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Love sports, tech, digi comms, MCFC, history, politics, theatre, podcasts, cats, coding, anthropology, science and music, plus learning about people and the world.

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acmedsci.bsky.social
What can Africa’s fight against HIV teach us about tackling today’s global health challenges? 🌍

Pleased to share Dr Mohammad Hosseini @mhmdhsini.bsky.social will join the panel at our International Health Lecture with @thelancet.com, bringing his expertise in research ethics to the discussion 🔬✨
A photo of Dr Mohammad Hosseini, with a quote that reads: "Fostering trust in science requires well-informed, collaborative and critically thinking communities, supported by mechanisms that ensure transparency and accountability."
October 8, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Today marks the first day in public media’s history without federal funding. And we’re not going anywhere.

Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself.

Stand with us today. Donate at this link: n.pr/46wamAj
October 1, 2025 at 2:19 PM
emcomms.bsky.social
Anyone else having posting issues on @bsky.app today - do your posts end up in replies? #Bluesky #Comms
September 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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will be doing some more general columns for the guardian going forward. this one is on remigration and the evolution of a far-right pipe dream into mainstream discourse. I promise they won’t all be this depressing. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
What is the endgame in this toxic immigration debate: is it friends and neighbours thrown out of the country? | Jonthan Liew
The notion of remigration was abstract, but the right is dragging it towards respectability. If the goal is homogeneous whiteness, they should say it, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Liew
www.theguardian.com
September 10, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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acmedsci.bsky.social
What can Africa’s fight against HIV teach us about tackling today’s #GlobalHealth challenges? 🌍

Join our International Health Lecture with @thelancet.com to find out 💫

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Promotional graphic for the Academy of Medical Sciences and The Lancet International Health Lecture 2025 that reads: “Lessons from Africa: health diplomacy in HIV prevention. Professor Quarraisha Abdool Karim FRS, Associate Scientific Director, Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA). Tuesday 4 November 2025 at 15:30 (GMT). In person, London and online.” On the right is an image of Professor Quarraisha Abdool Karim, smiling and wearing glasses and a black top
August 20, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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Leading pediatric group breaks with RFK Jr., recommends COVID shots for young kids
Leading pediatric group breaks with RFK Jr., recommends COVID shots for young kids
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) on Tuesday recommended that parents vaccinate all infants and young children against COVID-19, a break from Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert…
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August 19, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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acmedsci.bsky.social
We're proud to announce Academy funding for 13 cross-sector partnerships 🤝

Our Cross-Sector Experience Awards supports awardees to work for up to a year in a different sector, sparking collaboration and transformative ideas 🚀

👉 Learn more: bit.ly/3HsZvgD
Eight profile images of the Academy's Cross Sector Experience Award recipients on a navy blue background
August 11, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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acmedsci.bsky.social
Do you work in life sciences? Are you keen to drive change within your organisation?

You could be eligible for our FLIER programme – helping rising leaders create impact across the sector 🚀

Join our upcoming webinar to learn more ⬇️

📅Wed 20 Aug
🔗 ow.ly/ohpf50WzQGl

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August 5, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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jamellebouie.net
very impressed by the framing in this photo my 7-year-old took using an olympus point and shoot i got for him a little bit ago
August 1, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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acmedsci.bsky.social
We’re pleased to announce Rosalind Campion as our new CEO 🎉

Rosalind brings extensive leadership experience across health & life sciences, & will be a fantastic asset to the Academy as we work to improve health for all 🌍

Please join us in welcoming Rosalind to the Academy 👏

👉 ow.ly/H4M750WxQtr
Academy of Medical Sciences incoming CEO, Rosalind Campion, next to a quote that reads: "I am very proud to have been appointed to be the CEO of the Academy of Medical Sciences. Progress in medical sciences is transforming the lives of patients in the UK and globally, and can fundamentally improve the UK's economy and productivity."
July 31, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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“Small children from poor or middle-class families who watch ‘Sesame Street’ do better on cognitive tests and in first grade than children who do not watch it,” Renata Adler wrote, in 1972.
The Invention of “Sesame Street”
Renata Adler’s 1972 review of the program that revolutionized children’s television.
www.newyorker.com
July 29, 2025 at 7:06 PM
emcomms.bsky.social
Bluesky hive mind, what do you use apart from HTML when you want to create accessible digital content?

