Andy Crawford
@crayfish27.bsky.social
Head of Operations, Population Research UK @PopRes-UK. Occasional runner and water polo player. Personal account, views my own
This is a major milestone achievement. Congratulations to @ukllc.bsky.social and everyone who contributed to make this a reality
📢UK LLC announces new approvals from NHS providers and UK Government departments meaning linked longitudinal data held in the UK LLC Trusted Research Environment (TRE) can now be used for a wide range of research in the public good.
July 2, 2025 at 11:15 AM
This is a major milestone achievement. Congratulations to @ukllc.bsky.social and everyone who contributed to make this a reality
Congratulations to @popres-uk.bsky.social Co-director Nic Timpson on being elected a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences
www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2025/ma...
www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2025/ma...
Bristol professor joins Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowship
A University of Bristol academic who is the Principal Investigator for the Children of the 90s health study has been elected a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences. Professor Nic Timpson joins 53...
www.bristol.ac.uk
May 22, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Congratulations to @popres-uk.bsky.social Co-director Nic Timpson on being elected a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences
www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2025/ma...
www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2025/ma...
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🔍Rosie McEachan and Paul Bradshaw have been leading the way as the first PRUK Forum chairs.
In this reflective Q&A, they share what it takes to build a stronger, more collaborative longitudinal research community.
Catch up on the article here: shorturl.at/0rR59
In this reflective Q&A, they share what it takes to build a stronger, more collaborative longitudinal research community.
Catch up on the article here: shorturl.at/0rR59
May 7, 2025 at 8:48 AM
🔍Rosie McEachan and Paul Bradshaw have been leading the way as the first PRUK Forum chairs.
In this reflective Q&A, they share what it takes to build a stronger, more collaborative longitudinal research community.
Catch up on the article here: shorturl.at/0rR59
In this reflective Q&A, they share what it takes to build a stronger, more collaborative longitudinal research community.
Catch up on the article here: shorturl.at/0rR59
Excited to be at the UCL health of the public symposium today. Looking forward to hearing about lots of interesting research and its impact, as well as catching up with friends and colleagues
April 29, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Excited to be at the UCL health of the public symposium today. Looking forward to hearing about lots of interesting research and its impact, as well as catching up with friends and colleagues
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📣 Check out the latest consultation report from @popres-uk.bsky.social. We're pleased to be collaborating with other longitudinal data infrastructure partners on such an important initiative:
[1/2] 🧵 What are the key needs in the longitudinal population studies landscape? Our stakeholder consultation report shares insights from six workshops held across the UK. 📊
🔍 Read more: shorturl.at/WCQTa
🔍 Read more: shorturl.at/WCQTa
March 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
📣 Check out the latest consultation report from @popres-uk.bsky.social. We're pleased to be collaborating with other longitudinal data infrastructure partners on such an important initiative:
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📣📢 Check out the latest consultation report from
@popres-uk.bsky.social
We're excited to be collaborating with other longitudinal data infrastructure partners on such an important initiative ⬇️
@popres-uk.bsky.social
We're excited to be collaborating with other longitudinal data infrastructure partners on such an important initiative ⬇️
[1/2] 🧵 What are the key needs in the longitudinal population studies landscape? Our stakeholder consultation report shares insights from six workshops held across the UK. 📊
🔍 Read more: shorturl.at/WCQTa
🔍 Read more: shorturl.at/WCQTa
March 14, 2025 at 4:24 PM
📣📢 Check out the latest consultation report from
@popres-uk.bsky.social
We're excited to be collaborating with other longitudinal data infrastructure partners on such an important initiative ⬇️
@popres-uk.bsky.social
We're excited to be collaborating with other longitudinal data infrastructure partners on such an important initiative ⬇️
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Nice snippet from @popres-uk.bsky.social on the value of longitudinal population studies for understanding life course society and health, and the support PRUK can offer
[1/2] 💡What can Population Research UK offer to the longitudinal population studies community? Hear directly from attendees of our consultation workshops across the UK.
