Prof Richard Davison
@cycling-science.com
Former Prof of Exercise Physiology at University of the West of Scotland, cyclist, cycling coach and host of the Cycling Science Podcast. Opinions my own.
Met him a couple of times, great intellect and a nice guy. BBC News - Former Lib Dem leader Menzies Campbell dies aged 84
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Former Lib Dem leader Sir Menzies Campbell dies aged 84
Campbell led the Liberal Democrats from 2006 to 2007 and was the MP for North East Fife at Westminster for 28 years.
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September 26, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Met him a couple of times, great intellect and a nice guy. BBC News - Former Lib Dem leader Menzies Campbell dies aged 84
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So the key aspect that makes a university is its research, so what is it when there's no or little research? A college?? A serious errosion of knowledge creation.
UK universities cut back on crucial research because of reduced funding www.theguardian.com/education/20...
UK universities cut back on crucial research because of reduced funding www.theguardian.com/education/20...
UK universities cut back on crucial research because of reduced funding
One in five institutions spending less, including in areas such as cancer and heart disease, says report
www.theguardian.com
September 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
So the key aspect that makes a university is its research, so what is it when there's no or little research? A college?? A serious errosion of knowledge creation.
UK universities cut back on crucial research because of reduced funding www.theguardian.com/education/20...
UK universities cut back on crucial research because of reduced funding www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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Restating a prediction I made on twitter that university rankings will be a thing of the past 10 years from now, and we'll look back on the university heads that first led us away from them with a great respect and appreciation....1/
December 20, 2023 at 4:25 PM
Restating a prediction I made on twitter that university rankings will be a thing of the past 10 years from now, and we'll look back on the university heads that first led us away from them with a great respect and appreciation....1/
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This alarming statistic begs the question, is it still reasonable to base academic promotions criteria on external funding success?
UKRI award rate halves in seven years as grant applications double. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
UKRI award rate halves in seven years as grant applications double - Research Professional News
Trends across research councils prompt warning that system is “overstretched or broken”
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
August 4, 2025 at 7:38 AM
This alarming statistic begs the question, is it still reasonable to base academic promotions criteria on external funding success?
It's a shame that today's 19 th stage has been rerouted as I have ridden the first part of the stage in 2021 Haute Route Alps and the Col de Saisies is a great climb #tourdefrance
July 25, 2025 at 12:33 PM
It's a shame that today's 19 th stage has been rerouted as I have ridden the first part of the stage in 2021 Haute Route Alps and the Col de Saisies is a great climb #tourdefrance
Fantastic inaugural Professorial lecture by Prof Eva Malone, reminding us that the academic path is far from straightforward a series of up's and down's, changes in direction. The important thing is to maintain a passion for education and learn from when things didn't go as planned.
June 13, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Fantastic inaugural Professorial lecture by Prof Eva Malone, reminding us that the academic path is far from straightforward a series of up's and down's, changes in direction. The important thing is to maintain a passion for education and learn from when things didn't go as planned.
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Re-upping one small idea: Universities should commit to preserving library/journal/software access for students and researchers who have to leave academia because of funding cuts. We need concrete, practical ways of preserving scholarship.
June 3, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Re-upping one small idea: Universities should commit to preserving library/journal/software access for students and researchers who have to leave academia because of funding cuts. We need concrete, practical ways of preserving scholarship.
BBC News - University of West of Scotland to cut jobs in bid to save £6.2m
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University of West of Scotland to cut jobs in bid to save £6.2m
About 2,000 staff work at UWS which has sites in Paisley, Ayr, Dumfries, Hamilton and London.
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May 25, 2025 at 7:34 AM
BBC News - University of West of Scotland to cut jobs in bid to save £6.2m
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Year after year after year of real terms pay cuts for academics. Beyond disgraceful. Governments asleep at the wheel while the higher education sector - one of the core engines of society and economy - gets hollowed out, exhausted and smashed up. Enough! www.eis.org.uk/pay-informat...
JNCHES Update May 2025
Update after HE pay negotiating meeting on 15th May 2025: University employers fail to address pay and job security crisis
www.eis.org.uk
May 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Year after year after year of real terms pay cuts for academics. Beyond disgraceful. Governments asleep at the wheel while the higher education sector - one of the core engines of society and economy - gets hollowed out, exhausted and smashed up. Enough! www.eis.org.uk/pay-informat...
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NEW 📢 WHO Promoting walking and cycling: A toolkit of policy options to celebrate UN Global Road Safety Week! 🚲🚶🏽♂️
📃Who is this toolkit for?
National and local governments, civil society, private sector, UN and those working across other sectors (tourism, transport...)
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📃Who is this toolkit for?
