Our colleagues @dankingdk.bsky.social and @angharadroberts.bsky.social will be attending the PRISM Conference at the @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social on 19 November. If you’re going to be there too, we’d love to connect. Drop Dan or Angharad a message to arrange a catch-up. #PRISMConference

London is, and always will be, a place for everyone. A city where people of all backgrounds live side-by-side, and where our differences are not just tolerated, but celebrated.

I’m deeply concerned about recent racist attacks in our capital city.

Building researcher capability - read the report from Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social and Vitae of a baseline study of researcher development in 14 UK and Australian universities, launched today at #VitaeCon2025: www.research-consulting.com/researcher-d...

At #VitaeCon2025 we launched the report from a researcher development study in partnership with @Vitae-news.bsky.social with 14 UK & Australian universities, supporting 40,000 research staff and students. See the infographic & public report: buff.ly/76YyQRl #researcherdevelopment #VitaeCon 🧵1/7

Today, our colleague @angharadroberts.bsky.social will be attending the Vitae conference in Bristol Feel free to connect and say hello if you are around. #VitaeCon2025

The Employment Rights Bill is vital for trade union members.   Tory and Lib Dem lords have tried to undermine it. Reform are against it.   Well done to Labour MPs who voted to back the bill tonight.    #EmploymentRightsBill

Our colleagues @angharadroberts.bsky.social and @rschrobuk.bsky.social will be presenting at the Vitae Online Conference on 11 September. Feel free to connect if you would like to find out more or join in. #VitaeCon2025

Lovely to be at Lincoln Pride today! 🌹🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

We’re hiring! Join the team at Research Consulting as an Associate Consultant/Senior Associate Consultant. Recent graduates, this is a great opportunity to gain experience in consultancy. Join a friendly team and enjoy great benefits. Apply at: www.research-consulting.com/were-hiring-...

Our colleague @angharadroberts.bsky.social‬ is attending the CILIP conference in Birmingham today. Feel free to say hello and connect. #CILIPConf25

Community energy gives power back to the British people. We're working with Ed Miliband to put energy back the hands of in communities with the Local Power Plan and GB Energy.

On International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia we send solidarity to all LGBT+ workers - especially trans & non-binary people 🏳️‍⚧️   At GMB we stand firm with the whole LGBT+ community   If you need support at work, get in touch. We are here for you.   #IDAHOBIT

Today is #IDAHOBIT day - International Day Against LGBT+ Discrimination 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

Christina McAnea - 'Care sector would have collapsed without overseas workers' www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Christina McAnea - 'Care sector would have collapsed without overseas workers'

UNISON General Secretary Christina McAnea writes for The Mirror as Keir Starmer's government announces major changes to immigration rules for care workers

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@tuc.org.uk social media game over recent months has been impressive. This is very good. Reform's economic policies need exposing. And the best people to do that are workers who keep the economy going. youtube.com/shorts/VmZMK...

Why Does Nigel Farage Want Me To Lose My Job?

YouTube video by Trades Union Congress (TUC)

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Reform are going to come ’bang up against the harsh realities of trying to run a local authority’ says Christina McAnea on Sunday with Laura #BBCLauraK  Catch up now on BBC iPlayer www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

Join a union and protect your rights: join.unison.org.uk

Join UNISON and get essential cover

We’re the UK’s largest union, with over 1.4 million members. Join today and you’ll receive our support – with membership costing less than you might think. Before you get to work, get essential cover.

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“Unions are there to ensure no one can play fast and loose with the law," says UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea as employees are encouraged to join a union to protect their rights.

Unison chief tells staff at Reform-controlled councils to join union

Nigel Farage warns employees working on diversity or climate change initiatives to seek ‘alternative careers’

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Reform are going to come ’bang up against the harsh realities of trying to run a local authority’ says Christina McAnea on Sunday with Laura #BBCLauraK

🌹Thanks to all for working so hard, congratulations to winners, commiserations to those who lost despite best efforts. Labour's NEC meets Tuesday 20 May - please send feedback from elections in your area plus lessons for Wales, Scotland, English mayors/councils in 2026 to annblack50@btinternet.com 🌹

Good to be out on the doors in sunny Stapleford today supporting our Labour candidates ahead of Thursday’s County Council elections ☀️

Those who refuse to learn from history are destined to repeat it. This is an important new report from our team for @wellcometrust.bsky.social on lessons learned for genomic sequencing during the #COVID19 pandemic.

Research Consulting@researchconsulting.bsky.social · last yr.

A report on genomic sequencing during COVID-19 commissioned by @wellcometrust.bsky.social is now available. 125 Wellcome-funded researchers across Africa, Asia, Latin America & Middle East reveal lessons for research funders preparing for health emergencies. Report link: doi.org/10.5281/zeno...

Yesterday in Parliament, I asked the Women and Equalities Minister whether she would meet with Monmouthshire’s LGBTQ+ community to discuss their concerns regarding the recent Supreme Court ruling. 👇 (Full statement in thread below)

Universities and Theme Parks: A Vital New Ranking Following the announcement that an exciting new theme park is due to open near to Cranfield University it was inevitable that some form of league table would be required. wonderfulhighered.com/2025/04/10/u...

Universities and Theme Parks: A Vital New Ranking

Following the announcement that an exciting new theme park is due to open near to Cranfield University it was inevitable that some form of league table would be required. So, here it is – the…

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Update: The House just passed the Republican voter suppression measure that threatens voting access for millions of Americans, including 69 million women whose married names don't match their birth certificates. Make sure your senators know you expect them to stand against it.

Hillary Rodham Clinton@hillaryclinton.bsky.social · last yr.

Are you a woman who changed your name when you got married? Congress is considering a bill that could make it much harder for you to vote. Call your rep—this is not a drill. indivisible.org/resource/cal...

Bluesky has overtaken its flailing rival X in hosting posts related to new academic research, indicating the platform is fast becoming the go-to place for scholars to share their work #AcademicSky #EduSky

X’s dominance ‘over’ as Bluesky becomes new hub for research

Data indicates more scholars turning to alternative social media site to post about their work after Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover

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Brilliant to be out this weekend in sunny Eastwood with Labour's #Nottinghamshire County Council Candidate Our 🌹 candidates are hardworking, community minded and will be passionate & professional representatives for #Broxtowe 🌹Vote 1st May ✔️🌹 @broxtowelabour.bsky.social

Today on the International Transgender Day of Visibility we celebrate and recognise trans and gender diverse experiences and achievements 🏳️‍⚧️ #TransDayofVisibility Free download guide to Trans workers rights unsn.uk/3g4eOij How to be a good trans ally unsn.uk/2unoA6r

Today is Trans Day of Visibility. We recognise and celebrate the achievements and contributions made by the transgender community, and will always protect their rights in the face of hatred and discrimination.