Catherine Bromley
@catbrom.bsky.social
Statistics | Public Health | Cats | Cricket | Scotland - all the essential ingredients for a good life
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It's 20 yrs today that I was in a cafe on the shores of Loch Ness and my mate ordered a toasted teacake.
The waitress asked my exasperated southern friend to clarify.
"A teacake cut in half, grilled and buttered? Are you sure?'
The Tunnocks that came out was like a horror from Doctor Who.
The waitress asked my exasperated southern friend to clarify.
"A teacake cut in half, grilled and buttered? Are you sure?'
The Tunnocks that came out was like a horror from Doctor Who.
April 5, 2025 at 10:30 AM
It's 20 yrs today that I was in a cafe on the shores of Loch Ness and my mate ordered a toasted teacake.
The waitress asked my exasperated southern friend to clarify.
"A teacake cut in half, grilled and buttered? Are you sure?'
The Tunnocks that came out was like a horror from Doctor Who.
The waitress asked my exasperated southern friend to clarify.
"A teacake cut in half, grilled and buttered? Are you sure?'
The Tunnocks that came out was like a horror from Doctor Who.
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Did I mention this opportunity for researchers to come to the UK?
Please spread the word as we have opened the call for @britishacademy.bsky.social International Fellowships which enable researchers to work for two years at a UK institution. If you fancy being away from your country right now this could be an option!
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/inte...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/inte...
International Fellowships 2025
The International Fellowships Programme enables researchers to work for three years at a UK institution with the aim of building a globally connected, mobile research and innovation workforce.
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk
January 22, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Did I mention this opportunity for researchers to come to the UK?
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Yesterday was all about AI Opportunities...
We're expecting a frontier AI Bill...
But what plans does govt need for the harms & challenges already with us?
@connectedbydata.org, Demos & @adalovelaceinst.bsky.social convened civil society/industry for some answers
demos.co.uk/research/the...
We're expecting a frontier AI Bill...
But what plans does govt need for the harms & challenges already with us?
@connectedbydata.org, Demos & @adalovelaceinst.bsky.social convened civil society/industry for some answers
demos.co.uk/research/the...
‘The Frontier AI Bill and…?’: Briefing Paper
Demos is Britain’s leading cross-party think-tank. We produce original research, publish innovative thinkers and host thought-provoking events.
demos.co.uk
January 14, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Yesterday was all about AI Opportunities...
We're expecting a frontier AI Bill...
But what plans does govt need for the harms & challenges already with us?
@connectedbydata.org, Demos & @adalovelaceinst.bsky.social convened civil society/industry for some answers
demos.co.uk/research/the...
We're expecting a frontier AI Bill...
But what plans does govt need for the harms & challenges already with us?
@connectedbydata.org, Demos & @adalovelaceinst.bsky.social convened civil society/industry for some answers
demos.co.uk/research/the...
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'Physics for Cats' is my next collection of science cartoons. It'll be out in the autumn. More details and an excerpt are here: www.drawnandquarterly.com/books/physics-for-cats/
January 9, 2025 at 1:49 PM
'Physics for Cats' is my next collection of science cartoons. It'll be out in the autumn. More details and an excerpt are here: www.drawnandquarterly.com/books/physics-for-cats/
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In case you missed it - cohort studies got a mention on Call the Midwife last Sunday (specifically the 1970 Birth Cohort Study)! A bit cheesy I know, but good to see these essential data resources, & the unique insight they make possible, get the attention they deserve. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
BBC One - Call the Midwife, Series 14, Episode 1, "This is going to be teaching us things for 80 years"
The midwives get to grips with the 1970 Birth Cohort Study.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 9, 2025 at 12:43 PM
In case you missed it - cohort studies got a mention on Call the Midwife last Sunday (specifically the 1970 Birth Cohort Study)! A bit cheesy I know, but good to see these essential data resources, & the unique insight they make possible, get the attention they deserve. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
