Martin Smith
Head of Policy Lab, Wellcome. Science policy things, puns, cats
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UK Science/Research Policy
UK-based wonks, commentators, organisations, journalists and senior figures with an interest in policy-for-science, research policy. Open to additions - shout if I've missed you off!
@heinbrookhuis.bsky.social
History & Philosophy of Science | postdoc UvA | researching public-private collaboration in Dutch physics
@ben-shave.bsky.social
I work at the House of Commons. Currently: digital and tech policy scrutiny for the Science, Innovation and Technology committee. Previously: Public Accounts and Brexit committees. Apart from that, I'm mostly being a dad and cycling. My views.
@sophiamccully.bsky.social
Horizon scanning, futures and foresight at @nuffieldbioethics.bsky.social
@rcolvile.bsky.social
Director of CPS, editor-in-chief of CapX, columnist for The Sunday Times, author of The Great Acceleration. Politics, policy and parenting.
@shoffmania.bsky.social
Chief of Staff & Executive Director of Strategy at Wellcome Trust and Professor & Dahdaleh Distinguished Chair at York University #GlobalHealth #GlobalGovernance #InternationalLaw #Epidemiology #SciencePolicy
@bengoldacre.bsky.social
Prof of EBM @UniOxford, author, Bad Science person, more... I run http://bennett.ox.ac.uk making tools+papers from data http://OpenSAFELY.org http://OpenPrescribing.net
@britishprogress.bsky.social
The Centre for British Progress is a non-partisan think tank on a mission to accelerate and shape an era of British growth and progress; evolved from @ukdayone.bsky.social. Website: https://britishprogress.org/
@benbleasdale.bsky.social
Director of Public Opinion at CaSE, using public opinion data to change how we talk about R&D | Strong opinions on R&D funding & Creme Eggs
@russell-moyle.co.uk
former Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven MP. lloyd@russell-moyle.co.uk Twitter/X: @lloyd_rm "retweets"/“likes” are not endorsements they‘re highlighted views (sometimes disagreeable).
@missmc.bsky.social
Co-Founder of TeacherTapp, daily poll of 12k teachers. Former editor of Schools Week & Guardian columnist. Once a teacher, always a teacher. SAY: Laura 'Mack & Ernie' (like there's 3 of us!)
@michaelmhopkins.bsky.social
Professor of Innovation Management @ the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU), University of Sussex Business School (UK), specialising in innovation systems and innovation policy for biomedical innovation, as well as research evaluation. All views my own.
@louisewren.bsky.social
@russellgroup.bsky.social
The Russell Group represents 24 universities located across the UK. We work to advance and champion the positive economic, societal & cultural impacts of UK research-intensive universities. russellgroup.ac.uk
@bhfpolicy.bsky.social
Tweets from The BHF's policy and public affairs team, influencing change so that we can beat heartbreak forever.
@joekiely.bsky.social
Policy Manager @ NHS Confed | NHS oversight and health inequalities | Previously Wellcome and Cancer Research UK.
@drgeorgiawalton.bsky.social
Senior Research Manager, Early-Mid Career Researchers, Discovery Research @wellcometrust.bsky.social. Interested in training & supporting the next generation of researchers, with a commitment to encouraging diversity across backgrounds & disciplines.
@farrah-nazir.bsky.social
📊 EDI Insights & Learning Lead at @wellcometrust.bsky.social 🔥 Cofounder New Fables Collective https://newfablescollective.com ✨ “What we cannot imagine cannot come into being” bell hooks ✍🏽 https://farrah-nazir.medium.com/
@emmacattermole.bsky.social
CRUK science policy advisor @crukpolicy.bsky.social Former biochemist and @ecdc.europa.eu trainee
@crukpolicy.bsky.social
Welcome to the Cancer Research UK policy team Bluesky account, active in Westminster, Brussels, the devolved nations & globally. Together we are beating cancer.