#Accessibility #Digital #Web #HTML
July 29, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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acmedsci.bsky.social
🚨 Childhood obesity is rising at alarming rates around the world

Our latest report, with Italy’s Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, calls for early intervention to ensure healthier futures for all children 🌱

Read the report: bit.ly/46qy7tN

And see our key takeaways 🧵
Child’s weight for life shaped by first 1,000 days, report health experts
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July 2, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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archaeohawke.bsky.social
#StandingStoneSunday

The Callanish Stones are an arrangement of standing stones placed in a cruciform pattern with a central stone circle, on the Isle of Lewis, #Scotland. They were erected in the late #Neolithic era, and were a focus for ritual activity during the Bronze Age.

📸 Tom Richardson
June 22, 2025 at 9:45 AM
emcomms.bsky.social
This is horrific. I'm lost for words.
aubreyjones.bsky.social Aubrey Jones @aubreyjones.bsky.social · Jun 2
Jonathan Joss--voice actor of John Redcorn from King of the Hill, and Ken Hotate from Parks and Rec--was killed in a homophobic hate crime today.

I'm so angry.
Statement from Tristan Kern de Gonzales Husband of Jonathan Joss My husband Jonathan Joss and I were involved in a shooting while checking the mail at the site of our former home. That home was burned down after over two years of threats from people in the area who repeatedly told us they would set it on fire. We reported these threats to law enforcement multiple times and nothing was done. Throughout that time we were harassed regularly by individuals who made it clear they did not accept our relationship. Much of the harassment was openly homophobic. When we returned to the site to check our mail we discovered the skull of one of our dogs and its harness placed in clear view. This caused both of us severe emotional distress. We began yelling and crying in response to the pain of what we saw. While we were doing this a man approached us. He started yelling violent homophobic slurs at us. He then raised a gun from his lap and fired. Jonathan and I had no weapons. We were not threatening anyone. We were grieving. We were standing side by side. When the man fired Jonathan pushed me out of the way. He saved my life. Jonathan is my husband. He gave me more love in our time together than most people ever get. We were newlyweds. We picked Valentines Day. We were in the process of looking for a trailer and planning our future. He was murdered by someone who could not stand the sight of two men loving each other. I was with him when he passed. I told him how much he was loved. To everyone who supported him, his fans, his friends, know that he valued you deeply. He saw you as family. My focus now is on protecting Jonathan’s legacy and honoring the life we built together. If your concern is how someone coped with trauma or how loudly they speak when recounting injustice and being ignored by authorities then you never truly cared about my husband. Jonathan saved my life. I will carry that forward. I will protect what he built. Tristan Kern de Gonzales
June 2, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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Who were the ancient Denisovans? Fossils reveal secrets about the mysterious humans. Clues are emerging about the ghostly clan that settled eastern Asia and left a
genetic legacy in people today www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Who were the ancient Denisovans? Fossils reveal secrets about the mysterious humans
Clues are emerging about the ghostly clan that settled eastern Asia and left a genetic legacy in people today.
www.nature.com
May 20, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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gabyhinsliff.bsky.social
everyone's said pretty much all there is to be said on the 'island of strangers'/'incalculable damage' stuff, so just sharing this by a migrant care worker on how it feels to hear yourself discussed like this while looking after people's loved ones www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
Opinion: Migrant workers prop up the UK’s social care system. Now…
Labour’s crackdown will break a promise made to workers like me – and leave the system in disrepair
www.thebureauinvestigates.com
May 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
emcomms.bsky.social
I just signed Budapest's petition with All Out that could really change things for LGBT+ people. Add your name and join me in the fight for LGBT+ rights! a.allout.org/s/WY8xL/
Stop Hungary’s Pride Ban – Defend LGBT+ Rights Now
Hungary has banned Pride marches, threatening LGBT+ rights and the freedom to protest. Sign the petition now to urge the EU to act before it’s too late. Every voice matters – help defend human rights ...
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May 5, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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Urgent: Justice for Sara, trans woman brutally murdered in Bello. 💔 We demand action against LGBTI+ violence in Colombia. Sign and share! ➡️ #JusticeForSara #LGBTI+ 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
👉 a.allout.org/s/WqkBJ/
Justice for Sara and all trans lives in Colombia!
Urgent: Justice for Sara, trans woman brutally murdered in Bello. 💔 We demand action against LGBTIQ+ violence in Colombia. Sign and share! ➡️ #JusticeForSara #NiUnaMas #LGBTIQ+ 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
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April 29, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Ebb and flow in beautiful Looe. A little corner of calm. May your day be peaceful, my friends. 😊