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Hi all - start (sort-of) the New Year by following @usociety.bsky.social @iseressex.bsky.social @misoc-essex.bsky.social and @cempaessex.bsky.social - all based here at the @universityofessex.bsky.social
January 6, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Hi all - start (sort-of) the New Year by following @usociety.bsky.social @iseressex.bsky.social @misoc-essex.bsky.social and @cempaessex.bsky.social - all based here at the @universityofessex.bsky.social
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#StatsSky I'm a big fan of data sets from the history of #statistics, but this article by guru Stephen Stigler gives one pause:
Data Have a Limited Shelf Life
hdsr.mitpress.mit.edu/pub/iu26pfw1/
""Data, unlike some wines, do not improve with age." Three interesting classic examples
Data Have a Limited Shelf Life
hdsr.mitpress.mit.edu/pub/iu26pfw1/
""Data, unlike some wines, do not improve with age." Three interesting classic examples
Data Have a Limited Shelf Life
hdsr.mitpress.mit.edu
January 6, 2025 at 3:08 AM
#StatsSky I'm a big fan of data sets from the history of #statistics, but this article by guru Stephen Stigler gives one pause:
Data Have a Limited Shelf Life
hdsr.mitpress.mit.edu/pub/iu26pfw1/
""Data, unlike some wines, do not improve with age." Three interesting classic examples
Data Have a Limited Shelf Life
hdsr.mitpress.mit.edu/pub/iu26pfw1/
""Data, unlike some wines, do not improve with age." Three interesting classic examples
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FENStats is offering travel grants to support the participation of early-career statisticians at conferences like ours
Read the criteria and apply by 1 Feb 👇
www.fenstats.eu/news/2024-11...
Read the criteria and apply by 1 Feb 👇
www.fenstats.eu/news/2024-11...
Why not start the new year with an abstract submission for our 2025 International Conference in Edinburgh?
20-minute talk, 5-minute rapid-fire + poster presentation options are all available
rss.org.uk/news-publica...
20-minute talk, 5-minute rapid-fire + poster presentation options are all available
rss.org.uk/news-publica...
January 6, 2025 at 10:03 AM
FENStats is offering travel grants to support the participation of early-career statisticians at conferences like ours
Read the criteria and apply by 1 Feb 👇
www.fenstats.eu/news/2024-11...
Read the criteria and apply by 1 Feb 👇
www.fenstats.eu/news/2024-11...
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it's done! it's published! my full list of "if we were to disband the US and give a state each to fifty countries, who should get which state"! I don't know why I wrote it but it's there! and free to read! youngvulgarian.substack.com/p/arguably-m...
January 3, 2025 at 10:33 AM
it's done! it's published! my full list of "if we were to disband the US and give a state each to fifty countries, who should get which state"! I don't know why I wrote it but it's there! and free to read! youngvulgarian.substack.com/p/arguably-m...
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And we wonder why social care reform has stalled for so long… 👇
So the government's launched a new #SocialCare commission. I've had a quick look at the lead images of the media coverage of this announcement. Of 25 articles, 22 (88%) images were of older people even through 2/3rds of social care spending's on working age disabled people, 1/5
January 3, 2025 at 1:08 PM
And we wonder why social care reform has stalled for so long… 👇
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For Maths fans, 2025 is a square.
45² = 45 x 45 = 2025
Also,
9² x 5² = 2025
40² + 20² + 5² = 2025
My favourite?
1³+2³+3³+4³+5³+6³+7³+8³+9³ = 2025
#Mathematics #teaching #education
45² = 45 x 45 = 2025
Also,
9² x 5² = 2025
40² + 20² + 5² = 2025
My favourite?
1³+2³+3³+4³+5³+6³+7³+8³+9³ = 2025
#Mathematics #teaching #education
January 1, 2025 at 1:56 PM
For Maths fans, 2025 is a square.
45² = 45 x 45 = 2025
Also,
9² x 5² = 2025
40² + 20² + 5² = 2025
My favourite?
1³+2³+3³+4³+5³+6³+7³+8³+9³ = 2025
#Mathematics #teaching #education
45² = 45 x 45 = 2025
Also,
9² x 5² = 2025
40² + 20² + 5² = 2025
My favourite?
1³+2³+3³+4³+5³+6³+7³+8³+9³ = 2025
#Mathematics #teaching #education
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Really enjoying Money, by @davidmcwecon.bsky.social
This section on Fibonacci makes a point I’ve long argued beautifully. Effective communication requires the ability to escape the tyranny of your peer group!