▶️ Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NIH...
▶️ Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NIH...
Why does Population Research UK's work matter?
YouTube video by Population Research UK
www.youtube.com
March 19, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Nice snippet from @popres-uk.bsky.social on the value of longitudinal population studies for understanding life course society and health, and the support PRUK can offer
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📝 To support @popres-uk.bsky.social we have implemented a project to develop skills for managing longitudinal data for sharing.
We're delighted to be able to make resources from this project available for free to download! The full list of materials is here: ukdataservice.ac.uk/about/resear...
We're delighted to be able to make resources from this project available for free to download! The full list of materials is here: ukdataservice.ac.uk/about/resear...
March 25, 2025 at 10:43 AM
📝 To support @popres-uk.bsky.social we have implemented a project to develop skills for managing longitudinal data for sharing.
We're delighted to be able to make resources from this project available for free to download! The full list of materials is here: ukdataservice.ac.uk/about/resear...
We're delighted to be able to make resources from this project available for free to download! The full list of materials is here: ukdataservice.ac.uk/about/resear...
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🙌 We’re proud to see the @ukdataservice.bsky.social-led skills development project successfully delivered.
This is one of our foundation initiatives aimed at strengthening data management skills across the longitudinal population studies community.
Explore the project! ⤵️
This is one of our foundation initiatives aimed at strengthening data management skills across the longitudinal population studies community.
Explore the project! ⤵️
We're pleased to announce the successful delivery of our @popres-uk.bsky.social
Skills Development for Managing Longitudinal Data for Sharing project.
You can read more about the project and access key resources at our website:
Skills Development for Managing Longitudinal Data for Sharing project.
You can read more about the project and access key resources at our website:
PRUK - Skills Development for Managing Longitudinal Data for Sharing
We are pleased to announce successful delivery of the Population Research UK – Skills Development for Managing Longitudinal Data for Sharing project.
ukdataservice.ac.uk
April 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
🙌 We’re proud to see the @ukdataservice.bsky.social-led skills development project successfully delivered.
This is one of our foundation initiatives aimed at strengthening data management skills across the longitudinal population studies community.
Explore the project! ⤵️
This is one of our foundation initiatives aimed at strengthening data management skills across the longitudinal population studies community.
Explore the project! ⤵️
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[1/2] 💡What can Population Research UK offer to the longitudinal population studies community? Hear directly from attendees of our consultation workshops across the UK.
▶️ Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NIH...
▶️ Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NIH...
Why does Population Research UK's work matter?
YouTube video by Population Research UK
www.youtube.com
March 19, 2025 at 9:36 AM
[1/2] 💡What can Population Research UK offer to the longitudinal population studies community? Hear directly from attendees of our consultation workshops across the UK.
▶️ Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NIH...
▶️ Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NIH...
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[2/2] 🎥 What is Population Research UK?
Hear from our team about this initiative, co-developed by the University of Bristol, University College London, Swansea University, CLOSER and the UK Longitudinal Linkage Collaboration.
▶️ Watch here: youtu.be/yvX3qvCuxXQ
Hear from our team about this initiative, co-developed by the University of Bristol, University College London, Swansea University, CLOSER and the UK Longitudinal Linkage Collaboration.
▶️ Watch here: youtu.be/yvX3qvCuxXQ
What's the vision for Population Research UK?
YouTube video by Population Research UK
youtu.be
March 12, 2025 at 12:44 PM
[2/2] 🎥 What is Population Research UK?
Hear from our team about this initiative, co-developed by the University of Bristol, University College London, Swansea University, CLOSER and the UK Longitudinal Linkage Collaboration.
▶️ Watch here: youtu.be/yvX3qvCuxXQ
Hear from our team about this initiative, co-developed by the University of Bristol, University College London, Swansea University, CLOSER and the UK Longitudinal Linkage Collaboration.
