Ruth Winden

People on a stage presenting with an audience.

Happening now at #VitaeCon2025 the panel 'Approaches to evidencing the impact of researcher development' with speakers Dr Anna Seabourne, Dr Karen Clegg, Martin Edmondson, Dr Sophie Morris and Dr Robin Mellors-Bourne.

We're having a great time on day 2 of #VitaeCon2025 - fantastic talk from Dr Julie Bayley, and a Prosper shout-out from our long-standing collaborator Dr Anne Marie Sowerbutts at The University of Manchester

Thanks for sharing - it's such an astute analysis.
But I can't help thinking - what are we, as a society, actually going to do about it?

Absolutely mesmerising. Thank you!

I need a #mathematician to help with a project. Ideally UK-based.

I've emailed a few folks in my uni, but none replied...

Anyone interested?

My need is nonlinear modelling of brain and muscle signals, optimisation, decomposition.

Anyone?

I need better assistants. These two are lazy.

4.6 Billion Years On, the Sun Is Having a Moment In the past two years, without much notice, solar power has begun to truly transform the world’s energy system.

Globally, roughly a third more power is being generated from the sun this spring than last. If this exponential rate of growth can continue, we will soon live in a very different world, @billmckibben.bsky.social writes.

This was such a fun conversation with my colleague Dr Susan Donkin.

We are equally passionate about engaging with our postdoc community at @universityofleeds.bsky.social, and giving them a platform to be heard.

And it shows ... 😊

#ResearchCultureUncovered

On the 24th of June, we’ll be at the Light Building (Level 7) at Leeds University with LMS.

Don’t miss your chance to meet the team, stop by for a chat, or discuss any laboratory equipment needs you may have.

There might even be a treat or two waiting for you at our stand!

If you have some used stamps to send to a charity, here’s one that would welcome them… 💌

I am ready to tackle the dreadfully neglected back garden I inherited from the previous owners. It's a wildlife desert.

I want to create a biodiverse (mini) south-facing courtyard garden and I want to turn it into a wildlife haven.

Thank you for the inspiration and practical instructions!

Ruth's Charity Walk along Hadrian's Wall 10 years ago, I lost my beloved father, Richard Maria Winden, to cancer. By the time he got diagnosed, it was too late. He died within a few months. Every day I think of him. Every day I miss him. Ev...

A little update on my @cancerresearchuk.org fundraiser:

My walking training is going well.

My fundraising is going even better.

Am truly humbled, chuffed, gob smacked ...

I'm at ALMOST £1,600!

🙏 THANK YOU ALL 🙏

Should I aim for £2,000?

fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/ruths-c...

Early Career Researcher Network: National Postdoctoral Conference The British Academy Early Career Researcher Network is delighted to host the National Postdoctoral Conference on Thursday, 18th September 2025.

Very pleased to say we will be hosting this year's National Postdoctoral Conference on Thursday 18th September. Open to early career researchers across all disciplines. People can register their interest here www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/events/natio...

I am a bell lover too (never thought I'd say that one day). I had a gorgeous white porcelain one which made a pleasant sound but it has gone missing ... so I bought a metal one instead but is the sound is terrifying (but as you say, it works).

This photograph captures Sir David Attenborough seated outdoors on the rugged terrain of Skomer Island. Behind him, the ocean and coastal cliffs form a scenic backdrop under a clear sky. Sir David, dressed in a khaki jacket and light trousers, looks towards the camera with a gentle expression, exuding a sense of warmth, calm, and wisdom. Around him, puffins can be seen flying and perched on the rocky ground, illuminated in rays of golden sunlight as the sun sets behind the cliffs.

Happy 99th birthday to the man who gave voice to the wild. 🎉

Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace.

You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature.

Anytime! But only if I can bring my bell 🤣

Brilliant, thank you Dinah. As a lifelong letter writer, I can't wait for my lovely surprise coming through my letterbox 📮.
And thanks to you, I also discovered all those exquisite stamps - oh my, that's dangerous territory for me 🤣🤣🤣. Is it time to grow my (sizeable) collection?

Seen in Britain

You make my day Dinah. What a beautiful idea. Have just joined but I didn't have to fill in a form so I hope you got my postal address somehow.

"Doppelkopf" - weird name, great game.
Used to play it all the time in my student days - but now I can't remember the rules. Something to teach me next time we have a social at work. Happy Easter Barbara 🐣🐣🐣

Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.

But that's obviously only UK and US networks - looking forward to discovering more Dutch and European careers networks here too.

Jan, things are definitely better here! Welcome 😊. There's a growing number of CDI and AGCAS members on BlueSky, and also from the Career Thought Leaders Community. I started lists, but there are also Starter Packs where you can find our small but growing community pretty quickly.

Twenty Lessons, read by John Lithgow Key selections from On Tyranny, for viewing and sharing

"On Tyranny" is a #1 NYT bestseller again. I wish the moment were different. But I’m glad the book is useful. And grateful for all the kind words about putting the 20 lessons to work.
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Painting of a pink full moon in a dusky blue sky over the sea

#PinkMoon Over Water"
by Georgia O'Keeffe. 1923 #WomensArt #FullMoon #SuperMoon

If only we can have some sunshine too ...

⬇️ this is where I'll be walking at the end of June, for my @cancerresearchuk.org fundraising trek.

Starting at #Haltwhistle.

10 weeks left to train 💪😊💪

fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/ruths-c...

photo of a red shopping basket filled with turnips, under the headline: If you’re worried about food tariffs, adopt a frugal mindset and cook smarter Learn to shop for groceries like a thrifter and work on eliminating waste By Sheryl Julian Globe Correspondent,Updated April 7, 2025, 7:21 a.m. caption: The big question is, writes Sheryl Julian, are we expected to remove all the pleasures from the table and turn the nightly dinner into a feast of locally grown turnips (above) and leafy greens?Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff

you know things are going well when they break out the turnip photos

Oooooh, the anticipation. The suspense. Excellent storytelling technique - bring it on Andrew!

What a motto to live by.

#womensart