Ed Hollox
@edhollox.bsky.social
Professor of Genetics at U of Leicester. Genome structural variation.
"Anyone with gumption and a sharp mind will take the measure of two things: what's said and what's done." Views my own.
"Anyone with gumption and a sharp mind will take the measure of two things: what's said and what's done." Views my own.
So for the first time in my career, I have completed the move into newly refurbished office and lab space. Thanks to my PhD students and trojan dept technician for helping me wheel and carry everything, including the cupboards! A space with clean draught-free windows and effective heating! Luxury!!
October 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
So for the first time in my career, I have completed the move into newly refurbished office and lab space. Thanks to my PhD students and trojan dept technician for helping me wheel and carry everything, including the cupboards! A space with clean draught-free windows and effective heating! Luxury!!
Ridiculous that Geography Geology and Environment at Leicester is under threat. @leicesterucu.bsky.social @ucu.org.uk . In the shadow of where David Attenborough grew up (house at the back), we are on strike to protest against this threat. #climatechange #attenborough
October 14, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Ridiculous that Geography Geology and Environment at Leicester is under threat. @leicesterucu.bsky.social @ucu.org.uk . In the shadow of where David Attenborough grew up (house at the back), we are on strike to protest against this threat. #climatechange #attenborough
@ucu.org.uk @leicesterucu.bsky.social can't cancel Chemistry (or Modern Languages or Biomedical Sciences or History or Geography....) #nojobcuts
September 30, 2025 at 10:53 AM
@ucu.org.uk @leicesterucu.bsky.social can't cancel Chemistry (or Modern Languages or Biomedical Sciences or History or Geography....) #nojobcuts
This picks out the gwas/gene mapping years nicely in human genetics. No difference US vs UK fwiw.
September 16, 2025 at 7:58 PM
This picks out the gwas/gene mapping years nicely in human genetics. No difference US vs UK fwiw.
Happy 254th birthday, Leicester Royal Infirmary...
September 11, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Happy 254th birthday, Leicester Royal Infirmary...
Jason Williamson brilliantly sums up the experience of X at the minute...
July 12, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Jason Williamson brilliantly sums up the experience of X at the minute...
One of the most remakable infrastructure changes of the past 10 years is the shift in UK electricity generation to low carbon sources. This is at the moment:
June 10, 2025 at 8:01 AM
One of the most remakable infrastructure changes of the past 10 years is the shift in UK electricity generation to low carbon sources. This is at the moment:
Desire line and Engineering Building, University of Leicester
May 14, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Desire line and Engineering Building, University of Leicester
#thesisskeet Another one on the shelf! Fantastic eork by John Oketch funded by @wellcometrust.bsky.social . One chapter is alreafy in @plosone.org , and the rest will be a paper soon...
May 9, 2025 at 9:25 AM
#thesisskeet Another one on the shelf! Fantastic eork by John Oketch funded by @wellcometrust.bsky.social . One chapter is alreafy in @plosone.org , and the rest will be a paper soon...
Outlook. I put in details of the forthcoming @gensocuk.bsky.social Summer Studnlentship meeting in Newcastle, and the icon below is shown. Its a great city, but sunsets and palm trees?
March 14, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Outlook. I put in details of the forthcoming @gensocuk.bsky.social Summer Studnlentship meeting in Newcastle, and the icon below is shown. Its a great city, but sunsets and palm trees?
The beauty of spring arrives in the Department. Correctly labelled. 😂
March 7, 2025 at 9:44 AM
The beauty of spring arrives in the Department. Correctly labelled. 😂
I've tried for so many years but ...
January 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I've tried for so many years but ...
Genes duplication and the evolution of Genes?
December 13, 2024 at 10:38 AM
Genes duplication and the evolution of Genes?
Me, still checking my twitter feed.
November 16, 2024 at 12:57 PM
Me, still checking my twitter feed.
Street art on the side of a tower block in Leicester.
September 19, 2023 at 9:13 AM
Street art on the side of a tower block in Leicester.