Matharu @hardeepmatharu.bsky.social Journalist. Speaker. Writer. Commentator.
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Hacked Off @hackedoff.bsky.social Born out of the UK tabloid phone hacking scandal. We fight for press accountability, for justice for victims still denied and for a responsible press that protects the public, upholds democracy, and defends free expression. https://linktr.ee/hackedoff
James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social Broadcaster @lbc.co.uk
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Jemma Forte @jemmaforte.bsky.social Wangs on - normally about politics - on telly and on The Trawl podcast.
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Jolyon Rubinstein @jolyonrubs.bsky.social Co-Founder of JOLLY GRIFFIN LTD || BAFTA-Winning Film Maker || Satarist || Activist. Agents: Independent Talent
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Joshua Rozenberg @joshuarozenberg.bsky.social KC (hon). UK's most experienced full-time legal commentator. Honorary bencher, Gray's Inn. Former solicitor (non-practising). Writes at https://rozenberg.substack.com
Keiran Pedley @keiranpedley.bsky.social Pollster at Ipsos. Genuine poll Boffin. Expect Spurs polling and politics!!
Larry & Paul @larryandpaul.bsky.social Writers. Actors. But most of all: Mothers. 🎬 SKETCHES: http://youtube.com/larryandpaul
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Leigh Jones @leighsus.bsky.social Freelance journalist. Investigations, writing, broadcast, newsreading, BBC Radio Newcastle etc
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Moby-Dick podcast:
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Teesworks expert. Oh, and once I saw a blimp.
Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com Founded MoneySavingExpert, @moneyandmentalhealth.org, (ish) the Martin Lewis Money Show ITV & Martin Lewis Podcast
Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social Chair of European Movement UK. 🇬🇧 🇪🇺
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Founder of Scientists for EU.
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Natasha Devon @natashadevon.bsky.social Author, Campaigner, Broadcaster.
Oliver Bullough @oliverbullough.bsky.social Journalist; author of Butler to the World and Moneyland
Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social Pen name of Andrew Scott.
Fake History, Fake Heroes and Notorious.
Represented by Pew Literary
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Paul Brand @paulbrand.bsky.social UK Editor & Presenter, ITV News. Host of ITV’s flagship Tonight programme, Good Morning Britain, LBC. 6 x Royal Television Society Award winner. *Author, Fight to the Death, out Oct ‘26.* https://geni.us/FighttotheDeath
Peter Jukes @peterjukes.bsky.social Co founder @Byline.com and @BylineTimes.bsky.social. “Destructive British media” according to the Kremlin. Six nominations for sanctions from their Mofo MFA! An Oscar record
Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social Lawyer, Filmmaker, Big Issue top 100 Changemaker 2024, CEO CAMPAIGN FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE https://www.cfsj.co.uk/
Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social Emeritus Professor of Accounting. Member, UK House of Lords.
If with all your effort and might you do not reach the mountain top that is not failure; failure is that you did not even try.
Alice Roberts @profaliceroberts.bsky.social Prof of Public Engagement in Science, Uni of Birmingham; anatomist, author, broadcaster; vice President of Humanists UK. All views my own.
Russ Jones @russincheshire.bsky.social Author. The Wolf That Chews Rocks (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wolf-That-Chews-Rocks-ebook/dp/B0HF8SR6JR?ref_=ast_author_mpb), the Erin Callahan thrillers, and some politics nonsense. Wulferhampton interloper. Twat.
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Rory Stewart @rory-stewart.bsky.social Author The Middleland linktr.ee/middleland, PlacesinBetween, Jackson/Yale. PoliticsOnTheEdge. @Restispolitics podcast w Alastair Campbell.
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Sam Bright @writesbright.bsky.social Investigative journalist, author, and Yorkshireman. DeSmog’s UK deputy editor.
writesbright.substack.com
Sam Coates @samcoatessky.bsky.social Deputy Political Editor, Sky News
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Sean | Drowned in Sound @drownedinsound.bsky.social Founder of Drowned in Sound (est. 2000).