@lshackleton.bsky.social
Head of Policy & Pships, UCL European Institute, interested in Europe, politics, universities, science & culture - all views my own
@mon-dahiya.bsky.social
I work on science base policy and public affairs at the Academy of Medical Sciences, previously Wellcome Trust and the British Heart Foundation :)
@sheuliporkess.bsky.social
Innovation, science, running and wildlife President Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine CMO Reinventing Health Director Actaros
@hepi-news.bsky.social
The UK's only think tank dedicated to higher education.
@ippr.bsky.social
IPPR is the UK’s leading progressive think tank.
@acmedsci.bsky.social
Independent expert voice of biomedical and health research in the UK, fostering good health for all supported by the best research. Visit https://bit.ly/acmedsci for more info.
@georgefreemanmp.bsky.social
MP MidNorfolk 2010▶️ UK Trade Envoy 🇸🇬🇲🇾🇵🇭🇧🇳// Former Minister of State; Science, Technology & Innovation / Founder, OneNation🇬🇧Caucus & 🎪BigTentIdeas. /✍️Author #BritainBeyondBrexit
@chionwurah.bsky.social
Labour Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West. Chair of the House of Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.
@guildeu.bsky.social
A network of 22 research-led universities in 16 countries dedicated to excellence in research, education and innovation across Europe. Established in 2016. https://www.the-guild.eu/
@erc.europa.eu
European Research Council, set up by the EU, funds top researchers of any nationality, helping them pursue great ideas at the frontiers of knowledge. #HorizonEU
@nhsconfed.org
We are the membership organisation that brings together, supports and speaks for the whole healthcare system in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. www.nhsconfed.org
@eu-life.bsky.social
EU-LIFE is the alliance of independent research institutes in the life sciences across Europe, aiming to promote and strengthen European research excellence. https://eu-life.eu/
@davidmjourno.bsky.social
Reporting on science and technology policy. International editor at @sciencebusiness.net. I also write for @nature.com. Based in Berlin.
@sciencebusiness.net
Bringing together industry, research and policy since 2004. Focusing on #HorizonEU #Research #Innovation 🌐 https://sciencebusiness.net/
@davidallengreen.bsky.social
Commentator on law and policy. Own blog/substack, but also Prospect, FT, elsewhere. Liberal constitutionalist; Villa supporter; sometimes ironic. Birmingham/London, England. (Account deactivated when not used.)
@mikepeeljourno.bsky.social
@FinancialTimes.com science editor. Ex-Nigeria, UAE, Thailand, Belgium & Japan. Latest book: What Everyone Knows About Britain* (*Except the British) - https://linktr.ee/whateveryoneknowsaboutbritain. Author of The Fabulists and A Swamp Full of Dollars.
@listifications.app
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@wellcomecollection.bsky.social
A free museum and library in London and online. Explore the past, present and future of health with us. wellcomecollection.org
@itsbecksmith.bsky.social
Associate Director, Policy @WellcomeTrust working on Mental Health, Climate & Health, Infectious Disease, and Global Health Financing.
@sophiebushwick.bsky.social
Senior news editor at New Scientist, science & tech writer, podcast & video host, book reader
@shaunewalsh.bsky.social
E3, Watford FC, BBC 6 Music Dad, slow cyclist, culture comforts, surprisingly vegan, and Head of Public Affairs & Campaigns at Cancer Research UK = health, science and research
@tarquinhh.bsky.social
Oxford Law Research Admin (currently on a GLAMorous secondment), dabbler in history, philosophy & sociology of the life sciences & medicine.
@faithuwadiae.bsky.social
Research Culture & Communities Specialist @wellcometrust.bsky.social l Previously an Immunologist @TheCrick l Cyclist 🚴🏾♀️l Just got an allotment - wish me luck | Always accepts 🍰 ☕️ 🍺 l She/Her | Own Views
@tomgrinyer.bsky.social
Institute of Physics group CEO, dad of two, frustrated commuter, Pompey fan and northener living in the south - views own