Laura Wolz
@laurawolz.bsky.social
Astrophysicist at the University of Manchester - FLF funded by UKRI - SEAC member to SKAO - 1/3 of carers in STEMM aka the three Lauras - grower of tomatoes
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In case anyone is wondering if Watson was really THAT bad, @lpachter.bsky.social compiled a list of quotes that are absolutely not for the faint of heart.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:18 PM
In case anyone is wondering if Watson was really THAT bad, @lpachter.bsky.social compiled a list of quotes that are absolutely not for the faint of heart.
liorpachter.wordpress.com/2018/05/18/j...
liorpachter.wordpress.com/2018/05/18/j...
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My big advice for how to survive right now is to watch/read/listen to what makes you laugh
You have to give yourself a chance to laugh
You have to give yourself a chance to laugh
November 6, 2025 at 6:14 PM
My big advice for how to survive right now is to watch/read/listen to what makes you laugh
You have to give yourself a chance to laugh
You have to give yourself a chance to laugh
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Hey, astronomers. Can you imagine astronomy research without ADS?!?!? No? So, have you filled out the ADS survey yet?
Help archives help you!
(Help archives keep funding!)
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Help archives help you!
(Help archives keep funding!)
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Astrophysics Data System (ADS) User Feedback Survey
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on the Astrophysics Data System (ADS) digital library. Your insights will help us improve the platform and better serve the scientific community. All ...
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November 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Hey, astronomers. Can you imagine astronomy research without ADS?!?!? No? So, have you filled out the ADS survey yet?
Help archives help you!
(Help archives keep funding!)
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Help archives help you!
(Help archives keep funding!)
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Tonight, the Royal Society lit up in purple to mark #PurpleTuesday - a global movement and call to action to not only recognise the barriers people with disabilities face but also to share the incredible solutions that are out there.
November 4, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Tonight, the Royal Society lit up in purple to mark #PurpleTuesday - a global movement and call to action to not only recognise the barriers people with disabilities face but also to share the incredible solutions that are out there.
Getting up at 5am for some quiet work time.
3-year old at 5:20
😐😐😐😐😐
3-year old at 5:20
😐😐😐😐😐
a little girl in a pink sweater is standing on a wooden table
Alt: a little girl in a pink sweater is standing on a wooden table (from the movie Monsters Inc)
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October 16, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Getting up at 5am for some quiet work time.
3-year old at 5:20
😐😐😐😐😐
3-year old at 5:20
😐😐😐😐😐
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Cosmologists! We have a faculty job going here in Oxford - happy to answer questions. Brief version is that this remains a great & collaborative place to do science and the students are superb. 🔭 www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOP628/a...
Associate Professor of Cosmology at University of Oxford
Recruiting now: Associate Professor of Cosmology on jobs.ac.uk. Click for details and explore more academic job opportunities on the top job board
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October 14, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Cosmologists! We have a faculty job going here in Oxford - happy to answer questions. Brief version is that this remains a great & collaborative place to do science and the students are superb. 🔭 www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOP628/a...
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#ald25 #AdaLovelaceDay 👩🏼🔬🧪#histsci
Happy Ada Lovelace Day!
We need a movie about her!
But there is a BBC doco:
Calculating Ada - The Countess of Computing 2015
We need a movie about her!
But there is a BBC doco:
Calculating Ada - The Countess of Computing 2015
www.youtube.com
October 14, 2025 at 10:20 AM
#ald25 #AdaLovelaceDay 👩🏼🔬🧪#histsci
Travel with the babies… I can’t say I cherish the memories of sleep deprived nights followed by exhausting and long conference days. I could only make it work, as we could afford my mum tagging along, a huge privilege as she had to come all the way from Germany!
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October 13, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Travel with the babies… I can’t say I cherish the memories of sleep deprived nights followed by exhausting and long conference days. I could only make it work, as we could afford my mum tagging along, a huge privilege as she had to come all the way from Germany!
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Jodrell Bank: From tracking meteors to discovering pulsars, this @unesco.org World Heritage Site has shaped radio astronomy for eight decades and inspired generations through science, culture, and the Bluedot Festival.
@jodrellbank.bsky.social
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@jodrellbank.bsky.social
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October 8, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Jodrell Bank: From tracking meteors to discovering pulsars, this @unesco.org World Heritage Site has shaped radio astronomy for eight decades and inspired generations through science, culture, and the Bluedot Festival.
@jodrellbank.bsky.social
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/magazi...
@jodrellbank.bsky.social
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/magazi...
Oh hello there!!! The printed copies of our report have arrived - and I am the chosen Laura to lug them across the country!
So, come and join us in Edinburgh on the 22nd of October for our first @carersinstemm.bsky.social report launch and get your own copy!
forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
So, come and join us in Edinburgh on the 22nd of October for our first @carersinstemm.bsky.social report launch and get your own copy!
forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
October 7, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Oh hello there!!! The printed copies of our report have arrived - and I am the chosen Laura to lug them across the country!
