Please share! We're looking for a social psychologist who is interested in applying the approach to the mathematical modelling of epidemic spread.

John Drury@profjohndrury.bsky.social · 2w ago

Applications now open for our Leverhulme *funded PhD studentship* on Rethinking Epidemic Models: Integrating Human Behaviour and Psychology Based at @sussex.ac.uk & working with colleagues at Northeastern University London Utrecht University/RIVM Please share! www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-f...

Very sad to hear this news. I knew Peter for many years and could always count on him for a robust yet completely respectful debate. I still credit him with enabling the success of one of my grants after he really made me think about what we we doing and why. One of the good guys. RIP.

Healthcare Infection Society@hisinfection.bsky.social · last wk.

We are saddened to share the passing of Peter Hoffman, a highly valued expert in IPC whose knowledge, generosity, and dedication left a lasting legacy. Read the full tribute: https://ow.ly/1Mpg50ZHC7z 📓 Share a memory or tribute in the Book of Condolences: https://ow.ly/7WKS50ZHC7y

Applications now open for our Leverhulme *funded PhD studentship* on Rethinking Epidemic Models: Integrating Human Behaviour and Psychology Based at @sussex.ac.uk & working with colleagues at Northeastern University London Utrecht University/RIVM Please share! www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-f...

[Exit Queen.]

Thinking about the UK gov report "National Security Assessment on Global Ecosystems", Feb 2026. The language is incredibly stark. And it's *national security*, not exactly from tree-huggers: "Global ecosystem degradation & collapse threaten UK national security and prosperity... (high confidence)"

National security assessment on global ecosystems (accessible version)

gov.uk

PhD position (London, UK) Modelling for UK Measles Transmission with @ngdavies.bsky.social @rozeggo.bsky.social @alxsrobert.bsky.social at LSHTM @cmmid-lshtm.bsky.social More details: http://iddjobs.org/jobs/2572

Morning Kitten

Sitting out in the garden at dusk watching the bats flit round the trees and listening to young tawny owls shouting for food. I do feel lucky to live in a lovely part of North Yorkshire

Someone has just reminded me of this post I wrote 12 months ago. It may be too late now but sharing again in case it’s handy for the heatwave

Prof Cath Noakes@cathnoakes.bsky.social · last yr.

Warm nights and very hot days. Can be hard to stay cool especially in a city during a heatwave, but there’s some things you can do to help. 🧵1/

Indoor Air 2026. Kerry Kinney People are naturally curious about their indoor environment. Provide solutions to people, do not just scare them.

We’ve got bees in our bird nest box. They’re rather lovely to watch 🐝

I met a microbiologist yesterday. He was much bigger than I expected.

Every summer I repost this article on how to spot drowning. Please read it and pass on. In the last few years I’ve had SIX messages from people who saved a kid’s life after clicking on the link from my feed. slate.com/technology/2...

Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning

Drowning is not the violent, splashing call for help that most people expect.

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Frances Varley, LAHRI Bedford Fellow, has been investigating a new interactive map that brings together over five hundred trade cards from the John Evan Bedford Library of Furniture History. 🪑🕰️

OUR NEW BMJ editorial: Andes virus should reset WHO’s default approach to airborne risk. 🧵 1/ For severe pathogens with person-to-person transmission, the starting point should be precautionary airborne protections — not waiting for definitive proof after spread occurs. www.bmj.com/content/393/...

Can you help us find the missing Christmas Lectures? 📼 31 episodes of the Christmas Lectures broadcast between 1966 and 1973 are missing, presumed "wiped" by the BBC. This includes one of Sir David Attenborough's lectures, not seen since it was first broadcast live over 50 years ago. (1/2)

🚨New paper!🚨 Our study showing that H5N1 influenza viruses can remain infectious in unpasteurised milk for, basically, as long as you are likely to encounter that milk has now been published: www.microbiologyresearch.org/content/jour...

When I will respond to your email

I am just three followers short of 5,000, so it's a good time to share this post and say 'This is Me' - follow for more of this kind of stuff!

David K Smith@professor-dave.bsky.social · 2y ago

This is me! Scientist / Educator / Gay / Widower / Single Dad / Adoptive Parent / Cook / Cookbook Author / Cat-Owner / Pianist / Diversity-Champion / Nature-Lover / Adventurer

Inside the classroom: the power of large-scale data to reveal the truth about school #AirQuality. Read Alice Handy's article in @air-quality-news.bsky.social magazine: airqualitynews.com/publications/ cc. @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social #SAMHE #CHEPAtool #IAQ #HealthyBuildings #SchoolAir #EduSky

Got up early in hopes of catching this photo before work this morning. There's only a few days each year where it's cool enough in the morning to make this shot possible. Thankfully, today was one of those days! #wildlife #birds

Oh Bluesky hive mind - I’m looking for recommendations for heat pump/battery/solar consulting for my London Victorian era home - I’d like to swap out gas boiler for heat pump, ideally have a battery and either have solar or definitely be able to go there in the future

Engineering is key in tackling the UK's toughest policy challenges – from infrastructure resilience to net zero. Our Policy Fellowships programme gives policymakers the systems thinking and technical insight they need to build solutions that last. Apply by 20 May: raeng.org.uk/policyfellowships

Policy Fellowships

The Policy Fellowships programme inspires policymakers to think differently and to use engineering and systems thinking to frame complex and wicked problems, and design resilient solutions.

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Cats have a wonderful knack for finding the warmest spot in the garden

Pretty much.

We're proud to announce an art competition to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Leeds Charter. There are 2 categories: under 16s & people aged 16+. 6 entries from each category will be exhibited at Leeds Corn Exchange in July. 🔗Details zurl.co/vIyut

New paper from Peter Taylor and me on priorities to accelerate industrial decarbonisation in the UK #energysky

UK Energy Research Centre@ukerc.bsky.social · 6mo ago

This article sets the industrial decarbonisation agenda, highlighting 4 future research areas: 1️⃣ Decarbonising dispersed industrial sites 2️⃣ Enabling electrification 3️⃣ Developing markets for low carbon products 4️⃣ Advancing resource efficiency @imogenrattle.bsky.social ukerc.ac.uk/publications...

good night, sewers. good night, streams. good night, operations and maintenance teams. good night, settling tanks. good night, stream banks. good night, engineers, scientists, crews, managers, inspectors, analysts too. a good night for us means serving with care. good night, sewers, everywhere.

🍎 Happy International School Meals Day! For many children, school meals are the only reliable source of quality nutrition – how they look and taste matters. SEI experts analysed school food provision in 12 European countries. Read the article: buff.ly/oaifr7V #ISMD2026