Prof Chris Foulds
@chrisfoulds.bsky.social
Prof of Sustainability & Society, Global Sustainability Institute, ARU, Cambridge, UK | energy, everyday, knowledges, governance, policy, interdisciplinary | sharedgreendeal.eu sshcentre.eu https://energy-shifts.eu shapeenergy.eu
After somewhat of a hiatus on here, I'm inspired to check back in as I'm en route to the joint 4S-EASST conference in Amsterdam - it looks amazing.. FOMO will be v real, v quickly, given how is much going on! Lots of hastags already.. #easst4s #EASST4S2024 #easst2024 #4s2024.. did I miss any?!
July 16, 2024 at 8:05 AM
After somewhat of a hiatus on here, I'm inspired to check back in as I'm en route to the joint 4S-EASST conference in Amsterdam - it looks amazing.. FOMO will be v real, v quickly, given how is much going on! Lots of hastags already.. #easst4s #EASST4S2024 #easst2024 #4s2024.. did I miss any?!
How have EU missions reshaped governance and policymaking in the last 3 years?
🗓️ Save the Date for our SSH CENTRE event with Friends of Europe! Let's boost synergies, prioritize interdisciplinary R&I for a greener and more inclusive Europe.
In person in Brussels, plus online, 1230-1400 CET 30 Jan.
🗓️ Save the Date for our SSH CENTRE event with Friends of Europe! Let's boost synergies, prioritize interdisciplinary R&I for a greener and more inclusive Europe.
In person in Brussels, plus online, 1230-1400 CET 30 Jan.
The EU on a mission: rethinking governance and policymaking - Friends of Europe
www.friendsofeurope.org
January 2, 2024 at 10:46 PM
How have EU missions reshaped governance and policymaking in the last 3 years?
🗓️ Save the Date for our SSH CENTRE event with Friends of Europe! Let's boost synergies, prioritize interdisciplinary R&I for a greener and more inclusive Europe.
In person in Brussels, plus online, 1230-1400 CET 30 Jan.
🗓️ Save the Date for our SSH CENTRE event with Friends of Europe! Let's boost synergies, prioritize interdisciplinary R&I for a greener and more inclusive Europe.
In person in Brussels, plus online, 1230-1400 CET 30 Jan.
ARU won the UK university of the year last night - “Anglia Ruskin University was hailed as an institution that “support[s] its region to the full” as it scooped the top prize at the Times Higher Education Awards 2023”
Times Higher Education Awards 2023: winners announced
Anglia Ruskin and Dame Nancy Rothwell take top prizes at ‘Oscars of higher education’
www.timeshighereducation.com
December 8, 2023 at 9:32 AM
ARU won the UK university of the year last night - “Anglia Ruskin University was hailed as an institution that “support[s] its region to the full” as it scooped the top prize at the Times Higher Education Awards 2023”
Had a brilliant day today at the Global Sustainability Institute’s annual strategy day and Christmas bash. Very lucky to be working with such inspiring and supportive colleagues!
December 7, 2023 at 7:07 PM
Had a brilliant day today at the Global Sustainability Institute’s annual strategy day and Christmas bash. Very lucky to be working with such inspiring and supportive colleagues!
Absolutely delighted to be at Rosie Robison’s Professorial Inaugural Lecture tonight. So pleased to be celebrating the achievements of an inspiring and generous colleague
December 6, 2023 at 5:55 PM
Absolutely delighted to be at Rosie Robison’s Professorial Inaugural Lecture tonight. So pleased to be celebrating the achievements of an inspiring and generous colleague
We’re running a session at EASST-4S next July in Amsterdam, on the experiences of doing inter- & trans-disciplinary research in response to societal challenges. Differences between practice & expectations? What lies beyond the ideal-typical? Abstract deadline is 12 Feb. #sts #scipol #energy
P079: STS for societal transformations: cross-disciplinary visions and realities
Our session focusses on the experiences of doing inter- and trans-disciplinary research in response to societal challenges. How do their enactments differ in practice from expectations and visions of ...
