Open access proposals for REF2029 could 'have particularly damaging consequences for researchers in the arts, humanities and social sciences, for whom longform outputs are an important mode of publication.' The British Academy calls for pause of OA proposals thebritishacademy.ac.uk/news/pause-of-…

Really enjoyed meeting Rhys Pearce-Palmer and Sammy McKenzie at Deeznats Cardiff Medicentre today and seeing the fantastic facilities. It’s a great venue for biotech and medtech start ups.

Peter Kyle MP Peter Kyle has been appointed Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

Sir Patrick Vallance KCB has been appointed Minister of State (Minister for Science) in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

Sarah Cowan Great to hear as I’m excited to be coming to the The British Academy summer showcase on Friday night! I’m looking forward to the talks and performances and being in your beautiful building again. If anyone reading this is in London on Friday night or Saturday, do check it out.

Inspiring evening at The British Academy summer showcase last night, with talks & performances showcasing the impact of social science & humanities - followed by a day of relaxed tourism in London with a view from TheShardLondon and some food & drink by the Thames.

Dry & dusty desert landscape. The Caldera de Bandama is spectacular, created 2000 years ago 🌵

It’s great to see my name on an electric van at my university! My van is part of an EV fleet purchased as part of our net zero plans. Other vans names are Pen E Van, Sos-fan-Fach and Myfanwy. Great initiative ⁦⁦⁦Cardiff University⁩ 😀

With 22nd Walthamstow Brownies and our advocates Hilary and Millie, we spoke to lots of MPs about everything from appearance pressures to our favourite games. We also had plenty of dance breaks ✌️

We chatted to John McDonnell, Tulip Siddiq, Rishi Sunak and Jessica Morden MP, who was a Queen's Guide!

Weekend autumn walk around Bathampton today. Lovely to come across wild berries & fungi. Very seasonal. 🍁

Landore marsh in N Gower is such a contrast to S Gower beaches, but equally beautiful for a days walk. It reminds me of my time time living in Wivenhoe Town on the Essex coast, with the tidal creaks and abandoned boats.

At the reSHAPE event at the stunning new The British Academy. We’re exploring how SHAPE researchers and research are a force to advance social and economic causes and how the skills of SHAPE grads & academics are highly sought after. Looking forward to AI & innovation sessions later

An amazing evening with our ⁦Girlguiding⁩ Brownies in Bath Waitrose collecting for ⁦ChildrenInNeed⁩. We raised over £100 from customers to add to the £165 the brownies raised at home through sports challenges and bake sales. Amazing efforts! ⁦Girlguiding Bath⁩

Conclusion of a great ski-week Arinsal - we’ve seen in 2025, blue skies skiing, and chill apres-ski. Thanks Andorra Travel Service Pal Arinsal

Have you seen ABBA Voyage ? We did today, what a treat on a wet Sunday in January. It has almost unbelievable ABBA avatars, fantastic lighting and of course the music is the star of the show & timeless. Maybe booking to go again - this time in a dance booth 🕺🏿

A year ago I left my lovely Sussex Uni colleagues and travelled to Nepal for my Himalayan adventure with my sister before starting at Cardiff University. So much adventure a year ago and at each phase of that journey I have worked with and travelled with wonderful people.

Arrived at the Eurovision party that this year is in Basel after a scenic trip through Switzerland. Now swapping calm countryside for crazy crowds. Eurovision Song Contest