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Naomi Alderman @naomialderman.bsky.social I write novels (eg The Power, new novel is The Future), I make games (eg Zombies, Run!), unorthodox Jew. not-getting-into-pointless-arguments-on-the-internet is an act of revolution. However complex you think things are, they're more complex than that
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Peter Walker @peterwalker99.bsky.social Guardian senior political correspondent. New book, Stress tested, out now: https://tinyurl.com/mhn82a7m
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Caitlin Moran @mscaitlinmoran.bsky.social In the culture wars, I want to be the bit on Christmas Day where they all knocked it on the head for a bit and played football.
Prof Rachel Oliver @profrachelgan.bsky.social Materials scientist, mum, mountain-biker.
Anthony Zurcher @zurch.bsky.social BBC North America correspondent. A Texan who explains US politics to Brits, UK politics to Americans & Canadian politics to everyone. Views expressed ≠ BBC's
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John Simpson @johnsimpsonnews.bsky.social BBC lifer since 1966, international affairs editor since 1982. Presenter of ‘Unspun World’ on BBC Two, BBC World & World Service. Two daughters, one son, six grandchildren, a loving wife, lots of books, and an Irish terrier. Defender of the Oxford comma.
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Juliet Campbell MP @julietcampbellmp.bsky.social Labour Member of Parliament for Broxtowe.
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Paul Lewis @paullewismoney.bsky.social Financial journalist, broadcaster, and speaker. Seek the truth, find the truth, tell the truth. Unequivocally for free speech & press. Wilkie Collins expert too
Max Kennerly @maxkennerly.bsky.social Nearly 20 years in court as a law-talking guy for plaintiffs, now a mix of stuff. Posts too much about politics.
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UK Research Integrity Office (UKRIO) @ukrio.bsky.social An independent charity supporting the research community to uphold the highest standards of integrity. Our work promotes research that is rigorous, trustworthy, and of benefit to society.
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Stian Westlake @stianwestlake.bsky.social Executive Chair of the Economic and Social Research Council. Metascience, evidence, data infrastructures, economic growth.
Cancer Research UK @cancerresearchuk.org We’re the world's leading independent cancer charity dedicated to saving lives through research, influence and information.
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Sanjush Dalmia @sanjushdalmia.bsky.social Science, Innovation and AI Policy | Committee @labourcid.bsky.social and Labour Digital | Fellow @britishprogress.org | NHS Doctor and Medical Researcher
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David Kernohan @dkernohan.bsky.social Him off of @Wonkhe. Sky Cards Rare Master.
Higher Education Policy Institute @hepi-news.bsky.social The UK's only think tank dedicated to higher education.
Rob Johnson @rschrobuk.bsky.social Managing Director at Research Consulting. I help universities, funders, publishers and not-for-profits manage, disseminate and deliver impact from research.
Mark Leach @markleach.bsky.social Founder & Chief Executive, Thesis – a house of higher education ideas. Editor in Chief, Wonkhe. Chair, The Post-18 Project. Co-founder, Policy.Partners. Spurs, cooking, strong opinions about HE policy – not always in that order.
Kirsty Grainger @kirstygrainger.bsky.social By day: enabler of research & cheerleader of people. By night: sweary embroidery, speedcubing, books, parkrun. University of Bath (ex-UKRI). She/her
EDI Caucus @edicaucus.bsky.social The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Caucus. Multidisciplinary project, funded by UKRI and British Academy, to create inclusive careers across the research and innovation systems in the UK. edicaucus.ac.uk
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Alison Park @parkali.bsky.social Deputy Executive Chair ESRC, part of UKRI. Research (esp social science & interdisciplinary) and data (survey, admin, smart & data infrastructure … ), visualisation. Harringay, London.
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Chris Parr @chrisjparr.bsky.social Award-winning education journalist. Senior editor, Research Professional News. Formerly Times Higher Education.
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Martin Smith @martinrsmith.bsky.social Head of Policy Lab, Wellcome. Science policy things, puns, cats
Anna Grey @annamgrey.bsky.social By day data geek and research and innovation management guru. By night, usually asleep. Plus knitting, singing and cat servant. Comments are in a personal capacity.
Shomari Lewis-Wilson @shomarilw.bsky.social Equitable Research Ecosystems Lead for the UK @wellcometrust| Co-Founder @newfablesco | ExNeuroNerd | Likes: 🎮🎧🍿📺|🇯🇲🇺🇸🇬🇧| Own views | He/Him |🤙🏾🔥
Claire Edwards @clairemichelle18.bsky.social Welsh exile in the Midlands. She/her (mostly). 🌈
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Hidden REF @hiddenref.bsky.social Celebrating all research outputs and everyone involved in their creation
Phil Ward @frootle.bsky.social Director of Eastern Arc, a regional consortium in the UK comprising the universities of East Anglia, Essex, Kent and Sussex. You know the score: views all my own. But that's because no one else would want them. www.easternarc.ac.uk www.fundermentals.org
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Robin Bisson @robinbisson.bsky.social UK News Editor, @resprofnews.bsky.social.
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Once likened to Tintin.
Also into rivers.
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Jonathan O'Donnell @jod999.bsky.social Imagine a world where universities worked. We don't live in that world, so I try to help you live with the universities we have.
Half of Research Whisperer (@therealrw.bsky.social) with Tseen Khoo (@tseenster.bsky.social).
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Georgia Walton @drgeorgiawalton.bsky.social Senior Research Manager, Early-Mid Career Researchers, Discovery Research @wellcometrust.bsky.social.
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Ben Johnson @ersatzben.com Co-Director, Science Works. Professor at University of Strathclyde. Former UK govt adviser on science and tech policy. Personal views.
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Beth Thompson @drbeththompson.bsky.social Turning science into real world impact. Chief Strategy Officer, WellcomeTrust. Board of HubbubUK and Protas. Sometimes soprano. She/her
Frances Jones @francesjones.bsky.social Reporter at Times Higher Education.
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Neil Robinson @neiljoerobinson.bsky.social Deputy Director Quantum Technologies and Advanced Connectivity Technologies at UKRI’s EPSRC | Views my own | Prev. theoretical physicist in NL, USA, and UK | R&I policy, science and tech, & other interests (incl. art, poetry and cats!)
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Patrick Middleton @patrickmiddleton.bsky.social UK Research and Innovation, deputy director of external affairs and communications. Long time public engagement advocate.
Jo O'Leary @jojool.bsky.social Head of Research Culture & EDI Strategy at UKRI. This is a personal account - all views my own.
Philip Lewis @pslewis.bsky.social Head of Global Strategy, Policy & Engagement at The British Academy. Previously at the European Parliament and the UK House of Lords. Working on EU & global research and innovation policy | global (dis)order | humanity, climate & nature
Stephen Curry @scurry.bsky.social Proud Ballymena Professor. Senior Strategic Advisor at RoRI; Emeritus Prof at Imperial. Former DORA Chair. Husband, father, carer - 24/7. Also cares about science & equity. Personal a/c. Writes occasionally at http://occamstypewriter.org/scurry/.
Tseen Khoo @tseenster.bsky.social Researcher developer at #DeakinRDA | 1/2 of @TheRealRW | Critical university studies, research culture, academic identities | Creator #SadChairsOfAcademia and #TiredBagsOfMelbourne | tseenster.com
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Helen Niblock @helenniblock.bsky.social EPSRC Head of Regional Engagement (NE & Yorks). Interest in EDI in research, chemist and outdoor enthusiast.
Dr Helena Mills @helenacmills.bsky.social Head of Research Funding at Research England, part of UKRI. One-time historian. All views my own.
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social E3, Watford FC, BBC 6 Music Dad, slow cyclist, culture comforts, surprisingly vegan, and Head of Public Affairs & Campaigns at Cancer Research UK = health, science and research
Elizabeth Gadd @lizziegadd.bsky.social Research Culture & Assessment Loughborough University; Chair INORMS Research Evaluation Group; Vice-Chair CoARA; ARMA Res Eval SIG; Founder LIS-Bibliometrics; She/her;
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