So, come and join us in Edinburgh on the 22nd of October for our first @carersinstemm.bsky.social report launch and get your own copy!
forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
So, come and join us in Edinburgh on the 22nd of October for our first @carersinstemm.bsky.social report launch and get your own copy!
forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
Aha, it IS a supermoon! 6yr spotted moon yesterday and got very excited. Seems like he is already a better observational astronomer than me, which…checks.
I love it that everyone loves a #supermoon. Tonight is the night so #DoLookUp!
Fine print: this astronomical event comes with a expectation-management disclaimer:
*The Supermoon is only 15% brighter than a normal full moon and I personally can not tell the difference 🤔
*Every moon is SUPER🔭🥳
Fine print: this astronomical event comes with a expectation-management disclaimer:
*The Supermoon is only 15% brighter than a normal full moon and I personally can not tell the difference 🤔
*Every moon is SUPER🔭🥳
If you've got clear skies, go outside and wave at our neighbour who is looking particularly stunning tonight. And if you have them, root out the binoculars to get a closer look at the grey maria: ~3.5 billion years ago these were seas of molten lava 🤓 #supermoon 🔭🧪
October 7, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Aha, it IS a supermoon! 6yr spotted moon yesterday and got very excited. Seems like he is already a better observational astronomer than me, which…checks.
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You can also join one of the three report launch events where the team will be sharing their actionable recommendations to improve support for all academic carers. Please come and say hello to me if you’re at the Edinburgh event! 9/end🧵
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🚨We're going on tour!🚨
Join us for 1 of our "Report Launch" networking events: Edinburgh, Manchester, London, or the comfort of your own home!
We will present the 'Carers in STEMM' survey findings, host panel discussions w/ policy markers, EDI advocates & fellow parents/carers.
Spread the word!📣
Join us for 1 of our "Report Launch" networking events: Edinburgh, Manchester, London, or the comfort of your own home!
We will present the 'Carers in STEMM' survey findings, host panel discussions w/ policy markers, EDI advocates & fellow parents/carers.
Spread the word!📣
October 4, 2025 at 7:24 AM
You can also join one of the three report launch events where the team will be sharing their actionable recommendations to improve support for all academic carers. Please come and say hello to me if you’re at the Edinburgh event! 9/end🧵
Register👉: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
Register👉: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
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Conventional wisdom says motherhood should wait for tenure as before you land a permanent post, #academia is just not that family friendly🙁
@carersinstemm.bsky.social are calling for change and to celebrate their new report, a Saturday🧵on parenting & academia! 1/9 👩🔬🧪🔭⚛️
ℹ️: carersinstemm.co.uk
@carersinstemm.bsky.social are calling for change and to celebrate their new report, a Saturday🧵on parenting & academia! 1/9 👩🔬🧪🔭⚛️
ℹ️: carersinstemm.co.uk
October 4, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Conventional wisdom says motherhood should wait for tenure as before you land a permanent post, #academia is just not that family friendly🙁
@carersinstemm.bsky.social are calling for change and to celebrate their new report, a Saturday🧵on parenting & academia! 1/9 👩🔬🧪🔭⚛️
ℹ️: carersinstemm.co.uk
@carersinstemm.bsky.social are calling for change and to celebrate their new report, a Saturday🧵on parenting & academia! 1/9 👩🔬🧪🔭⚛️
ℹ️: carersinstemm.co.uk
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Edinburgh and surrounding areas, please join us in 3 weeks for our first report launch event!
After presenting our survey findings, we have a great line-up of panelist, including the fantastic @astroroyalscot.bsky.social!
Register via forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
After presenting our survey findings, we have a great line-up of panelist, including the fantastic @astroroyalscot.bsky.social!
Register via forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
October 2, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Edinburgh and surrounding areas, please join us in 3 weeks for our first report launch event!
After presenting our survey findings, we have a great line-up of panelist, including the fantastic @astroroyalscot.bsky.social!
Register via forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
After presenting our survey findings, we have a great line-up of panelist, including the fantastic @astroroyalscot.bsky.social!
Register via forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
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We are pleased to announce the publication of our STEMM sector-wide survey
The report highlights our findings & suggests recommendations. Now available to download here carersinstemm.co.uk
Please share especially w/ institutions, funders & allies
@laurawolz.bsky.social @carterlj.bsky.social
The report highlights our findings & suggests recommendations. Now available to download here carersinstemm.co.uk
Please share especially w/ institutions, funders & allies
@laurawolz.bsky.social @carterlj.bsky.social
September 26, 2025 at 2:08 PM
We are pleased to announce the publication of our STEMM sector-wide survey
The report highlights our findings & suggests recommendations. Now available to download here carersinstemm.co.uk
Please share especially w/ institutions, funders & allies
@laurawolz.bsky.social @carterlj.bsky.social
The report highlights our findings & suggests recommendations. Now available to download here carersinstemm.co.uk
Please share especially w/ institutions, funders & allies
@laurawolz.bsky.social @carterlj.bsky.social
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The #MaxPlanckPostdocProgram offers a guaranteed contract of at least 3 years, targeted mentoring, and career workshops. The call for applications is open now! 🚀 Take advantage of this opportunity and browse the job vacancies. www.mpg.de/en/max-planc...
