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Called this correctly at approximately 12.05pm today. Zahawi & Sunak were 2nd & 3rd favourites to walk away first & Gove an outside chance. More than one listener suggested that Nadine Dorries might resign by mistake. I couldn’t possibly comment. Tune in tomorrow for more magic.

We are pleased to announce the publication of three documents supporting the initial decisions on REF 2028. beta.jisc.ac.uk/future-researc… #REF #REF2028 Economy NI HEFCW | CCAUC Research England Scottish Funding Council

We are looking for new members for the UK Research and Innovation International Strategic Advisory Group (ISAG). Why? We want external advice & challenge to make our international offer better. Who? Anyone who has experience of working in the international R&I ukri.org/about-us/work-…

Bringing their diverse perspectives and insightful reflections to the conference plenaries, check out the #VitaeCon2023 speakers revealed so far... more announcements coming soon. Haven't booked yet? bit.ly/3NtzQU8 #Vitae23

A mixture of cement and charcoal powder can store energy when soaked in an electrolyte solution, and the material could maintain its charging capabilities for decades newscientist.com/article/238550…

Calling researchers involved in networks/staff associations. Vitae have 15 bursaries to attend #VitaeCon2023. Interested in getting involved, getting your voice heard and learning more about researcher development; visit rb.gy/46c7p to apply #Vitae23 Vitae

⁦Iain Rowan⁩ - this is just appalling. What on earth are the water companies doing and why are they being allowed to get away with it??? 🤯🤯🤯 57 swimmers fall sick and get diarrhoea at world triathlon championship in Sunderland - The Guardian apple.news/Aok9VZrvrQp-57…

⚕️ 16 out of 20 occupations with the highest projected growth in numbers to 2035 are graduate-level jobs Healthcare is one of five key sectors in the UK with the greatest need Read more in our #JobsoftheFuture report👇 loom.ly/qnG8x_Q

We're excited to announce that Rebecca Fairbairn, will be joining Research England as REF Director. Formerly Director of UKRI India, Rebecca will lead the team responsible for the development and delivery of @REF2028, starting in September. More: orlo.uk/yn32z

More REF team news! We're seeking to appoint the Head of REF Policy to lead the development and implementation of the REF 2028 guidance and criteria. More info here: careersportal.co.uk/UKRI-careers/j…

Are we on the cusp of a new discovery in particle physics? Muons are continuing to behave in a way that suggests there’s an unknown particle waiting to be found newscientist.com/article/238708…

A test could help the diagnosis of more than 50 medical conditions by looking at the levels of thousands of proteins in blood. newscientist.com/article/238696…

📰Lena Rosenior, one of Connected Places Catapult’s 32 Affiliates appointed this summer to help deliver our strategic objectives, explains why #Diversity challenges need to be tackled head on. Read more 👉 cp.catapult.org.uk/article/lena-r… #Software #Technology #Innovation

Government asks for research ideas for UK space mission: UK Space Agency and Axiom Space want to send astronauts into space for two weeks. (£) Axiom Space UK Space Agency researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-inn…

Yesterday, UKRI responded to a letter from Secretary of State, Michelle Donelan. Now we are publishing that response and the Terms of Reference for the review we are setting up.

Incredibly disappointing from UK Research and Innovation. Our response:

It’s been a long haul but publishing when your co-author died and you wanted to make sure you could do it as well as if he was alive. Prof Paul Benneworth you set a high bar that we continuously strive to meet. Vale Paul. academic.oup.com/rev/advance-ar…

Decision by the Specialised Committee completes the process for the UK's association to #HorizonEurope. This association is a fantastic step towards a future of collaborative innovation and ground-breaking research. Cheers to a strengthened scientific community! More info ⤵️