elinoroberts
@elinoroberts.bsky.social
Licensed to play: because science isn’t just for scientists
Currently lives, works and plays in the North East of England
Currently lives, works and plays in the North East of England
And for the perfect seasonal variation: alomshaha.com/balancing-sa...
December 2, 2025 at 1:38 PM
And for the perfect seasonal variation: alomshaha.com/balancing-sa...
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Collected this with @nustem.bsky.social colleagues last night, at the @iop.org awards dinner. Woop Woop! Very proud to add my name to the list of recipients, several of whom I worked with back in my formative days or have known since. Inspirations all.
Blog post & links: nustem.uk/blog/news/20...
Blog post & links: nustem.uk/blog/news/20...
November 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Collected this with @nustem.bsky.social colleagues last night, at the @iop.org awards dinner. Woop Woop! Very proud to add my name to the list of recipients, several of whom I worked with back in my formative days or have known since. Inspirations all.
Blog post & links: nustem.uk/blog/news/20...
Blog post & links: nustem.uk/blog/news/20...
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Make your own waddling duck automaton! Crank the handle and bring this cheerful duck to life, watch it stomp and bob with delightful precision. This hands-on project comes as a downloadable PDF, ready for you to print, cut, and assemble at home. www.robives.com/project/duck #paperautomata #duck
August 18, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Make your own waddling duck automaton! Crank the handle and bring this cheerful duck to life, watch it stomp and bob with delightful precision. This hands-on project comes as a downloadable PDF, ready for you to print, cut, and assemble at home. www.robives.com/project/duck #paperautomata #duck
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Please add your name to our open letter urging Ministers to act now lnkd.in/ejJ2nrva 3/3
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August 30, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Please add your name to our open letter urging Ministers to act now lnkd.in/ejJ2nrva 3/3
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They’re excluded from Government support that's available for other museums, art galleries and theatres.
The Association of Science and Discovery Centres is calling on the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to safeguard these vital institutions for the next generation… 2/3
The Association of Science and Discovery Centres is calling on the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to safeguard these vital institutions for the next generation… 2/3
LinkedIn
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August 30, 2025 at 2:04 PM
They’re excluded from Government support that's available for other museums, art galleries and theatres.
The Association of Science and Discovery Centres is calling on the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to safeguard these vital institutions for the next generation… 2/3
The Association of Science and Discovery Centres is calling on the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to safeguard these vital institutions for the next generation… 2/3
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For over 25 years, science and discovery centres have been at the heart of inspiring millions of people to explore, question, and be part of UK science and technology.
But they're seriously under threat… 1/3
But they're seriously under threat… 1/3
August 30, 2025 at 2:04 PM
For over 25 years, science and discovery centres have been at the heart of inspiring millions of people to explore, question, and be part of UK science and technology.
But they're seriously under threat… 1/3
But they're seriously under threat… 1/3
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Backstreet blues.
October 8, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Backstreet blues.
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Oh, you have to be kidding me. Moving house. Shifted a table that’s not been moved in 7 years, and this little git is revealed.
If you know, you know.
If you know, you know.
July 20, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Oh, you have to be kidding me. Moving house. Shifted a table that’s not been moved in 7 years, and this little git is revealed.
If you know, you know.
If you know, you know.
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God forbid people who missed out on uni the first time to do vocational stuff should ever have a second chance
We are very sad to hear of the closure of another Centre for Lifelong Learning. The University of York will close its Centre, which has been in existence for 40 years, at the end of July.
www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2526865...
www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2526865...
University announces closure of centre 'with profound sadness'
The University of York has announced the closure of its Centre for Lifelong Learning "with profound sadness".
www.yorkpress.co.uk
June 29, 2025 at 10:54 AM
God forbid people who missed out on uni the first time to do vocational stuff should ever have a second chance
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Very lovely new morse code exhibit by the terrific Ansells: youtu.be/MaQHN5bitLI?...
Easy to use Morse code museum exhibit
YouTube video by Dave Ansell (Sciansell)
youtu.be
May 12, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Very lovely new morse code exhibit by the terrific Ansells: youtu.be/MaQHN5bitLI?...
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🧠🧍♂️ Mild face blindness, major impact
A new study shows even mild prosopagnosia can make daily life difficult – including recognising close friends or family.
Calls are growing to recognise it as a form of neurodivergence.
🔗 theconversation.com/even-mild-fa...
#SciComm 🧪 #FaceBlindness
A new study shows even mild prosopagnosia can make daily life difficult – including recognising close friends or family.
Calls are growing to recognise it as a form of neurodivergence.
🔗 theconversation.com/even-mild-fa...
#SciComm 🧪 #FaceBlindness
Even mild face blindness can cause serious difficulties in daily life – new study
Strategies to recognise people require ‘huge mental effort’ and often don’t work.
theconversation.com
June 7, 2025 at 5:13 AM
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Biggest commitment to a 3 second joke I've ever seen
April 9, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Biggest commitment to a 3 second joke I've ever seen
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Talking Maths in Public is the UK's network for maths communicators. We run a conference every two years, and will shortly be opening sales for this year's event, 28th-30th Aug at @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social. Join our mailing list at http://talkingmathsi... for updates!
April 3, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Talking Maths in Public is the UK's network for maths communicators. We run a conference every two years, and will shortly be opening sales for this year's event, 28th-30th Aug at @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social. Join our mailing list at http://talkingmathsi... for updates!
