Chris Snowden-Smith
@snowd99.bsky.social
STEM Communicator and Public Engagement-er. Engagement and Careers Officer at British Society for Immunology and on the committee for BIG as Secretary. Previously done lots of science centre and museums stuff. He/Him. All views are my own etc.
Pinned
Chris Snowden-Smith
@snowd99.bsky.social
· Nov 19
Here's an intro for new followers!
- Engagement and Careers Officer for @britsocimm.bsky.social
- On the Committee for BIG big.uk.com
- Done SciComm and Public Engagement for over 10 years, mostly in museums/science centres
- Will also post about my running, cats and (very) amateur photography
- Engagement and Careers Officer for @britsocimm.bsky.social
- On the Committee for BIG big.uk.com
- Done SciComm and Public Engagement for over 10 years, mostly in museums/science centres
- Will also post about my running, cats and (very) amateur photography
Last week it was John Robins and Elis James, tonight it’s @threebeansaladpod.bsky.social. It's a comedy podcast live vibe tastings kinda week #RingTheCrabBell
September 30, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Last week it was John Robins and Elis James, tonight it’s @threebeansaladpod.bsky.social. It's a comedy podcast live vibe tastings kinda week #RingTheCrabBell
Our new guide to vaccinations during pregnancy is now available!
We've been working really hard on this over the past few months and we hope it is a easy to read and engaging guide that provides key information and answers common questions.
#ImmunoSky 🧪 #SciComm
We've been working really hard on this over the past few months and we hope it is a easy to read and engaging guide that provides key information and answers common questions.
#ImmunoSky 🧪 #SciComm
✨We’ve just launched our new guide to #vaccinations during #pregnancy!
Understand how immunity changes, which vaccines the NHS recommends, and how they protect both parent and baby during pregnancy and beyond.
Download a copy for trusted information: bit.ly/4fuRqVw
Understand how immunity changes, which vaccines the NHS recommends, and how they protect both parent and baby during pregnancy and beyond.
Download a copy for trusted information: bit.ly/4fuRqVw
August 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Our new guide to vaccinations during pregnancy is now available!
We've been working really hard on this over the past few months and we hope it is a easy to read and engaging guide that provides key information and answers common questions.
#ImmunoSky 🧪 #SciComm
We've been working really hard on this over the past few months and we hope it is a easy to read and engaging guide that provides key information and answers common questions.
#ImmunoSky 🧪 #SciComm
Reposted by Chris Snowden-Smith
🇬🇧 The first UK data on the effectiveness of #RSV #vaccines in #pregnancy is in!
👶🏽 391 babies with RSV vs 146 controls
🧪 RSV vaccination in pregnancy was 72% effective at preventing RSV in babies, if given >2 weeks before delivery
#MedSky #ImmunoSky #ObGynSky
👶🏽 391 babies with RSV vs 146 controls
🧪 RSV vaccination in pregnancy was 72% effective at preventing RSV in babies, if given >2 weeks before delivery
#MedSky #ImmunoSky #ObGynSky
Bivalent prefusion F vaccination in pregnancy and respiratory syncytial virus hospitalisation in infants in the UK: results of a multicentre, test-negative, case-control study
In the real-world setting of the first season of vaccine implementation in England
and Scotland, maternal RSVpreF vaccination was effective and equivalent to trial settings
in reducing the risk of hos...
www.thelancet.com
July 24, 2025 at 12:55 PM
🇬🇧 The first UK data on the effectiveness of #RSV #vaccines in #pregnancy is in!
👶🏽 391 babies with RSV vs 146 controls
🧪 RSV vaccination in pregnancy was 72% effective at preventing RSV in babies, if given >2 weeks before delivery
#MedSky #ImmunoSky #ObGynSky
👶🏽 391 babies with RSV vs 146 controls
🧪 RSV vaccination in pregnancy was 72% effective at preventing RSV in babies, if given >2 weeks before delivery
#MedSky #ImmunoSky #ObGynSky
The out of office is on and my work laptop is hidden away which means my Shared Parental Leave has officially started
Very excited (and lucky) to have 3 and a bit months going on adventures with the boy!
Very excited (and lucky) to have 3 and a bit months going on adventures with the boy!
July 23, 2025 at 4:43 PM
The out of office is on and my work laptop is hidden away which means my Shared Parental Leave has officially started
Very excited (and lucky) to have 3 and a bit months going on adventures with the boy!
Very excited (and lucky) to have 3 and a bit months going on adventures with the boy!
