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Don't forget that the RSE society is able to provide financial support for events and initiatives which support our mission statement and charitable objectives.
society-rse.org/policy-for-s...
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Policy for SocRSE Events and Initiatives Grant - Society of Research Software Engineering
The RSE society is able to provide financial support for events and initiatives which support our mission statement and charitable objectives (see our constitution section). In summary the objectives…
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February 5, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Don't forget that the RSE society is able to provide financial support for events and initiatives which support our mission statement and charitable objectives.
society-rse.org/policy-for-s...
society-rse.org/policy-for-s...
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Did you know that Olympic curling stones come from just one tiny island in Scotland?
Granite from Ailsa Craig has been used to make Olympic curling stones since 1924. Below, you can see a thin section in cross polarised light.
Learn about the stones: britgeoheritage.blogspot.com/2014/02/gran...
Granite from Ailsa Craig has been used to make Olympic curling stones since 1924. Below, you can see a thin section in cross polarised light.
Learn about the stones: britgeoheritage.blogspot.com/2014/02/gran...
February 4, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Did you know that Olympic curling stones come from just one tiny island in Scotland?
Granite from Ailsa Craig has been used to make Olympic curling stones since 1924. Below, you can see a thin section in cross polarised light.
Learn about the stones: britgeoheritage.blogspot.com/2014/02/gran...
Granite from Ailsa Craig has been used to make Olympic curling stones since 1924. Below, you can see a thin section in cross polarised light.
Learn about the stones: britgeoheritage.blogspot.com/2014/02/gran...
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“In our experience, it usually does take quite a while for prosecutors, justice departments and governments to sit up and take notice of what Private Eye has been saying all along.”
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February 2, 2026 at 8:45 PM
“In our experience, it usually does take quite a while for prosecutors, justice departments and governments to sit up and take notice of what Private Eye has been saying all along.”
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Opportunity to lobby MPs to bring up STFC issues with Ian Chapman in select committee meeting.
That'll be MPs from Newcastle Central/West, Mid-Norfolk, NW Hants, Gravesham, Henley & Thame, Cambridge, MK, Stoke-on-Trent South, South Derbyshire, Erewash and Newton Abbot. If you're in one of those areas and would be willing to write to your MP today that would be amazing.
February 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Opportunity to lobby MPs to bring up STFC issues with Ian Chapman in select committee meeting.
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UKRI funding has been eaten by inflation for more than a decade. Just put more cash into the system for project grants, or UK science won't recover from the current catastrophe
Today, we're sharing an open letter from our Chief Executive, Professor Sir Ian Chapman, outlining changes to UKRI investment approach, and addressing concerns about research funding and the financial position of STFC. Read his letter here: www.ukri.org/news/open-le...
Open letter from Ian Chapman to research and innovation community
UKRI Chief Executive outlines changes to UKRI investment approach, addressing concerns about research funding and the financial position of STFC.
www.ukri.org
February 1, 2026 at 5:54 PM
UKRI funding has been eaten by inflation for more than a decade. Just put more cash into the system for project grants, or UK science won't recover from the current catastrophe
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"Physics isn't a luxury we can afford to throw away through confusion and cuts."
Following our response to STFC's funding reductions yesterday, it's great to see this news covered in @thetimes.com. (1/4)
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Following our response to STFC's funding reductions yesterday, it's great to see this news covered in @thetimes.com. (1/4)
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
UK’s science superpower hopes hit as Labour slashes physics funding
University funding for astronomy and physics research cut by almost a third as government seeks to concentrate budget on areas that prioritise economic growth
www.thetimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:48 PM
"Physics isn't a luxury we can afford to throw away through confusion and cuts."
Following our response to STFC's funding reductions yesterday, it's great to see this news covered in @thetimes.com. (1/4)
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Following our response to STFC's funding reductions yesterday, it's great to see this news covered in @thetimes.com. (1/4)
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Institute of Physics statement on proposed large scale cuts to physics research.
January 29, 2026 at 8:10 AM
Institute of Physics statement on proposed large scale cuts to physics research.
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Gravitational wave science continues to inspire artists, and especially musicians, all over the world 🎶
“The Symphony of the universe” is a project by artist Ana Schurmann and scientists of the Virgo Brasil Group Cássius Anderson Miquele de Melo and Regiley Pimenta Ramos de Oliveira
“The Symphony of the universe” is a project by artist Ana Schurmann and scientists of the Virgo Brasil Group Cássius Anderson Miquele de Melo and Regiley Pimenta Ramos de Oliveira
January 26, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Gravitational wave science continues to inspire artists, and especially musicians, all over the world 🎶
“The Symphony of the universe” is a project by artist Ana Schurmann and scientists of the Virgo Brasil Group Cássius Anderson Miquele de Melo and Regiley Pimenta Ramos de Oliveira
“The Symphony of the universe” is a project by artist Ana Schurmann and scientists of the Virgo Brasil Group Cássius Anderson Miquele de Melo and Regiley Pimenta Ramos de Oliveira
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The new NSF public access policy adds software to what must be publicly shared, and must be described in the data management and sharing plan (DSMP)
www.nsf.gov/policies/doc...
www.nsf.gov/policies/doc...
