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Robbert Dijkgraaf will deliver the Steneck–Mayer Lecture at the 9th World Conference on Research Integrity in Vancouver.

Join us May 3–6, 2026.

#WCRI2026 #ResearchIntegrity

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March 19 @ 12 pm ET! As AI is integrated into scientific practice, the practice of science itself is changing. Join Ranjit Singh, Kristin M. Branson, Lisa Messeri, & Nicole C. Nelson to explore what this means for the nature of proof, inference, uncertainty, & error. datasociety.net/events/the-c...

Her research will combine cutting-edge light & electron microscopy, genome editing & genomics in embryonic and #cancer models to address fundamental questions in #chromatin biology & her interest in how #TumourMicroenvironment signals impact chromatin regulation open up collaborative opportunities

Photograph of Alice Sherrard Text says "A very warm welcome to Dr Alice Sherrard New Group Leader Chromatin Regulation in Cancer" Background shows an electron microscope tomograph with gold labelling

We are delighted to announce that Alice Sherrard will be joining the Institute as a Group Leader in October!

Alice is an outstanding researcher with expertise in #chromatin topology & #ElectronMicroscopy, combing these with genetic models in her new research group - Chromatin Regulation in Cancer

This is interesting. I feel in some ways they're still missing parts of the problem, even if they did refuse. But note who DID spot the issues - a Mum and a Wife. Women scholars were raising the alarm on E*stein for years but were often told they were jealous, or not good enough to even be invited.

YouTube video by John Finnemore Illuminated Manuscript - John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Reminded me of this sketch from John Finnemore - which he's now illustrated on his YouTube channel, too

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: ORCID in Action: Understanding ORCID in Africa. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. The ORCID in Action webinar series zooms in on the global implementation of ORCID by spotlighting regional achievements and local leadership. Each session offers a deep dive into the specific challenges, policies, and on-the-ground successes driven by researchers, institutions, and more around the globe. Join us to discover how ORCID is being strategically adopted around the world to bridge the gap between local research and global visibility. Our inaugural session sets the stage for the African continent. We aren't just talking about a 16-digit ID; we are talking about a catalyst for African research visibility. In this session, we will demystify what ORCID is—and just as importantly, what it isn’t—while exploring how it fits into the unique African research ecosystem. Join us as we hear from the regional pioneers who are building the infrastructure and communities that connect local scholarship to the global stage. In this session, we will cover: - ORCID 101: A clear look at the functionality and the myths of the identifier. - Ecosystem Integration: How ORCID interacts with national repositories, publishers, and local funding bodies. - The Power of Consortia: Insights into how collective action is reducing barriers to entry for African institutions.

Understanding ORCID in Africa 🌍

Join us on 12 March to hear from pioneers at RENU, Eko-Konnect, ABN, and RMU. We're demystifying ORCID and exploring how it fits into the African research ecosystem.

Local Voices. Global Conversations. 🎤

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I totally thought this was going to be an obscure joke about Archangels and pearly gates

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"The lead author of the study, Dr Ashwin Ramaswamy, said “we wanted to answer the most basic safety question; if someone is having a real medical emergency and asks #ChatGPT Health what to do, will it tell them to go to the emergency department?”"

👉 www.nature.com/articles/s41...

But seriously. We are back! Next week we start shooting #bbcghosts the movie! Huge excitement in the camp, lots of splendid people joining us.

a man in a red shirt is dancing with a woman in a blue dress and the words all night long are visible Alt: a man in a red shirt is dancing with a woman in a blue dress and the words all night long are visible

Some of those nights are *very* long

The format for the first game felt very tight, claustrophobic and the time-pressure worked, so although I still think these are some of the greatest games of all time, I could have lived with a longer timeline for Arkham City

Came across the phrase "cognitive DDOS" to describe our present culture.

Understood instantly what it meant.

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Would anybody like to read one of my long threads about a 2.5bn year old rock, bacteria that could produce oxygen but not consume it, and tank production in wwii

Thanks for sharing, and for highlighting that #precarity in research has many different layers, and affects people - especially ECRs - in different ways

Hope that's not too patronising a response, I saw your various messages and wasn't sure if they were rhetorical or not, but have responded in case they were a request for suggestions - but if it was just rhetorical then I still hope you feel better soon

Postponing sooner rather than later gives people planning to attend the chance to reuse their time tomorrow - and maybe gives you some clarity

if you can contact those who signed up hopefully most will understand - we're all only human and sometimes things happen outside of our control.

