UK appoints first nature envoy to tackle species decline theguardian.com/environment/20…

Useful report by POST (UK Parliament) on AI and Creative Industries. Nice to see Arts and Humanities Research Council-funded Creative Industries Policy & Evidence Centre cited in evidence used (along with other Arts academics). post.parliament.uk/artificial-int…

Lovely light this morning at Charlcombe Community Nature Reserve - a sun and fog combo #CharlcombeNature

Walking around Bath City Farm in the autumn is a magical experience with beautiful views across the city as the leaves turn 🍁🍁 Plus you can end the walk with a cuppa and tasty cake in the cafe, helping to support this fab charity

Possibly one for organisations like Nottingham Institute for Policy and Engagement Universities Policy Engagement Network (UPEN) UK Research and Innovation etc to feed in about how systems for getting research into Parliament (e.g. Select Committees) could be easier: committees.parliament.uk/work/8523/the-…

This looks really interesting in terms of how arts and humanities research can lead to policy impact

Martyrs’ School is a beautiful early work by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and gives a glimpse of his distinctive style and what was to follow. Action is needed to ensure this ‘A’ listed building is protected and does not fall into the wrong hands. scottishgov Historic Environment Scotland

Come and celebrate bonfire night at the Farm. Saturday 2nd November 5.30 - 7.30 pm. Live music, a fire performer, mulled apple juice, hot dogs and sparklers for sale. #bathcityfarm #bonfirenight

Great opportunity to learn about Engaging with Government for Arts and Humanities Research Council post-doc (and other) researchers with Institute for Government. I did this a few years' ago, and it was great. ukri.org/events/engagin…

Drawing inspiration from the theme ‘Landmarks’, this year's Being Human Festival presents 230 free events in 58 towns & cities across the UK, exploring everything from natural landscapes and iconic monuments to famous anniversaries and personal milestones. beinghumanfestival.org/news/2024-fest…

Engaging with government course 2025 – as an alumni of this course I can testify that it’s ACE & 💯 worth it ⁦⁦UK Research and Innovation⁩ ⁦Arts and Humanities Research Council⁩ ukri.org/events/engagin…

Get in there 💙🖤🤍

Paul and bob mortimer say it’s time to march for clean rivers ! Join me on Sunday November 3rd in London – all the info and ways to get involved at marchforcleanwater.org #GoneFishing

It was very important to me that The Blackbird’s Song had simple month by month activities for nature. October’s is Be messy…

Being Human Festival 2024 starts one week today! 💥 Over 230 free events will take place across the UK from 7 to 16 November, all celebrating #humanities research. School of Advanced Study, University of London Arts and Humanities Research Council The British Academy beinghumanfestival.org/festival-events

Awesome #sunset (photo doesn’t do it justice)

Things have just got a lot more difficult . Here’s what I think . I had no control over what just happened . None . But I do have control over how I will react to it . And I am not going to give up on the beautiful and the good , the grip on my dreams just got tighter .

I've been on twitter for 14 years It started as a great place to connect, learn and share But its changed And its time for my account to go into hibernation You can find me on linked in For those remaining, stay strong

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