▶️ Watch here: youtu.be/yvX3qvCuxXQ
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[1/2] 🧵 What are the key needs in the longitudinal population studies landscape? Our stakeholder consultation report shares insights from six workshops held across the UK. 📊
🔍 Read more: shorturl.at/WCQTa
🔍 Read more: shorturl.at/WCQTa
March 12, 2025 at 12:42 PM
[1/2] 🧵 What are the key needs in the longitudinal population studies landscape? Our stakeholder consultation report shares insights from six workshops held across the UK. 📊
🔍 Read more: shorturl.at/WCQTa
🔍 Read more: shorturl.at/WCQTa
Population Research UK Co-Director, Nic Timpson, on the panel at the launch event of the Atlas of Longitudinal Datasets with @larseneault.bsky.social @wellcometrust.bsky.social @popres-uk.bsky.social
January 22, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Population Research UK Co-Director, Nic Timpson, on the panel at the launch event of the Atlas of Longitudinal Datasets with @larseneault.bsky.social @wellcometrust.bsky.social @popres-uk.bsky.social
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The #AtlasLongitudinalDatasets launch event has begun! Up next is a demonstration of the platform and its key features. Couldn't join? Don’t worry, we’ll share the highlights soon! Until then, explore the Atlas and dive into 1,600+ datasets here: www.atlaslongitudinaldatasets.ac.uk
January 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The #AtlasLongitudinalDatasets launch event has begun! Up next is a demonstration of the platform and its key features. Couldn't join? Don’t worry, we’ll share the highlights soon! Until then, explore the Atlas and dive into 1,600+ datasets here: www.atlaslongitudinaldatasets.ac.uk
Excited to be at the launch event of the Atlas of Longitudinal Datasets today at @wellcometrust.bsky.social. Looking forward to finding out how @popres-uk.bsky.social can enhance this fantastic resource
January 22, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Excited to be at the launch event of the Atlas of Longitudinal Datasets today at @wellcometrust.bsky.social. Looking forward to finding out how @popres-uk.bsky.social can enhance this fantastic resource
Great to see Isambard AI, the supercomputer at @bristoluni.bsky.social, in the top 12 UKRI impact stories of Christmas 2024 www.ukri.org/news/the-12-...
The 12 UKRI impact stories of Christmas 2024
To celebrate a year in research and innovation we’ve compiled a list of highlights from 2024, showing the wide range of impacts that UKRI investments deliver.
www.ukri.org
December 24, 2024 at 8:08 PM
Great to see Isambard AI, the supercomputer at @bristoluni.bsky.social, in the top 12 UKRI impact stories of Christmas 2024 www.ukri.org/news/the-12-...
A really useful webinar for those wanting an overview of four internationally renowned national cohort studies and the wide range of opportunities they offer #LongitudinalResearch
New to our cohort studies? Our free Getting Started webinar will introduce you to our #UKCohortStudies and the opportunities for research: https://buff.ly/4gg1TUg
December 16, 2024 at 2:56 PM
A really useful webinar for those wanting an overview of four internationally renowned national cohort studies and the wide range of opportunities they offer #LongitudinalResearch
A fantastic year for everyone at @gw4alliance.bsky.social Congratulations 🎉
2024 has been another exciting and impactful year for the #GW4Alliance!
Here's a look at some of our successes, including:
📈our new return on investment figure,
💪the launch of our PGR childcare campaign
💷and some major funding wins.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBUy...
Here's a look at some of our successes, including:
📈our new return on investment figure,
💪the launch of our PGR childcare campaign
💷and some major funding wins.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBUy...
GW4 Alliance Year in Review: 2024
YouTube video by GW4 Alliance
www.youtube.com
December 13, 2024 at 9:23 AM
A fantastic year for everyone at @gw4alliance.bsky.social Congratulations 🎉
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Today's newspapers offer the hope that dark chocolate could reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes. But when things sound too good to be true they might just be an example of "Today’s random medical news". ieureka.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/2024/12/04/d...
