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Tom Hancocks @tehancocks.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Exciting weekend at work running a stand at New Scientist Live, sharing the work we do at the Henry Royce Institute to support materials science research in the UK. @newscientist.com #materialsscience

Henry Royce Institute stand, a bright green and yellow background with a table in front covered in science activities

Plastic cubes filled with multicoloured balls

Molecular structures of a liquid crystal.

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 29/09/2026

We're looking for undergraduate students at UK universities who are interested in scientific research to join one of our labs or facilities for 12 months as part of our sandwich student programme. Apply by 6 October: www.crick.ac.uk/careers-and-study/s…

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Sandwich students

Sandwich students join one of the Crick’s research groups or science technology platforms for 12 months to work on a research project.

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Carbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · 24/09/2026

NEW – Analysis: EVs are now nine times cheaper than petrol or diesel to drive in the UK ✍️ Written by @mollylempriere.carbonbrief.org 📊 Data analysis by Ho Woo Nam Read here: buff.ly/VpxOLE5

EVs are now up to nine times cheaper per mile than diesel cars. Pence per mile. A chart shows diesel highest at around 21p, petrol at 20p, EV at price cap at 7p, and EV off peak lowest at under 2.5p. Source: Carbon Brief analysis, DESNZ, Ofgem, Zapmap. - (alt text generated by Google Gemini)

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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 29/07/2026

Overnight, a masked bandit broke into our kitchen. Armed with opposable thumbs, he proceeded to sample everything on offer. I’d just visited the farmers market, so the menu was extensive. I can now share a highly specific peer-reviewed list of what this particular raider did & did not enjoy. 🧵

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Raccoon's Evil Smile: 'Good, Good'

Alt: Raccoon's Evil Smile: 'Good, Good'

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PSDI - Physical Sciences Data Infrastructure @psdi-uk.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

#Hiring Alert! 📣: t.ly/lmcs9 We are looking for someone with a background in the physical sciences, excellent communication skills and a passion for data and metadata to join our team to help to develop PSDI’s content in line with community best practices. 🚨 Apply online: t.ly/lmcs9

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Dr Jamie Gallagher @jamiebgall.co.uk · 24/06/2026

The first year I’ve really struggled to get women on board. One final plea. I’ll gladly give up my own speaking slot because I’d really love more women and people from racially minoritised communities.

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Simon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · 19/03/2026

😬UK gas prices just hit highest level since 2022😬 At current prices… * New wind & solar from latest "AR7" auction would cut the bill for UK gas imports by £5.5bn/y * A single (1) home heat pump would cut bill for gas imports by more than £600/y www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-why...

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Tom Hancocks @tehancocks.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Apple^3 Apple, on an Apple, photograph taken on an Apple. Apples! 🍎 🍏 💻 All the way down!

Apple core on an Apple laptop, taken on an iPhone

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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 28/01/2026

The Future Leaders Fellows Development Network is offering an additional post-award development opportunity for UKRI-funded Project Leads. The Pathways programme is designed to support the next generation of research and innovation leaders in the UK: pathways.flfdevnet.com Closes 20 February

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FLF Development Network - PATHWAYS Programme

PATHWAYS Pathways is a national UKRI funded programme designed to support the next generation of research and innovation leaders in the UK, for Project Leads funded by UKRI as an additional post-award...

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BIG - STEM Communicators Network, UK @big-stem-network.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Just two weeks until the Little Event 2026, our training session for people who are new to STEM communication We're delighted to share that Sophia Constantinou will be running a session on networking and personal branding. 📆 29/31st Jan 📹 Zoom Book now 👉 www.big.uk.com/event-6410615

A tanned skin women with long black hair and a dark top smiles. White text reads "Sophia Constantinou. Little Event 2026 Speaker."

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Mark Miodownik @markmiodownik.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

If over the xmas holidays you need help with a broken washing machine or other broken appliance. Do download the iFixit App and use the new FixBot to help you repair the problem. Its really quite useful! It even has useful suggestions to resolve family arguments (not really).

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Dr Jamie Gallagher @jamiebgall.co.uk · 27/01/2025

Interesting in Science Communication? Don’t miss this on 6th of March. I’m teaming up with @newscientist.bsky.social to explore effective #SciComm & share how you can be part of the HUGE New Scientist event in Oct which last year attracted over 26k people www.newscientist.com/science-even...

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KCL Natural, Mathematical and Engineering Sciences @kingsnmes.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Imagine a future where everything is built to last – designed for repair, reuse and sustainability.🔄 At our first-ever Engineering Annual Lecture, Prof @markmiodownik.bsky.social will reveal how we can achieve this vision. 📅 5 Mar ⏰ 17.00 - 19.00 📍WC2R 2LS ⬇️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-death-...