Very happy to be re-elected Secretary and excited to see what the next 12 months holds for @big-stem-network.bsky.social!
Executive Committee Results 2025
Thank you to everyone who put themselves forward to be part of exec, this amazing group of volunteers are what makes BIG able to run every year!
Congratulations to those who have been duly elected, your freelance team are excited to work with you all!
Thank you to everyone who put themselves forward to be part of exec, this amazing group of volunteers are what makes BIG able to run every year!
Congratulations to those who have been duly elected, your freelance team are excited to work with you all!
July 19, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Very happy to be re-elected Secretary and excited to see what the next 12 months holds for @big-stem-network.bsky.social!
Reposted by Chris Snowden-Smith
Well, it's been a bit of a whirlwind and our event manager has struggled to find time for social media
But here's a highlight for you!
The winners of this year's Best Demo Competition, in joint 1st place, are @kathrynboast.bsky.social and @petergallivan.bsky.social
But here's a highlight for you!
The winners of this year's Best Demo Competition, in joint 1st place, are @kathrynboast.bsky.social and @petergallivan.bsky.social
July 18, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Well, it's been a bit of a whirlwind and our event manager has struggled to find time for social media
But here's a highlight for you!
The winners of this year's Best Demo Competition, in joint 1st place, are @kathrynboast.bsky.social and @petergallivan.bsky.social
But here's a highlight for you!
The winners of this year's Best Demo Competition, in joint 1st place, are @kathrynboast.bsky.social and @petergallivan.bsky.social
Reposted by Chris Snowden-Smith
Our latest data shows an increase in the number of pregnant women getting vaccinated against #WhoopingCough.
Vaccination rates in England climbed from 59% in May 2024 to nearly 73% in March this year.
Find out more: www.gov.uk/government/n...
#EpiSki #MedSky
Vaccination rates in England climbed from 59% in May 2024 to nearly 73% in March this year.
Find out more: www.gov.uk/government/n...
#EpiSki #MedSky
June 26, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Our latest data shows an increase in the number of pregnant women getting vaccinated against #WhoopingCough.
Vaccination rates in England climbed from 59% in May 2024 to nearly 73% in March this year.
Find out more: www.gov.uk/government/n...
#EpiSki #MedSky
Vaccination rates in England climbed from 59% in May 2024 to nearly 73% in March this year.
Find out more: www.gov.uk/government/n...
#EpiSki #MedSky
Reposted by Chris Snowden-Smith
🚀 Exciting update! A new team of 5 Editorial Board members and 10 Content Editors is leading the refresh of the BSI's BiteSized Immunology.
The updated resource, with fresh content for learners & educators, launches early next year.
See the new team ➡️ bit.ly/4nbLzI9
The updated resource, with fresh content for learners & educators, launches early next year.
See the new team ➡️ bit.ly/4nbLzI9
June 24, 2025 at 9:15 AM
🚀 Exciting update! A new team of 5 Editorial Board members and 10 Content Editors is leading the refresh of the BSI's BiteSized Immunology.
The updated resource, with fresh content for learners & educators, launches early next year.
See the new team ➡️ bit.ly/4nbLzI9
The updated resource, with fresh content for learners & educators, launches early next year.
See the new team ➡️ bit.ly/4nbLzI9
Reposted by Chris Snowden-Smith
🌟 Beetlestone Award 2025 🌟
The Beetlestone Award Organising Committee is delighted to announce the 2025 winner of this prestigious Award, given for leadership and legacy in Communicating Science, is Dr Katie Steckles.
The Beetlestone Award Organising Committee is delighted to announce the 2025 winner of this prestigious Award, given for leadership and legacy in Communicating Science, is Dr Katie Steckles.
June 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🌟 Beetlestone Award 2025 🌟
The Beetlestone Award Organising Committee is delighted to announce the 2025 winner of this prestigious Award, given for leadership and legacy in Communicating Science, is Dr Katie Steckles.
The Beetlestone Award Organising Committee is delighted to announce the 2025 winner of this prestigious Award, given for leadership and legacy in Communicating Science, is Dr Katie Steckles.
Stopped at a service station with a truly outstanding choice of where to get your coffee.
• Costa Coffee (shop)
• Costa Express (booth next to shop)
• Costa Express (in WHSmiths opposite the shop)
• Costa Coffee (drive thru)
What is the business model here?!
• Costa Coffee (shop)
• Costa Express (booth next to shop)
• Costa Express (in WHSmiths opposite the shop)
• Costa Coffee (drive thru)
What is the business model here?!
