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Dr Anna Seabourne

@lucubrat.bsky.social
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Lucubrat: 'impudent child of laborious late night study', Anna Seabourne is an expert researcher developer, facilitator, coach, edtech enthusiast. #wiasn linktr.ee/annaclub

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Anna Sharman @annasharmanrd.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
#REDSConference2026 Question: how to publish non-replications/failures? Answers were to make sure that the paper has something about lessons learned, not just describing the failure itself. What about the Journal of Trial and Error? (only for health research unfortunately journal.trialanderror.org
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Journal of Trial and Error
An independent, diamond open access journal redefining failure. There is a gap between what is researched and what is published. The Journal of Trial & Error exists to close that gap.
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Anna Sharman @annasharmanrd.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
#REDSConference2026 InFrame talk: People say 'We simply don't have the time to evaluate' or 'Surveys get low engagement'. They changed their approach in 3 ways as they went along: 1. from top-down to cocreated, so as to manage the complexity of evaluating 27 projects from 3 institutions in only 2y
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
We’ve published an update on White Rose work exploring support for established researchers, setting out priorities for next steps. We’ll be sharing and discussing this at the REDS Conference in January. Read more here: whiterose.ac.uk/news/new-fin...
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New findings to shape future support for established researchers - White Rose University Consortium
A new report commissioned by the White Rose University Consortium has highlighted the unique professional development needs of established researchers – academics who have achieved research independen...
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Dr Anna Seabourne @lucubrat.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
In a year of delivering workshops and collaborating with colleagues online, Miro has been a joy to work with! NB only a small proportion of the 'bright ideas' came from me, the rest were participants in sessions or meetings.
Recap image: 1660 bright ideas; innovated with 55 people; top 5% superstar; Miro recap top 5% time spent; collaborated across 8 countries.
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UCU Imperial College @ucuimperial.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
A significant new development in the Imperial College pay dispute. The Joint Trade Unions have uncovered that key 2018 pay benchmarking recommendations—based on extensive staff consultation—were quietly set aside by College management. Read the full update here: ucu.imperial.ac.uk/archives/1143
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Joint Trade Unions demand transparency over Imperial’s pay benchmarking
In brief (if you don’t have much time) The Imperial Joint Trade Unions (JTU) have written to the University Negotiating Team (UNT) to raise serious concerns about the College’s handling of the 2018 Pa...
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Dr Anna Seabourne @lucubrat.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Reporting in Imperial's student newspaper on the joint trade union strike action @ucuimperial.bsky.social felixonline.co.uk/articles/uni...
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Unionised staff reject final pay award and vote for strike action
Members of Imperial’s Joint Trade Unions (JTU) have voted in favour of strike action following a dispute with the College over its 2025/2026 pay award. The Imperial branch of the University and Colle...
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LILAC Conference @lilacconf.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Applications are open for #LILAC26 bursaries! In addition to LILAC bursaries, which provide a full conference place, you can apply for Local to LILAC day delegate bursaries, aimed at those that live or work close to the University of Sheffield. Find out more & apply on our website.
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LILAC
LILAC is an annual conference covering all aspects of information literacy and is a firm favourite in the calendar of information professionals. The conference is brimming with new ideas, innovative…
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UCU Imperial College @ucuimperial.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
A reminder that we're on strike again today -- ALL WELCOME TO JOIN US AT 11.00 at the Exhibition Road entrance for a march around campus to make some noise and show your feelings to management!
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The Royal Society @royalsociety.org · 27/10/2025
Born #OnThisDay in 1930 was Gladys West. As a mathematician and computer programmer, West created an accurate model of the Earth's shape, and her work on satellite geodesic modelling laid the foundations for GPS technology. #WomenInSTEM #BlackHistoryMonth bbc.in/4nsn0FA
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100 Women: Gladys West - the 'hidden figure' of GPS
Gladys West was instrumental in developing the mathematics behind GPS - but until now her story has remained untold.
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UCU Imperial College @ucuimperial.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Imperial UCU members are on strike today and tomorrow. This action covers all parts of the College — academic, technical, administrative, and operational. It’s about fairness, dignity, and pay that keeps pace with the cost of living.
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Joint Trade Unions
Joint Trade Unions
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Dr Anna Seabourne @lucubrat.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
From Organiser to Participant: Reimagining the Role of Professional Services in Researcher Training (I have a clash, but it's being recorded). When: Thursday 23rd October Time: 12:00 - 13:00 Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/225e21...
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Dr Anna Seabourne @lucubrat.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Signed. occamstypewriter.org/scurry/2025/...
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An open letter to the President of the Royal Society – time to stand up for your values | Reciprocal Space
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Dr Anna Seabourne @lucubrat.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
"One key finding is that the postdoc period seems more important than the doctoral training to achieve [...early career...] success." www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
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Postdoc publications and citations link to academic retention and faculty success | PNAS
Postdoctoral training is a career stage often described as a demanding and anxiety-laden time when many promising PhDs see their academic dreams sl...
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Dr Anna Seabourne @lucubrat.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Appalled to hear that my alma mater is planning to reduce staff in East Asian Studies. Please sign and share: www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/sh... #japanese #eastasianstudies #sheffield
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Sheffield Uni Needs East Asian Studies!
The University of Sheffield has been a global leader in East Asian Studies since its inception as the national centre for modern Japanese Studies in 1963. Korean Studies was introduced in 1979 and mai...
