Lecturing is over today at ERIS 2026 in Noto, Sicily, with Jack, Cristiana and I delivering the lectures and tutorials using e-MERLIN data with a little help from our PhD students Emily and Joshua to demonstrate. Looking forward to the advanced lectures tomorrow!

Jodrell may be the symbol, but it's not the whole story. Welcome as the PM's intervention on Jodrell Bank is, debate earlier today showed MPs have concerns over a wide range of facilities, experiments and capabilities underpinning UK research strength. Nevertheless, the politics seem to be shifting.

Andy Burnham says "We'll find a way to save Jodrell Bank"

Burnham said "there is no way that we can see its demise, and it won't happen under my Government".

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I'm really glad to hear Andy Burnham commit to saving Jodrell Bank today. See what he said here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/... I hope this leads to a funding solution not just for e-MERLIN/Jodrell Bank, but hopefully more widely across other affected projects.

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House of Commons

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Excellent to hear the Prime Minister commit this evening to saving Jodrell Bank. Referenced how we are a research asset,a heritage asset and an inspiration to schoolchildren who visit. Will look forward to future discussions.

Well I think I am liking this new +ve PM! In response to @sarahrussellmp.bsky.social on Jodrell: "there must be a way to save #JodrellBank and I give her a commitment at this dispatch box - we will find it" Brilliant Burnham! Can you now save all the other epic projects that have also been cut 🙏🔭

This news warmed my heart this morning, but when I saw that Doves, Elbow and John Grant had signed it, I was overjoyed. This is how I came to find out about Jodrell Bank and the science that is done there through their music… (1/n)

Astronomer Royal for Scotland | Catherine Heymans@astroroyalscot.bsky.social · last mo.

Jarvis Cocker, New Order, Elbow, Dr Who (v. Eccleston), @daraobriain.bsky.social, Kraftwerk, Mogwai, Brian May, 2 astronauts (Peake & Hadfield), the Poet Laureate, the Lovell family & many more. Heartwarming to see how much the UK loves Jodrell Bank & astronomy🔭🙏 www.theguardian.com/science/2026...

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Council to highlight Jodrell Bank importance to government amid fear of funding cuts

CHESHIRE East is to write to government highlighting the importance of Jodrell Bank amid threats to its future – with one councillor saying…

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Tim O'Brien@proftimob.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Today we attended the Cheshire East Council meeting where a motion was passed on defending Jodrell Bank and e-MERLIN in the face of potential funding cuts. It was humbling to listen to the many strong statements from councillors. We are very grateful to the Council for their support.