I think it's possible that even the Old Norse-stablishment found it irresponsible to devote an entire day every week to chaos.

There's also some "we think we're very funny" names in fly genetics that have aged poorly, and I think should be changed.

I started following you when I joined Bluesky for some new-PI solidarity. This feels like a good place to say how much I appreciate all your content: politics, academia, fishing, jam... Thanks for sharing so much!

Also "he" and "paternity leave". Or indeed "they" and "parental leave".

At least the headline included her name and omitted her marital status.

ECRs have full-time research posts (still fixed-term and shorter than they used to be IMO). I was scandalised when I learned how many excellent ECRs in arts and humanities lead whole modules on fixed term/zero hours contracts, and do research unpaid to try to stay in the game. It's exploitative.

P.S. Sorry that doesn't answer your question. As a recent post-doc I respect your efforts to create decent jobs.

My impression is that nearly everyone feels one or two rejections away from being in a precarious position. That may not reflect reality, but it's how people feel, even senior profs. Who's left with the mental space to demand better funding, i.e better opportunities for ECRs?

I read that as a (whimsical?) misspelling of "cells". I wasn't much less confused when I realised it said "cellos".

It's a devastatingly cruel disease, and this breakthrough must bring hope to many affected people and their families. It's also amazing to see successful gene therapies. Suggests a golden age ahead of treating heritable diseases.

Led by Alice Rothnie (@astonaime.bsky.social), @stemuench.bsky.social, @byrnelabicl.bsky.social, plus Paula Booth at KCL/Crick, Tim Dafforn at UoB, and Andrew Quigley (@diamondlightsource.bsky.social), it's going to be a great 3 years of community building and problem solving. Join us!

And Pollocks.

I gave up paying attention after the time I checked the value of my USS pension and it was going to be £16 per month. Granted I was still in my 20s, but it made the whole thing feel totally insane.

I just love going there so much. The local scientists are brilliant and generous. The sense of community and shared endeavour is palpable (and probably measurable on one of the beamlines).