Professor Anna Vignoles

A reminder that we have a great evening coming up on 17 November with some fabulous speakers talking about the importance of knowledge. With our partners @expeditions.bsky.social and 5x15

In case you missed this, we have a fabulous evening lined up talking about the importance of research and knowledge. Seems very timely and great to partner with @expeditions.bsky.social and 5x15 ... Do come along.

www.5x15.com/events/5x15-...

Grants going 👇

@leverhulme.ac.uk is supporting this fantastic BA podcast for early career researchers.

It's an exciting but stressful transition period for many and sharing experiences is definitely helpful. Enjoy!!

On the need for public investment....

So proud of this collection and thanks to @expeditions.bsky.social for putting this together. Our aim is not just to showcase excellent @leverhulme.ac.uk research but to also highlight the value of blue skies research and knowledge generally. More important than ever. Please do spread the word.

At 1.30 a.m., in the night between 13 & 14 September 1943, the various units of Italian troops (12,000 in all), mostly conscripts of the Acqui Division, occupying the Greek island of Cephalonia, receive an unusual message from their Commander, General Antonio Gandin [Warning: long thread] >> 1

Gaps in what we know about ancient Romans could be filled by AI A new system fills in missing words from ancient inscriptions carved on monuments and everyday objects.

One of our Early Career Fellows Dr Thea Sommerschield getting lots of attention for her AI tool to read ancient inscriptions @leverhulme.ac.uk @uniofnottingham.bsky.social

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

One not to miss!

Lots to digest in this, but notable that trust in scientists is maintained across many of the groups - indeed is higher than trust in neighbours for every group. It is a reminder that the UK is not the US and we need to be careful of importing analytical models of ‘culture wars’ based on the US

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Great event in London launching “Joining Up Pro-Productivity Policies in the UK” alongside @niesrorg.bsky.social. Insightful panel, packed room, and a big thanks to all contributors! 📄🔗 www.productivity.ac.uk/research/joi... 1/4

Metascience can improve science — but it must be useful to society, too Researchers studying research must avoid the temptation to get too stuck in the academic weeds.

‘Metascience can improve science — but it must be useful to society, too’. Good, thoughtful editorial in @nature.com on #Metascience2025 & the new Alliance

www.nature.com/articles/d41...

@helenpearson.bsky.social @magdalenaskipper.bsky.social @briannosek.bsky.social

£100 million investment ‘shows confidence’ in blue-sky research Leverhulme Trust puts more money into UK sector ‘under strain’ to mark centenary year

Thank you all for the kind words about our decision to spend an additional £100m on blue skies research and scholarships.

The UK has a fantastic research base in our universities and no doubt this will enable some important research to be done.

www.timeshighereducation.com/news/ps100-m...

£100 million investment ‘shows confidence’ in blue-sky research Leverhulme Trust puts more money into UK sector ‘under strain’ to mark centenary year

Happy 100th birthday to @leverhulme.ac.uk. Announcement of an extra £100m for blue-sky research a 'vote of confidence' in UK universities, says director @annavignoles.bsky.social www.timeshighereducation.com/news/ps100-m... via @patrickjack.bsky.social

Thank you Chris

Yes both our Centres and Research Leadership grants support a wide range of scholars at different stages of their careers.

In case you missed it...

£100 million investment ‘shows confidence’ in blue-sky research Leverhulme Trust puts more money into UK sector ‘under strain’ to mark centenary year

Big news. @leverhulme.ac.uk are investing £100m in blue skies research and doctoral scholarships, as set out here in @timeshighered.bsky.social

www.timeshighereducation.com/news/ps100-m...

Research funding requires research capacity The Leverhulme Trust is investing an extra £100m in supporting research next year. Anna Vignoles calls for new thinking on ways to sustain university research infrastructures

Big day @leverhulme.ac.uk - we are celebrating our centenary by investing £100m in blue skies research and doctoral centres. Here I explain why... @wonkhe.bsky.social

Research funding requires research capacity wonkhe.com/blogs/resear...

We are investing more in our Early Career Fellowship scheme - increasing our contribution to the cost. We think it's vital to invest in the next generation of great researchers.

How do we make sure we move from plan to implementation on the new #IndustrialStrategy and how to turn it into sustained #productivity growth? Some thoughts from @andywestwood.bsky.social and me on the things to look out for. @productivity.bsky.social

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After an incredible twenty-eight years of dedicated service as a Trustee and more than a decade at the helm as Chair of the Leverhulme Trust, Niall FitzGerald speaks to Simon Hall about funding blue skies research. Listen to their conversation here: 🎙️ media.leverhulme.ac.uk/podcast/nial...

Professor Julia Black PBA presents the 2024 President’s Medal to award-winning British-Turkish novelist Elif Shafak, as part of our Summer Showcase.

What is a good education, and why does it matter?
Explore how we teach, why it matters, and what needs to change.
🌐 joinexpeditions | 🎧 EXPeditions
#EXPeditions #Knowledge #Education #EdReform #OpenAccess
@petermandler.bsky.social @sharplem.bsky.social @annavignoles.bsky.social

So how do we get that elusive productivity improvement we need? What is the role of R and D, skills, public and private investment ? Come along to this and find out...

How to Fix No. 10 Lawrence updated his last post on the Israel/Iran attacks on Saturday, you can read the full version here. He will be writing more on the issue as it develops. Today’s post is on British politics. (If...

New post just out:

"How to Fix No. 10"

The centre of government is even more dysfunctional than usual at the moment.

In this post I explore why the current set up isn't working and what needs to change.

(£/free trial)

samf.substack.com/p/how-to-fix...

University consolidation ‘may not be bad for R&D’, says UKRI boss - Research Professional News In valedictory statements, Ottoline Leyser also pushes back against stricter objectives for national funder

DSIT is resetting its relationship with UKRI - one successive ministers have found frustrating - by reworking its framework document and setting it new "overarching objectives"

Before departing, Ottoline Leyser has made her feelings clear, as well as talking about the HE financial crisis

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Universities on the brink? Education Committee launches new inquiry - Committees - UK Parliament The Education Committee has today launched a new inquiry into the financial viability of universities as they face the challenges of rising costs and falling numbers of international student...

The deadline for submission of evidence to the Education Committee's inquiry, 'Higher Education and Funding: Threat of Insolvency and International Students' is 31 July. Direct link is: committees.parliament.uk/work/9012/hi...

It is an amazing study!