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Director of the Leverhulme Trust and Fellow of British Academy. Formerly Professor of Education. All views are my own and retweets do not suggest endorsement.

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Anna Frances Vignoles is a British educationalist and economist. She is the Director of the Leverhulme Trust, taking up her position in January 2021. Previously, she was Professor of Education and fellow of Jesus College at the University of Cambridge, where her research focused on the economic value of education and issues of equity in education. She was elected as a fellow of the British Academy in 2017. .. more

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Professor Anna Vignoles @annavignoles.bsky.social · Sep 15
So proud of this collection and thanks to @expeditions.bsky.social for putting this together. Our aim is not just to showcase excellent @leverhulme.ac.uk research but to also highlight the value of blue skies research and knowledge generally. More important than ever. Please do spread the word.
leverhulme.ac.uk Leverhulme Trust @leverhulme.ac.uk · Sep 15
We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with @expeditions.bsky.social, the Philip Leverhulme Prize Collection, highlighting the importance of sharing knowledge as widely as possible. Read more about this exciting partnership: www.leverhulme.ac.uk/news/EXPedit... @annavignoles.bsky.social
Black background with gold swirls. Headshot of Professor Anna Vignoles: "Philip Leverhulme Prizes recognise the contributions of outstanding researchers. As part of our centenary celebrations, we are thrilled to collaborate with EXPeditions on the joint mission of sharing knowledge more widely by showcasing some of these extraordinary academics." Leverhulme Trust logo, EXPeditions logo, URL: leverhulme.ac.uk/news

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Professor Anna Vignoles @annavignoles.bsky.social · 2d
Very interesting work findings on how to make school choice work better.

Reposted by Anna Vignoles, Stephen P. Jenkins, Joshua Goodman , and 3 more

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Simon Burgess @profsimonb.bsky.social · 5d
NEW REPORT: Modelling and reforming school choice
By Ellen Greaves, @estellecantillon.bsky.social, @mariagraziacavallo.bsky.social and me.

Blog economics.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/2025/11/06/a...

Policy briefing
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#EconSky #EduSky

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Access to highly effective schools: The case for reform – Welcome to the Economics blog
How do we address the gap in attainment between the most advantaged and disadvantaged students in the UK? Pioneering research, led by the University of Bristol, reveals the reforms most likely to equa...
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Professor Anna Vignoles @annavignoles.bsky.social · 5d
Interesting! If a tad worrying.
samfr.bsky.social Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 6d
New post just out:

"How to make government work"

We have a guest post from one of the people who built the AI Security Institute on a rare UK success story. With important lessons for the rest of government.

(£/free trial)

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How to make government work
Lessons from a rare British success story
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Reposted by Lawrence Freedman, Anna Vignoles

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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 6d
New post just out:

"How to make government work"

We have a guest post from one of the people who built the AI Security Institute on a rare UK success story. With important lessons for the rest of government.

(£/free trial)

open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/h...
How to make government work
Lessons from a rare British success story
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Professor Anna Vignoles @annavignoles.bsky.social · 26d
www.leverhulme.ac.uk/news/value-k...

Do come along on 17 November to hear some of our Philip Leverhulme Prize winners speak about the importance of knowledge particularly at the moment! With our partners @expeditions.bsky.social and 5x15
www.leverhulme.ac.uk

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Professor Anna Vignoles @annavignoles.bsky.social · 26d
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/audio-video/...

More fantastic episodes of the BA Early Career Researcher podcast have landed. Lots of ECRs tell us sharing stories and connecting to others really helps during this critical career phase. So please share widely.
Confessions of an Early Career Researcher
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk

Reposted by Margot C. Finn

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Professor Anna Vignoles @annavignoles.bsky.social · Oct 10
A reminder that we have a great evening coming up on 17 November with some fabulous speakers talking about the importance of knowledge. With our partners @expeditions.bsky.social and 5x15
leverhulme.ac.uk Leverhulme Trust @leverhulme.ac.uk · Sep 29
The Trust has joined forces with @expeditions.bsky.social to host a special evening on 17 November, featuring leading scholars Shantanu Das, Daisy Fancourt, Naoíse Mac Sweeney, Simon Reid-Henry and @tiffwattsmith.bsky.social to discuss the importance of knowledge in a changing world.
White text on black background: The Value of Knowledge in an Age of Disinformation. Six headshots of speakers. Logos: 5x15, Leverhulme Trust, EXPeditions.

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Professor Anna Vignoles @annavignoles.bsky.social · Oct 3
In case you missed this, we have a fabulous evening lined up talking about the importance of research and knowledge. Seems very timely and great to partner with @expeditions.bsky.social and 5x15 ... Do come along.

www.5x15.com/events/5x15-...

