Jackie Njoroge @jackienjoroge09.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Pretty good afternoon out at @nationaltrust.org.uk quarry bank 010 0
Reposted by Jackie NjorogeUK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 08/06/2026Meet the 2026 New Generation Thinkers. Five early-career academics have been selected through AHRC’s partnership with the BBC to share their ideas with wider audiences on BBC Radio 4. Find out more: www.ukri.org/news/bbc-and...ukri.orgBBC and AHRC select New Generation Thinkers 2026Five of the UK’s most promising early-career academics have been selected as this year’s New Generation Thinkers to help shape Radio 4 programming. 0102 0
Jackie Njoroge @jackienjoroge09.bsky.social · 31/05/2026Fascinating listening to Radio4s piece on the whit Friday brass bands in saddleworth. 000 0
Jackie Njoroge @jackienjoroge09.bsky.social · 29/03/2026….can’t believe how light it is outside 😀 010 0
Reposted by Jackie NjorogeUK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 13/03/2026Apply to join the UKRI Market Access Acceleration Sandpit This one-day collaborative sandpit (27 April, London) will bring together multidisciplinary experts to develop prototype solutions for consumer-led energy flexibility in the UK. Application deadline: 26 March 2026 Find out more ⬇️ukri.orgSandpit: market access acceleration in consumer led flexibilitySubmit an expression of interest to attend this sandpit opportunity to co-design actionable prototype and minimum viable test products to support the acceleration of market access within consumer led ... 022 0
Reposted by Jackie NjorogeUK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 26/02/2026New research shows how a simple digital intervention, including Tetris gameplay, can reduce traumatic flashbacks for health workers. The study offers huge potential to implement a highly scalable, low cost, low intensity, easily accessible, digital treatment. More: www.ukri.org/news/tetris-...ukri.orgTetris gameplay reduces traumatic flashbacks for health workersCuriosity driven research continues to underpin the UK’s ability to develop novel digital therapeutics that can improve mental health support. 0146 0
Reposted by Jackie NjorogeUK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 20/02/2026Applications are now open for the International Placement Scheme 2026 Funded global research placements at leading cultural institutions for early career researchers and doctoral students - build expertise, networks and policy impact. Apply by 19 March 2026 More info: www.ukri.org/opportunity/...ukri.orgInternational Placement Scheme 2026Apply to undertake a placement at an international cultural institution. You must either be: 01112 0
Jackie Njoroge @jackienjoroge09.bsky.social · 15/02/2026Am all for the march of modern tech, but if the car windscreen is frozen, cassette cases and CD cases were really useful…. 000 0
Reposted by Jackie NjorogeUK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 12/02/2026The NERC Peer Review College is now always open. With broader, more inclusive criteria and a quick 10–20 minute self-nomination process. We welcome academic and non-academic experts, at all career stages, in the UK and internationally. Apply now: engagementhub.ukri.org/nerc-funding... 055 0
Reposted by Jackie NjorogeThe Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 26/01/2026Working-class creatives are being squeezed out of careers in the arts. Our research on the lack of class diversity in the creative industries has been cited in a new report on working-class participation in the arts across Greater Manchester ⤵️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukBias against working class should be illegal, culture review saysMore than 50% of respondents to a survey on the creative sector say they experienced class bias. 21212 0
Reposted by Jackie NjorogeUK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 26/01/2026Mistaking correlation for causation doesn’t just waste research funding, it can shape real-world health advice. In our new blog, Prof. George Davey Smith, 2025 MRC Millennium Medal winner, explains why he encourages scientists to look for ways they might be wrong. www.ukri.org/blog/why-evi...ukri.orgWhy evidence matters in health researchProfessor George Davey Smith explains why he encourages scientists to look for ways they might be wrong. 0115 0
Jackie Njoroge @jackienjoroge09.bsky.social · 23/01/2026…..on what seems to be 247th day of January I have eaten the last mince pie of the season… 000 0
Reposted by Jackie NjorogeUK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 09/12/2025Congratulations to all the winners of the 2025 Knowledge Exchange Awards! These projects demonstrate exceptional achievements in knowledge exchange, innovation and collaboration, showing how research collaboration deliver benefits for people and the economy. Explore: www.ukri.org/news/ukri-ce... 062 0
