On Monday 20 Jan #EvidenceWeek in Parliament opens with a Reverse Select Committee hearing, led by people across the UK asking Committee Chairs about evidence for policies and issues that matter to them.

See MPs answer your questions: senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...

Do Good December - Day 21: Appreciate kindness and thank people who do things for you actionforhappiness.org/calendar #DoGoodDecember

I'm a couple of days behind the curve on this one. But a really important reminder to get your health information from appropriately qualified and registered professionals.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

This one is so important! Takes effort if you've had years of conditioning to expect the worst, but a really good habit to get into.

Do Good December - Day 14: Share a happy memory or inspiring thought with a loved one actionforhappiness.org/calendar #DoGoodDecember

New PhDs applying for jobs, can't stress enough the importance of ADDRESSING THE SELECTION CRITERIA! You're unlikely to get to interview if you send off a general cover letter & CV. Lab heads, please reinforce this with your students. I was caught out thinking my student knew ... but they didn't. 🧪

I don't want to cast doubt on the impeccable dependability of google AI, but I don't remember this particular plot twist in du Maurier's REBECCA

HUSBAND: “That’s a nice window display. Let’s go in. We might find some interesting Xmas presents”.

60 SECONDS LATER, WE’RE BACK OUTSIDE.

ME: “You are a complete idiot”

HUSBAND: “I’m an idiot?? What about them? They were wearing Santa hats and it’s not even December!”

🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️

Having spent months mostly avoiding this kind of thing because, well, you all know how the other place had got, I've finally made it here! Good to see a few old friends who have made the switch too.