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Shelagh Fogarty @shelaghfogarty.bsky.social Broadcaster, Journalist, lover of swimming.
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Sophy Ridge @sophyridge.bsky.social Lead Politics Presenter, Sky News
Supertanskiii @supertanskiiii.bsky.social Tan Smith.
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Victoria Derbyshire @vicderbyshire.bsky.social Journalist, broadcaster, Mum of 2 boys, owner of 2 cocker spaniels
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Will Hayward - Wales Journo @willhaycardiff.bsky.social Multi-award winning journalist and author based in Cardiff.
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Columnist at The Guardian.
James Ball @jamesrball.com Political editor @ The New World
Opinion @ The i Paper
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Fellow @ Demos
PhD researcher @ UCL Laws
newsletter @ techtris
Latest book: The Other Pandemic – How QAnon Contaminated The World. 🏳️🌈
https://www.jamesrball.com/
Matthew Stadlen @matthewstadlen.bsky.social Left-leaning political commentator, TV and radio presenter
Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk Powerful citizen journalism | Regulated by Impress
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EveryDoctor @everydoctor.org.uk EveryDoctor is a not-for-profit campaigning organisation advocating for the safety and well-being of NHS patients and staff members and fighting for the future of the NHS.
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Fighting Dirty @fightingdirty.bsky.social Fighting Dirty is a group of three environmental activists challenging the Government in court, cleaning up the regulations that allow harmful pollution.
https://fightingdirty.org/
HIGNFY @hignfy.bsky.social This account is run by Hat Trick, who make HIGNFY. The BBC have asked us to point out it's nothing to do with them; the feed that is, not the TV show.
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Resolution Foundation @resolutionfoundation.org The Resolution Foundation is an independent think-tank dedicated to lifting living standards in the UK.
Private Eye Magazine @privateeyenews.bsky.social Britain's best-selling news and current affairs magazine with a unique mix of jokes and investigative journalism.
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Stop Funding Hate @stopfundinghate.bsky.social Don't hate the media - change the media. We're engaging with advertisers to make media hate unprofitable.
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The London Economic @thelondoneconomic.bsky.social A progressive voice for a metropolitan community.
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We Own It @weownit.org.uk After 40 years, privatisation of our public services has failed. It's time for public ownership. We use it, we pay for it, We Own It.
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Transparency International @anticorruption.bsky.social We are a global movement that wants to end the injustice of corruption worldwide 💙 Imprint: http://anticorru.pt/im
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Forward Democracy @fwddem.com We're helping Britain vote for a better future:
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David Henig @davidheniguk.bsky.social Trade wonk, Brexit bore, globalisation defender, music lover, cricketer, gardener, supporter of mediocre football teams, who knows where the time goes?
Jonathan Portes @jdportes.bsky.social Professor of Economics and Public Policy, King's College London; Senior Fellow, UKICE. Immigration, economics, public policy. Personal views only; usual disclaimers apply. https://jonathandportes.github.io/
Dmitry Grozoubinski @explaintrade.com Author 'Why Politicians Lie About Trade' | Trade and Negotiations Explainer. Forever D&D DM.
🇺🇦 Born. 🇦🇺 Raised. 🇨🇭 Based.
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George Peretz KC @georgeperetzkc.bsky.social KC (E&W) BL (Irl): public/constitutional law, competition, subsidies, tax, trade. Chair of the Society of Labour Lawyers. Views mine and not those of Monckton Chambers.
Holger Hestermeyer @hhesterm.bsky.social Professor of Int’l & EU Law, Diplomatic Academy Vienna. Past: Prof., founding Director CIGAD at King's College London, specialist adviser House of Lords EU Select Committee, Référendaire CJEU
Jonathan Jones @sirjjkc.bsky.social Sir Jonathan Jones KCB KC (Hon). Ex Treasury Solicitor and private sector lawyer.
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