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Professor Anna Vignoles @annavignoles.bsky.social · Oct 1
Grants going 👇
britishacademy.bsky.social The British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social · Oct 1
We invite applications for British Academy/Leverhulme Senior Research Fellowships 2025. The scheme supports established and senior researchers in the humanities and social sciences wishing to complete research through a sustained period of leave for one year. Apply now: https://bit.ly/3VMeTZ9

Reposted by Anna Vignoles, Susan J. Smith, Gillian Douglas

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The British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social · Oct 1
We invite applications for British Academy/Leverhulme Senior Research Fellowships 2025. The scheme supports established and senior researchers in the humanities and social sciences wishing to complete research through a sustained period of leave for one year. Apply now: https://bit.ly/3VMeTZ9

Reposted by Anna Vignoles, Lesley A. Hall, Margot C. Finn

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Leverhulme Trust @leverhulme.ac.uk · Sep 29
The Trust has joined forces with @expeditions.bsky.social to host a special evening on 17 November, featuring leading scholars Shantanu Das, Daisy Fancourt, Naoíse Mac Sweeney, Simon Reid-Henry and @tiffwattsmith.bsky.social to discuss the importance of knowledge in a changing world.
White text on black background: The Value of Knowledge in an Age of Disinformation. Six headshots of speakers. Logos: 5x15, Leverhulme Trust, EXPeditions.

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Professor Anna Vignoles @annavignoles.bsky.social · Sep 23
@leverhulme.ac.uk is supporting this fantastic BA podcast for early career researchers.

It's an exciting but stressful transition period for many and sharing experiences is definitely helpful. Enjoy!!
britishacademy.bsky.social The British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social · Sep 22
Our new podcast by ECRs, for ECRs is here. Tune in as researchers share their academia survival tips.

The first episodes of Confessions of an Early Career Researcher are available now. Subscribe for our final episodes, going live 15 October. https://bit.ly/47PXZQH

Reposted by Anna Vignoles, Susan J. Smith

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The British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social · Sep 22
Our new podcast by ECRs, for ECRs is here. Tune in as researchers share their academia survival tips.

The first episodes of Confessions of an Early Career Researcher are available now. Subscribe for our final episodes, going live 15 October. https://bit.ly/47PXZQH

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Professor Anna Vignoles @annavignoles.bsky.social · Sep 19
On the need for public investment....
investinbritain.bsky.social Invest In Britain @investinbritain.bsky.social · Sep 19
They argue that the £113bn additional investment announced since last year’s Budget is a “useful step in the right direction”, but this still leaves public investment flat as a share of GDP over the parliament – and lower than both the OECD and the UK post-war averages.

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Invest In Britain @investinbritain.bsky.social · Sep 19
They argue that the £113bn additional investment announced since last year’s Budget is a “useful step in the right direction”, but this still leaves public investment flat as a share of GDP over the parliament – and lower than both the OECD and the UK post-war averages.

Reposted by Anna Vignoles, Lesley A. Hall, Margot C. Finn

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Leverhulme Trust @leverhulme.ac.uk · Sep 15
We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with @expeditions.bsky.social, the Philip Leverhulme Prize Collection, highlighting the importance of sharing knowledge as widely as possible. Read more about this exciting partnership: www.leverhulme.ac.uk/news/EXPedit... @annavignoles.bsky.social
Black background with gold swirls. Headshot of Professor Anna Vignoles: "Philip Leverhulme Prizes recognise the contributions of outstanding researchers. As part of our centenary celebrations, we are thrilled to collaborate with EXPeditions on the joint mission of sharing knowledge more widely by showcasing some of these extraordinary academics." Leverhulme Trust logo, EXPeditions logo, URL: leverhulme.ac.uk/news

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Professor Anna Vignoles @annavignoles.bsky.social · Jul 24
One of our Early Career Fellows Dr Thea Sommerschield getting lots of attention for her AI tool to read ancient inscriptions @leverhulme.ac.uk @uniofnottingham.bsky.social

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Gaps in what we know about ancient Romans could be filled by AI
A new system fills in missing words from ancient inscriptions carved on monuments and everyday objects.
www.bbc.co.uk

Reposted by Anna Vignoles

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Thomas House @tah-sci.com · Sep 29
*Please promote!*

The Martingale Foundation is trying to increase access to postgraduate degrees for talented students facing financial barriers to doing so. I'll be giving up time this year to support the cohort, please encourage applications 🙂

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Simon Fisher @profsimonfisher.bsky.social · Dec 23
The Max Planck Society @maxplanck.de shares 12 highlights of 2024 research across diverse fields, including first photo of a star beyond the Milky Way, sequences of oldest modern human genomes, a wild orangutan treating wounds with a medicinal plant, + our paper on genes, musicality & Beethoven: 🧪
Research highlights 2024
The year 2024 saw Max Planck scientists publishing exceptional research across disciplines. We have selected twelve highlights to share.
www.mpg.de