#Cornwall #Looe #river #calm #peace #nature #trees #life #photography
April 24, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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Someone on Threads noticed you can type any random sentence into Google, then add “meaning” afterwards, and you’ll get an AI explanation of a famous idiom or phrase you just made up. Here is mine
• Al Overview The idiom "you can't lick a badger twice" means you can't trick or deceive someone a second time after they've been tricked once. It's a warning that if someone has already been deceived, they are unlikely to fall for the same trick again. Here's a more detailed explanation: • Licking: "Licking" in this context means to trick or deceive someone. • Badger: The badger is a wild animal, and the phrase likely originates from the historical sport of badger baiting where dogs were used to harass
April 23, 2025 at 10:15 AM
emcomms.bsky.social
Another great session from @commscreatives.bsky.social today, focusing on whether to stay on The Other Platform or not.

Very thought-provoking and insightful. All about brand, strategy and audiences at the end of the day, as always.

#DigitalComms #SocialMedia
April 15, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Can we outsmart the deadliest form of skin cancer? 🧬

#Springboard25 awardee Dr @elett.bsky.social is decoding the DNA mutations behind melanoma to help develop better therapies.

👉 bit.ly/44irB7l

@wellcometrust.bsky.social @thebhf.bsky.social @qmulsbbs.bsky.social @qmulse.bsky.social @qmul.ac.uk
Academy of Medical Sciences Springboard awardee Dr Elena Torlai Triglia next to a quote that reads: "This Award provides me with invaluable support for establishing my independent research group, including access to tailored career development opportunities and a renowned mentoring programme."
April 11, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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acmedsci.bsky.social
Can dogs help tackle #obesity? 🐶

#Springboard25 awardee Dr Eleanor Raffan is comparing canine and human genetics to find out!

👉 See how Springboard is backing such innovative research: bit.ly/44irB7l

@wellcometrust.bsky.social @thebhf.bsky.social @pdncambridge.bsky.social @ims-mrl.bsky.social
Academy of Medical Sciences Springboard awardee Dr Eleanor Raffan next to a quote that reads: "The Springboard funding will accelerate an exciting new project and the career support will help me operate strategically and effectively at a key career stage."
April 11, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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Over the past 10 years, our #Springboard25 programme has invested £44m to support emerging research leaders 💡

Through funding, mentoring and career development, we're proud to support innovators in health and medical science 🚀

As our Vice President (Non-Clinical), @jhnaismith.bsky.social, says:
Professor James Naismith, Vice President (Non-Clinical) of the Academy of Medical Sciences with a quote that reads: "By backing these talented early-career researchers, we’re not only addressing today’s urgent health challenges but also strengthening the UK’s position as a global leader in medical research."
April 7, 2025 at 8:42 AM