National and local governments, civil society, private sector, UN and those working across other sectors (tourism, transport...)
iris.who.int/handle/10665...
Promoting walking and cycling: a toolkit of policy options
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May 13, 2025 at 7:04 AM
NEW 📢 WHO Promoting walking and cycling: A toolkit of policy options to celebrate UN Global Road Safety Week! 🚲🚶🏽♂️
📃Who is this toolkit for?
National and local governments, civil society, private sector, UN and those working across other sectors (tourism, transport...)
iris.who.int/handle/10665...
📃Who is this toolkit for?
National and local governments, civil society, private sector, UN and those working across other sectors (tourism, transport...)
iris.who.int/handle/10665...
I actually think this is conservative, the final outcome could be worse. Thousands of jobs will be lost and lots of stress for the remaining staff. BBC News - Four in 10 universities face financial challenges - BBC News
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Four in 10 universities face financial challenges
A drop in international student numbers has driven the worsening financial position, a report says.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 9, 2025 at 7:24 AM
I actually think this is conservative, the final outcome could be worse. Thousands of jobs will be lost and lots of stress for the remaining staff. BBC News - Four in 10 universities face financial challenges - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Survey shows how the sector is cutting spending wonkhe.com/wonk-corner/...
Survey shows how the sector is cutting spending
It's not encouraging reading
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May 7, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Survey shows how the sector is cutting spending wonkhe.com/wonk-corner/...
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In 2023, 87 cyclists were killed on the roads. As far as I know, not one of the drivers responsible received a life sentence. At a minimum every single one should have lost their drivers licence and a prison sentence. www.gov.uk/government/s...
Reported road casualties in Great Britain: pedal cycle factsheet, 2023
www.gov.uk
April 25, 2025 at 6:35 AM
In 2023, 87 cyclists were killed on the roads. As far as I know, not one of the drivers responsible received a life sentence. At a minimum every single one should have lost their drivers licence and a prison sentence. www.gov.uk/government/s...
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Tariffs get all the attention, but ask economists what they're really worried about and many will point to the Trump administration's cuts to federal support for the sciences, including canceling grants and revoking student visas.
#EconSky
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/31/b...
#EconSky
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/31/b...
Trump’s Science Policies Pose Long-Term Risk, Economists Warn (Gift Article)
Since World War II, U.S. research funding has led to discoveries that fueled economic gains. Now cutbacks are seen as putting that legacy in jeopardy.
www.nytimes.com
March 31, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Tariffs get all the attention, but ask economists what they're really worried about and many will point to the Trump administration's cuts to federal support for the sciences, including canceling grants and revoking student visas.
#EconSky
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/31/b...
#EconSky
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The World Congress on Science and Soccer is happening in Glasgow from 17-20 June 2025! Check out the full programme and their incredible lineup of speakers at www.wcss2025.com.
Ready to attend? Register now at www.wcss2025.com/registration/
#WCSS2025 #ScienceAndSoccer #Glasgow2025
Ready to attend? Register now at www.wcss2025.com/registration/
#WCSS2025 #ScienceAndSoccer #Glasgow2025
March 24, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The World Congress on Science and Soccer is happening in Glasgow from 17-20 June 2025! Check out the full programme and their incredible lineup of speakers at www.wcss2025.com.
Ready to attend? Register now at www.wcss2025.com/registration/
#WCSS2025 #ScienceAndSoccer #Glasgow2025
Ready to attend? Register now at www.wcss2025.com/registration/
#WCSS2025 #ScienceAndSoccer #Glasgow2025
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Take your career to new heights with our new MSc in Advanced Drone Technology. Tailor your studies by specialising in cutting-edge areas including AI, cybersecurity, software engineering.
Apply for Sept 2025: www.uws.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/postgraduate-course-search/advanced-drone-technology
Apply for Sept 2025: www.uws.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/postgraduate-course-search/advanced-drone-technology
MSc Advanced Drone Technology at UWS
YouTube video by University of the West of Scotland (UWS)
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March 19, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Take your career to new heights with our new MSc in Advanced Drone Technology. Tailor your studies by specialising in cutting-edge areas including AI, cybersecurity, software engineering.
