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Alan Champneys

@al-prof.bsky.social
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Eclectic enthusiast of ping-pong, Bowie, corny jokes, cycling, walking, writing and making a difference to the world. Day job as prof of nonlinear stuff. Bath, Bristol, Zomerzet.

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Alan Champneys @al-prof.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Just wondering is Sam Fender the secret love child of Fon Henley #askingforafriend #samfender #theeagles
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Alan Champneys @al-prof.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
Is it just me, or has it gone quiet on here?
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Alan Champneys @al-prof.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Happy National limerick day Mason Porter and Bard Ermentrout at #SIAMDS25 #ConferenceFormerlyKnownAsSnowbird
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Alan Champneys @al-prof.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
Great location for #SIAMDS25 otherwise known as #ConferenceFormerlyKnownAsSnowbird
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Alan Champneys @al-prof.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Such fun at today’s Somerscience Festival
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Alan Champneys @al-prof.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
This 👇
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Alan Champneys @al-prof.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Is someone taking the p**s? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
London Marathon runners' urine to be made into fertiliser
Scientists will collect urine from women's urinals and process it into fertiliser for wheat.
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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
As @al-prof.bsky.social just said in his talk, "If an applied mathematician is a person with a hammer, Chris Budd has found lots of mathematical nails!" Happy birthday Chris!!! 🥳🎉🎂
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Alan Champneys @al-prof.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
Two weeks to do Somerscience 2025 #bankholiday #familyfun #somerset
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Alan Champneys @al-prof.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
As a professor of mathematics, I have spent ages trying to unravel the formula behind the USA trade tariffs. Then where should I find the answer? In the pages of Private Eye no less…
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Alan Champneys @al-prof.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
Disgusted of Tunbridge Wells.
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Alan Champneys @al-prof.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
I’m just putting this out there. I always like sharing good academic research wherever I find it academic.oup.com/brain/articl...
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On the responsibilities of intellectuals and the rise of bullshit jobs in universities
You may never have considered yourself to be one. Why would you? But if you’re reading this, there is more than a likelihood that you are one. If you’re a
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Alan Champneys @al-prof.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
There are some mornings that just call for That Petrol Emotion. youtu.be/zptt2e5JIwM?...
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Big Decision
YouTube video by That Petrol Emotion - Topic
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Alan Champneys @al-prof.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Oooo I do like a good bit of bedtime reading
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Alan Champneys @al-prof.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
This 👇 lots these evil power hungry billionaires where it hurts
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Alan Champneys @al-prof.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Massive thanks to @chrischirp.bsky.social and Sonya Crowe for giving up their time to talk to students taking our Course on Mathematical Modelling for Sustainable Development. The students were inspired to hear about how to make a real difference in healthcare using mathematical modelling.
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Alan Champneys @al-prof.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
So, it’s official. Right from the mouth of the president. There is no place in any public institution for those who are psychologically deficient of the skills required for the job. This clearly must apply to all positions, including the top one, with immediate effect. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Fact-checking Trump's claims about diversity schemes and the Washington plane crash
He told a news conference that diversity hiring efforts at the Federal Aviation Administration may have led to safety issues.
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
If you want to see Michelle Mone kicked out of the House of Lords and arrested until she pays the £232,000,000 she owes give this a RT. If you want Rishi Sunak's involvement in the £14,900,000,000 PPE Fraud he covered up investigated, LIKE.
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Alan Champneys @al-prof.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
To all my American friends. My heart goes out to you in these dark days. Sending hugs 🤗🥰💪 Here is a photo of the first snowdrops I’ve seen this spring.
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Alan Champneys @al-prof.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
See the blog the university of Bristol about my lecture on maths and creativity @brisunipress.bsky.social @stevenstrogatz.com @imibath.bsky.social engineering.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/4-myths-abou...
engineering.blogs.bristol.ac.uk
4 Myths About Mathematics Debunked
4 Myths About Mathematics Debunked Thinking about a future in mathematics but are held back by common misconceptions? Award-winning Professor Alan Champneys from the University of Bristol tackles s…
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Alan Champneys @al-prof.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Well said #keirStarmer let’s call out the lies of the far right thugs for what they are www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c4...
bbc.co.uk
Keir Starmer speech latest: Starmer criticises 'lies and misinformation' over child sexual abuse as he hits back at Elon Musk
The PM defends his actions to tackle grooming gangs, after a speech outlining plans to cut NHS waiting lists.
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Alan Champneys @al-prof.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
I do love my adopted home town in the crisp winter sun #Bath
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Alan Champneys @al-prof.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Well played City! An entertaining game in which we soaked up the pressure and scored on the break.
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Alan Champneys @al-prof.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
There is a part of my brain that loves this list e.g. “2024 and 2025 is the first time since 122 we’ve had a square year following a tetrahedral year” Happy New Year everyone. May 2025 be full of happy coincidences in lots of other ways too!
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Stephanie Kennedy @wordswithsteph.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
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Alan Champneys @al-prof.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
Proud that my lecture on Creativity in the mathematical sciences is now up on YouTube. Enjoy! youtu.be/1SFH1ggcNo8
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Alan Champneys @al-prof.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
So, it has finally been confirmed @bbcbreaking-bot.bsky.social that the scriptwriters have had secret cameras in our house all these years. The age, genders and personality types of all characters are spot on, even down to the war-obsessed late father-in-law #IAmHughDennis
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Alan Champneys @al-prof.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Ah-ha the first real test. I just reported this fake Kamala Harris account that followed me.
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Alan Champneys @al-prof.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
This post has been dyslexted by my algorithm…
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Alan Champneys @al-prof.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
… and the best thing about @bsky.app ? I can share calming images from my journey to walk on a crisp November morning and it will be taken at face value, without me being accused of being part of some liberal elite conspiracy
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Alan Champneys @al-prof.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
One of the favourite actors from my youth and such a wise commentator on today’s society. Shout out to @georgetakei.bsky.social Commander Sulu of the USS Enterprise.
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Alan Champneys @al-prof.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
They say that your first post on a new platform should be profound and lots of thought should be given to its content. Oh well. Not sure who “ they” are, so why should I listen? #randomTree
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