nomadit.co.uk
December 5, 2023 at 3:57 PM
The EC’s plan to convert the New European Bauhaus into a sixth Horizon Europe Mission has been rejected by the EU Member States. But it’s not the end of the road quite yet.. lots of support for a future work programme dedicated to green culture
No more New European Bauhaus Mission
The New European Bauhaus Mission (NEB) won’t be seeing the light of day after member states jointly said no to the European Commission’s proposal. Instead, the Commission’s green culture initiat...
sciencebusiness.net
December 4, 2023 at 3:53 PM
The EC’s plan to convert the New European Bauhaus into a sixth Horizon Europe Mission has been rejected by the EU Member States. But it’s not the end of the road quite yet.. lots of support for a future work programme dedicated to green culture
Over €47B of the recovery funds will go to European Research Area objectives - A new analysis by the European Commission shows which ERA actions member states are funding from the EU’s post-COVID package
Over €47B of the recovery funds will go to European Research Area objectives
EU member states plan to spend a combined €47.4 billion of the post-COVID recovery fund on research and innovation projects that promote the development of the European Research Area (ERA), accordin...
sciencebusiness.net
December 4, 2023 at 3:42 PM
Over €47B of the recovery funds will go to European Research Area objectives - A new analysis by the European Commission shows which ERA actions member states are funding from the EU’s post-COVID package
COP28: UAE planned to use climate talks to make oil deals
… unsurprising, unfortunately!
EnergySky
… unsurprising, unfortunately!
EnergySky
COP28: UAE planned to use climate talks to make oil deals
Leaked documents show how the COP28 host planned to use its role to strike fossil fuel business deals.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 28, 2023 at 9:31 AM
COP28: UAE planned to use climate talks to make oil deals
… unsurprising, unfortunately!
EnergySky
… unsurprising, unfortunately!
EnergySky
Canada has joined the Horizon Europe framework programme!
Canada to join Horizon Europe, Trudeau says
Canada is to join Horizon Europe, the EU’s €95.5 billion programme for research and innovation, according to Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau. “Canada's joining Horizon Europe, which is th...
sciencebusiness.net
November 28, 2023 at 9:29 AM
Canada has joined the Horizon Europe framework programme!
Great job in great dept working with great people in a great city!
JOB at NTNU (Postdoc). Salary range is similar to that of an Asst. Professor and quite good. #EnergySky #Geosky
www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...
www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...
Researcher within Science and Technology Studies (STS) and sustainability transitions (253015) | NTN...
Job title: Researcher within Science and Technology Studies (STS) and sustainability transitions (253015), Employer: NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Deadline: Monday, December 4...
www.jobbnorge.no
November 22, 2023 at 8:29 PM
Great job in great dept working with great people in a great city!
As expected (phew), but great to see that last week, the European Council gave the go-ahead to UK participation in the Horizon Europe and Copernicus programmes
EU-UK relations: Council gives the go-ahead to UK participation in the Horizon Europe and Copernicus...
The Council decision enables the EU to adopt the relevant decision within the EU-UK Specialised Committee on Participation in Union programmes before the end of the year.
www.consilium.europa.eu
November 22, 2023 at 6:37 PM
As expected (phew), but great to see that last week, the European Council gave the go-ahead to UK participation in the Horizon Europe and Copernicus programmes
Check out the online ‘Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC) Launch Event: Call to action on energy demand’ on Monday 27th November 1-2:40pm UK time. The Centre will deliver integrated tech & social change to rapidly reduce emissions, secure prosperity, reduce inequality and improve quality of life.
Energy Demand Research Centre Launch
Online launch for the Energy Demand Research Centre.
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November 22, 2023 at 6:32 PM
Check out the online ‘Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC) Launch Event: Call to action on energy demand’ on Monday 27th November 1-2:40pm UK time. The Centre will deliver integrated tech & social change to rapidly reduce emissions, secure prosperity, reduce inequality and improve quality of life.