Apply for Sept 2025: www.uws.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/postgraduate-course-search/advanced-drone-technology
Apply for Sept 2025: www.uws.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/postgraduate-course-search/advanced-drone-technology
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‼️JOB ALERT: Closes 17th March 2025 ‼️
Quantitative Transport Data Analyst needed for the HELMET (HEaLth iMpact of E-bikes and e-scooters) project based at the Institute for Transport Studies @universityofleeds.bsky.social
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#ITSLeeds @drianphilips.bsky.social
Quantitative Transport Data Analyst needed for the HELMET (HEaLth iMpact of E-bikes and e-scooters) project based at the Institute for Transport Studies @universityofleeds.bsky.social
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#ITSLeeds @drianphilips.bsky.social
February 20, 2025 at 2:28 PM
‼️JOB ALERT: Closes 17th March 2025 ‼️
Quantitative Transport Data Analyst needed for the HELMET (HEaLth iMpact of E-bikes and e-scooters) project based at the Institute for Transport Studies @universityofleeds.bsky.social
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#ITSLeeds @drianphilips.bsky.social
Quantitative Transport Data Analyst needed for the HELMET (HEaLth iMpact of E-bikes and e-scooters) project based at the Institute for Transport Studies @universityofleeds.bsky.social
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#ITSLeeds @drianphilips.bsky.social
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University of the West of Scotland are recruiting a Research Fellow to work on "Co-produced career guidance intervention for people living with dementia" with Prof Louise Ritchie. Closing date: 13th March
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/research...
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Research Fellow: Dementia Career Guidance
University of the West of Scotland are recruiting a Research Fellow to work on "Co-produced career guidance intervention for people living with dementia" with Prof Louise Ritchie.
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
March 1, 2025 at 10:37 PM
University of the West of Scotland are recruiting a Research Fellow to work on "Co-produced career guidance intervention for people living with dementia" with Prof Louise Ritchie. Closing date: 13th March
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/research...
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/research...
Great day hosting a group of students and staff from the University of Alicante, part of our SEEP funded mobility project. Also documented by some of our own film and media students. @uniwestscotland.bsky.social
March 11, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Great day hosting a group of students and staff from the University of Alicante, part of our SEEP funded mobility project. Also documented by some of our own film and media students. @uniwestscotland.bsky.social
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There are many reviews of Hill’s work. This one is mine. Spoiler: he predicted the Fosbury flop 40 years before it happened.
A.V. Hill, athletic records, and the birth of exercise physiology. New review. physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
Blue plaque review series: A.V. Hill, athletic records and the birth of exercise physiology
Abstract figure legend Depiction of the world running records from 1925 studied by A. V. Hill and those of 2025 up to and including ultradistance events on a semi-logarithmic plot. These records, in ...
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February 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
There are many reviews of Hill’s work. This one is mine. Spoiler: he predicted the Fosbury flop 40 years before it happened.
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President Zelenskyy has been one of the greatest leaders of our time, guiding Ukraine through the darkest period of its recent history, rising up to Russia’s unwarranted aggression, being an inspiration to the Ukrainian people and ensuring that Ukraine’s voice is heard on the world stage.
February 20, 2025 at 12:14 AM
President Zelenskyy has been one of the greatest leaders of our time, guiding Ukraine through the darkest period of its recent history, rising up to Russia’s unwarranted aggression, being an inspiration to the Ukrainian people and ensuring that Ukraine’s voice is heard on the world stage.
Well said Andy a really good summary of the big issues in Higher Education youtu.be/oE_u98TaPSQ?...
Academia Is Beyond Broken - And No One Wants to fix it!
YouTube video by Andy Stapleton
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February 20, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Well said Andy a really good summary of the big issues in Higher Education youtu.be/oE_u98TaPSQ?...
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📢 New Research Roles in our SES department at ARU available in January 2025
🔍Role: 6-18 month RA/post-doc in #exercise #physiology & #nutrition
📍Based in Cambridge UK
🔗See below for information & get in touch via email if you're interested to find out more
📨Ash.willmott@aru.ac.uk
🔍Role: 6-18 month RA/post-doc in #exercise #physiology & #nutrition
📍Based in Cambridge UK
🔗See below for information & get in touch via email if you're interested to find out more
📨Ash.willmott@aru.ac.uk
December 12, 2024 at 9:48 AM
📢 New Research Roles in our SES department at ARU available in January 2025
🔍Role: 6-18 month RA/post-doc in #exercise #physiology & #nutrition
📍Based in Cambridge UK
🔗See below for information & get in touch via email if you're interested to find out more
📨Ash.willmott@aru.ac.uk
🔍Role: 6-18 month RA/post-doc in #exercise #physiology & #nutrition
📍Based in Cambridge UK
🔗See below for information & get in touch via email if you're interested to find out more
📨Ash.willmott@aru.ac.uk
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Walking and cycling get 90c per person each year from the Australian government. What if that figure rose to $5, $10 or $15?
Australia spends $714 per person on roads every year – but just 90 cents goes to walking, wheeling and cycling
theconversation.com
February 3, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Walking and cycling get 90c per person each year from the Australian government. What if that figure rose to $5, $10 or $15?