Reposted by Anna Vignoles, Alison Park

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Christopher Smith @christophersmith.bsky.social · Jan 6
What would it look like to reimagine #arts and #humanities as a vital and creative force for change at the heart of #science?
For 25 years, the Arts and Humanities Research Council has supported the transformation of our understanding of ourselves through research...
Arts and Humanities Research Council 25 years of excellence and impact against a colourful background

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Leverhulme Trust @leverhulme.ac.uk · Jan 22
Nominations are now open for the Trust’s Philip Leverhulme Prizes, which are awarded in six broad subject areas and worth £100,000 each for two to three years. Deadline Wednesday 14 May 2025, 4pm. www.leverhulme.ac.uk/philip-lever...
Philip Leverhulme Prizes topics: Archaeology, Chemistry, Economics, Engineering, Geography, and Languages and Literatures

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Leverhulme Trust @leverhulme.ac.uk · Jan 14
Every year we have a fascinating set of projects that come from our Emeritus Fellows: www.leverhulme.ac.uk/grants...

There is still time to apply for this scheme: www.leverhulme.ac.uk/emerit... Closing date is 30 January 2025, 4pm. 

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · Jan 24
“Education, in particular, is an entirely collective & social endeavour.”
On #InternationalDayofEducation why not listen to this episode of the We Society podcast with @annavignoles.bsky.social ( @leverhulme.bsky.social ) on equity & value in education.
Listen now👂 ➡️ https://buff.ly/3DZf5yD

Reposted by Anna Vignoles

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Ada Lovelace Institute @adalovelaceinst.bsky.social · Jan 30
Some experts see AI as presenting transformative opportunities for teachers and schools. But does the hype match the reality?

Our landscape review with @nuffieldfoundation.org details issues raised by AI EdTech and highlights areas for future research.

www.adalovelaceinstitute.org/report/a-lea...
A learning curve?
A Iandscape review of AI and education in the UK
www.adalovelaceinstitute.org

Reposted by Anna Vignoles

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Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science, Oxford University @oxforddemsci.bsky.social · Feb 4
Demographers make #DemographyDay. We’re proud to be working with our funders and partners to support the next generation of demographers https://buff.ly/3P0Uz2Q

@leverhulme.bsky.social @annavignoles.bsky.social @oxpop.bsky.social @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social @cpc-cg.bsky.social

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Leverhulme Trust @leverhulme.ac.uk · Feb 13
The Trust is thrilled to share our new media collection showcasing the research we fund across the arts, humanities, sciences and social sciences. Check it out now: media.leverhulme.ac.uk

@annavignoles.bsky.social

Reposted by Anna Vignoles, Stephanie Pitts, Gillian Douglas

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The British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social · Apr 14
The BA/Leverhulme Small Research Grants scheme is now open for applications. This opportunity allows postdoctoral – or equivalent – scholars in the humanities and social sciences to apply for funding to support their research projects. Learn more: buff.ly/BrfBwSt
White banner with an image of a researcher focused on her work. The words 'BA/Leverhulme Small Research Grants' are written on the right-hand side

Reposted by Anna Vignoles, Todd Landman

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Leverhulme Trust @leverhulme.ac.uk · Apr 24
The Leverhulme Research Centre competition aims to encourage original research that seeks to transform our understanding of an important topic in contemporary society. This year, we are proud to fund three new centres in the arts, humanities and social sciences.

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leverhulme.ac.uk Leverhulme Trust @leverhulme.ac.uk · Apr 9
Today, the Trust Board announced the winners of the 2025 Leverhulme Research Centre competition. Congratulations to the Leverhulme Centre for Algorithmic Life, Leverhulme Centre for Humanity and Space and Leverhulme Centre for Research on Slavery in War. Read more: www.leverhulme.ac.uk/news/2025LRC
White writing against a black background with gold swirls: “In our centenary year, the Trust Board is proud to invest a further £30 million to fund three new centres across the arts, humanities and social sciences”. Circle cropped headshot of Professor Anna Vignoles, Leverhulme Trust logo and URL leverhulme.ac.uk/news

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Diane Coyle @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social · Apr 25
If you missed our @bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk annual conference, you can catch up here: www.bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk/events/annua... (& if you were there you might be in one of the photos!)
Bennett Institute for Public Policy Annual Conference 2025 - Bennett Institute for Public Policy
Below are recordings and photos from the Annual Conference 2025, where leading experts shared insights and ideas for tackling some of today’s most pressing policy challenges.
www.bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk