Prof Emma Flynn
@profemmaflynn.bsky.social
Comparative Psychologist
Interested in Innovation, Inclusive Growth, Creativity, Research and Development
Interested in Innovation, Inclusive Growth, Creativity, Research and Development
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European Research Council’s new €7m Plus Grants open to researchers at any career stage, but not to holders of ongoing ERC grants, funder reveals
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...
November 28, 2025 at 4:53 PM
European Research Council’s new €7m Plus Grants open to researchers at any career stage, but not to holders of ongoing ERC grants, funder reveals
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...
Not a bad day in London, the National Portrait Gallery, and then Nouvelle Vague in Camden Town.
November 27, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Not a bad day in London, the National Portrait Gallery, and then Nouvelle Vague in Camden Town.
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Since we are once again dealing with "the only silent era comedians of note were men" I feel I need to stand up for the ladies.
Marion Davies!
Marion Davies!
November 26, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Since we are once again dealing with "the only silent era comedians of note were men" I feel I need to stand up for the ladies.
Marion Davies!
Marion Davies!
It is always painful to drag yourself out of bed for a morning run especially when it is cold; but it is always worth it. #morningrun #leamingtonspa #morninglight
November 26, 2025 at 11:31 AM
It is always painful to drag yourself out of bed for a morning run especially when it is cold; but it is always worth it. #morningrun #leamingtonspa #morninglight
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Affective science has lost an extraordinary member of our community: Dr. Paul Ekman, who passed peacefully at home at the age of 91 on Monday. Dr. Ekman's pioneering cross-cultural research on the interpretation of facial expressions in emotional terms...(1)
November 20, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Affective science has lost an extraordinary member of our community: Dr. Paul Ekman, who passed peacefully at home at the age of 91 on Monday. Dr. Ekman's pioneering cross-cultural research on the interpretation of facial expressions in emotional terms...(1)
Reposted by Prof Emma Flynn
Reposted by Prof Emma Flynn
There is a moment at this time of year when the word ‘apricity’ really comes into view. For those who don’t know it, it was recorded only once, in 1623, before slipping out of view. Apricity is the warmth of the sun on a chilly day.
October 24, 2025 at 11:35 AM
There is a moment at this time of year when the word ‘apricity’ really comes into view. For those who don’t know it, it was recorded only once, in 1623, before slipping out of view. Apricity is the warmth of the sun on a chilly day.
I’m setting up a new Broadband system this weekend. The provider says that it up takes between 30 minutes and 3 hours for self-assembly. Is there a better test of oneself? Let the challenge begin!
October 22, 2025 at 8:53 PM
I’m setting up a new Broadband system this weekend. The provider says that it up takes between 30 minutes and 3 hours for self-assembly. Is there a better test of oneself? Let the challenge begin!
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How do humans keep inventing tools and technologies that no single person could create alone?
Our new preprint, led by
@anilyaman.bsky.social & @ts-brain.bsky.social
shows that semantic knowledge guides innovation and drives cultural evolution. 🧠📘 arxiv.org/abs/2510.12837
Our new preprint, led by
@anilyaman.bsky.social & @ts-brain.bsky.social
shows that semantic knowledge guides innovation and drives cultural evolution. 🧠📘 arxiv.org/abs/2510.12837
October 16, 2025 at 1:49 PM
How do humans keep inventing tools and technologies that no single person could create alone?
Our new preprint, led by
@anilyaman.bsky.social & @ts-brain.bsky.social
shows that semantic knowledge guides innovation and drives cultural evolution. 🧠📘 arxiv.org/abs/2510.12837
Our new preprint, led by
@anilyaman.bsky.social & @ts-brain.bsky.social
shows that semantic knowledge guides innovation and drives cultural evolution. 🧠📘 arxiv.org/abs/2510.12837
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Large employers are scaling back graduate recruitment for the first time since the pandemic, while expanding apprenticeship schemes to plug persistent skills gaps, according to new data. Tash Mosheim reports #edusky https://ow.ly/mfz250Xb7AZ
October 15, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Large employers are scaling back graduate recruitment for the first time since the pandemic, while expanding apprenticeship schemes to plug persistent skills gaps, according to new data. Tash Mosheim reports #edusky https://ow.ly/mfz250Xb7AZ
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October 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
October 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Two Nobel-winning economists are moving to Europe from an elite US university, becoming the latest academics to leave the country during Donald Trump’s second term
#AcademicSky #highered
#AcademicSky #highered
Married Nobel prize-winning economists move from US to Europe
Other recent departures from Trump’s America include expert on antifascism who fled to Spain after receiving death threats
www.timeshighereducation.com
October 10, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Two Nobel-winning economists are moving to Europe from an elite US university, becoming the latest academics to leave the country during Donald Trump’s second term
#AcademicSky #highered
#AcademicSky #highered
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Errol Flynn lives!
