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James Arthur Cattell

@jacattell.bsky.social

Bring us together, make things better. @janethughes.bsky.social's husband (-: Senior delivery manager at @tpximpact.com https://www.cattell.com

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James Arthur Cattell @jacattell.bsky.social · 3w ago

A dancing Dalek at #emf2026 🙂

James Arthur Cattell @jacattell.bsky.social · 3w ago

Not only is there karaoke at #emf2026, but they have the Pet Shop Boys version of Always On My Mind. Fan-tas-tic 🙂

Inside a large white event tent decorated with strings of warm fairy lights, a small group is gathered for a karaoke setup. In the center background, a middle-aged man in a blue plaid button-down shirt, khaki shorts, and sandals stands facing a television screen displaying blue lyrics. He holds a microphone up to his mouth as if singing.
To the right, a woman sits on a black folding chair facing towards him. She is wearing a red cap, a white top over a red corset-style bodice, black shorts, and bright red knee-high socks. She holds a small blue melodica to her mouth.
In the foreground on the left, a woman with long red hair tied up in a green scrunchie sits with her back mostly to the camera, watching the man. She wears a long, patterned green maxi dress and holds a small teal purse.
The tent floor is covered in dark gray tiles with scattered bits of straw, and several empty black folding chairs are arranged around the open central space. Large black speakers are positioned on stands to the left and right.

A screenshot of a digital karaoke song request interface on a dark blue background.
At the top left, the word "KARAOKE" is displayed in a bold, white sans-serif font. The main heading below reads "Request Song," followed by the selected track: "Pet Shop Boys - Always on My Mind."
Below the song title is a form field labeled "Singer Name:", which contains the entered text "James Cattell" inside a thin-bordered text box. A small italicized reminder beneath the input field reads: "Please remember EMF is family friendly and this name may be displayed".
Further down, the section "Vocal effects?" is accompanied by a small information icon. Below it are two toggle switches, both turned off, labeled "Auto Tune" and "Reverb". In the bottom right corner, a prominent blue button reads "Request Song".

James Arthur Cattell @jacattell.bsky.social · 3w ago

There's a presenter here at #emf2026 whose pun runs are almost as much utter bullshit at @zaltzcricket.bsky.social's. Incredible.

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A man with short dark hair and a beard stands barefoot on a stage, dressed entirely in green. He is wearing a green sleeveless top featuring a large white heart graphic with the text "I [Heart] Excel" printed on it, paired with matching bright green trousers. He is holding a small object in his hands and appears to be speaking or presenting. Behind him is a large projection screen displaying partial text that reads "Electromagnetic" and the year "2026," alongside stylized illustrations of planets and stars. The scene is illuminated by stage lighting, casting shadows behind him, with the silhouettes of audience members visible in the foreground.

James Arthur Cattell @jacattell.bsky.social · 3w ago

Be nice to have a repair station at #emf2028 next to the swap shop so you could take stuff to bits and see if it works. A few tables, some power, maybe a few monitors and necessary cables. I'd be up for helping make it happen. #emf2026

A green computer motherboard sits inside an open cardboard box, viewed from a top-down, slightly angled perspective.

Dominating the upper-middle section of the motherboard is a large, metallic CPU heatsink with dense cooling fins. Four copper heat pipe tips protrude from the top of the aluminum block. Attached to the heatsink is a black plastic fan shroud. A bright yellow sticker is affixed to the shroud, featuring a black arrow indicating the direction of airflow; it is labeled "FRONT SIDE" on one end of the arrow and "BACK SIDE" on the other.

The motherboard itself is packed with various electronic components, including rows of expansion slots (PCI and PCIe) in black and white near the bottom, silver capacitors, and various input/output ports visible along the left edge. A silver coin-cell CMOS battery sits in the bottom left corner. A small, bright yellow post-it note or sticker is partially visible on the right edge of the board.

James Arthur Cattell @jacattell.bsky.social · 3w ago

Decimation of hacker at #emf2026 by Gero Nagel geronagel.de/bio/. Investigating systems, finding weak points, fixing broken things, Improving systems.

A wide shot inside a large blue event tent where a presenter with light hair and a red shirt stands at a podium on a brightly lit stage. To the right, a large projection screen displays the heading "HACKER" in green text, followed by four bullet points: "investigating systems," "finding weak points," "fixing broken things," and "improving systems." In the foreground, the backs of a seated audience are visible, watching the presentation. Stage lights hang from the ceiling structure above.

James Arthur Cattell @jacattell.bsky.social · 3w ago

Off to Electromagnetic Field 2026 #emf2026

An open trunk of a dark grey hatchback or compact SUV, neatly packed with camping gear. On the left, a green duffel bag wrapped in orange straps, a red bag, and other small gear containers rest on a red mat. In the center, folded camp chairs are tucked behind the gear. On the right stands a large, light mint-green cooler with black latches and a carrying handle. The back seats are visible through the trunk opening, and the vehicle is parked outdoors on an asphalt surface with green foliage in the background.

James Arthur Cattell @jacattell.bsky.social · 2mo ago

"Pipe (with Vashti Bunyan)" by @segabodega.music-social.com from their 2025 album "I Created The Universe So That Life Could Create a Language So Complex, Just To Say How Much I Love You" is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard 🥹 open.spotify.com/track/2IQdRk...

Pipe (with Vashti Bunyan)

Sega Bodega, Vashti Bunyan · I Created The Universe So That Life Could Create a Language So Complex, Just To Say How Much I Love You · Song · 2025

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Policy Camp @policycamp.bsky.social · 2mo ago

We’re just weeks away from the first ever Policy Camp (23 July @ UCL) ! It promises to be an energising day of talking all things policy making. Places are limited. Apply for your sport here: policycamp.org.uk/apply.html Applications close 3 July at midnight!

Apply for tickets · Policy Camp

Apply for tickets to Policy Camp, an unconference for policy practitioners at UCL on 23 July 2026.

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James Arthur Cattell @jacattell.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I'm having a cracking work week. Just wanted to share. That is all 🙂

The Pensions Regulator @tprgovuk.bsky.social · 2mo ago

We welcome proposals for a new safeguard against pension fraud announced by the Minister for Pensions today. It's part of a wider crackdown with the Pension Scams Action Group and industry. The consultation also includes cutting red tape on legitimate pension transfers: 🔗 https://ow.ly/txXu50Z9qIx

Policy Camp @policycamp.bsky.social · 2mo ago

125 people have registered for Policy Camp with 53 days to go! You can too! policycamp.org.uk

Policy Camp

Policy Camp is an unconference for policy practitioners, taking place at UCL on 23 July 2026.

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Policy Camp @policycamp.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Apply for tickets now: policycamp.org.uk

Policy Camp

Policy Camp is an unconference for policy practitioners, taking place at UCL on 23 July 2026.

policycamp.org.uk

James Arthur Cattell @jacattell.bsky.social · 3mo ago

I'm re-reading, "What if boldness were an explicit value of the civil service?" medium.com/public-innov... by @janethughes.bsky.social published 26 January 2016.

What if boldness were an explicit value of the civil service?

I’ve been thinking a lot recently about what it takes to get difficult and meaningful things done. Why it’s hard, exhausting and incredibly…

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James Arthur Cattell @jacattell.bsky.social · 3mo ago

I'm reading, "What’s New in Fedora Workstation 44" fedoramagazine.org/whats-new-fe... by Matthias Clasen for @fedora.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy published 28 April 2026. #opensource #linux #desktop

What's New in Fedora Workstation 44 - Fedora Magazine

Summary of new features or changes in Fedora Workstation 44

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James Arthur Cattell @jacattell.bsky.social · 3mo ago

I'm listening to, "Why voice notes are huge in some countries but not the UK" www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... by Ashitha Nagesh for BBC Reporter Reads published 27 April 2026.

Reporter Reads - Why voice notes are huge in some countries but not the UK - BBC Sounds

The BBC's Ashitha Nagesh considers why the UK hasn't caught the voice note bug.

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James Arthur Cattell @jacattell.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Q: Jonathan Slater's answer to Civil Service reform at @transformgovtalks.bsky.social this evening? A: Open up (stop working in secret). #CivilService #government #reform

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James Arthur Cattell @jacattell.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Q: I wonder who'll ask Jonathan Slater about his 2021 April Fools tweet at @transformgovtalks.bsky.social tonight? 🙂 x.com/_JonathanSla...

A screen shot of a tweet from Jonathan Slater posted at seven fifty four in the morning on the first of April 2021. The tweet reads: "Thanks Gavin Williamson for reappointing me. And thanks Susan Acland-Hood for your great work over the last 9 months." The tweet has 16 replies, 12 retweets, 152 likes, and 2 bookmarks.

Gavin Freeguard @gavinfreeguard.com · 3mo ago

And if you're interested in @transformgovtalks.bsky.social you may also be interested in @policycamp.bsky.social Some exciting news to follow soon - sign up for updates at policycamp.org.uk

Policy Camp

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James Arthur Cattell @jacattell.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Right! I'm marching over to #Brighton railway station and heading to #London for @transformgovtalks.bsky.social April 2026 session at the Ministry of Justice featuring former permanent secretary Jonathan Slater on Civil Service reform luma.com/7nu2j853 (along with 87 fellow peeps). #excited

James Arthur Cattell @jacattell.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Personal standup for Wednesday 29 April 2026 youtube.com/shorts/xCwSl... featuring The Pensions Regulator's (TPR) Data and Digital Industry Working Group, my TPR Innovation and Design team and @transformgovtalks.bsky.social April #London meetup luma.com/7nu2j853. #WorkInPublic #PensionsInnovation

29 April 2026

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James Arthur Cattell @jacattell.bsky.social · 3mo ago

I'm listening to,"Chernobyl at 40: Is nuclear power back in fashion?" open.spotify.com/episode/0x3F... by Graihagh Jackson and Jordan Dunbar for the BBC World Service published 26 April 2026. #Chernobyl #nuclear #NuclearPower

Chernobyl at 40: Is nuclear power back in fashion?

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James Arthur Cattell @jacattell.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Personal standup for Tuesday 28 April 2026 youtube.com/shorts/5JV8W... featuring @tprgovuk.bsky.social colleagues @imhuyorks.bsky.social and Lucy Stone, #Brighton and The Pensions Data and Digital Industry Working Group. #WorkInOpen #pensions #innovation #PensionsInnovation

Personal standup for Tuesday 28 April 2026 featuring @ThePensionsRegulator and #Brighton.

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James Arthur Cattell @jacattell.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Personal standup for Monday 27 April 2026 youtube.com/shorts/tAWSR... featuring @tprgovuk.bsky.social's Brighton office Telecom House and Lucy Stone. #WorkInPublic #Pensions #Innovation #PensionsInnovation

Personal stand up for Monday 27 April 2026, featuring @ThePensionsRegulatorBrighton office.

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James Arthur Cattell @jacattell.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Personal standup for Friday 24 April 2026 youtube.com/shorts/Tf1Jb... featuring @tprgovuk.bsky.social's executive committee, me Dad and #Barmouth, #Cymru / #Wales.

Personal standup for Friday 24 April 2026 featuring @ThePensionsRegulatorand #Barmouth #Wales

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James Arthur Cattell @jacattell.bsky.social · 4mo ago

I'm watching, "How to upgrade to Pro from the Framework Laptop 13" youtu.be/JSxgCEpkiKM by Nirav Patel and Shawn Lin for @frame.work published 22 April 2026.

How to upgrade to Pro from the Framework Laptop 13

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James Arthur Cattell @jacattell.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Personal standup for Thursday 23 April 2026 youtube.com/shorts/UGLmr... featuring @tprgovuk.bsky.social's Executive Committee (ExCo) and a paper I'm writing for them about the Pensions Data and Digital Industry Working Group. #WorkInPublic 🙂 #FeelTheFear 😬 #DoItAnyway ✅

Personal standup for Thursday 23 April 2026 @ThePensionsRegulator #WorkInPublic 🙂 #FeelTheFear 😬

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@transformgovtalks.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Our next event! 🚨 6PM, WED 29th April 🚨 At the MoJ or online. Lisa Trickey and Rebekah Wilson, LGA : LG2040: The State of Things to Come Jonathan Slater (ex DfE Perm Sec), Visiting Professor at King’s College London and QMUL luma.com/7nu2j853 Please share! Thanks 🙏

TransformGov Talks: April 2026 · Luma

Lisa Trickey and Rebekah Wilson, Local Government Association on the state of digital Local Government and LG2040: The State of Things to Come Jonathan Slater,…

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James Arthur Cattell @jacattell.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Open Data Camp (@odcamp.uk) is coming to #Birmingham on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November 2026 💚💚💚 www.odcamp.uk/open-data-ca... Tickets will be free (as always) and available soon. #excited 🙂 #CivicTech #OpenData #unconference

Open Data Camp 11 – Save the Date

Dear friends of open data We’re excited to announce that Open Data Camp 11 is coming to Birmingham on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November 2026 Join us at the for a weekend of unconference sessions, …

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James Arthur Cattell @jacattell.bsky.social · 4mo ago

I'm reading, "Re‑imagining pensions for real life in the digital age" www.scottishwidows.co.uk/workplace-in... by Richard Brown for Scottish Widows. Published April 2026. #Pensions #Innovation #PensionsInnovation

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James Arthur Cattell @jacattell.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Personal standup for Tuesday 21 April 2026 youtube.com/shorts/5o5CY... featuring 1️⃣ Pensions Regulator colleagues Mark Hill & @imhuyorks.bsky.social, 2️⃣ @oneteamgov.bsky.social in #Manchester + Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. #WorkInPublic #Pensions #Innovation #PensionsInnovation

Personal standup for Tuesday 21 April 2026. #WorkInPublic #OneTeamGov #North #Pensions #Innovation

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