Idly wondering how many Geordies are calling in sick today.
March 17, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Idly wondering how many Geordies are calling in sick today.
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Now, might just be the way my mind works, but I am getting a fair whack of Lascaux Bison from this pub table.
March 15, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Now, might just be the way my mind works, but I am getting a fair whack of Lascaux Bison from this pub table.
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I suspect most of you are not aware (or don't care) that it is currently "British Science Week". If, for some reason this post prompts you to think, "Hmmm. Science... maybe I should understand that a bit better", I have the perfect book for you. Don't take my word for it, read the reviews:
Why Don’t Things Fall Up?
Why Don’t Things Fall Up? delivers what every adult and schoolchild deserves, but often doesn’t get: an authoritative and accessible account of the key ideas in science. The book is rooted in Alom’…
alomshaha.com
March 11, 2025 at 9:46 AM
I suspect most of you are not aware (or don't care) that it is currently "British Science Week". If, for some reason this post prompts you to think, "Hmmm. Science... maybe I should understand that a bit better", I have the perfect book for you. Don't take my word for it, read the reviews:
Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapus
March 1, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapus
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📢 Join our team
We're looking for a Head of Schools and Community Engagement to shape a programme connecting schools and communities with science. If you can build partnerships and bring STEM to life in new ways, we want to hear from you.
🔹 Apply by 2 March 2025
👉 www.life.org.uk/join-the-tea...
We're looking for a Head of Schools and Community Engagement to shape a programme connecting schools and communities with science. If you can build partnerships and bring STEM to life in new ways, we want to hear from you.
🔹 Apply by 2 March 2025
👉 www.life.org.uk/join-the-tea...
February 21, 2025 at 11:30 AM
📢 Join our team
We're looking for a Head of Schools and Community Engagement to shape a programme connecting schools and communities with science. If you can build partnerships and bring STEM to life in new ways, we want to hear from you.
🔹 Apply by 2 March 2025
👉 www.life.org.uk/join-the-tea...
We're looking for a Head of Schools and Community Engagement to shape a programme connecting schools and communities with science. If you can build partnerships and bring STEM to life in new ways, we want to hear from you.
🔹 Apply by 2 March 2025
👉 www.life.org.uk/join-the-tea...
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Sure, Google's data centers consume tens of billions of litres of water yearly and emit more carbon dioxide than many nations, but on the other hand, you can look up Uranus and AI will show you a picture of Neptune.
Never in the history of humanity, have we reached such speeds in making mistakes
Never in the history of humanity, have we reached such speeds in making mistakes
February 20, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Sure, Google's data centers consume tens of billions of litres of water yearly and emit more carbon dioxide than many nations, but on the other hand, you can look up Uranus and AI will show you a picture of Neptune.
Never in the history of humanity, have we reached such speeds in making mistakes
Never in the history of humanity, have we reached such speeds in making mistakes
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Science thrives on integrity, but silence in the face of misconduct erodes that foundation. @scurry.bsky.social’s open letter calls on the #RoyalSociety to uphold its values, something every scientist should stand behind. Accountability matters. #StandForScience #ScienceMatters
Worth a read: docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/...
Open letter to the President of the Royal Society – time to stand up for your values
If you wish to show your support for the letter below regarding apparent inaction by the Royal Society in the face of breaches of its code of conduct by Elon Musk FRS, please sign below. I invite anyo...
docs.google.com
February 12, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Science thrives on integrity, but silence in the face of misconduct erodes that foundation. @scurry.bsky.social’s open letter calls on the #RoyalSociety to uphold its values, something every scientist should stand behind. Accountability matters. #StandForScience #ScienceMatters
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Annual reminder that #duvetknowitschristmas is the hashtag to follow this evening.
December 24, 2024 at 8:11 PM
Annual reminder that #duvetknowitschristmas is the hashtag to follow this evening.
Oh my. This is the easiest Festive activity EVER.
December 24, 2024 at 4:09 PM
Oh my. This is the easiest Festive activity EVER.
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Trinity have finally confirmed that Science Gallery Dublin will not reopen. The focus has been on how much of a cultural loss this is (which I agree with), but it also represents a lot of job losses in a small, struggling sector.
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...
Trinity’s Science Gallery will not reopen after failing to find sustainable business model
University to transform flagship exhibition space on Pearse Street into campus’s first student centre
www.irishtimes.com
December 5, 2024 at 11:16 AM
Trinity have finally confirmed that Science Gallery Dublin will not reopen. The focus has been on how much of a cultural loss this is (which I agree with), but it also represents a lot of job losses in a small, struggling sector.
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...
Yarr! Hurrar! Thanks
CHALLENGE #5 - RESULTS!
WINNER: @timholyoake.uk for seasonal relevance 🎄 and the feels 😔
RUNNER UP: @elinoroberts.bsky.social for a nice millennials pun! 🥑
SPECIAL MENTION: @thehubbbard.bsky.social another social commentary piece - my aren’t we all on the pulse!
Will DM you your gift cards…!
WINNER: @timholyoake.uk for seasonal relevance 🎄 and the feels 😔
RUNNER UP: @elinoroberts.bsky.social for a nice millennials pun! 🥑
SPECIAL MENTION: @thehubbbard.bsky.social another social commentary piece - my aren’t we all on the pulse!
Will DM you your gift cards…!
November 30, 2024 at 6:17 PM
Yarr! Hurrar! Thanks