This section on Fibonacci makes a point I’ve long argued beautifully. Effective communication requires the ability to escape the tyranny of your peer group!
December 28, 2024 at 1:26 PM
Really enjoying Money, by @davidmcwecon.bsky.social
This section on Fibonacci makes a point I’ve long argued beautifully. Effective communication requires the ability to escape the tyranny of your peer group!
This section on Fibonacci makes a point I’ve long argued beautifully. Effective communication requires the ability to escape the tyranny of your peer group!
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Im sorry but there’s a new standard now if we are talking about acting range.
December 26, 2024 at 7:49 AM
Im sorry but there’s a new standard now if we are talking about acting range.
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Laura Aikman (who played Sonia) didn’t tell her family she was back in Gavin & Stacey until she popped up on the screen last night. #GavinAndStacey
December 26, 2024 at 9:25 AM
Laura Aikman (who played Sonia) didn’t tell her family she was back in Gavin & Stacey until she popped up on the screen last night. #GavinAndStacey
Loved opening this advent calendar everyday and even better - it’s a proper 25 day one 😊
Christmas Day is here and with it our final festive friend...
Well - who else could it have been? ❤️😉
Wishing you a very merry Christmas, from all of us at the RSPB!
#RSPBAdvent
Well - who else could it have been? ❤️😉
Wishing you a very merry Christmas, from all of us at the RSPB!
#RSPBAdvent
December 25, 2024 at 9:34 AM
Loved opening this advent calendar everyday and even better - it’s a proper 25 day one 😊
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So, let's try doing #duvetknowitschristmas here this evening? People are literally Driving Home For Christmas right now, which MIGHT JUST mean that they'll be sleeping somewhere unusual. 1/
December 24, 2024 at 9:14 AM
So, let's try doing #duvetknowitschristmas here this evening? People are literally Driving Home For Christmas right now, which MIGHT JUST mean that they'll be sleeping somewhere unusual. 1/
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www.heec.co.uk/resource/sev...
7 High impact interventions to address health inequalities- many interface with primary care with community and peer supported interventions necessary to close the health literacy and self-advocacy gap.
#PrimaryCare #GeneralPractice
7 High impact interventions to address health inequalities- many interface with primary care with community and peer supported interventions necessary to close the health literacy and self-advocacy gap.
#PrimaryCare #GeneralPractice
Seven high-impact interventions to tackle health and care inequalities - Health Equity Evidence Centre
We have undertaken a series of 10 evidence reviews for NHS England and here highlight seven interventions and programmes with the strongest evidence base.
www.heec.co.uk
December 22, 2024 at 4:23 PM
www.heec.co.uk/resource/sev...
7 High impact interventions to address health inequalities- many interface with primary care with community and peer supported interventions necessary to close the health literacy and self-advocacy gap.
#PrimaryCare #GeneralPractice
7 High impact interventions to address health inequalities- many interface with primary care with community and peer supported interventions necessary to close the health literacy and self-advocacy gap.
#PrimaryCare #GeneralPractice
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The first side from England to tour Australia pictured on the eve of their departure from Liverpool in October 1861. Led by HH Stephenson, they arrived in Australia on December 24th and stayed for three months
December 23, 2024 at 12:12 PM
The first side from England to tour Australia pictured on the eve of their departure from Liverpool in October 1861. Led by HH Stephenson, they arrived in Australia on December 24th and stayed for three months
How beautiful. But also, what playmobil set did this fella come from?!
Upon my sickle
I catch the sun
And by my power
I cast it on
Across the sky
The light to bring
To rouse the gods
To send the spring
#WinterSolstice #Solstice #Midwinter #PlaymobilInfestation
I catch the sun
And by my power
I cast it on
Across the sky
The light to bring
To rouse the gods
To send the spring
#WinterSolstice #Solstice #Midwinter #PlaymobilInfestation
December 21, 2024 at 1:50 PM
How beautiful. But also, what playmobil set did this fella come from?!
