📣Have your say about PIP Those with long-term health conditions, with experience interacting with the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) process are invited to a series of workshops around the country to share their views. Find out more: https://ow.ly/RRmv50ZzL6p Apply by Friday 21st August.

Timms Review of Personal Independence Payment: call for evidence

This call for evidence is being administered by DWP on behalf of the Timms Review steering group and seeks to gather feedback and insight relating to the areas outlined in the Terms of Reference of the Review.

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Hey Bluesky crowd! You also should be signing our petition opposing the announced redundancies at the University of Exeter. 📢 We're 17k and growing! Redundancies ARE NOT necessary and we must #DefendExeterUni 🩷 c.org/RFqMvrKb6z

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Stop Redundancies at the University of Exeter

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Get ready for our 2026 Scientific Meeting in Birmingham! ‼️ Abstract submissions are open until 04 March 2026 ‼️ We will be offering conference bursaries. Keep your eyes peeled for those! More details and abstract submission guidance at 🔗 lnkd.in/eDfdbFCH 😊

The NHS 10 Year Plan - good news that the importance of Engineers, Physicists and Technologists has been recognised and we wait to see how the detail to deliver is worked out. Read our full response www.ipem.ac.uk/news/ipem-we...

Engaging with the public on our recent #IDSSSM spine modelling project was a highlight for me and really brought home why involving people in research is so important...read more about what we did on the EPSRC website www.ukri.org/who-we-are/h... @cathyishome.bsky.social @exescicentre.bsky.social

Public feedback helps frame research to understand human spine

Researchers developing new models of the spine have gained a fresh perspective on the direction of their work thanks to involving patients and the public.

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We understand that Clearing can be an uncertain time for parents, guardians, supporters and your young person. That’s why we’re here to help you navigate the process with confidence, to help them prepare as best as they can. Find out more: www.exeter.ac.uk/study/cleari...

What do you want to be when you grow up? Did you ever think about medical physics or clinical engineering? There are so many rewarding careers that you might never of heard of just waiting for you... physicsworld.com/p/ipem-caree...

New funded PhD opportunity for UK students. Working with National Joint Registry data to assess clinical performance of total ankle replacement www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

Evaluating interventions for end-stage ankle osteoarthritis at University of Sheffield on FindAPhD.com

PhD Project - Evaluating interventions for end-stage ankle osteoarthritis at University of Sheffield, listed on FindAPhD.com

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📖 Learn the ABCD of Early Detection This June, for Scoliosis Awareness Month, the Scoliosis Support and Research charity has created a new animated video on how to spot the early signs of scoliosis. #ABCDofScoliosis #ScoliosisAwarenessMonth #ScoliosisEarlyDetection youtu.be/ovA22_a-Lxs

ABCD of Scoliosis

YouTube video by Scoliosis Support & Research

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In response to someone in our running WhatsApp saying they were the slowest in the group, somebody replied, “Comparison is the thief of joy…” I’m going to think about that for the rest of the day

We are excited to share our EVENTS for #BlackInBiophysicsWeek 2025!!! We will be host #BIBPSWeek from Monday, 5/26 to Friday 5/30. RT and help us spread the word! A thread of Events below #BIBPS25 #BlackInBiophysics @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social @blackinx.bsky.social

I'm looking forward to attending the 2025 Zorab Symposium in June - experience suggests it will be an inspirational mix of clinical and scientific research on scoliosis. zorabsymposium.co.uk

BOA response to The Times (1st May, 2025) article suggesting orthopaedic surgery is primarily suited to men due to the physical nature of the work: “outdated and derogatory.” BOA President Mark Bowditch: “Skill, judgement and teamwork—not gender—define a good surgeon.” bit.ly/4cYpibT

Back to Back is offering a limited number of grants up to £20k for UK researchers working on the intervertebral disc and the role of the disc and other spinal structures in the development of low back pain. See www.backtoback.info for details. @ukssb.bsky.social @sbprofficial.bsky.social

📢 Registration is NOW OPEN for the #BSSNSDS2025 Conference at etc.venues, County Hall, London 🗓13-14 November 2025 Educational Day - 12 November 🎟 Early bird ends 2 October - Secure your place ASAP, as limited places are available! For more info, visit our registration portal at: bssmeeting.co.uk

If you’re curious how vaccines are developed, read this ⬇️ Stay informed and stick with science. #VaccinesWork! www.who.int/news-room/fe...

What's in a vaccine?

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📢 we're hiring! 📚 Do you want to contribute to research on musculoskeletal interventions? 🔎 Do you have a background in CT and MRI analysis? Join us to support research projects on preclinical testing of interventions in the spine (and knee, maybe)! 📆 apply by 17/04 jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...

Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: Research Assistant in Musculoskeletal Biomechanics

Do you have a strong technical background in experimental biomechanics with an interest in musculoskeletal joints? Would you like to work as part of a multidisciplinary institute to address a clinical...

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A recent study by Chu Tao & coauthors demonstrates a critical role of the Tnf-α/Tnfr signaling in promoting age- and injury-induced intervertebral disc disease in mice, highlighting a potential prevention/treatment pathway: onlinelibrary.wiley....

#OnThisDate Sophie Germain, a French physicist and mathematician, was born! Despite facing significant prejudices, she pioneered elasticity theory and laid the groundwork for future explorations of Fermat's Last Theorem. Today, we celebrate Germain and all pioneering #WomenInSTEM!

Huge #ProudPI moment - congratulations to Fiona Gibson on her first first-author paper! A fun collaboration with lots of colleagues at @insigneoinstitute.bsky.social, Fiona has explored the effects of prostate cancer on the strength of patients' vertebrae. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Altered vertebral biomechanical properties in prostate cancer patients following androgen deprivation therapy

Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for localised and metastatic prostate cancer (PCa) is known to improve survival in patients but has been associated…

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Looking for additional support for your UofE students over the holiday? Encourage them to book a Study Skills appointment! The team advises on assignment prep, time management, exam techniques, and more! Click on Study Zone Digital for more info: www.exeter.ac.uk/students/stu... #ExeterUniLib

For those interested in the latest spine research -- increased plasma levels of MMP3 may signify an increased risk of intervertebral disc disease, as published in @jorspine.bsky.social #ORSSMC @orssociety.bsky.social Link: buff.ly/N3HLFe6

BSS & NSDS 2025: London - Abstract Submission Portal NOW OPEN! Deadline for submissions: Thursday 31 July at 23:59 (UK time) Visit www.britscoliosis.org.uk/BSS2025 for more information

Spring workshops have arrived🌼 Join us for a virtual mentoring workshop, brought to you by our collaborative Empowerment in Motion Mentoring Program (EMMP) These events are open to everyone! Details and registration in our bio 🔗

Calling all Exeter academics... have you noticed the videos we've been collaborating on with @dralun.bsky.social on TikTok & Instagram? Would you like to work on similar videos to showcase your research to reach a wider audience? If so, drop us an email at socialmedia@exeter.ac.uk lnkd.in/eRyDEiu8

If you could have a day a week to pursue a research project what would it be? Our First Into Research Grant could fund your post to be covered for up to a day a week, allowing your employer to release you to live your best research life and find those answers www.ipem.ac.uk/get-involved...

Today our snapshot of campus shows some of the more hidden areas such as our apiary and community garden. Have you ever visited these parts of campus? 📸 Charley Sweet, Annie Price and Jude Meakin

We urge all leaders, for the good of their nations’ health, not to ignore or contradict advice that is supported by a consensus of evidence from research. https://go.nature.com/43Rfr5a

Vaccines save lives. Leaders must champion them

Attacks on vaccines and the cancellation of research into what causes vaccine hesitancy puts people in harm’s way.

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#BritSpine2025 in Manchester: 3 days of learning & collaboration with 750+ multidisciplinary delegates! SBPR proudly contributed to the programme with experts from basic spinal pain research, clinical trials, psychology, rehab & more. Next: #SBPR2026 in Birmingham 11-12 June 2026 📆 www.sbpr.info

Would you like to play a game? We played a game of 'higher or lower' with our office colleagues (not in the least bit medically trained) about radiation doses. What would you choose? Pop your answer in the comments and we'll let you know the answer later.... #HCSWeek25