Reposted by Jackie NjorogeNick Harrison @nickharrison73.bsky.social · 20/10/2025Disadvantaged kids are more likely to have SEND needs but LESS likely to get support, leading to a DOUBLE DISADVANTAGE and much worse outcomes. Why? a 🧵 @suttontrust.bsky.social latest research 144 0
Jackie Njoroge @jackienjoroge09.bsky.social · 19/10/2025Started watching Riot Women, it’s really good. 000 0
Reposted by Jackie NjorogeOmar Khan @omaromalleykhan.bsky.social · 15/10/2025Pleased to be in Leeds for the launch of this report today. A Whole Provider Approach holds much promise for addressing equality gaps in higher education. Read our report (including recommendations) 'Making it everyone's business' 012 0
Reposted by Jackie NjorogeDavid Kernohan @dkernohan.bsky.social · 13/10/2025I'd like a list of UK universities that are on a ring road - by which I mean just off a main road that does not go directly to the centre of a city or town. It is for a thing. UWE and Cardiff Met are two examples. Any more? attn. @hbsj.bsky.social @mike-rat.bsky.social @registrarism.bsky.social 1732 0
Jackie Njoroge @jackienjoroge09.bsky.social · 12/10/2025…..why isn’t there a single nhs ap for all appointments and communications….? 000 0
Jackie Njoroge @jackienjoroge09.bsky.social · 04/10/2025How’s Saturday going ? Harley has decided it’s best to have a relaxing day…. 010 0
Jackie Njoroge @jackienjoroge09.bsky.social · 04/10/2025…..have started the bad knitting early this year 110 0
Reposted by Jackie NjorogeJisc @jisc.bsky.social · 11/09/2025We’ve extended eduroam to rural Kenya using satellite internet, working with Kenya Education Network (KENET) to bring secure connectivity to remote research sites. Find out how the project came together 👇jisc.ac.ukHow Jisc and KENET extended eduroam to rural Kenya using satellite internet - Jisc 082 0
Jackie Njoroge @jackienjoroge09.bsky.social · 07/09/2025Managed to change a kitchen tap today without creating any major leaks. Just needed a tip run to complete the day…. 010 0
Reposted by Jackie NjorogeUK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 28/08/2025How many researchers begin in a totally different career? Quite a few! In this episode of 101 Jobs, we meet Mac: a former Royal Marine, now an ocean operations expert at @pml.ac.uk🌊 We want to show the public that even if your career doesn’t begin in science, it can still lead you there.youtu.beOcean buoys, microscopic plankton and speed boats | 101 Jobs that change the world S3 Ep 5YouTube video by UKRI Stories 182 0
Reposted by Jackie NjorogeHetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 15/08/2025Are you a researcher who could do with £8k to engage the public about your research working with a gallery, museum, library or archive? We’ll shortly be opening a call so I just wanted to give you a heads up this is coming www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/shap...thebritishacademy.ac.ukSHAPE Involve and EngageA funding programme for innovative public engagement from the British Academy. 48681 0
Reposted by Jackie NjorogeDavid Kernohan @dkernohan.bsky.social · 15/08/2025Clearing updates added here. It's been a busy 24 hours. wonkhe.com/blogs/a-leve...wonkhe.comA levels and acceptances, 2025All the numbers and all the action from JCQ results day in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland 121 0
Reposted by Jackie NjorogeNew Scientist @newscientist.com · 14/08/2025A study of 150,000 people with ADHD in Sweden confirms that drugs taken to manage the condition have wider benefits beyond improving immediate symptomsnewscientist.comADHD drugs reduce risk of criminal behaviour, drug abuse and accidentsA study of 150,000 people with ADHD in Sweden confirms that drugs taken to manage the condition have wider benefits beyond improving immediate symptoms 0228 0
Reposted by Jackie NjorogeHugh Jones @hbsj.bsky.social · 11/08/2025Here's a #HigherEducationPostcard showing @wlvuni.bsky.social This is the Technical College which is one of the precursor institutions If you like this image, please retweet it - remember, BlueSky has #NoAlgorithm 074 0
Jackie Njoroge @jackienjoroge09.bsky.social · 09/08/2025Accompanied middlest teenager to north london to begin her European travels, slightly odd to be walking past Woburn house not going in…… 000 0
Reposted by Jackie NjorogeThe Economist @economist.com · 04/08/2025A person’s performance is not just a matter of their own brilliance. It is often inseparable from the context—the relationships, culture, processes and tacit knowledge—that surrounds a starecon.stAre superstars as good when they move jobs?The AI-talent scramble raises an old question 0161 0