5 authors / 5 books
Ian McEwan
Jonathan Coe
Barbara Pym
Colm Tóibín
Ian Rankin
Ian McEwan
Jonathan Coe
Barbara Pym
Colm Tóibín
Ian Rankin
5 authors I read 5 books by
Sayers
Dickens
Henry James
Le Carré
Angela Carter
Sayers
Dickens
Henry James
Le Carré
Angela Carter
Mandel
Mantel
Le Carre
Pratchett
Smith
Mantel
Le Carre
Pratchett
Smith
December 20, 2024 at 8:31 PM
5 authors / 5 books
Ian McEwan
Jonathan Coe
Barbara Pym
Colm Tóibín
Ian Rankin
Ian McEwan
Jonathan Coe
Barbara Pym
Colm Tóibín
Ian Rankin
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📣 New article just in time for Christmas! 🎁
Coming to terms with climate change: a glossary for climate change impacts on mental health and well-being
doi.org/10.1136/jech...
@vkatikireddi.bsky.social @ajwvictoriabc.bsky.social @hesterparr.bsky.social @richardshaw.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social
Coming to terms with climate change: a glossary for climate change impacts on mental health and well-being
doi.org/10.1136/jech...
@vkatikireddi.bsky.social @ajwvictoriabc.bsky.social @hesterparr.bsky.social @richardshaw.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social
Coming to terms with climate change: a glossary for climate change impacts on mental health and well-being
Climate change is a major threat to global health. Its effects on physical health are increasingly recognised, but mental health impacts have received less attention. The mental health effects of clim...
doi.org
December 20, 2024 at 8:47 AM
📣 New article just in time for Christmas! 🎁
Coming to terms with climate change: a glossary for climate change impacts on mental health and well-being
doi.org/10.1136/jech...
@vkatikireddi.bsky.social @ajwvictoriabc.bsky.social @hesterparr.bsky.social @richardshaw.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social
Coming to terms with climate change: a glossary for climate change impacts on mental health and well-being
doi.org/10.1136/jech...
@vkatikireddi.bsky.social @ajwvictoriabc.bsky.social @hesterparr.bsky.social @richardshaw.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social
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Honoured (and also suffering imposter syndrome) to be following in the footsteps of previous lecturers Andrew Dilnot, @hilarycottam.bsky.social, Andy Haldane and @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social
If you are interested in AI and health do sign up - you can come in person or watch online
If you are interested in AI and health do sign up - you can come in person or watch online
We’re delighted that @hetanshah.bsky.social Chief Executive @britishacademy.bsky.social will deliver our fifth #REALChallenge lecture.
The lecture will explore how to navigate the hype of #AI to improve health. Join us at @rcphysicians.bsky.social or online. Register now ➡️ https://buff.ly/4fvHkSm
The lecture will explore how to navigate the hype of #AI to improve health. Join us at @rcphysicians.bsky.social or online. Register now ➡️ https://buff.ly/4fvHkSm
December 20, 2024 at 5:12 PM
Honoured (and also suffering imposter syndrome) to be following in the footsteps of previous lecturers Andrew Dilnot, @hilarycottam.bsky.social, Andy Haldane and @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social
If you are interested in AI and health do sign up - you can come in person or watch online
If you are interested in AI and health do sign up - you can come in person or watch online
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New post: the National Data Library's goal should be to help people deliver trustworthy data services
peterkwells.com/2024/12/18/t...
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The National Data Library should help people deliver trustworthy data services
In its 2024 manifesto the Labour Party promised to build a National Data Library that would: “bring together existing research programmes and help deliver data-driven public services, whilst maintaini...
peterkwells.com
December 18, 2024 at 4:19 PM
New post: the National Data Library's goal should be to help people deliver trustworthy data services
peterkwells.com/2024/12/18/t...
peterkwells.com/2024/12/18/t...
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For anyone interested in discussing and advising on the stats and data needs for the UK, we’ve now published the agenda for the first-ever UK Stats Assembly on 22 Jan in London (you can join online if in-person’s not your thing). More details👉 uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/uk-statistic...
UK Statistics Assembly 2025
The UK Statistics Assembly
The UK Statistics Authority, in partnership with the Royal Statistical Society, is pleased to invite users, producers and stakeholders to the first UK Statistics Assembly on...
uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk
December 17, 2024 at 10:27 PM
For anyone interested in discussing and advising on the stats and data needs for the UK, we’ve now published the agenda for the first-ever UK Stats Assembly on 22 Jan in London (you can join online if in-person’s not your thing). More details👉 uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/uk-statistic...