Berkshire @royalberkshire.bsky.social News and updates from the Royal County of #Berkshire, UK
University of Manchester Innovation Factory @uomif.bsky.social π Turning ideas into impact at The University of Manchester. We help brilliant research become real-world solutions. Spinouts, licensing, and innovation for a better future. π #TechTransfer #Innovation #Impact
Innovate UK @innovateuk.bsky.social Innovate UK is the UKβs innovation agency. It helps businesses develop the new products, services and processes they need to grow through innovation.
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Carers UK @carers-uk.bsky.social Carers UK is the leading national charity for unpaid carers. We support, advocate for, champion and connect carers across the UK, so that no one has to care alone.
Joe Vaughan @joevaughan.net writer, podcaster, social media lead at The Museum of English Rural Life
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Daphne Jackson Trust @daphnejacksontr.bsky.social We support people returning to research after a career break.
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Reading Law School @unirdg-law.bsky.social One of the UK's top 10 research-intensive Law Schools, with international reputation for teaching excellence.
Vicky Pearson @pearsonvicky.bsky.social Kiwi abroad, Director of Comms & Engagement at Uni of Reading, believer in climate action, largely prefers animals to people. Views my own etc etc.
AFESP | Advancing Frontiers of Earth Prediction Research @uor-afesp.bsky.social Advancing the Frontiers of Earth System Prediction (AFESP) is a University of Reading research programme in partnership with the European Centre for Medium-Range Forecasts (ECMWF), the UK Met Office and the National Centre for Atmospheric Science.
Thorwald Stein @thmstein.bsky.social I study (physical) clouds and thunderstorms for a living. π³π±π³οΈβππ¦οΈ
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π‘ Poole, Dorset, UK
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Reading Meteorology @unirdg-met.bsky.social Department of Meteorology at the University of Reading. Undergraduate, MSc and PhD courses in Weather, Climate and more plus internationally top notch research: https://research.reading.ac.uk/meteorology/
Holly Joseph @drhollyjoseph.bsky.social Psychology/Education researcher. University of Reading. Interested in reading development, multilingualism and social justice
Reading Entomology @unirdgento.bsky.social News from the entomology lab at University of Reading Biological Sciences, including the MSc by Research Entomology #Entomology
Research at Reading @uor-research.bsky.social News and updates about research at the University of Reading, UK.
Read our blog: http://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/
Centre for Integrative Neuroscience and Neurodynamics @unirdg-cinn.bsky.social www.research.reading.ac.uk/cinn
UoR School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences @unirdg-psych.bsky.social This is the official Bluesky for the University of Reading's School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences. Get involved in the conversation with us!
Copernicus ECMWF @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social The #CopernicusClimate Change Service (#C3S) & #CopernicusAtmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS), implemented by @ecmwf.int on behalf of the @ec.europa.eu.
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust @royalberkshospital.bsky.social The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust provides high quality acute medical and surgical services for our local communities of over 500,000 people.
Prof Hannah Cloke @hancloke.bsky.social Professor @UniofReading | OBE @UniRdg_water Co-Director | floods, heatwaves, natural hazards | hydrology | climate impact | ensemble forecasts | disaster risk | science communication
Naomi Flynn @naomiflynn.bsky.social Professor of multilingual education at University of Reading. Teacher educator and researcher of practice for multilingual learners/EAL/ELLs. Editorial team at BERABlog.
Tom Sizmur @tomsizmur.bsky.social Soil Scientist at the University of Reading interested in biogeochemistry, regenerative agriculture, soil health, sustainable food, environmental pollution, soil food webs, organic amendments, and biodiversity https://sites.google.com/site/tomsizmur/home
Deepa Senapathi @deepasena.bsky.social Ecologist, Conservation Biologist.
Professor Applied Ecology &
Head of Department, Sustainable Land Management, University of Reading
Former NERC KE Fellow & BES Policy Fellow at Defra. Love to travel, explore & seek out "roads not taken"
Gunter Kuhnle @ggkuhnle.bsky.social Hippo.