Policy Notice: Implementation of Policy Changes to Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) 24-1, Supplement 2
The information set out in this notice takes precedence over existing policies and procedures in PAPPG 24-1. It applies for all financial assistance awarded on or after Jan. 22, 2026.
www.nsf.gov
January 23, 2026 at 2:11 AM
The new NSF public access policy adds software to what must be publicly shared, and must be described in the data management and sharing plan (DSMP)
www.nsf.gov/policies/doc...
www.nsf.gov/policies/doc...
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#StormGoretti: time to batten down the hatches in the #SouthWest, with a red weather warning for #Cornwall and the #IslesOfScilly. Our autonomous data buoys are starting to feel the effects of the storm, with our L4 buoy (about 6 miles south of Plymouth) seeing strong, near-gale winds of 33mph.
January 8, 2026 at 4:24 PM
#StormGoretti: time to batten down the hatches in the #SouthWest, with a red weather warning for #Cornwall and the #IslesOfScilly. Our autonomous data buoys are starting to feel the effects of the storm, with our L4 buoy (about 6 miles south of Plymouth) seeing strong, near-gale winds of 33mph.
One for Rotten Boroughs in @privateeyenews.bsky.social ?
We thought we should recap our story for new followers:
1. Old King George is a 170-year-old oak in Wivenhoe, Essex which alongside a mature horse chestnut, was due to be felled following pressure linked to a subsidence claim by Aviva in early 2025. So far, they survive thanks to a community effort.
1. Old King George is a 170-year-old oak in Wivenhoe, Essex which alongside a mature horse chestnut, was due to be felled following pressure linked to a subsidence claim by Aviva in early 2025. So far, they survive thanks to a community effort.
January 1, 2026 at 9:16 PM
One for Rotten Boroughs in @privateeyenews.bsky.social ?
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With the injunction now in place, we’re moving into the judicial review stage. This brings further legal costs. A new CrowdJustice fundraiser launches at 8.30pm to help us raise £15–20k to continue the case. Any support or sharing is hugely appreciated.
www.crowdjustice.com/case/save-wi...
www.crowdjustice.com/case/save-wi...
www.crowdjustice.com
December 30, 2025 at 8:07 PM
With the injunction now in place, we’re moving into the judicial review stage. This brings further legal costs. A new CrowdJustice fundraiser launches at 8.30pm to help us raise £15–20k to continue the case. Any support or sharing is hugely appreciated.
www.crowdjustice.com/case/save-wi...
www.crowdjustice.com/case/save-wi...
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Merry Christmas from all of us at the Peak District National Park! 🎅🎄
December 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Merry Christmas from all of us at the Peak District National Park! 🎅🎄
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Raising a glass to the wonderful news that Wish You Were Here is the UK’s Christmas Number 1 album.
December 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Raising a glass to the wonderful news that Wish You Were Here is the UK’s Christmas Number 1 album.
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Great to see the RSS featured in Full Fact’s piece on BMA’s claim of a 21% real-terms pay cut for resident doctors.
Our Chief Exec explains why the choice of inflation index matters, and RSS fellow Jill Leyland contributed to the analysis.
Read more: fullfact.org/health/bma-r...
Our Chief Exec explains why the choice of inflation index matters, and RSS fellow Jill Leyland contributed to the analysis.
Read more: fullfact.org/health/bma-r...
Have resident doctors really had a 21% real-terms pay cut? – Full Fact
The figure cited by the BMA is based on an unreliable measure of inflation. Other measures suggest the drop has been less. Our analysis using a measure backed by the Royal Statistical Society puts the...
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December 19, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Great to see the RSS featured in Full Fact’s piece on BMA’s claim of a 21% real-terms pay cut for resident doctors.
Our Chief Exec explains why the choice of inflation index matters, and RSS fellow Jill Leyland contributed to the analysis.
Read more: fullfact.org/health/bma-r...
Our Chief Exec explains why the choice of inflation index matters, and RSS fellow Jill Leyland contributed to the analysis.
Read more: fullfact.org/health/bma-r...
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Why is one German federal state moving to #LibreOffice? And how does The Document Foundation, the non-profit behind the suite, work? See these videos from the recent Open Source Conference 2025 in Luxembourg: blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2025/12...
December 16, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Why is one German federal state moving to #LibreOffice? And how does The Document Foundation, the non-profit behind the suite, work? See these videos from the recent Open Source Conference 2025 in Luxembourg: blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2025/12...
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European particle physics strategy update summary 😅
December 12, 2025 at 4:08 PM
European particle physics strategy update summary 😅
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As you may have noticed, I rarely leap to defend university management, but this allegation is outrageous.
What other Government-regulated industry has had what it can charge consumers largely frozen for a decade, eroding its value by a third?
(www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...)
What other Government-regulated industry has had what it can charge consumers largely frozen for a decade, eroding its value by a third?
(www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...)
December 10, 2025 at 8:43 AM
As you may have noticed, I rarely leap to defend university management, but this allegation is outrageous.