September 1, 2025 at 8:46 AM
The #MaxPlanckPostdocProgram offers a guaranteed contract of at least 3 years, targeted mentoring, and career workshops. The call for applications is open now! 🚀 Take advantage of this opportunity and browse the job vacancies. www.mpg.de/en/max-planc...
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Yet another study (Danish) has found no association between aluminum in childhood vaccines & 50 different health conditions, including autism, asthma & autoimmune diseases. In this study, they tracked 1 million kids over 21 years.
🧪🔗 en.ssi.dk/news/news/20...
🧪🔗 en.ssi.dk/news/news/20...
Large Danish Study: No link between vaccines and autism or 49 other health conditions
A new Danish study finds no association between aluminum in childhood vaccines and 50 different health conditions, including autism, asthma, and autoimmune diseases. The findings reaffirm the safety o...
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July 28, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Yet another study (Danish) has found no association between aluminum in childhood vaccines & 50 different health conditions, including autism, asthma & autoimmune diseases. In this study, they tracked 1 million kids over 21 years.
🧪🔗 en.ssi.dk/news/news/20...
🧪🔗 en.ssi.dk/news/news/20...
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If you're a trans or non-binary scientist, consider appearing on the podcast Assigned Scientist at Bachelor's, the only podcast dedicating to interviewing, and highlighting the research of, trans and non-binary scientists, cohosted by your truly!
ASAB Guest Info
ASAB is a podcast which brings on trans and non-binary guests in science (undergrad or grad students, technicians, professors, educators, researchers, science journalists, photographers, or even someo...
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July 23, 2025 at 2:23 AM
If you're a trans or non-binary scientist, consider appearing on the podcast Assigned Scientist at Bachelor's, the only podcast dedicating to interviewing, and highlighting the research of, trans and non-binary scientists, cohosted by your truly!
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Our new Faraday Discovery Fellowships Accelerated International Route provides a fast-track option for international mid-career researchers looking to relocate to the UK, providing up to £4m over a five-year period. Find out more: #RSGrants royalsociety.org/grants/farad...
Faraday Discovery Fellowships Accelerated International Route | Royal Society
The Faraday Discovery Fellowships Accelerated International Route provides a fast-track option for attracting mid-career researchers looking to relocate to the UK from overseas, providing up to £4m ov...
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July 17, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Our new Faraday Discovery Fellowships Accelerated International Route provides a fast-track option for international mid-career researchers looking to relocate to the UK, providing up to £4m over a five-year period. Find out more: #RSGrants royalsociety.org/grants/farad...
Can my 6 year old spell scientist? No. Have I held a beaker (?) in the past 15 years? Also no. But at least in his world, this is what a scientist looks like. 👩 🧪🔭
July 16, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Can my 6 year old spell scientist? No. Have I held a beaker (?) in the past 15 years? Also no. But at least in his world, this is what a scientist looks like. 👩 🧪🔭
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Today is International Non-Binary People's Day and the first day of Non-Binary Awareness Week
The day was first celebrated in 2012, started by Katje van Loon. The date was chosen for being precisely midway between International Women's Day and International Men's Day.
The day was first celebrated in 2012, started by Katje van Loon. The date was chosen for being precisely midway between International Women's Day and International Men's Day.
July 14, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Today is International Non-Binary People's Day and the first day of Non-Binary Awareness Week
The day was first celebrated in 2012, started by Katje van Loon. The date was chosen for being precisely midway between International Women's Day and International Men's Day.
The day was first celebrated in 2012, started by Katje van Loon. The date was chosen for being precisely midway between International Women's Day and International Men's Day.
My brilliant postdoc Steve Cunnington (technically now a Stephen Hawking Fellow at Portsmouth but Im not quite ready to let go…) has won a well deserved prize this week and looked very professional receiving it!
July 10, 2025 at 9:18 AM
My brilliant postdoc Steve Cunnington (technically now a Stephen Hawking Fellow at Portsmouth but Im not quite ready to let go…) has won a well deserved prize this week and looked very professional receiving it!
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Congratulations to our collleague Steve Cunnington on his Early Career Award and to the European Pulsar Timing Array, of which we are part, on their Group Achievement Award from the @royalastrosoc.bsky.social this week ras.ac.uk/news-and-pre...
July 10, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Congratulations to our collleague Steve Cunnington on his Early Career Award and to the European Pulsar Timing Array, of which we are part, on their Group Achievement Award from the @royalastrosoc.bsky.social this week ras.ac.uk/news-and-pre...
The thing I have been putting off for 3 months has taken me less than an hour to do 😑
a woman wearing a red sweater and a grey jacket is laying on the ground
Alt: Lesley Knope from Parks and Recreation show giving a thumbs up after falling into a pit.
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July 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The thing I have been putting off for 3 months has taken me less than an hour to do 😑