And today’s random (and dubious) medical news is: dark chocolate prevents diabetes – IEUREKA!
ieureka.blogs.bristol.ac.uk
December 5, 2024 at 10:53 AM
Today's newspapers offer the hope that dark chocolate could reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes. But when things sound too good to be true they might just be an example of "Today’s random medical news". ieureka.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/2024/12/04/d...
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🍂 🚂 Leaves on the line? Network Rail now using smart data to keep your autumn journeys on track! www.networkrail.co.uk/stories/tack...
Tackling leaves on the line with artificial intelligence - Network Rail
We’re using smart data and artificial intelligence to transform the way we tackle leaves on the lines. Low adhesion and...
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December 4, 2024 at 3:19 PM
🍂 🚂 Leaves on the line? Network Rail now using smart data to keep your autumn journeys on track! www.networkrail.co.uk/stories/tack...
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There are already many articles for which there is more attention on Bluesky than on other comparable micro-blogging sites, meaning the academic community and the general public have clearly adopted Bluesky as one of its core places to disseminate and discuss new research.
A Place of Joy.
A Place of Joy.
December 3, 2024 at 2:00 PM
There are already many articles for which there is more attention on Bluesky than on other comparable micro-blogging sites, meaning the academic community and the general public have clearly adopted Bluesky as one of its core places to disseminate and discuss new research.
A Place of Joy.
A Place of Joy.
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"the academic community... have clearly adopted Bluesky as one or its core places to disseminate and discuss new research" 🥲
#AcademicSky #AcademicChatter
#AcademicSky #AcademicChatter
There are already many articles for which there is more attention on Bluesky than on other comparable micro-blogging sites, meaning the academic community and the general public have clearly adopted Bluesky as one of its core places to disseminate and discuss new research.
A Place of Joy.
A Place of Joy.
December 3, 2024 at 3:10 PM
"the academic community... have clearly adopted Bluesky as one or its core places to disseminate and discuss new research" 🥲
#AcademicSky #AcademicChatter
#AcademicSky #AcademicChatter
Useful tips on how to get started with academic Bluesky (like I am!) blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...
How to get started with academic Bluesky
As prominent individual and institutional accounts eschew Twitter/X for new social media platforms, Bluesky is having a moment. Drawing on the experience of colleagues on the platform, Ned Potter, …
blogs.lse.ac.uk
December 3, 2024 at 5:07 PM
Useful tips on how to get started with academic Bluesky (like I am!) blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...
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PLEASE SHARE: Registration is now open for the next Introduction to Causal Inference Course for Health & Social Scientists (7-11 July 2025, Leeds, UK).
See more info & register here: www.causal.training
Note, we are not planning any other courses until 2027.
#CausalIntroCourse #EpiSky #CausalSky
See more info & register here: www.causal.training
Note, we are not planning any other courses until 2027.
#CausalIntroCourse #EpiSky #CausalSky
December 2, 2024 at 10:42 AM
PLEASE SHARE: Registration is now open for the next Introduction to Causal Inference Course for Health & Social Scientists (7-11 July 2025, Leeds, UK).
See more info & register here: www.causal.training
Note, we are not planning any other courses until 2027.
#CausalIntroCourse #EpiSky #CausalSky
See more info & register here: www.causal.training
Note, we are not planning any other courses until 2027.
#CausalIntroCourse #EpiSky #CausalSky
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Do you think a website listing all UK LPS, with tools for studies to maintain their profiles and AI-powered search for a high-quality discovery experience, is a good idea? 🤔 Let us know how we can help you...
pruk.ac.uk/consultation
pruk.ac.uk/consultation
December 2, 2024 at 12:30 PM
Do you think a website listing all UK LPS, with tools for studies to maintain their profiles and AI-powered search for a high-quality discovery experience, is a good idea? 🤔 Let us know how we can help you...
pruk.ac.uk/consultation
pruk.ac.uk/consultation