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The death of consumerism and how we engineer a more sustainable future

Please join us in-person and online for the Engineering Annual Lecture at King's College London with Professor Mark Miodownik.

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Auke Hoekstra @aukehoekstra.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

We now predict a mean of 2.7C of warming in 2100. Not the 4C we predicted a decade ago. This is due to less exaggeration and better policy and technology. However, 2.7C is still very bad and it could still become much worse. At the same time we can bend the curve down further

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Tom Hancocks @tehancocks.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Do check these out and nominate a colleague for a #HenryRoyceInstitute Technician Awards for Innovation or Outstanding Contribution to UK #MaterialsScience!

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Mark Miodownik @markmiodownik.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

We are hiring a materials library creative lead. A perfect job for a materials obssessive with a technical background- www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLE817/m...

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Materials Library: Creative Lead at UCL

Discover an exciting academic career path as a Materials Library: Creative Lead at jobs.ac.uk. Don't miss out on this job opportunity - apply today!

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Anna Landre @annalandre.com · 07/01/2025

Do you know a UK-based wheelchair user who works in a lab and would be willing to user-test our prototype of what is believed to be the first-ever lab coat adapted for wheelchair users? Please share far & wide! Interest form: forms.office.com/e/66FhcQjqRT More info: www.ucl.ac.uk/ucl-east/new...

Two photos of Anna, a young white woman using an electric wheelchair, wearing a blue lab coat that fits her well with tables and dry-lab equipment in the background. Text reads: "A team of researchers and designers led by UCL is looking for wheelchair users working in wet lab environments to user-test what is believed to be the first-ever prototype of a lab coat adapted for wheelchair users."

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Dr Jamie Gallagher @jamiebgall.co.uk · 07/01/2025

Interested in Science Communication? There is one week left to apply for FameLab UK. The competition is an international search for #SciComm talent. There are 10 UK heats to choose from and I'll be dotting round the country helping people prepare. www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/our-projects...

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FameLab UK | Cheltenham Festivals

What is FameLab UK?FameLab UK is a science communication competition and sees the best new voices in science from around the country compete against one an

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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

December was a new record for wind generation in the UK, according to data collated by Ember. Wind made up 46% of the country's power output through the month.

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Simon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · 02/01/2025

+++NEW ANALYSIS+++ UK electricity was the cleanest ever in 2024, with emissions per unit falling by more than two-thirds in a decade Highlights: 🏭end of coal power after 142yrs 🔥fossil fuels at record-low 29% share 🌄renewables at record-high 45% www.carbonbrief.org/... 1/9

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Tom Hancocks @tehancocks.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

It’s 1C right now and this should awaken me from my post-Christmas food torpor… #outdoorpool

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Mark Miodownik @markmiodownik.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

We are hiring. Come and work with us at the Institute of Making : www.instituteofmaking.org.uk/blog/we-are-...

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We are hiring a Materials Library Creative Lead! - Institute of Making

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Tom Hancocks @tehancocks.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Finished #BlackDoves. Obvious swoon at KK. It was ok. It ends with a lovely Hallmark family Xmas dinner. I’m going to start a fan theory that KK’s Helen is actually Juliet from #LoveActually. She disappeared for ten years prior to 2014 to get over the cue cards…

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Tom Hancocks @tehancocks.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

The River Goyt was raging through New Mills today! Getting windy out now too.

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Simon Walkden @mazymixer.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

-7°c on Curbar Edge. ##PeakDistrict

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Tom Hancocks @tehancocks.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Nice blizzard hitting New Mills in High Peak this evening when I got home from work on the train.

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Tom Hancocks @tehancocks.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

As someone struggling through the planning process due to this current rule (and implications arising from it) this is welcome news. If not for me, but the thousands, if not millions, that need to make this journey in the coming years. #heatpump

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Tom Hancocks @tehancocks.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Kicking off our PhD Student Reseach Sandpit today at Henry Royce Institute as Saint-Gobain introduce the “Grand Challenge” on sustainability in the construction industry. Why do materials matter so much? Lots to learn and knowledge to apply! Stick around to find out what they get up to.

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Dr Stew Hotston (he/him) @stewarthotston.com · 20/11/2024

If you're into SF then you should be following the Clarke Award.

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Tom Hancocks @tehancocks.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

View on the way back home from the pub last night.

Tall stone bridge and trees illuminated at night

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Tom Hancocks @tehancocks.bsky.social · 07/11/2024

So Bluesky. I’m doing this now. Evening dinner at the National Physical Laboratory’s Postgraduate Institute Conference. Ending a day of brilliant talks on metrology and the measurements we make across the sciences. Stay tuned for my talk tomorrow on the Henry Royce Institute’s student activities.

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