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Dorothy Bishop @deevybee.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
New blogpost: deevybee.blogspot.com/2024/11/why-...
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Why I have resigned from the Royal Society
The Royal Society is a venerable institution founded in 1660, whose original members included such eminent men as Christopher Wren, Robert H...
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Lennart Nacke, PhD @lennartnacke.com · 25/11/2024
Research terms confuse most people. Many confuse preliminary with exploratory. Or mix up basic and applied research. Or mistake validity levels. But research terms are simpler than you think. Here are the key differences explained: (Poster source: Hermosillo, Ryan, Gupta)
Research terms defined. (Poster source: Hermosillo, Ryan, Gupta)
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Dr Anna Seabourne @lucubrat.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
London bound! It’s brilliant having a direct line from #Mirfield.
Grand Central train arriving at a station platform with bare trees, clouds and a blue sky in the background.
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Dr Anna Seabourne @lucubrat.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Starter pack for Martial Arts Studies created by @paulbowman.bsky.social go.bsky.app/VpctyoL
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Alya Khan @alyakhan.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Catching up on some important stuff now I'm better... “Ethics is not just about avoiding evil,” he says: “It’s also about promoting good.” The declaration is “quite silent” on potential benefits to participants, says Caesar Atuire www.science.org/content/arti...
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Key global bioethics guidelines get ‘dramatic’ update
Revised Declaration of Helsinki stresses need for equity, protection of vulnerable groups, and research integrity
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Carlile Vernon @markgray.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
An introductory KE starter pack is here: do ask me to be added to the pack (or removed from it!) and we'll try to build a community of those with interests in, or related to, knowledge exchange, knowledge transfer, technology transfer and KE-mediated research impact. go.bsky.app/8sC4hAL
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
How privatisation works (and Thames Water is just the latest example). 1. A government takes a national asset built up with taxpayers' money and the work of public servants over many years, and hands it, for a fraction of its value, to a private company. 2. In doing so, it creates a monopoly. 🧵
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Dr Anna Seabourne @lucubrat.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Dr Karen Hinxman, Head of the White Rose University Consortium, argues that university consortiums will have a vital role to play in responding to the higher education sector’s financial woes. whiterose.ac.uk/news/karen-h...
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Karen Hinxman says university collaborations help higher education institutions tackle mutual challenges
This article was first published by Research Professional on 17th November, 2024 Earlier this month, Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary, told university vice-chancellors that far greater coll...
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Dr Anna Seabourne @lucubrat.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Calder Navigation near Mirfield this morning. #72seasons #autumnleaves #bluesky
Blue skies reflected in a canal, surrounded by autumn leaves and trees with a towpath curving into the distance.
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Amy Diehl, Ph.D. @amydiehl.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
The reality is that you can't mandate RTO without losing talent. To the larger companies that are trying, the smaller ones say "Go ahead, take remote work away. Make your employees angry enough to quit, as doing so helps me attract your talent." www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Think twice before ordering work-from-home employees to return to the office
Companies are facing backlash after telling staff to cut back on working from home. That’s a good way to alienate talent
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Dr Anna Seabourne @lucubrat.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
#72seasons #Mirfield #autumn
Reflection of a tree in water with leaves floating on the surface.
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Dr Anna Seabourne @lucubrat.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Surveying precarity - researchers with a PhD doing research in all scientific domains, all sectors, including academia, business, public administration and non-profit private sector, all career stages, early-stage postdoctoral to senior researchers. icorsainternationalsurvey24.limesurvey.net/536168
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ICoRSA International Survey on Research Precarity
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Dr Anna Seabourne @lucubrat.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Free webinar on research careers: www.inspiring-era.eu/event/europe...
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Boost your career: new EU tools and support for attractive research careers - Inspiring Era
Are you a researcher looking to enhance your career? Join an online event to hear about the wide range of initiatives, tools, and support mechanisms!
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Dr Anna Seabourne @lucubrat.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
A fantastic resource from @andytattersall.bsky.social for anyone involved in research and new here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
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So where has everyone gone? Notable research and associated organisations in the UK (including international with UK ties) on social media
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Dr Anna Seabourne @lucubrat.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
The Yorkshire Consortium for Equity in Doctoral Education have a programme of online events information, advice and guidance on PhD application and study. For Black, Asian and minority ethnic graduates and undergraduates with UK fee status interested in a PhD. ycede.ac.uk/new-programm...
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Events for prospective PhD students and applicants 2024/25 - Yorkshire Consortium for Equity in Doctoral Education
The Yorkshire Consortium for Equity in Doctoral Education (YCEDE) are delighted to announce our programme of online events providing information, advice and guidance around PhD application and study f...
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Tig Slater @tigslater.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
Pleased to share the 'Whose Rainbow?' research project report! We asked LGBT+ students, staff & those considering themselves 'allies' what they thought of the use of LGBT+ symbolism in universities. Full report here: shura.shu.ac.uk/34366/1/2024... Or continue this thread for the headlines... 1/8
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Richard Ovenden @richove.bsky.social · 16/10/2024
It’s that time of year folks! Please apply to join our interdisciplinary community of Visiting Fewllows at the heart of @bodleianlibraries.bsky.social !
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Andy Tattersall @andytattersall.bsky.social · 05/11/2024
Do you want to learn how to communicate your research using lay summaries, blogs, infographics, social media, podcasts and animations? I've updated my website and created a short animation that explains more about the affordable training and services I offer. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKIq...
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Do you want to share your research?
YouTube video by Andy Tattersall
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