Sounds like you've got an awful lot going on. I understand something of the pressure to carry on - I think academics feel this a lot, as they are often solo performers and don't have someone else who can step in and cover for them.
But my suggestion would be to look after yourself, and postpone

I enjoyed your article, Ruth. I think institutions can do more to verify research coming from them, and one way might be to support more #OpenResearch and other practices where data is shared in structured ways, including raw data, because this is much harder to fake - and is good practice anyway

Screenshot of panel "B" from a scientific paper, showing grey rectangular panels in two rows, three columns, with purple blueish cells in random patterns

Can you spot the overlapping panels? Tell me which ones! The first three correct answers (either by illustration or a good description) will win that shiny Emoji Award.
It will look so good on your resume!
#ImageForensics

YouTube video by Pip Madeley MORECAMBE AND WISE - BRING ME SUNSHINE | Supercut

Not got much to offer in the solar sense, but your post did make me think of this (might help a little?): youtu.be/lp_RMaHloek?...

Do you like #cloning or #MolBiol?
Do you like #OpenSource software?
Do you like keeping structured research records in a way that can also save you time and help avoid mistakes?

If you answered 'Yes' to any of the above, then check out this new update to #OpenCloning from @manu-lera.bsky.social 👇

This ☝🏼

I think this is an understandable use of AI, but for it not to be misleading, the physical spaces would need to be fully maintained. I feel like it is misleading, there isn't space for some of the things AI added - like a bath and garden paths - because it doesn't have a proper physical space model

6 bad doodles with text under each one. horseshoe crab is literally the animal horseshoe crab. shoehorse crab is a crab riding a shoe, cowboy style. crabshoe horse is a horse wearing literal crabs as shoes. shoecrab horse is a horse telling a crab to go away. crabhorse shoe is a pair of shoes, left one crab shaped, right one horse shaped. horsecrab shoe is literally the same pair of shoes, flipped.

#InvertebrateShitposting as per @joabaldwin.com's request

What's in a name? (as someone once said)

British Society for Immunology MIG seminar, Dr William Hill, CRUK Manchester Institute: "Signals and Mechanisms of Lung Cancer Promotion by Air Pollutants” Thursday 19th February 12 pm Michael Smith Lecture Theatre Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation

This week, we're joined by @drwilliamhill.bsky.social from @cruk-mi.bsky.social for the next in our @britsocimm.bsky.social MIG Seminar series:

"Signals and Mechanisms of Lung Cancer Promotion by Air Pollutants”

📆 Thursday 19th Feb
🕛 12:00 PM
📍 Michael Smith Lecture Theatre

#ImmunoSky

INSPECT-SR Training Workshop April (N America) An introductory 2-hour online workshop will introduce participants to the INSPECT-SR tool for assessing trustworthiness of randomised controlled...

Intro to INSPECT-SR online training workshop - this one has been timed for North America region. April 30th - I *think* this works out as 10am Pacific...but check that. www.trybooking.com/uk/GATM

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Ask Me Anything: ORCID Community Hubs. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Ask Me Anything: Where curiosity meets expertise Ask Me Anything is your chance to connect with subject matter experts on a variety of topics relevant to the scholarly community in an open, informal setting. Each session brings together thought leaders in a specific area to share insights, spark conversation, and answer your questions. Whether you’re curious about best practices, emerging trends, or the real-world experiences of those working in the field, AMA sessions are designed to offer practical takeaways and honest dialogue. These sessions are a space to learn, engage, and ask anything. Come join the conversation! About This Session How can regional consortia lower the barrier to ORCID adoption for institutions and researchers? In this session, we explore the power of Community Hubs—specialized platforms designed to simplify integration and amplify research visibility. We are bringing together the leads behind three major regional initiatives: the TENET Intembeko ORCID Hub (South Africa), the NZ ORCID Hub (New Zealand), and the Uganda ORCID Hub (Uganda). What to Expect: This collaborative session moves beyond theory to show how these hubs function in the real world. Our speakers will discuss: - The Origin Story: Learn the backstory on how the concept of the community hub was born. - The "Why" and "How": Each consortium will share the specific drivers behind their hub's creation and the steps they took to get it off the ground. - A Technical Deep Dive: We will walk through the technical architecture and user interface via a guided walkthrough to show exactly how these platforms work. - Community Impact: Hear concrete examples of how local institutions are currently using these hubs to manage affiliations and boost global recognition.

Move beyond theory! 🛠️

Our 24 Feb AMA features a technical walkthrough of ORCID Community Hubs. See the UI and architecture used by TENET Intembeko ORCID Hub, NZ ORCID Hub, and Uganda ORCID Hub to boost research visibility.

See how it works in the real world.

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#OpenScience

What happened to Science Goodreads and how do we rebuild it? A 65 million dollar question (at least) - CAIROS Blog The story of the rise and fall of Mendeley

1/ Finally wrote up “The Story of Mendeley”! Most people know the tool, few know about its rise and fall. The Mendeley story provides important clues for how to build self-sustaining AND non-extractive knowledge commons, which is why I think it deserves more attention 🧵