October 8, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Errol Flynn lives!
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Scientist learns he has won Nobel prize while on digital detox in US mountains
Scientist learns he has won Nobel prize while on digital detox in US mountains
Fred Ramsdell’s wife switched on her phone and screamed – it was full of messages congratulating her husband
Out on a digital detox in the western US backcountry, scientist Fred Ramsdell was startled when his wife let out a yell. He feared she had spotted a grizzly bear, only to discover a far better surprise – he had won the Nobel prize in medicine.
The Nobel committee had been unable to reach the immunologist, whose phone was on airplane mode as he was on a hiking and camping trip, but finally got through to the couple early on Tuesday morning, Swedish time. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 7, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Scientist learns he has won Nobel prize while on digital detox in US mountains
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UK Research and Innovation could soon ask universities to work more “strategically” on its funding calls “rather than having everyone bid into the same processes”
UKRI’s university funding to be ‘less tactical, more strategic’
New chief executive of UK Research and Innovation sets out how relationship with universities may change
www.timeshighereducation.com
October 6, 2025 at 2:33 PM
UK Research and Innovation could soon ask universities to work more “strategically” on its funding calls “rather than having everyone bid into the same processes”
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Skye - it didn’t disappoint despite the storm.
October 5, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Skye - it didn’t disappoint despite the storm.
Skye - it didn’t disappoint despite the storm.
October 5, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Skye - it didn’t disappoint despite the storm.
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‘Motherhood penalty’ costs women an average £65,618 in pay by time first child turns five.
This is followed by gender pay gap, pension gap, health gap; slow career progression, harassment and violence, unpaid carer work, retirement insecurity.
All women deserve justice.
This is followed by gender pay gap, pension gap, health gap; slow career progression, harassment and violence, unpaid carer work, retirement insecurity.
All women deserve justice.
‘Motherhood penalty’ costs women an average £65,618 in pay by time first child turns five
Women’s average monthly earnings fall by 42% compared with one year before birth, ONS study finds
www.theguardian.com
October 3, 2025 at 5:08 PM
‘Motherhood penalty’ costs women an average £65,618 in pay by time first child turns five.
This is followed by gender pay gap, pension gap, health gap; slow career progression, harassment and violence, unpaid carer work, retirement insecurity.
All women deserve justice.
This is followed by gender pay gap, pension gap, health gap; slow career progression, harassment and violence, unpaid carer work, retirement insecurity.
All women deserve justice.
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This article manages to name her husband before it names… her.
October 3, 2025 at 11:15 AM
This article manages to name her husband before it names… her.
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Handy synopsis on apprenticeships. Hope MPs and Ministers read it.
What is an apprenticeship and how do you get one?
Apprentices split their time between training and working - and are paid by their employer.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 3, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Handy synopsis on apprenticeships. Hope MPs and Ministers read it.
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"Huge changes are coming to UK uni fees and loans - here's how this will impact students"
Huge changes are coming to UK uni fees and loans - here's how this will impact students
Students could get extra money if they do a 'priority' subject
bit.ly
October 1, 2025 at 12:45 PM
"Huge changes are coming to UK uni fees and loans - here's how this will impact students"
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this is how it feels to wear high rise pants
September 30, 2025 at 6:40 PM
this is how it feels to wear high rise pants
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www.psypost.org/students-rate-identical-lectures-differently-based-on-professors-gender-researchers-find/# #AcademicSky - it never ends.
Students rate identical lectures differently based on professor's gender, researchers find
When philosophy students were asked to evaluate identical lectures assigned to men or women professors, their responses varied by gender. The study suggests gender bias plays a role in how teaching is...
www.psypost.org
September 29, 2025 at 11:21 PM