bob
@thisisfrenchbob.bsky.social
I play the character of a grumpy man working in #HE. Partial to a gin or two, maybe a glass of red. #SAFC for my sins.
Sidekick for life to @emmathefrench.bsky.social
It's the hope that keeps me here...
Sidekick for life to @emmathefrench.bsky.social
It's the hope that keeps me here...
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What's even more depressing is that success rated used be published annually, by council and by institution. This shouldn't have needed an FOI.
After submitting a FOIA request UKRI, I obtained success rates by three grant call scheme and I can only say that I am disheartened by the results:
- AHRC Responsive Mode 2025: 2%
- ESRC New Investigator Grant 2025: 1%
- ESRC Research Grant Round 2025: 1%
- AHRC Responsive Mode 2025: 2%
- ESRC New Investigator Grant 2025: 1%
- ESRC Research Grant Round 2025: 1%
October 23, 2025 at 8:39 PM
What's even more depressing is that success rated used be published annually, by council and by institution. This shouldn't have needed an FOI.
The AI overview is really knocking it out of the park now, may as well have said,
'I dunno, I think the dude might be asking a question?'
'I dunno, I think the dude might be asking a question?'
October 17, 2025 at 12:51 PM
The AI overview is really knocking it out of the park now, may as well have said,
'I dunno, I think the dude might be asking a question?'
'I dunno, I think the dude might be asking a question?'
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What do the next steps towards assuring autonomy look like? We've compiled the 10 major takeaways from our Symposium discussions in September - read it here: www.york.ac.uk/assuring-aut...
From Innovation to Assurance: Addressing Safety Challenges in AI and Autonomy
Our first Centre for Assuring Autonomy Symposium brought together over 100 professionals and academics from across the engineering, safety assurance and regulatory landscape to ask - what does the fu...
www.york.ac.uk
October 17, 2025 at 7:38 AM
What do the next steps towards assuring autonomy look like? We've compiled the 10 major takeaways from our Symposium discussions in September - read it here: www.york.ac.uk/assuring-aut...
It is exceedingly fortuitous that a Martini is in my future, later on this evening. Because - and I cannot understate this - I very much need a Martini...
October 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
It is exceedingly fortuitous that a Martini is in my future, later on this evening. Because - and I cannot understate this - I very much need a Martini...
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the best answer i got for this:
October 6, 2025 at 6:46 AM
the best answer i got for this:
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The Spectator really saying the quiet part loud with their brand new "degenerate scum need fascism now" front page, which also promises an article by Andrew Tate.
September 18, 2025 at 9:56 AM
The Spectator really saying the quiet part loud with their brand new "degenerate scum need fascism now" front page, which also promises an article by Andrew Tate.
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Bluesky isn’t perfect but at least its owner isn’t demanding violent insurrection in the UK from thousands of miles away
September 14, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Bluesky isn’t perfect but at least its owner isn’t demanding violent insurrection in the UK from thousands of miles away
For the first time in what feels like 420 years, I have achieved inbox zero! I request that all colleagues refrain from emailing me - ideally ever again - but at least until Monday if not...
Happy weekend Blueskiers - time for a Martini 🍸
Happy weekend Blueskiers - time for a Martini 🍸
September 5, 2025 at 2:59 PM
For the first time in what feels like 420 years, I have achieved inbox zero! I request that all colleagues refrain from emailing me - ideally ever again - but at least until Monday if not...
Happy weekend Blueskiers - time for a Martini 🍸
Happy weekend Blueskiers - time for a Martini 🍸
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That licensed conveyancers do not offer tax advice is no more newsworthy than a fishmongers not offering tax advice.
September 5, 2025 at 7:45 AM
That licensed conveyancers do not offer tax advice is no more newsworthy than a fishmongers not offering tax advice.
I saved a baby pigeon today. He was trapped in a fence, looking very dejected. Once released, he flew a short distance away & stared at me suspiciously until I left. Likely, I think, to make sure I did not try and rescue him again.
I assume my medal will follow in the mail...
I assume my medal will follow in the mail...
September 4, 2025 at 3:12 PM
I saved a baby pigeon today. He was trapped in a fence, looking very dejected. Once released, he flew a short distance away & stared at me suspiciously until I left. Likely, I think, to make sure I did not try and rescue him again.
I assume my medal will follow in the mail...
I assume my medal will follow in the mail...
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An ‘ultracrepidarian’ (19th century) is one who loves to give their opinion, at length, on matters they know nothing about.
September 2, 2025 at 7:31 AM
An ‘ultracrepidarian’ (19th century) is one who loves to give their opinion, at length, on matters they know nothing about.
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those damned outdoor pigs can't keep getting away with this
August 8, 2025 at 11:10 AM
those damned outdoor pigs can't keep getting away with this
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I prosecute and defend the most serious sexual offences in our courts.
