Why is Africa the way it is? What are its main regions? Its most defining features? What's key about each country? Most of it is rooted in 2 factors. Here's how to understand Africa and each one of its countries:

A reminder that we're hiring some interns at the National Quantum Computing Centre this summer! Applications close this week on 28th May! Interns will be working with me and my lovely colleagues in our innovation team for 6 weeks from July. Apply here: careersportal.co.uk/UKRI-careers/j…

We can't believe we're coming to the end of this year's programme already! Still time to check out the blogs and share your thoughts! 23thingsinternational.com

Looking forward to welcoming everyone! #MIV2023

Just finished polishing up the FINAL blog for this year's programme, coming out next week. A wee bit sad... It's be a terrific year, so that YOU for being part of it.

Are you a teacher within an English medium secondary school in Wales, and interested in taking part in a short questionnaire regarding incidental use of Welsh; the opportunities, barriers and challenges?   forms.office.com/e/R90xdyfLYY

We look forward to welcoming you to this year's University of Surrey Doctoral College #PGR #ECR conference. Register now to learn more about the exciting research in #FASS on the theme of Making the Invisible Visible. #MIV2023 Find out more about the conference here: bit.ly/3NV19sa

Just learned the class I'm teaching in 3 weeks is open to ANYONE, not just students at my uni! If you're interested in learning more about Medieval Women & Power, let me know & I can get you the info to sign up I need *one more student* for it to run -- please share!

Wow, end of an era feeling around here today - our final blog for #23Things is up today! All blogs are free for everyone to read. Thank you to all pods and participants and contributing experts! 23thingsinternational.com

You know how people keep calling you smart AND funny? Now might be the time to prove it. Researchers wanted to take part in BrightClub Guildford - stand up comedy about your work, to a delighted and discerning audience! [email protected] for details.

Looking forward to our end-of-programme get together at 11 (UK time) today! We've had a great time creating the 23Things course this year, and enjoy meeting our fabulous researchers along the way.

Details of our coffee meet today, plus certificates for completing the programme (you know you want one...) 23thingsinternational.com/forum-1/genera…

What an incredible story of resilience ❤️

Our Project Grants (Rangahau Hauora Māori, Pacific & General categories) are now open for applications. Up to $1.2M available for research projects with the potential to vastly improve the health of New Zealanders. Registrations close 5 July 2023, 1pm. gateway.hrc.govt.nz/funding/resear…

We enjoyed 23Things very much indeed this year. Hope you did too. If you'd like to share your thoughts with us, please complete our evaluation survey. You can also claim your digital badge and certificate! 23thingsinternational.com/forum-1/genera…

Sign up for mine and @bjirish's joint online book launch! This really is two for the price of one (a criminally underrated ABBA song, imho). Special thanks to Adrian Streete, Micheline White, and Erin A. McCarthy (not actively using X) for agreeing to speak. ❤️ 26 July, 5pm UK time.

The Enhancing Audio Description Project is looking for visually impaired participants for an in person focus group to evaluate a new short documentary film on 26th July 11am-1.30pm in York. Participants are paid £75 + travel expenses. Please email [email protected] to book.

In the blink of an eye, we're suddenly planning for 23Things 2024 again... what topics would you like to see and explore with international colleagues?

Very happy HHGG geek today....