Professor of Nutrition & Food Science.
Mundus vult decipi, ergo decipiatur.
https://kuhnle.co.uk
Dr Dominic Lees @dominiclees.bsky.social Researcher in Generative AI; University of Reading academic; film and TV director; specialist advisor to UK Parliament; founder of Synthetic Media Research Network; policy advisor on AI.
Henley Business School Africa @henleyafrica.bsky.social The only internationally-quadruple-accredited, global business school in Africa.
What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social Whatβs On Reading is the ultimate guide to all things arts, culture and heritage for Reading, listing events and activities from over 200 organisations and venues.
https://whatsonreading.com/
Reading Museum @readingmuseum.bsky.social Posts from Reading Museum. We share stories from the history of the town of Reading, its people, its wildlife, and our collections.
www.readingmuseum.org.uk
Clive Jones MP @clivejonesmp.bsky.social Member of Parliament for Wokingham.
Governor at Royal Berks Hospital and cancer care campaigner.
Former leader, Wokingham Borough Council.
Address for MP Casework clive.jones.mp@parliament.uk
Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce @tvchamber.bsky.social Proud to be the biggest and most influential business membership organisation in the Thames Valley.
Find out how we can elevate your business https://www.thamesvalleychamber.co.uk/
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social Weβre the museum looking deeper into the Earthβs past to shape a new future where both people and planet thrive.
Protecting the planet, itβs in our nature. π
University of Reading @uniofreading.bsky.social Official account of the UK's Sustainable University of the Year 2025 (The Times). We're inspiring the next generation of climate and environmental leaders, with world-class research, incredible students achieving their potential + geese. www.reading.ac.uk
Royal Society of Biology @rsb.org.uk The Royal Society of Biology is the membership organisation for biologists and biology enthusiasts worldwide. www.rsb.org.uk
UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk Where the House of Commons and the House of Lords scrutinise the work of the Government. Learn more about Parliament, its people and our unique heritage.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk Where elected MPs represent the public, legislate, and scrutinise the Government. Find out more about their work and how Parliament happens.
House of Lords @houseoflords.parliament.uk News & information from the UK Parliamentβs second chamber. Produced by its staff to show how the Lords checks and challenges the UK government.
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Universities UK @universities-uk.bsky.social The voice of UK universities
University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk Welcome to our official account π
Nestled in the South Downs, we're a UK university located just 10 mins from beachy Brighton and an hour from London.
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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk Welcome to our official account π Follow for the latest news, research and updates about life at Oxford.
Heriot-Watt University @heriotwattuni.bsky.social The Official Bluesky account of Heriot-Watt University. We continue to push new frontiers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Business and Design.
https://www.hw.ac.uk
Birmingham City University @mybcu.bsky.social The official account for Birmingham City University. Reaching beyond.
www.bcu.ac.uk
National Trust @nationaltrust.org.uk All kinds of spaces. All sorts of feelings. All at the National Trust.
Royal Holloway @royalholloway.bsky.social Here for what matters π₯ Discover a research-intensive University proud of its distinctive history and driven by social purpose.
LSE Impact @lseimpactblog.bsky.social π₯A platform for those interested in increasing the impact of academic research. π¨ Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsocialsciences/subscribe-via-email/
Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social Developing business mindsets, skills and networking opportunities for early-career researchers. Led by University of Exeter Business School and Chartered ABS. Funded by Research England.
https://business-aware-academics.org/
Neil Hall @neilhall.bsky.social Science, Genomics, FAIR data, a bit of politics, Liverpool FC #YNWA
Director of the Earlham Institute- H University of Reading Herbarium (RNG) @herbarium.bsky.social Founded 1897, a collection of mostly Mediterranean plants plus British flora and other special collections.
Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social Supporting doctoral and early career researchers at the University of Reading (UK). Providing training, support, study space, networking and funding opportunities. π reading.ac.uk/doctoral-researcher-college/
Prof_GD_Foster @profgdfoster.bsky.social Retired Prof in Molecular Plant Pathology: Emeritus in Everyway: enjoys life voraciously: enjoys beer: enjoys family & 2 dogs even more than beer(!) L'pool FC through thick & thin
University of Reading Special Collections @uorspeccoll.bsky.social Sharing treasures from our Special Collections, Rare Books and Archives.
Website: https://collections.reading.ac.uk/special-collections/
Enquiries: specialcollections@reading.ac.uk
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The Museum of English Rural Life (MERL) @themerl.bsky.social We explore the history of the English countryside and its people. Chaotic Good.
https://merl.reading.ac.uk/
Nature @nature.com Research, news, and commentary from Nature, the international science journal. For daily science news, get Nature Briefing: https://go.nature.com/get-Nature-Briefing
British Society of Plant Pathology @bspp.bsky.social BSPP supports the global plant pathology community through research, education, funding & policy work. Founded in 1981, we champion plant health to protect ecosystems & food security. ππΏ www.bspp.org.uk
Douglas Kell @dbkell.bsky.social Research Scientist who prefers facts to lies. Focus on Long COVID. Free book: http://osf.io/pnxcs/.
Ricky Gervais @mrrickygervais.bsky.social Comedy God
Cold War Steve @coldwarsteve.bsky.social Artist
Coldwarsteve.com
Phil Gilmartin @pmgilmartin.bsky.social Eclectic posts from a retired Professor of Plant Molecular Genetics, now enjoying life house renovating, dog walking, gardening, & travelling.
Led By Donkeys @ledbydonkeys.org Art, Activism and Accountability
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NewsThump @newsthump.com Topical satire from the UK and around the world. You're not supposed to believe what we write, you idiot.
Brian Ford-Lloyd PhD FLSW πΏπΎπ΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώ @brian-f-l.bsky.social Emeritus professor - Birmingham University: plants, biodiversity, genetics, crops, and conservation but not as you know it. Long time follower of Welsh rugby, but for how much longer? π΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ ΏπΏπΎ
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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Earlham Institute @earlhaminst.bsky.social Combining world-class technology and interdisciplinary expertise across genomics, engineering biology and data science to accelerate solutions for health, biodiversity, and food security.β―
π Norwich, UK
π earlham.ac.uk
Dara O Briain @daraobriain.bsky.social Yep, that one.
Maitlis @maitlis.bsky.social Co host @thenewsagents .
Formerly @bbcNewsnight - interviews with Prince Andrew Donald Trump Bill Clinton Mark Zuckerberg etc etc .
Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com Founded MoneySavingExpert, @moneyandmentalhealth.org, (ish) the Martin Lewis Money Show ITV & Martin Lewis Podcast
Current Biology @currentbiology.bsky.social Scientific journal publishing research, overview and commentary across all of biology. All of it!
https://www.cell.com/current-biology/home
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Bantshire University @bantshireuni.bsky.social We throb knowledge, we pulse excellence. Ranked No.1 in the UK for Canteen Facilities (CEF, 2024). Vice-Chancellor Vince Chancelier (He/VC). Parody.
The Pirbright Institute @pirbrightinst.bsky.social A world leader in the research and surveillance of viral diseases of livestock and zoonotic viruses.
π Pirbright, Woking, UK
π www.pirbright.ac.uk
Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social Stories that reveal and inspire, challenging expectations.
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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu President of the @ec.europa.eu
Mother of seven. Brussels-born. European by heart. πͺπΊ
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.
Rob Beynon @originalastacus.bsky.social Retired biochemist. Technologically overstimulated ex-scientist. π΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώ Proudly a FLSW, currently VP STEMM π΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώ
Keen π· of mostly π¦. See Bird pics: http://rjbwild.smugmug.com
Inventor of Zwitter!
