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British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

A great couple of days at the #BIGEvent26! The BSI team has been exploring new ideas in public engagement and science communication, while connecting with communicators from across the STEM community. Lots of inspiration to take forward! 🧬 @big-stem-network.bsky.social

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Chris Snowden-Smith @snowd99.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

I’ve got the inevitable nagging feeling I’ve forgotten something but very excited to be back to my old stomping grounds in York for @big-stem-network.bsky.social #BIGEvent26!

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Billiam: I've Missed Something

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Chris Snowden-Smith @snowd99.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

I wrote a thing as part of our Vaccine Engagement Day blog series at @britsocimm.bsky.social #CelebrateVaccines

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Chris Snowden-Smith @snowd99.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Incredibly tough read but fasinating piece of 'creative non-fiction' exploring the consequences of a measles infection. Really different way to explore the immunological concepts and real-life effects www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...

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This Is How a Child Dies of Measles

When your family becomes a data point in an outbreak

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BIG - STEM Communicators Network, UK @big-stem-network.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

BIG Event 2026 Registration is Open Now! Join us at the National STEM Learning Centre 15-17 July for top quality skills sharing, networking and our famous Best Demo competition! Early bird tickets and our bursary scheme are now open, with early bird closing 31 March! www.big.uk.com/BIGEvent2026

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BIG - STEM Communicators Network, UK @big-stem-network.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

BIG Event Registration launches tomorrow! We're so delighted to share that the BIG Event will go on sale tomorrow, with Early Bird tickets, and the Bursary scheme, launching at 10am GMT. This is the cheapest way to attend, so mark your diaries, and book ASAP! www.big.uk.com/BIGEvent2026

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Chris Snowden-Smith @snowd99.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Me, in the drinks cupboard at Christmas, and I have a plate full of cheese and crackers

A nautical flag that is yellow with a black circle in it and the caption 'I am directing my course to port'

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Maladroithe @maladroithe.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

PSA

A periodic table color coded by how lickable different elements are

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James Vincent @jjvincent.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

another robot highlight for 2025: man wearing humanoid mocap suit kicks himself in the balls

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Chris Snowden-Smith @snowd99.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Didn't think that when I joined my local running club in Morley a couple of years ago for some company out running that I'd end up with a bunch of new friends and doing a silly route in the shape of a Reindeer's head!

Screenshot of a strava running route in the shape of a reindeers head around Morley

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Chris Snowden-Smith @snowd99.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

With the inevitable cancellation of trams in WY, at least we have a top quality, functioning bus network. Oh wait, I had a two hour wait (with a 9 month old baby) to get home on Friday afternoon as multiple buses just didn't turn up with zero explanation. Good job everyone.

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Chris Snowden-Smith @snowd99.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Last week it was John Robins and Elis James, tonight it’s @threebeansaladpod.bsky.social. It's a comedy podcast live vibe tastings kinda week #RingTheCrabBell

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Chris Snowden-Smith @snowd99.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Our new guide to vaccinations during pregnancy is now available! We've been working really hard on this over the past few months and we hope it is a easy to read and engaging guide that provides key information and answers common questions. #ImmunoSky 🧪 #SciComm

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Chris Snowden-Smith @snowd99.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

The out of office is on and my work laptop is hidden away which means my Shared Parental Leave has officially started Very excited (and lucky) to have 3 and a bit months going on adventures with the boy!

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Chris Snowden-Smith @snowd99.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Very happy to be re-elected Secretary and excited to see what the next 12 months holds for @big-stem-network.bsky.social!

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BIG - STEM Communicators Network, UK @big-stem-network.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Well, it's been a bit of a whirlwind and our event manager has struggled to find time for social media But here's a highlight for you! The winners of this year's Best Demo Competition, in joint 1st place, are @kathrynboast.bsky.social and @petergallivan.bsky.social

A white man and white woman hold a silver trophy in front of a book case

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UK Health Security Agency @ukhsa.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Our latest data shows an increase in the number of pregnant women getting vaccinated against #WhoopingCough. Vaccination rates in England climbed from 59% in May 2024 to nearly 73% in March this year. Find out more: www.gov.uk/government/n... #EpiSki #MedSky

Pregnant woman wearing a purple vest and yellow cardigan, resting her hands on her belly. Text on the image says 'We're seeing a big increase in numbers of pregnant women getting vaccinated against whooping cough'

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British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

🚀 Exciting update! A new team of 5 Editorial Board members and 10 Content Editors is leading the refresh of the BSI's BiteSized Immunology. The updated resource, with fresh content for learners & educators, launches early next year. See the new team ➡️ bit.ly/4nbLzI9

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BIG - STEM Communicators Network, UK @big-stem-network.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

🌟 Beetlestone Award 2025 🌟 The Beetlestone Award Organising Committee is delighted to announce the 2025 winner of this prestigious Award, given for leadership and legacy in Communicating Science, is Dr Katie Steckles.

A white woman with short brown and purple hair, a blue top and a headset mic stands in front of a white background

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Chris Snowden-Smith @snowd99.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Stopped at a service station with a truly outstanding choice of where to get your coffee. • Costa Coffee (shop) • Costa Express (booth next to shop) • Costa Express (in WHSmiths opposite the shop) • Costa Coffee (drive thru) What is the business model here?!

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Paul Belcher FRCP HonMFPH 🇪🇺🇬🇧 @pauljbelcher.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

🚹 Report: #PaternityLeave policies vary in Europe but the UK's offer is "one of the worst in the developed world". 🇬🇧 2 weeks at £187.18 a week 🇪🇸 6 weeks with full pay 🇩🇰 24 weeks at full pay 🇸🇪 10 months: First 390 days up to SEK47,750 (£3,590) a month. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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How UK paternity leave compares to the rest of Europe

Most dads in the UK get two weeks off work after their baby is born, but dads in many European countries get more.

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Chris Snowden-Smith @snowd99.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Cracking first Fathers Day. Saw some animals at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, ate Popeyes for tea in the drive so we didn’t disturb the boys nap and then he did a poo so big it leaked out of his nappy and onto me. Perfection.

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BIG - STEM Communicators Network, UK @big-stem-network.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

At the BIG Event 2025, we're doing things a little differently! Let's dive into some of the changes Session Themes - We've got 4 dedicated tracks of themed content across all our sessions, so you'll be able to focus on the topics which suit you! This will be clear on the web and in our brochure!

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Chris Snowden-Smith @snowd99.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Carb loading (eating a takeaway) ahead of the big race tomorrow (a local parkrun). I'm basically a professional runner at this point.

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BIG - STEM Communicators Network, UK @big-stem-network.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Did you know you can join the BIG Event from anywhere in the world? The majority of our sessions will be run as hybrid, including the world famous Best Demo Competition! For just £75, you get access to all of these sessions and the resources that come with them! www.big.uk.com/BIG2025

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Talia al Ghoul 🏳️‍⚧️ @usili.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

also you all need to see this, because this is something I don't think *anybody* could predict for where this ad goes

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British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Career opportunity ALERT! 🚀 Become a BSI BiteSized Immunology Content Editor or join the Editorial Board to oversee content for one of our most popular resources. Gain valuable experience in science communication & content creation. Apply by 23 May: bit.ly/42A4zru

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Robin Hayward 🌳 🏳️‍⚧️ @canopyrobin.com · 28/04/2025

They're finally here! The full range of "It's Dr, Actually" pins is now available, thanks to your support! Please share them as much as possible so that they reach the people who'll love them: canopyrobin.etsy.com/listing/1841...

A collection of circular hard enamel pins which say "It's Dr, Actually". The backgrounds of the pins are in the style of the nonbinary, trans, agender, genderqueer, genderfluid, bigender, intersex, lesbian, and progress pride flags. There are also flagless backgrounds in black, white, hot pink, pearlescent purple, pearlescent dark green, pearlescent pink, pearlescent light blue, and pearlescent light green. A handwritted URL directs you to look up CanopyRobin.Etsy.Com

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Chris Snowden-Smith @snowd99.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Very excited that these are now live! We're doing a big refresh of our brilliant @britsocimm.bsky.social BiteSized Immunology resource and the first step is we're looking for volunteers to be Content Editors and Editoral Board Members. Happy to chat with anyone that has any questions.

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Chris Snowden-Smith @snowd99.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Not why I joined a remote org, but it's going to make our lives so much easier in November. Wife is a teacher but as I'm WFH I can walk to the great nursery over the road at 8.30 and 5pm without worrying about factoring a commute into my day. Bonus is that we only need one car as well.

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WHO @who.int · 24/04/2025

It’s #WorldImmunizationWeek Vaccines have saved 154 million lives in the last 50 years. That’s 6 lives every minute. A reminder of what is #HumanlyPossible. Science saves lives. #VaccinesWork bit.ly/wiw2025

Every 10 seconds vaccination saves a life.
Immunization for all is Humanly Possible

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Viki Male @vikilovesfacs.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

👶🏼 Many #vaccines are not effective in newborns. So how do we protect them from infectious disease? 🤰🏽 By vaccination in #pregnancy! Here we review… 💉 Established campaigns vs whooping cough, flu, COVID 💡 New approaches to RSV, GBS 🌈 Future challenges, opportunities #ReproSky #ImmunoSky #IDSky

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Vaccination in pregnancy to protect the newborn - Nature Reviews Immunology

In this Review, Male and Jones provide an overview of the current vaccines that are offered during pregnancy and to newborns, explaining the rationale behind the different vaccination programmes and t...

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Adrian Tchaikovsky @aptshadow.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

In the shadow of the recent court decision, hopefully it comes out in my writing but: trans rights are human rights and 'biological sex' is a complex non-binary phenomenon.

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Chris Snowden-Smith @snowd99.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Filing this very much under 'I'll believe when I see it' but I'd really like it to happen. Really enjoyed the Eurostar experience for our Paris trip a couple of years ago and it would be great to go a lot further into Europe. Would happily do that rather than flying, especially with a little one!

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Chris Snowden-Smith @snowd99.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Love this! As someone with a deep love of sci-fi and a lot of the books that are referenced, it makes me so sad and angry that these powerful people are just completely missing the point of the sci-fi they claim as inspiration. On the upside, it does remind me of an all-time favourite Twitter post

Twitter post from @AlexBlechman saying: "Sci-Fi author: in my book I invented the Torment Nexus as a cautionary tale. Tech Company: At long last, we have created the Torment Nexus from classic sci-fi novel Don't Create the Torment Nexus"

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British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

🚨 Applications are OPEN for the BSI's #EDI grant! Secure up to £500 to fund activities promoting diversity and inclusion in immunology. Together, we can create a brighter future where every voice is heard & valued! 🗓️ Apply by 9 June 2025: bit.ly/3gYExJv

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Chris Snowden-Smith @snowd99.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

It’s the ‘I wonder why I’m suddenly feeling a bit naff and rundown before I remember it’s spring and I have hay fever so should take an antihistamine’ time of year.

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BIG - STEM Communicators Network, UK @big-stem-network.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Bursary Applications open for the BIG Event 2025 The bursary covers your registration fees and limited travel and accommodation costs. For full details, eligibility criteria and to apply, go to www.big.uk.com/bursary. Closes Thursday 1 May 11:59 pm.

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Chris Snowden-Smith @snowd99.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

This is one of the biggest underlying challenges in vaccine engagement. Our brains just don't deal well with intangibles like the benefits of preventative medicine. Especially as many of the deadly diseases vaccines protect against just aren't that prevalent any more. Because of vaccines!

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Chris Snowden-Smith @snowd99.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Babies first #parkrun this morning. Getting him indoctrinated early!

Man (me) stood in maroon running top holding a small baby in sunshine with people, trees and a small lake behind

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Chris Snowden-Smith @snowd99.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

My favourite @theverge.com article of year is back and updated for 2025!

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Chris Snowden-Smith @snowd99.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

We've got exciting things planned today and for the next month as we #CelebrateVaccines at an incredibly critical time. You can find out more and join in as part of Vaccine Engagement Day 2025 at the link below.

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British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Tomorrow is Vaccine Engagement Day! 🚀 Get involved in this important initiative which aims to empower informed decisions and spread positivity about vaccines. 👉 Check out our webpage to find out how to participate: bit.ly/3Rasp6s #CelebrateVaccines

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Chris Snowden-Smith @snowd99.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

And a new adventure begins! It’s been a long time coming but he’s finally here. Four weeks of not a lot of sleep and quite a lot of coffee so far, and many more weeks, months and years of that to come!

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BIG - STEM Communicators Network, UK @big-stem-network.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

BIG Registration Opens in 1 Week! Mark your diary and get ready as early bird registration for the BIG Event 2025 at @ri-science.bsky.social opens on 31st March! All the details can be found at 👇 www.big.uk.com/BIG2025

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Chris Snowden-Smith @snowd99.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Post a ship that’s not Star Wars or Star Trek

The spaceship Daedalus from the TV series Stargate SG-1 floating in space with the Earth in the background.

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Chris Snowden-Smith @snowd99.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Not going to lie, I love the idea of a more sedate trip in an airship to get somewhere instead of flying

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