What other Government-regulated industry has had what it can charge consumers largely frozen for a decade, eroding its value by a third?
(www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...)
What other Government-regulated industry has had what it can charge consumers largely frozen for a decade, eroding its value by a third?
(www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...)
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“All Labour governments since the War have passed laws to extend public access to nature – does this Labour government want to be the first that fails to do so?”
December 4, 2025 at 4:29 PM
“All Labour governments since the War have passed laws to extend public access to nature – does this Labour government want to be the first that fails to do so?”
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This means these aircraft appear vulnerable 2 subatomic particles from space changing tiny bits of data in computer software causing said computer to malfunction.
This issue has been suspected to affect other planes, famously an Air Qantas flight. But it's v hard to be conclusive about such cases.
This issue has been suspected to affect other planes, famously an Air Qantas flight. But it's v hard to be conclusive about such cases.
November 28, 2025 at 10:14 PM
This means these aircraft appear vulnerable 2 subatomic particles from space changing tiny bits of data in computer software causing said computer to malfunction.
This issue has been suspected to affect other planes, famously an Air Qantas flight. But it's v hard to be conclusive about such cases.
This issue has been suspected to affect other planes, famously an Air Qantas flight. But it's v hard to be conclusive about such cases.
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You’ve seen the signs: ‘Trespassers Will Be Prosecuted’. They lie. In the UK ‘trespass’ is a civil offence, not a criminal one. You cannot face prosecution simply for being on someone’s land, off a designated Right of Way, open access land, or land where bylaws permit access, without permission.
November 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
You’ve seen the signs: ‘Trespassers Will Be Prosecuted’. They lie. In the UK ‘trespass’ is a civil offence, not a criminal one. You cannot face prosecution simply for being on someone’s land, off a designated Right of Way, open access land, or land where bylaws permit access, without permission.
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A solicitor, Andrew Milne has been bullying leaseholders across Sheffield into paying him extraordinary sums, with no legal basis.
Why hasn't the SRA stopped him? Because he's conducted an extraordinary campaign against the SRA. 180 complaints. Two judicial reviews.
More here: buff.ly/LmLVegM
Why hasn't the SRA stopped him? Because he's conducted an extraordinary campaign against the SRA. 180 complaints. Two judicial reviews.
More here: buff.ly/LmLVegM
SRA urged to take action as we reveal solicitor has ‘purposely frustrated’ investigation
Solicitor Andrew Jonathan Milne delayed an official investigation into his alleged professional misconduct by overwhelming the regulator with complaints and threatening them with two injunctions se…
buff.ly
November 27, 2025 at 9:51 AM
A solicitor, Andrew Milne has been bullying leaseholders across Sheffield into paying him extraordinary sums, with no legal basis.
Why hasn't the SRA stopped him? Because he's conducted an extraordinary campaign against the SRA. 180 complaints. Two judicial reviews.
More here: buff.ly/LmLVegM
Why hasn't the SRA stopped him? Because he's conducted an extraordinary campaign against the SRA. 180 complaints. Two judicial reviews.
More here: buff.ly/LmLVegM
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NEWS: A bold new vision for the upgrading of Liverpool Street Station by John McAslan + Partners has been unveiled today. Backed by heritage campaigners, it promises to deliver crucial accessibility upgrades without large scale demolition of the listed station.
➡️ c20society.org.uk/news/a-new-v...
➡️ c20society.org.uk/news/a-new-v...
November 26, 2025 at 11:03 AM
NEWS: A bold new vision for the upgrading of Liverpool Street Station by John McAslan + Partners has been unveiled today. Backed by heritage campaigners, it promises to deliver crucial accessibility upgrades without large scale demolition of the listed station.
➡️ c20society.org.uk/news/a-new-v...
➡️ c20society.org.uk/news/a-new-v...
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The irony in this award is agonising. He did, indeed, “help to shape the university sector as we know it today.” As noted, he oversaw the introduction of a new fee regime with no provision for inflation, which is why, 15 years on, the sector is bankrupt.
www.timeshighereducation.com/news/times-h...
www.timeshighereducation.com/news/times-h...
November 16, 2025 at 8:57 AM
The irony in this award is agonising. He did, indeed, “help to shape the university sector as we know it today.” As noted, he oversaw the introduction of a new fee regime with no provision for inflation, which is why, 15 years on, the sector is bankrupt.
www.timeshighereducation.com/news/times-h...
www.timeshighereducation.com/news/times-h...
A road to nowhere - read to the end to see the very funny punchline (I guess the cost to the taxpayer is not so funny):
martinrobbins.substack.com/p/how-hs2-bu...
martinrobbins.substack.com/p/how-hs2-bu...
How HS2 built a bridge to nowhere
A state-of-the-art road bridge has been built deep in the heart of rural Buckinghamshire. Designed to carry traffic over the HS2 railway, there's just one tiny problem - there's no actual road.
martinrobbins.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:43 PM
A road to nowhere - read to the end to see the very funny punchline (I guess the cost to the taxpayer is not so funny):
martinrobbins.substack.com/p/how-hs2-bu...
martinrobbins.substack.com/p/how-hs2-bu...