Web site: http://www.phbuffers.org
John Innes Centre @johninnescentre.bsky.social We are an independent, international centre of excellence in plant science, genetics and microbiology.
www.jic.ac.uk
Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social π Former MP for Brighton Pavilion, former Leader @greenparty.org.uk Professor of Practice, University of Sussex. Author of 'Another England: How to Reclaim our National Story'. Writing & campaigning on climate & nature π linktr.ee/carolinelucasbrighton
Stephen Fry @stephenfry.bsky.social Grazer and nibbler at the outer edges of new social media platforms
Ed Hawkins @edhawkins.org Climate scientist at the National Centre for Atmospheric Science, University of Reading | IPCC AR6 Lead Author | MBE | Views own | https://edhawkins.org
Warming Stripes: http://www.ShowYourStripes.info
Chris Hewson @chrishewson.bsky.social Head of Policy Engagement, University of Huddersfield; sociology PhD; advocate of knowledge exchange; co-chair Universities Policy Engagement Network; appreciator of reasonably priced fine wine; understander of the power of football to ruin your weekend.
Poppy Leeder @poppyleeder.bsky.social Green, vegan, tofu-eating wokerati type. Research Manager at University of Leeds. Walker of 2 rescue dogs. More enthusiastic than skilled gardener. Retrofitting and behaviour change to be lower consuming
Patrick Middleton @patrickmiddleton.bsky.social UK Research and Innovation, deputy director of external affairs and communications. Long time public engagement advocate.
Chris Melvin @chrismelv.bsky.social
Inside Higher Ed @insidehighered.com Helping you π«΅ make sense of higher education π Follow for the latest news, opinions, jobs and resources.
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Wonkhe @wonkhe.bsky.social Home of the higher education debate
www.wonkhe.com
Editor in Chief @markleach.bsky.social
British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org We are working towards a world inspired by ecology in which nature and people thrive.
Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk Official UK Met Office account. Get the weather in your hand with our app: http://linktr.ee/MOContent
Higher Education Policy Institute @hepi-news.bsky.social The UK's only think tank dedicated to higher education.
Times Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social Global HE news, data, insights and events
Leverhulme Trust @leverhulme.ac.uk An independent charity that seeks to fund blue skies research and scholarship. Follow this channel for details on upcoming grant deadlines, published research, scheme opening dates, grant announcements, events, and more. https://www.leverhulme.ac.uk/
Dr Orla Kelly @orlakellybell.bsky.social Knowledge Exchange & Innovation, working across Scotland's 19 universities. Here for chat about collaboration, strategy and policy, funding, and musings from trains or walks
The British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social We mobilise the humanities and social sciences to βunderstand the world and shape a brighter future.
Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social Supporting research to transform life, health and wellbeing. Weβre taking on three urgent health challenges: mental health, climate change & infectious disease.
The Royal Society @royalsociety.org The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.
https://royalsociety.org/
NIHR @nihr.bsky.social National Institute for Health and Care Research - we fund, enable and deliver world-leading health and social care research that improves people's health and wellbeing, and promotes economic growth.
Impact, Innovation, Investment, Inclusion
Cancer Research UK @cancerresearchuk.org Weβre the world's leading independent cancer charity dedicated to saving lives through research, influence and information.
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Nuffield Foundation @nuffieldfoundation.org We fund research that changes peopleβs lives.
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Leverhulme Trust @leverhulmetrust.bsky.social Leverhulme Church of England and Community Trust - Providing the highest quality of education that creates a community of happy, successful and well-rounded individuals who can flourish and make a difference in our world.
www.leverhulmeacademytrust.org
Research Adjacent / Sarah McLusky @researchadjacent.bsky.social Stories, strategies and support to help you thrive in a research-adjacent career. New podcast episodes fortnightly. https://researchadjacent.com/
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Roger Highfield @rogerhighfield.bsky.social Museum exec, visiting prof at the Dunn School, Oxford, and UCL Chemistry. Ex MRC, Editor of New Scientist and Science Editor of the Telegraph. Co-author #VirtualYou and more books. Neutron bouncer