The overwhelming majority of offenders are British-born. Overwhelmingly the victim is someone known to them, either a partner or relative.
Anybody purporting to care about protecting women might start there.
The overwhelming majority of offenders are British-born. Overwhelmingly the victim is someone known to them, either a partner or relative.
Anybody purporting to care about protecting women might start there.
August 4, 2025 at 3:29 PM
I prosecute and defend the most serious sexual offences in our courts.
The overwhelming majority of offenders are British-born. Overwhelmingly the victim is someone known to them, either a partner or relative.
Anybody purporting to care about protecting women might start there.
The overwhelming majority of offenders are British-born. Overwhelmingly the victim is someone known to them, either a partner or relative.
Anybody purporting to care about protecting women might start there.
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This isn't just a Club, this is Sunderland.
Welcome back to the Premier League, Granit Xhaka! 😍
Welcome back to the Premier League, Granit Xhaka! 😍
July 30, 2025 at 9:32 AM
This isn't just a Club, this is Sunderland.
Welcome back to the Premier League, Granit Xhaka! 😍
Welcome back to the Premier League, Granit Xhaka! 😍
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We’re hiring! Join us as a Research Associate/Fellow in Safety and Security of #AI. Shape the future of AI adoption and connect with industry across automotive, healthcare, and maritime.
tinyurl.com/4dvwy3nv
tinyurl.com/4dvwy3nv
July 9, 2025 at 8:30 AM
We’re hiring! Join us as a Research Associate/Fellow in Safety and Security of #AI. Shape the future of AI adoption and connect with industry across automotive, healthcare, and maritime.
tinyurl.com/4dvwy3nv
tinyurl.com/4dvwy3nv
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Lawyers! Had dinner with @patkane.bsky.social, hosted by Kairos (www.kairos.london - check it out) and he observed that we will have artificial intelligence when an AI, afraid of being turned off, calls a lawyer.
Is there learning on this?
Is there learning on this?
June 28, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Lawyers! Had dinner with @patkane.bsky.social, hosted by Kairos (www.kairos.london - check it out) and he observed that we will have artificial intelligence when an AI, afraid of being turned off, calls a lawyer.
Is there learning on this?
Is there learning on this?
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New paper 📑
A new paper on our AMLAS methodology has been published in leading peer-reviewed academic journal for safety engineering, Reliability Engineering and System Safety journal. This milestone demonstrates the scientific rigour which underpins the AMLAS approach: tinyurl.com/5a87dhf7
A new paper on our AMLAS methodology has been published in leading peer-reviewed academic journal for safety engineering, Reliability Engineering and System Safety journal. This milestone demonstrates the scientific rigour which underpins the AMLAS approach: tinyurl.com/5a87dhf7
Safety assurance of Machine Learning for autonomous systems
Machine Learning (ML) components are increasingly incorporated into systems, with different degrees of autonomy, where model performance is reported a…
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June 27, 2025 at 9:47 AM
New paper 📑
A new paper on our AMLAS methodology has been published in leading peer-reviewed academic journal for safety engineering, Reliability Engineering and System Safety journal. This milestone demonstrates the scientific rigour which underpins the AMLAS approach: tinyurl.com/5a87dhf7
A new paper on our AMLAS methodology has been published in leading peer-reviewed academic journal for safety engineering, Reliability Engineering and System Safety journal. This milestone demonstrates the scientific rigour which underpins the AMLAS approach: tinyurl.com/5a87dhf7
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Announcing the inaugural CfAA Symposium! This free-to-attend Symposium is a showcase of best practice and the latest research around AI and autonomous systems. Book your space:
tinyurl.com/mr2pxdcb
tinyurl.com/mr2pxdcb
June 19, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Announcing the inaugural CfAA Symposium! This free-to-attend Symposium is a showcase of best practice and the latest research around AI and autonomous systems. Book your space:
tinyurl.com/mr2pxdcb
tinyurl.com/mr2pxdcb
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"AI is coming for your job" ya i'd like to see AI drink 11 coffees then have a panic attack
June 4, 2025 at 10:24 AM
"AI is coming for your job" ya i'd like to see AI drink 11 coffees then have a panic attack
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One of the earliest football paintings in the world, Thomas MM Hemy's "Sunderland v. Aston Villa 1895", also titled "A Corner Kick", depicts a match between the two most successful English teams of the decade. The venue is the Newcastle Road ground in Sunderland, and the game finished 4-4.
May 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM
One of the earliest football paintings in the world, Thomas MM Hemy's "Sunderland v. Aston Villa 1895", also titled "A Corner Kick", depicts a match between the two most successful English teams of the decade. The venue is the Newcastle Road ground in Sunderland, and the game finished 4-4.
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