A great-looking new, free MOOC has just been launched: ‘Explore the European Green Deal: Understanding the European Green Deal – History, challenges, and opportunities’. 8 modules to help people understand the EU Green Deal. Developed by the GreenDeal-NET consortium.
Free online course on Understanding the European Green Deal | GreenDealnet.eu
Explore the European Green Deal with our new free online courseUnderstanding the European Green Deal – History, challenges, and opportunitiesThe von der Leyen Commission made the transition to a low...
www.greendealnet.eu
November 13, 2023 at 10:33 AM
A great-looking new, free MOOC has just been launched: ‘Explore the European Green Deal: Understanding the European Green Deal – History, challenges, and opportunities’. 8 modules to help people understand the EU Green Deal. Developed by the GreenDeal-NET consortium.
This looks really great. The more SSH discussions around the Horizon Europe Missions, the better. This keynote looks especially great because it is about the Soil Mission, which I believe has had much less SSH critique compared to eg the Climate Neutral Cities mission
I had a pleasure of talking on the need for social science and humanities led research on #soils at the SOILCON conference; the recording is now available. #missionsoil www.tacr.cz/en www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY3K...
Conference SOILCON: Part II
Conference SOILCON - "Ground for future cooperation in Europe” on EEA & Norway Grants synergies with the EU Mission “A Soil Deal for Europe, organised by the...
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November 10, 2023 at 4:46 PM
This looks really great. The more SSH discussions around the Horizon Europe Missions, the better. This keynote looks especially great because it is about the Soil Mission, which I believe has had much less SSH critique compared to eg the Climate Neutral Cities mission
Reposting this, with the note that we have translated versions available in: Ukrainian; Turkish; Spanish; Romanian; Polish; Italian; French; Czech; Bulgarian; Hungarian.
We make recommendations on EC funding programmes and how universities should change management practice. Feedback welcomed!
We make recommendations on EC funding programmes and how universities should change management practice. Feedback welcomed!
Excited to see our Position Statement published. It gives recommendations on how Central & Eastern European (climate, energy, mobility) Social Sciences & Humanities research communities should be better supported. There remains huge disparities compared to researchers in Northern & Western Europe.
D1.2 Position Statement for international climate, energy & mobility research
Supporting the Social Sciences & Humanities across Southern and Central & Eastern Europe: A Position Statement for international climate, energy and mobility research
This Position Statement put...
sshcentre.eu
November 10, 2023 at 4:36 PM
Reposting this, with the note that we have translated versions available in: Ukrainian; Turkish; Spanish; Romanian; Polish; Italian; French; Czech; Bulgarian; Hungarian.
We make recommendations on EC funding programmes and how universities should change management practice. Feedback welcomed!
We make recommendations on EC funding programmes and how universities should change management practice. Feedback welcomed!
Excited to see our Position Statement published. It gives recommendations on how Central & Eastern European (climate, energy, mobility) Social Sciences & Humanities research communities should be better supported. There remains huge disparities compared to researchers in Northern & Western Europe.
D1.2 Position Statement for international climate, energy & mobility research
Supporting the Social Sciences & Humanities across Southern and Central & Eastern Europe: A Position Statement for international climate, energy and mobility research
This Position Statement put...
sshcentre.eu
November 8, 2023 at 11:12 AM
Excited to see our Position Statement published. It gives recommendations on how Central & Eastern European (climate, energy, mobility) Social Sciences & Humanities research communities should be better supported. There remains huge disparities compared to researchers in Northern & Western Europe.
Really interesting new Special Issue call for papers in the Buildings & Cities journal, on Sufficiency: www.buildingsandcities.org/calls-for-pa...
November 7, 2023 at 4:30 PM
Really interesting new Special Issue call for papers in the Buildings & Cities journal, on Sufficiency: www.buildingsandcities.org/calls-for-pa...
This looks like a must read!
New commentary in Area:
'Care and the academy: Navigating fieldwork, funding and care responsibilities' by Rosie Cox et al.