June 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Stopped at a service station with a truly outstanding choice of where to get your coffee.
• Costa Coffee (shop)
• Costa Express (booth next to shop)
• Costa Express (in WHSmiths opposite the shop)
• Costa Coffee (drive thru)
What is the business model here?!
• Costa Coffee (shop)
• Costa Express (booth next to shop)
• Costa Express (in WHSmiths opposite the shop)
• Costa Coffee (drive thru)
What is the business model here?!
Reposted by Chris Snowden-Smith
🚹 Report: #PaternityLeave policies vary in Europe but the UK's offer is "one of the worst in the developed world".
🇬🇧 2 weeks at £187.18 a week
🇪🇸 6 weeks with full pay
🇩🇰 24 weeks at full pay
🇸🇪 10 months: First 390 days up to SEK47,750 (£3,590) a month.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
🇬🇧 2 weeks at £187.18 a week
🇪🇸 6 weeks with full pay
🇩🇰 24 weeks at full pay
🇸🇪 10 months: First 390 days up to SEK47,750 (£3,590) a month.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
How UK paternity leave compares to the rest of Europe
Most dads in the UK get two weeks off work after their baby is born, but dads in many European countries get more.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 15, 2025 at 6:25 AM
🚹 Report: #PaternityLeave policies vary in Europe but the UK's offer is "one of the worst in the developed world".
🇬🇧 2 weeks at £187.18 a week
🇪🇸 6 weeks with full pay
🇩🇰 24 weeks at full pay
🇸🇪 10 months: First 390 days up to SEK47,750 (£3,590) a month.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
🇬🇧 2 weeks at £187.18 a week
🇪🇸 6 weeks with full pay
🇩🇰 24 weeks at full pay
🇸🇪 10 months: First 390 days up to SEK47,750 (£3,590) a month.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Cracking first Fathers Day.
Saw some animals at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, ate Popeyes for tea in the drive so we didn’t disturb the boys nap and then he did a poo so big it leaked out of his nappy and onto me.
Perfection.
Saw some animals at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, ate Popeyes for tea in the drive so we didn’t disturb the boys nap and then he did a poo so big it leaked out of his nappy and onto me.
Perfection.
a man with long curly hair and a beard is eating a piece of cheesecake
Alt: a man with long curly hair and a beard doing a chefs kiss
media.tenor.com
June 15, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Cracking first Fathers Day.
Saw some animals at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, ate Popeyes for tea in the drive so we didn’t disturb the boys nap and then he did a poo so big it leaked out of his nappy and onto me.
Perfection.
Saw some animals at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, ate Popeyes for tea in the drive so we didn’t disturb the boys nap and then he did a poo so big it leaked out of his nappy and onto me.
Perfection.
Reposted by Chris Snowden-Smith
At the BIG Event 2025, we're doing things a little differently! Let's dive into some of the changes
Session Themes - We've got 4 dedicated tracks of themed content across all our sessions, so you'll be able to focus on the topics which suit you!
This will be clear on the web and in our brochure!
Session Themes - We've got 4 dedicated tracks of themed content across all our sessions, so you'll be able to focus on the topics which suit you!
This will be clear on the web and in our brochure!
June 5, 2025 at 1:48 PM
At the BIG Event 2025, we're doing things a little differently! Let's dive into some of the changes
Session Themes - We've got 4 dedicated tracks of themed content across all our sessions, so you'll be able to focus on the topics which suit you!
This will be clear on the web and in our brochure!
Session Themes - We've got 4 dedicated tracks of themed content across all our sessions, so you'll be able to focus on the topics which suit you!
This will be clear on the web and in our brochure!
Carb loading (eating a takeaway) ahead of the big race tomorrow (a local parkrun). I'm basically a professional runner at this point.
May 16, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Carb loading (eating a takeaway) ahead of the big race tomorrow (a local parkrun). I'm basically a professional runner at this point.
Reposted by Chris Snowden-Smith
Did you know you can join the BIG Event from anywhere in the world?
The majority of our sessions will be run as hybrid, including the world famous Best Demo Competition!
For just £75, you get access to all of these sessions and the resources that come with them!
www.big.uk.com/BIG2025
The majority of our sessions will be run as hybrid, including the world famous Best Demo Competition!
For just £75, you get access to all of these sessions and the resources that come with them!
www.big.uk.com/BIG2025
May 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Did you know you can join the BIG Event from anywhere in the world?
The majority of our sessions will be run as hybrid, including the world famous Best Demo Competition!