Reposted by Jackie NjorogeThe Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 03/08/2025✍️ "I’ve started to realise that for many people like me, that door isn’t just closed. It’s bolted, and the only way through seems to be unpaid." Working for free is only an option for a small number of people. Unpaid internships need to end ⬇️suttontrust.comUnpaid work is killing class diversity in the creative industries - The Sutton TrustOur alum, Bethany, discusses the prominence of unpaid work in the creative professions. 0126 0
Reposted by Jackie NjorogeTASO @taso.org.uk · 29/07/2025New @HEPI_news blog: Dr Anna Anthony (HEAT) on boosting local evaluation in higher ed. The post introduces the HEEL – a sector-wide library of evaluation to help practitioners share learning & strengthen evidence-based practice. Blog: www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/07/25/n...hepi.ac.ukNew Research Highlights the Power of Access Work — and the Tools We Need to Evaluate It - HEPIIt has never been more important for providers across the sector to show that access and participation activities have an impact. With resources stretched, we need to know the work we are doing is mak... 101 0
Jackie Njoroge @jackienjoroge09.bsky.social · 27/07/2025Our teenagers were swimming in the lake, Harley was not impressed….. 030 0
Reposted by Jackie NjorogeHugh Jones @hbsj.bsky.social · 23/07/2025Here's a #HigherEducationPostcard showing the Gower Place wing of @ucl.ac.uk This is the wing to the left of the famous portico, as you look from the gate at Gower Street If you like this image, please share it - remember, BlueSky has #NoAlgorithm 025 0
Reposted by Jackie NjorogeThe Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 14/07/2025✍️ "Individuals from working class backgrounds are significantly underrepresented in creative occupations, with young people from middle class backgrounds four times more likely to work in the sector." Our research mentioned in @designweek.co.uk ⬇️ www.designweek.co.uk/we-must-fix-... 072 0
Jackie Njoroge @jackienjoroge09.bsky.social · 14/07/2025Know this might just be me but has rum and raisin ice cream disappeared from the shelves 200 0
Jackie Njoroge @jackienjoroge09.bsky.social · 12/07/2025Harley preferring to sit outside, not sure it much cooler though 010 0
Reposted by Jackie NjorogeMet Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · 10/07/2025As temperatures rise, many of us are drawn to the water 🌊 But while the sun may be shining, the water can still pose serious risks. One of the most dangerous is cold water shock 👇metoffice.gov.ukCold water shock: what it is and how to stay safeWith this weekend’s forecast pointing to a return of summer heat and heatwave conditions across much of the UK, many of us will no doubt be looking for ways to cool off. 13221 0
Reposted by Jackie NjorogeTASO @taso.org.uk · 07/07/2025Latest report reveals deep HE inequalities for care-experienced young people. 🔹 4x less likely to attend uni 🔹 Higher dropout rates 🔹 Later/lower entry routes Key recs: taso.org.uk/libraryitem/... 012 0
Reposted by Jackie NjorogeTASO @taso.org.uk · 04/07/2025In our latest blog post, Dr Shaun Boustani (UCL) explores how widening access to medical schools could tackle NHS doctor shortages. He discusses The Sutton Trust findings and calls for reforms like contextual admissions & alternative entry routes. Read: taso.org.uk/news-blog/ca...taso.org.ukCan addressing inequalities in medical schools help staff the NHS? - TASODr Shaun Boustani, Senior Research Fellow at University College London Medical School explores how widening access to medical schools could help tackle NHS doctor shortages. He discusses Sutton Trust ... 001 0
Jackie Njoroge @jackienjoroge09.bsky.social · 25/06/2025Lovely amble around @nationaltrust.org.uk Quarry bank, went with ice cream treat not the traditional scone. 010 0
Jackie Njoroge @jackienjoroge09.bsky.social · 19/06/2025Youngest has just finished GCSEs, a personal view but it’s a lot of assessment at age 16 when young people stay in education or training until age 18. 000 0
Reposted by Jackie NjorogeVivienne Stern @viviennestern.bsky.social · 17/06/2025www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/06/14/w...hepi.ac.ukWeekend Reading: Out of Eeyore’s Gloomy Place (rather boggy and sad) - HEPIUniversities must embrace change and collaboration to navigate political scepticism and ensure a sustainable, inclusive future. 011 0
Jackie Njoroge @jackienjoroge09.bsky.social · 16/06/2025Plans for first week of leave = cafes, walks, films…… actual first day of leave, clearing the washing machine filter of whatever unknown blockage is preventing it from draining…….. 100 0