This agenda-setting piece reflects on research funding policies & the challenges faced by UK-based academics with care responsibilities
doi.org/10.1111/area... #geosky #geo
'Care and the academy: Navigating fieldwork, funding and care responsibilities' by Rosie Cox et al.
This agenda-setting piece reflects on research funding policies & the challenges faced by UK-based academics with care responsibilities
doi.org/10.1111/area... #geosky #geo
November 7, 2023 at 9:59 AM
This looks like a must read!
Member states near agreement on framework to improve research careers in Europe, eg longer-term contracts and training for jobs outside of academia sciencebusiness.net/news/careers...
November 7, 2023 at 9:06 AM
Member states near agreement on framework to improve research careers in Europe, eg longer-term contracts and training for jobs outside of academia sciencebusiness.net/news/careers...
“Only 16 EU countries have met a June deadline to submit updated National Energy and Climate Plans to the European Commission for the period running up to 2030 – and none of them are fully compliant with the EU’s latest energy efficiency goals” www.euractiv.com/section/ener...
November 7, 2023 at 9:02 AM
“Only 16 EU countries have met a June deadline to submit updated National Energy and Climate Plans to the European Commission for the period running up to 2030 – and none of them are fully compliant with the EU’s latest energy efficiency goals” www.euractiv.com/section/ener...
Today, we finished a SSH CENTRE consortium meeting. This project is the 3.5yr EU Centre of Excellence for Social Sciences & Humanities research on climate, energy & mobility. We provide a gateway for such insights for the European Commission. Do get in touch if you want to know more
www.sshcentre.eu
www.sshcentre.eu
November 3, 2023 at 2:42 PM
Today, we finished a SSH CENTRE consortium meeting. This project is the 3.5yr EU Centre of Excellence for Social Sciences & Humanities research on climate, energy & mobility. We provide a gateway for such insights for the European Commission. Do get in touch if you want to know more
www.sshcentre.eu
www.sshcentre.eu
I was pleased to record a 3m video for the European University Association to react to their Green Deal Roadmap for Unis. I reflect on how they are uniquely situated between scales and stakeholder communities. I also warn against solutionism and the scaling-up agenda
www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3gq...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3gq...
Delighted to be part of the team behind the European University Association’s ‘A Green Deal Roadmap for Universities’. We provide advice on the delivery of the European Green Deal. We cover: research & innovation; education & students; staff & operations; engagement & impact eua.eu/downloads/pu...
November 2, 2023 at 9:11 AM
I was pleased to record a 3m video for the European University Association to react to their Green Deal Roadmap for Unis. I reflect on how they are uniquely situated between scales and stakeholder communities. I also warn against solutionism and the scaling-up agenda
www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3gq...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3gq...
This was a great read and certainly reminds me of pub conversations with colleagues about why they won’t leave Twitter (although I prefer to call it X, as Twitter as we used to know it is dead).
"Why do people go back to Twitter?" Latest post on Thesiswhisperer is @zeblarson.bsky.social reflecting on the reluctance of some academics to let go of the toxic environment of X thesiswhisperer.com/2023/11/01/m...
More thoughts on the enshittification of academic social media
A couple of months ago I wrote a post called ‘The enshittification of academic social media’, riffing on ideas put in the world by Cory Doctorow. It’s fair to say, this post was a…
thesiswhisperer.com
November 1, 2023 at 9:10 PM
This was a great read and certainly reminds me of pub conversations with colleagues about why they won’t leave Twitter (although I prefer to call it X, as Twitter as we used to know it is dead).
Another brilliant blog post from Patter on what it means to be ‘critical’ in academic writing - a great resource for social science PhDs!
patthomson.net/2023/10/30/c...
patthomson.net/2023/10/30/c...
October 31, 2023 at 9:13 AM
Another brilliant blog post from Patter on what it means to be ‘critical’ in academic writing - a great resource for social science PhDs!
patthomson.net/2023/10/30/c...
patthomson.net/2023/10/30/c...