For just £75, you get access to all of these sessions and the resources that come with them!
www.big.uk.com/BIG2025
The majority of our sessions will be run as hybrid, including the world famous Best Demo Competition!
For just £75, you get access to all of these sessions and the resources that come with them!
www.big.uk.com/BIG2025
Reposted by Chris Snowden-Smith
also you all need to see this, because this is something I don't think *anybody* could predict for where this ad goes
May 6, 2025 at 1:17 PM
also you all need to see this, because this is something I don't think *anybody* could predict for where this ad goes
Reposted by Chris Snowden-Smith
Career opportunity ALERT! 🚀
Become a BSI BiteSized Immunology Content Editor or join the Editorial Board to oversee content for one of our most popular resources.
Gain valuable experience in science communication & content creation. Apply by 23 May: bit.ly/42A4zru
Become a BSI BiteSized Immunology Content Editor or join the Editorial Board to oversee content for one of our most popular resources.
Gain valuable experience in science communication & content creation. Apply by 23 May: bit.ly/42A4zru
May 7, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Career opportunity ALERT! 🚀
Become a BSI BiteSized Immunology Content Editor or join the Editorial Board to oversee content for one of our most popular resources.
Gain valuable experience in science communication & content creation. Apply by 23 May: bit.ly/42A4zru
Become a BSI BiteSized Immunology Content Editor or join the Editorial Board to oversee content for one of our most popular resources.
Gain valuable experience in science communication & content creation. Apply by 23 May: bit.ly/42A4zru
Reposted by Chris Snowden-Smith
They're finally here! The full range of "It's Dr, Actually" pins is now available, thanks to your support!
Please share them as much as possible so that they reach the people who'll love them: canopyrobin.etsy.com/listing/1841...
Please share them as much as possible so that they reach the people who'll love them: canopyrobin.etsy.com/listing/1841...
April 28, 2025 at 3:39 PM
They're finally here! The full range of "It's Dr, Actually" pins is now available, thanks to your support!
Please share them as much as possible so that they reach the people who'll love them: canopyrobin.etsy.com/listing/1841...
Please share them as much as possible so that they reach the people who'll love them: canopyrobin.etsy.com/listing/1841...
Very excited that these are now live!
We're doing a big refresh of our brilliant @britsocimm.bsky.social BiteSized Immunology resource and the first step is we're looking for volunteers to be Content Editors and Editoral Board Members.
Happy to chat with anyone that has any questions.
We're doing a big refresh of our brilliant @britsocimm.bsky.social BiteSized Immunology resource and the first step is we're looking for volunteers to be Content Editors and Editoral Board Members.
Happy to chat with anyone that has any questions.
Calling all #immunology enthusiasts! ✨
Want to help shape BiteSized Immunology - one of the BSI’s most popular resources? We're hiring 10 Content Editors + 4 Editorial Board members!
Gain valuable experience & make a real impact. Apply by 23 May! ✏️ bit.ly/42A4zru
Want to help shape BiteSized Immunology - one of the BSI’s most popular resources? We're hiring 10 Content Editors + 4 Editorial Board members!
Gain valuable experience & make a real impact. Apply by 23 May! ✏️ bit.ly/42A4zru
April 30, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Very excited that these are now live!
We're doing a big refresh of our brilliant @britsocimm.bsky.social BiteSized Immunology resource and the first step is we're looking for volunteers to be Content Editors and Editoral Board Members.
Happy to chat with anyone that has any questions.
We're doing a big refresh of our brilliant @britsocimm.bsky.social BiteSized Immunology resource and the first step is we're looking for volunteers to be Content Editors and Editoral Board Members.
Happy to chat with anyone that has any questions.
Not why I joined a remote org, but it's going to make our lives so much easier in November. Wife is a teacher but as I'm WFH I can walk to the great nursery over the road at 8.30 and 5pm without worrying about factoring a commute into my day. Bonus is that we only need one car as well.
This world where families can't afford to live near their workplaces, and both parents need to work, is a pain in the ass. WFH mitigates this a little bit, reducing the mad rush in the morning/evening of commuting home-nursery-work-nursery-home, all between about 8AM and 6PM.
April 29, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Not why I joined a remote org, but it's going to make our lives so much easier in November. Wife is a teacher but as I'm WFH I can walk to the great nursery over the road at 8.30 and 5pm without worrying about factoring a commute into my day. Bonus is that we only need one car as well.
Reposted by Chris Snowden-Smith
It’s #WorldImmunizationWeek
Vaccines have saved 154 million lives in the last 50 years. That’s 6 lives every minute.
A reminder of what is #HumanlyPossible. Science saves lives.
#VaccinesWork
bit.ly/wiw2025
Vaccines have saved 154 million lives in the last 50 years. That’s 6 lives every minute.
A reminder of what is #HumanlyPossible. Science saves lives.
#VaccinesWork
bit.ly/wiw2025
April 24, 2025 at 5:50 AM
It’s #WorldImmunizationWeek
Vaccines have saved 154 million lives in the last 50 years. That’s 6 lives every minute.
A reminder of what is #HumanlyPossible. Science saves lives.
#VaccinesWork
bit.ly/wiw2025
Vaccines have saved 154 million lives in the last 50 years. That’s 6 lives every minute.
A reminder of what is #HumanlyPossible. Science saves lives.
#VaccinesWork
bit.ly/wiw2025
Reposted by Chris Snowden-Smith
👶🏼 Many #vaccines are not effective in newborns. So how do we protect them from infectious disease?
🤰🏽 By vaccination in #pregnancy!
Here we review…
💉 Established campaigns vs whooping cough, flu, COVID
💡 New approaches to RSV, GBS
🌈 Future challenges, opportunities
#ReproSky #ImmunoSky #IDSky
🤰🏽 By vaccination in #pregnancy!
Here we review…
💉 Established campaigns vs whooping cough, flu, COVID
💡 New approaches to RSV, GBS
🌈 Future challenges, opportunities
#ReproSky #ImmunoSky #IDSky
Vaccination in pregnancy to protect the newborn - Nature Reviews Immunology
In this Review, Male and Jones provide an overview of the current vaccines that are offered during pregnancy and to newborns, explaining the rationale behind the different vaccination programmes and t...
www.nature.com
April 24, 2025 at 6:21 AM
👶🏼 Many #vaccines are not effective in newborns. So how do we protect them from infectious disease?
🤰🏽 By vaccination in #pregnancy!
Here we review…
💉 Established campaigns vs whooping cough, flu, COVID
💡 New approaches to RSV, GBS
🌈 Future challenges, opportunities
#ReproSky #ImmunoSky #IDSky
🤰🏽 By vaccination in #pregnancy!
Here we review…
💉 Established campaigns vs whooping cough, flu, COVID
💡 New approaches to RSV, GBS
🌈 Future challenges, opportunities
#ReproSky #ImmunoSky #IDSky
Reposted by Chris Snowden-Smith
In the shadow of the recent court decision, hopefully it comes out in my writing but: trans rights are human rights and 'biological sex' is a complex non-binary phenomenon.
April 16, 2025 at 4:19 PM
In the shadow of the recent court decision, hopefully it comes out in my writing but: trans rights are human rights and 'biological sex' is a complex non-binary phenomenon.
Filing this very much under 'I'll believe when I see it' but I'd really like it to happen.
Really enjoyed the Eurostar experience for our Paris trip a couple of years ago and it would be great to go a lot further into Europe. Would happily do that rather than flying, especially with a little one!
Really enjoyed the Eurostar experience for our Paris trip a couple of years ago and it would be great to go a lot further into Europe. Would happily do that rather than flying, especially with a little one!
A train from the UK to Italy? We've heard that one before, but I'm on board | Jonn Elledge
A train from the UK to Italy? We've heard that one before, but I'm on board | Jonn Elledge
It’s a lot easier to tease new cross-Channel rail services than it is to actually start running trains. I’m crossing my fingers anyway, says author Jonn Elledge
www.theguardian.com
April 15, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Filing this very much under 'I'll believe when I see it' but I'd really like it to happen.
Really enjoyed the Eurostar experience for our Paris trip a couple of years ago and it would be great to go a lot further into Europe. Would happily do that rather than flying, especially with a little one!
Really enjoyed the Eurostar experience for our Paris trip a couple of years ago and it would be great to go a lot further into Europe. Would happily do that rather than flying, especially with a little one!
Love this! As someone with a deep love of sci-fi and a lot of the books that are referenced, it makes me so sad and angry that these powerful people are just completely missing the point of the sci-fi they claim as inspiration.
On the upside, it does remind me of an all-time favourite Twitter post
On the upside, it does remind me of an all-time favourite Twitter post
April 14, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Love this! As someone with a deep love of sci-fi and a lot of the books that are referenced, it makes me so sad and angry that these powerful people are just completely missing the point of the sci-fi they claim as inspiration.
On the upside, it does remind me of an all-time favourite Twitter post
On the upside, it does remind me of an all-time favourite Twitter post