oops!… I did it again - so happy to have graduated from my MPhil, only two years overdue! 👨‍🎓 instagram.com/p/CRth5liMOGJ

A warm welcome to the new cohort of Science & Engineering Fast Streamers joining the UK Civil Service in October. Great to chat today about science and engineering in government, the Government Science & Engineering (GSE) Profession and what to expect from the role.

Great Scott! Saw Back to the Future tonight and felt the same joy as when first watching the films. In particular completely blown away by the staging and effects, which were the best I’ve seen. So brilliantly adapted and very highly recommended.

Our Policy internships scheme is now open. UKRI doctoral students in any field can apply to work for three months at an influential policy organisation. Check out the available opportunities and apply: orlo.uk/hZ71k Open until 4 October.

Dr Peter Highnam has been appointed as the first CEO of ARIA👏 The Advanced Research & Invention Agency will have the freedom to identify and fund high-risk, high-reward scientific research with minimal bureaucracy. Read more👉 gov.uk/government/new… #UKScienceSuperpower 1/3

Our new Subnational indicators explorer brings together a range of subnational statistics in one place 🗺📌 Use our interactive tool to find out how your local authority compares with others across the UK ➡️ ow.ly/aVZU50HKbV6

Lauren Elvy's mystery disorder was diagnosed after 25 years thanks to the 100,000 Genomes Project. The technology & approach used to help Lauren will soon be available through the NHS Genomic Medicine Service. Read Lauren's story: bit.ly/GenomeProjectR… #Genomes100K #TeamGSTT

📢 | Come speak science to me (and ~100 other policy wonks)! Particularly seeking senior scientific researchers working on a topic related to health of relevance to Department of Health and Social Care policymakers (e.g. gene editing, neurotechnology), who can present to experts / non-specialists alike.

Special thanks to Haskan Kaya in my team for organising this 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Snapped during my lunch break today - our office at 39 Victoria Street lit up blue for #RareDiseaseDay2022 - glad to have been able to organise this and support the #LightUpForRare campaign today!

The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.

A statement from His Majesty The King:

We’re celebrating the 160th anniversary of the Tube - the worlds first and most famous underground railway. 🗓️ 10 January 1863 Events and activities will take place throughout the year ☺️

Very excited to be working as part of the International Pandemic Preparedness Secretariat to ensure the world is well prepared for the next pandemic threat!

IPPS Policy Officer Haskan Kaya attended #BIO2023 last week to discuss pandemic preparedness & pharma innovation for infectious disease. In a panel moderated by Jeremy Knox, we heard of the challenges to regional vaccine manufacturing, essential for global supply security💉

“The global community should use lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic as a mandate for improved pandemic preparedness” #100DaysMission Science & Technology Expert Group & IPPS Deputy Head Charlotte Baker in a new opinion piece for The Lancet 🧪💊💉 thelancet.com/journals/lance…

Global relevance is crucial to the success of the #100DaysMission🌎 Over the summer, we brought together experts to discuss the implementation of the #100DM in different countries and contexts 🔬 Read more in our blog post 👇 ippsecretariat.org/news/ipps-publ…

Brilliant article on drug development, clinical trials, and medicines regulation - worth a read: