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Annette Boaz

@annetteboaz.bsky.social
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Professor of Health and Social Care and Director of the Policy Research unit for the Health and Social Care Workforce (www.kcl.ac.uk/hscwru), Kings College London, Co-lead transforming-evidence.org

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Vincent van Gogh, "Boat and Jetty," 1888
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The Policy Institute @policyatkings.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
💡 Today we’re at the Green Party's conference in Brighton to discuss how we recruit, retain and train the health and social care workforce our communities need With @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social, Ellen McNicholas, George Imafidon MBE, @annetteboaz.bsky.social & Prof Graham Lord
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Health and Social Care Workforce Research Unit @hscwru.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Unit Director @annetteboaz.bsky.social speaking in Brighton this morning on workforce concerns 👇
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The Policy Institute @policyatkings.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
💡 This Friday we'll be at the Green Party's conference in Brighton to discuss how we recruit, retain and train the health and social care workforce our communities need – with @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social, Ellen McNicholas, George Imafidon MBE, @annetteboaz.bsky.social & Prof Graham Lord.
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Health and Social Care Workforce Research Unit @hscwru.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Unit researchers in Norway collaboration @lizzysuch.bsky.social, @annetteboaz.bsky.social and colleagues are examining the use of AI in justice and public health policy making 👇 www.kcl.ac.uk/news/in-norway
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Unit researchers in Norway collaboration | King's College London
Liz Such, Annette Boaz and colleagues are examining the use of AI in justice and public health policy making
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Health and Social Care Workforce Research Unit @hscwru.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Why are people leaving social care jobs, and what could help them stay? @wenjingzhang.bsky.social @a-mtowers.bsky.social Bo Hu & @annetteboaz.bsky.social discuss findings from the Leavers Study 👇 www.kcl.ac.uk/news/why-are...
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Why are people leaving social care jobs, and what could help them stay? | King's College London
Wenjing Zhang and colleagues discuss findings from the Leavers Study
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ΜΑΝΟΣ ΤΡΑΧΙΑΣ™ @trahias.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Eldar Eshaliev (Ukrainian Artist, born 1984) "Oblivion Herbs", 2013. Oil on Canvas, 80 × 100 cm. Private Collection. #art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
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NNERPP @rpp-network.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Did you know? The early registration deadline for the NNERPP Annual Forum is coming up on June 20! Register now to join us July 22-24 in Los Angeles, CA! signup.rice.edu/NNERPPAF26 #NNERPP26
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damianeh.bsky.social @damianeh.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
And thanks to all those involved - on Bluesky @yingxizhao.bsky.social @drpmanc110.bsky.social @emilyfwood.bsky.social @imcdermott.bsky.social @hcrim.bsky.social @elliewildbore.bsky.social @smspooner.bsky.social @annetteboaz.bsky.social (and all others whose BSky handles I could not find...)
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damianeh.bsky.social @damianeh.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Thanks to the @hsruk.bsky.social team for the invitation to reflection on how research conversations evolve through - and between - conferences!
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Health and Social Care Workforce Research Unit @hscwru.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
The Day Centre Resources Hub has moved The practical tool for day centres and their professional stakeholders has a new website 👇 www.kcl.ac.uk/news/day-cen...
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The Day Centre Resources Hub has moved | King's College London
The practical tool for day centres and their professional stakeholders has a new website
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Better Health & Care Hub @betterhchub-kcl.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
We're delighted to announce that Dr @juliettemalley.bsky.social joins @kingsnmpc.bsky.social as a Reader within the Better Health & Care Hub from 1 March 2026. Her appointment strengthens our mission to transform health and care for people with complex illnesses. Read more: shorturl.at/ouoGT
Headshot of Juliette Malley.
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Better Health & Care Hub @betterhchub-kcl.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Introducing our Accelerator Grant Awardees! 🚀 We’ve awarded seven grants of up to £20k to interdisciplinary projects – spanning five King’s faculties – to drive early‑stage research on pressing health and care challenges. Meet the awardees: shorturl.at/lNfWq
Headshots of all Accelerator Grant awardees on a blue background.
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Better Health & Care Hub @betterhchub-kcl.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Join us on 20 May for an exciting evening of research with real‑world impact at @pintofscience.uk 2026! Our researchers will share insights across key health and care topics, including patient safety, diabetes and healthy ageing. Get your tickets: shorturl.at/IMOO6 #pint26
A group of people in an relaxed environment watching a science presentation.
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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Are you interested in what social science research & evidence can contribute to addressing societal and policy challenges? Read our comment pieces from leading social scientists on a range of topics from climate change to productivity to learn more➡️
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Comment and Analysis – Academy of Social Sciences
Evidence-based commentary commissioned by the Academy and Campaign from leading academics, policymakers and practitioners.
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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 25/05/2026
Why has social care reform proved so elusive? Our Deputy Director of Policy @natashacurry.bsky.social summarises the politics that's been holding back the action the sector badly needs 👇
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Can social care ever become a true political priority?
After Baroness Casey called for a moment of reckoning for social care similar to what happened for the NHS in 1948, Natasha Curry looks at why social care reform has proven so politically toxic over…
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NIHR ARC Wessex @arcwessex.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Lovely animation from the team behind the MELD-D research - glad we could play a role in supporting it Prof @nisreenalwan.bsky.social Simon Fraser Michael Boniface Nida Ziauddeen #bepartofresearch @nihr.bsky.social Watch youtu.be/UiiRwuACIIc?... More at www.meldbstudy.org.uk
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Home | MELD-B-study
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Transforming Evidence @transformevidence.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
'P' is for policymaker. Ben Hepworth unpacks a term subject to sustained over- and misuse. transforming-evidence.org/blog/p-is-fo...
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P is for Policymaker
The term ‘policymaker’ is subject to sustained over- and misuse. Ben Hepworth argues that we should differentiate people by the work they are doing.
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Transforming Evidence @transformevidence.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
What is #metascience? Vectors of change in an evolving landscape. 🚀 New blog from Geanina Beres, Jude Fransman and @jameswilsdon.bsky.social of @rorinstitute.bsky.social transforming-evidence.org/blog/what-is...
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Transforming Evidence @transformevidence.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
RPPs to Improve Evidence Use: Research-Practice or Research-Policy? Jenni Owen reflects on why the differences matter for impactful partnerships. transforming-evidence.org/blog/rpps-to...
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RPPs to Improve Evidence Use: Research-Practice? Research-Policy?
The differences matter.
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Health and Social Care Workforce Research Unit @hscwru.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
At the International Conference on Integrated Care earlier this month Unit Director @annetteboaz.bsky.social discussed coordinator, navigator and link worker roles #ICIC26 News with link to recent systematic review article: 👇 www.kcl.ac.uk/news/at-the-...
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At the International Conference on Integrated Care | King's College London
Unit Director discussed coordinator, navigator and link worker roles
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Skills for care @skillsforcare.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Every Friday in April we’re rounding up some of the #CelebratingSocialCare updates you’ve shared with us on social media this week. In the latest round-up we look at what you’ve been saying about why you love working in social care: bit.ly/4sRtm48
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Black and white collage of four images surrounded by colorful confetti and stars. Top-left: Person seated in a chair, smiling. Top-right: Group of individuals outdoors, one seated. Bottom-right: Person holding a dish in a kitchen setting, smiling. Bottom-left: Indoor scene with bowling pins. Banner reads "#CelebratingSocialCare.
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Paul Willson @pauljwillson.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Time we spent
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Paul Willson @pauljwillson.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Isle of Harris
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Health and Social Care Workforce Research Unit @hscwru.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Coming up on 29 April - Kalpa Kharicha will be discussing: "International Recruitment in Adult Social Care: Consequences and unintended consequences of immigration policy" online. www.kcl.ac.uk/events/socia...
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Social Care Research in NIHR PRUs - Showcase Webinar | King's College London
An NIHR Policy Research Unit in Adult Social Care event
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Health and Social Care Workforce Research Unit @hscwru.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
NEW "Like Bits in a Jigsaw: Exploring Ancillary Staff Interactions With Care Home Residents" International Journal of Older People Nursing - Kritika Samsi & colleagues onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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Like Bits in a Jigsaw: Exploring Anci'llary Staff Interactions With Care Home Residents
Objectives To explore accounts of the interactions between ancillary workers and care home residents during COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns. Design Qualitative interview study, following appropriate e...
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Health and Social Care Workforce Research Unit @hscwru.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
NEW Michela Tinelli et al 'Unveiling the Economic Implications of Gaps in Responses to Self-Neglect: Case Studies From Multiple Exclusion Homelessness and From Hoarding Behaviour Amongst Older Individuals' Health & Social Care in the Community. doi.org/10.1155/hsc/...
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Unveiling the Economic Implications of Gaps in Responses to Self‐Neglect: Case Studies From Multiple Exclusion Homelessness and From Hoarding Behaviour Amongst Older Individuals
This paper explores the economic implications of different support scenarios for individuals who self-neglect whilst experiencing multiple exclusion homelessness (MEH) or hoarding behaviour (HB). It ...
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Health and Social Care Workforce Research Unit @hscwru.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
"Histories of Compliance and Resistance: Social Workers and Immigration across Europe and USA" Monday 20 April 2026. Online. All welcome. A joint webinar from the Social Welfare History Group (USA) and the Social Work History Network (UK). On Monday! www.kcl.ac.uk/events/histo...
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Histories of Compliance and Resistance: Social Workers and Immigration across Europe and USA | King's College London
Joint webinar from Social Welfare History Group (USA) and the Social Work History Network (UK)
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Health and Social Care Workforce Research Unit @hscwru.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
NEW Hess, C., Harris, J., Boaz, A., & Manthorpe, J. (2026) "Precarious Capital: A Qualitative Study Investigating the Role of Relationships When Women Navigate Experiences of Homelessness and Violence" in Violence Against Women. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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Precarious Capital: A Qualitative Study Investigating the Role of Relationships When Women Navigate Experiences of Homelessness and Violence - Carolin Hess, Jess Harris, Annette Boaz, Jill Manthorpe, ...
Research investigating the experiences of women experiencing homelessness often highlights the prevalence of (sexual/domestic) violence and abuse in their traje...
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Health and Social Care Workforce Research Unit @hscwru.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
New report: 'Management of Sickness Absence in NHS Trusts' by Mary Baginsky and colleagues www.kcl.ac.uk/news/managem...
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Management of Sickness Absence in NHS Trusts | King's College London
Major new report from Mary Baginsky and colleagues
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Annette Boaz @annetteboaz.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Great to hear @clentonf.bsky.social bringing the voice of lived experience to the #ICIC26 conference. Important that integrated care is about real lives, partnership and place not all about structures and strategies. Person shaped rather than person centred care - that flexes and supports people
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Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · 07/04/2026
Whoa 🤯 The Moon, in full eclipse, with the #Artemis II Orion spacecraft. Part of the Moon and spacecraft are lit by Earthshine, and both Saturn and Mars are visible to the lower right. Incredible. Details: images.nasa.gov/details/art0...
[alt text by NASA] The Moon, seen here backlit by the Sun during a solar eclipse on April 6, 2026, is photographed by one of the cameras on the Orion spacecraft’s solar array wings. Orion is visible in the foreground on the left. Earth is reflecting sunlight at the left edge of the Moon, which is slightly brighter than the rest of the disk. The bright spot visible just below the Moon’s bottom right edge is Saturn. Beyond that, the bright spot at the right edge of the image is Mars. Credit: NASA
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The Policy Institute @policyatkings.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
🏆 Congratulations to Alia Beny and Ina Price-James for winning the Overall Prize at Policy Idol 2026, with their compelling pitch "National Youth Rewards for Community Life", a points-based scheme to tackle youth isolation Find out more ➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-b...
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Health and Social Care Workforce Research Unit @hscwru.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
NEW Dr Kritika Samsi and colleagues: "Men's Sheds, Befriending Services, Lunch Clubs And Homecare Agencies As Early Detectors" www.kcl.ac.uk/news/mens-sh...
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Men's Sheds, Befriending Services, Lunch Clubs And Homecare Agencies As Early Detectors | King's College London
New briefing and vignettes from the Preventive Role of social care for Older People (PROP) study
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Annette Boaz @annetteboaz.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
What a great day celebrating the achievements of the fantastic @nihrarcs.bsky.social SHARE fellows 🎉
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Health and Social Care Workforce Research Unit @hscwru.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
NEW: Evaluation of the International Recruitment Fund for adult social care for 2024-25 Findings from phase 3 evaluation by Kalpa Kharicha and @carlpurcell.bsky.social www.kcl.ac.uk/news/evaluat...
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Evaluation of the International Recruitment Fund for adult social care for 2024-25 | King's College London
Findings from phase 3 evaluation by Kalpa Kharicha and Carl Purcell
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The Policy Institute @policyatkings.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
EVENT: The case for cash: do cash transfers work in practice? Join us, @schoolforgovt.bsky.social, @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social, @ligia-teixeira.bsky.social, @michael-sanders.bsky.social & @bobbyduffy.bsky.social to explore the impact of cash transfers on poverty ➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/events/the-c...
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NNERPP @rpp-network.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Hey, early career education scholars! The NNERPP & RESHAPE Network book club for early career scholars, graduate students, and post docs continues this Wed, March 11! You can still join us even if you missed the first meeting -- learn more & sign up here: rice.box.com/s/g1pkeiwhvi...
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Annette Boaz @annetteboaz.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
@spillersk.bsky.social talks about research practice partnerships as the way forward for research in social care @hscwru.bsky.social 😊
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The Policy Institute @policyatkings.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
EVENT: The case for cash: do cash transfers work in practice? Join us, @schoolforgovt.bsky.social, @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social, @ligia-teixeira.bsky.social, @michael-sanders.bsky.social & @bobbyduffy.bsky.social to explore the impact of cash transfers on poverty ➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/events/the-c...
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Will Allen @williamlallen.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Bumping this amid today’s various threads about the academic job market and supporting early-career researchers.
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Annette Boaz @annetteboaz.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Joining the Science Policy Collaborative for a session focused on boosting US science policy programme capacity and impact 😊
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The Policy Institute @policyatkings.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
💡 We’re pleased to be partnering with @wellcometrust.bsky.social and @senseaboutsci.bsky.social to explore how research communication can remain effective amid rising polarisation and scepticism about expertise Find out more ➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/new-kin...
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Health and Social Care Workforce Research Unit @hscwru.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
"Turning research into real-world care in health and disability" with Unit Director @annetteboaz.bsky.social Online 24 February 2026 17:00 to 18:00 #BRIResearch www.kcl.ac.uk/events/turni...
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Turning research into real-world care in health and disability | King's College London
Prof Annette Boaz at the Bloorview Research Institute Global Guest Speaker Series
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The Policy Institute @policyatkings.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
📺 Catch our @annetteboaz.bsky.social speaking with the Bloorview Research Institute at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital about how research can make a real difference across health and disability services 📆 Tuesday 24 February ➡️ hollandbloorview.ca/research-edu...
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Health and Social Care Workforce Research Unit @hscwru.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Unit Director @annetteboaz.bsky.social involved in new NIHR Mental Health Research Group led by Lancaster University with a focus on Lancashire and South Cumbria www.kcl.ac.uk/news/new-fun...
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New funding for UK mental health research in under-served areas | King's College London
The NIHR is investing almost £55 million in five additional Mental Health Research Groups (MHRGs). King’s College London researchers will collaborate on three of the five new groups.
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School for Government @schoolforgovt.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
🎉 Congratulations to Zenzo Sibanda, who won the award for best presentation at the first of our Solidarity Symposia, which focused on fighting the climate crisis! 📆 We'll be hosting four more symposia on a range of themes throughout 2026 ➡️ www.kcl.ac.uk/events/serie...
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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Meet our speaker🎤 Prof Chris Summerfield, @summerfieldlab.bsky.social, @ox.ac.uk, will explore how capable AI systems are of human influence & what risks they pose to society & to democracy in our forthcoming webinar on 4 Feb. Register now➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...
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Patrick Dunleavy @patrickdunleavy.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
UK academia’s presence on X is reaching a tipping point blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...
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UK academia’s presence on X is reaching a tipping point - Impact of Social Sciences
Data collected on UK universities’ use of social media shows academic engagement with X is at a tipping point with more institutions off the platform than on.
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Annette Boaz @annetteboaz.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
In Oslo today for Kari-Elisabeth’s PdD defence - looking forward to discussing her interesting work on evidence use in policy in Norway
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