Beautiful weather today, and it's nice to see that the University of Sunny Manchester is welcoming new students!

We wanted to offer neighbours some apples from our garden, but it didn't go down well with the cat. Not sure if it's apples or the box that she wants to keep :)

Any parents of locked down students in Manchester Met who live miles away and are worried sick, I live in Manchester. If your kids need anything. Ask. We will help if we can.

Today is the start of #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, and to bring more awareness we have made all our latest Breast Cancer research #OpenAccess | Read, download, and share our articles and book chapters with your colleagues. bit.ly/3l3Epof

To celebrate #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth on 23 October we are hosting an online public event 'How can we predict and prevent breast cancer now?' Find out more and register at: eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-can-we-p…

Would you like your questions on ‘Breast cancer risk and prevention’ to be answered by our panel of scientists? To learn more please register to the upcoming Manchester Breast Centre public outreach event at eventbrite.com/e/how-can-we-p…

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Five days of tougher restrictions for a day of Cristmas festivities... What if I don't celebrate Christmas? Can't we just have normal level restrictions? I'm happy if people who do want to celebrate self-isolate for two weeks, or whatever. Unfair. theguardian.com/world/2020/nov…

For those who woke up late in January and realised only yesterday that Burns Night is tonight, there was no haggis to be had at the butcher's. Not even for ready money.

Wow, I was really impressed with this result: I tested my vocab and know 31,700 words They are still fine-tuning the test, so please test yours too! #testyourvocab testyourvocab.com

We’re looking for an experienced Principal Medical Writer keen to take on a diverse role. This role can be based in our London, Chester or Knutsford office. Apply now, closing date is March 31st. career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobre… #MedComms #careers #medcommsjobs #hiring

This i an amazingly moving account of a woman diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer at 23. theguardian.com/society/2021/m…

Not that I'm a great fan of Mr Hancock, but what exactly am I supposed to believe in the May 2021 statement of a man who's just admitted that he lied on national television in May 2020? theguardian.com/politics/2021/…

We’re hiring in the UK! We’re looking for a Medical Writer & a Senior Medical Writer to join our expanding team. To find out more about these exciting roles & to apply, please follow the links below: career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobre… career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobre… #MedComms #hiring

Now hiring! We’re looking for a talented individual, keen to take on the integral role of Project Co-Ordinator within our expanding operation in the UK. To find out more & apply by 15th July, visit: career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobre… #MedComms #hiring

Wow what a useful, open and honest discussion about women's careers in science with our marvellous panel: Chiara Francavilla, Olga Ucar, @SankariNaga, Cliona Kirwan & Sue Astley. Thanks also to Casey for facilitating, & all who submitted questions #mentoring Manchester Cancer Research Centre

How to get rid of a Covid variant of concern? 1. Let multiple people bring it into the country. 2. Let it multiply and account for>90% cases. 3. Et voila! It's not a variant of concern any longer, it's your dominant variant. The country can now reopen. (C) Chris Whitty

I know lots of my followers are keen to help those escaping the Russian invasion of Ukraine however they can. Here’s where you can register for the government’s new scheme; unfortunately it’s still up to you to name a specific Ukrainian you’ll host homesforukraine.campaign.gov.uk