Mike Simpson
@mdsimpson.co.uk
Professional nerd, father, photographer, gamer, aspiring writer, sci-fi addict and code monkey.
- RSE at @ncl-rse.bsky.social
- Vice-president of @society-rse.org
- @softwaresaved.bsky.social Fellow
My views are my own 🇺🇦 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
https://linktr.ee/mdsimpson
- RSE at @ncl-rse.bsky.social
- Vice-president of @society-rse.org
- @softwaresaved.bsky.social Fellow
My views are my own 🇺🇦 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
https://linktr.ee/mdsimpson
Almost recovered from an amazing week in Sheffield, attending the inaugural International Research Software Conference, celebrating 10 years of the RSE Conference, representing @society-rse.org and
@softwaresaved.bsky.social, and talking about Mental Health & The ConveRSE Project. #IRSC26 #RSECon26
@softwaresaved.bsky.social, and talking about Mental Health & The ConveRSE Project. #IRSC26 #RSECon26
September 17, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Almost recovered from an amazing week in Sheffield, attending the inaugural International Research Software Conference, celebrating 10 years of the RSE Conference, representing @society-rse.org and
@softwaresaved.bsky.social, and talking about Mental Health & The ConveRSE Project. #IRSC26 #RSECon26
@softwaresaved.bsky.social, and talking about Mental Health & The ConveRSE Project. #IRSC26 #RSECon26
We're in Sheffield this week for the first International Research Software Conference.
September 7, 2026 at 8:39 AM
We're in Sheffield this week for the first International Research Software Conference.
Thanks to @trekculture.bsky.social for neatly and eloquently addressing many of my issues with modern Trek.
How Star Trek Writing Needs To Change
A long-running franchise must change over time, but how does Star Trek reflect that in the writing?
Read the article here: https://whatculture.com/tv/how-star-trek-writing-needs-to-change
Listen to…
youtu.be
September 1, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Thanks to @trekculture.bsky.social for neatly and eloquently addressing many of my issues with modern Trek.
I am obviously excited for Zero Company. A Star Wars/XCOM game could not be more made for me!
But I've learned the hard way not to buy a game on Day 1.
But I've learned the hard way not to buy a game on Day 1.
August 28, 2026 at 8:09 AM
I am obviously excited for Zero Company. A Star Wars/XCOM game could not be more made for me!
But I've learned the hard way not to buy a game on Day 1.
But I've learned the hard way not to buy a game on Day 1.
Finally finished watching The Good Place. Can confirm that it is a great show!
However, I can't help but notice that when someone in that show suggests rebooting the universe, everyone immediately realises it's a terrible idea and spends the next five episodes fighting to prevent it!
However, I can't help but notice that when someone in that show suggests rebooting the universe, everyone immediately realises it's a terrible idea and spends the next five episodes fighting to prevent it!
August 27, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Finally finished watching The Good Place. Can confirm that it is a great show!
However, I can't help but notice that when someone in that show suggests rebooting the universe, everyone immediately realises it's a terrible idea and spends the next five episodes fighting to prevent it!
However, I can't help but notice that when someone in that show suggests rebooting the universe, everyone immediately realises it's a terrible idea and spends the next five episodes fighting to prevent it!
We're in Manchester this week for a meeting of @softwaresaved.bsky.social Fellows. Looking forward to catching up and some exciting collaborations.
July 16, 2026 at 9:16 AM
We're in Manchester this week for a meeting of @softwaresaved.bsky.social Fellows. Looking forward to catching up and some exciting collaborations.
Remember to stay hydrated in this hot weather! #Dog #BassetHound
July 16, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Remember to stay hydrated in this hot weather! #Dog #BassetHound
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With enough money, the mega-rich may gain an unrivaled level of access to MPs and leave the average voter shut out.
Email your MP now and tell them to support the cap on political donations.
goodlaw.social/1d328a
Email your MP now and tell them to support the cap on political donations.
goodlaw.social/1d328a
Stop billionaires influencing our politics
Tell MPs to back Stella Creasy's amendment
goodlaw.social
July 11, 2026 at 9:10 AM
With enough money, the mega-rich may gain an unrivaled level of access to MPs and leave the average voter shut out.
Email your MP now and tell them to support the cap on political donations.
goodlaw.social/1d328a
Email your MP now and tell them to support the cap on political donations.
goodlaw.social/1d328a
Earlier this week, Feathers and I were in Sheffield for the N8CIR RSE Meetup, sharing some conclusions and insights on #MentalHealth from the ConveRSE project.
converse.mdsimpson.co.uk
converse.mdsimpson.co.uk
July 10, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Earlier this week, Feathers and I were in Sheffield for the N8CIR RSE Meetup, sharing some conclusions and insights on #MentalHealth from the ConveRSE project.
converse.mdsimpson.co.uk
converse.mdsimpson.co.uk
Over the last year, I gave a series of talks where I asked the audience questions about #MentalHealth in the workplace. In this blog post, I take a look at the Mentimeter 'Insights' from those talks, including some of the most common issues and suggestions.
converse.mdsimpson.co.uk/2026/07/05/m...
converse.mdsimpson.co.uk/2026/07/05/m...
ConveRSE - Mentimeter Insights
During my talks on mental health in the workplace, I often use Mentimeter to ask questions from the audience. Over the coming months, I plan to write a series of blog posts that explore the responses…
converse.mdsimpson.co.uk
July 7, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Over the last year, I gave a series of talks where I asked the audience questions about #MentalHealth in the workplace. In this blog post, I take a look at the Mentimeter 'Insights' from those talks, including some of the most common issues and suggestions.
converse.mdsimpson.co.uk/2026/07/05/m...
converse.mdsimpson.co.uk/2026/07/05/m...
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We need you 📣
We know most people stand with the trans community, but a small minority people want the trans community to disappear.
Add your voice so we can show how many people stand with trans community: https://goodlaw.social/z073
We know most people stand with the trans community, but a small minority people want the trans community to disappear.
Add your voice so we can show how many people stand with trans community: https://goodlaw.social/z073
July 3, 2026 at 1:35 PM
We need you 📣
We know most people stand with the trans community, but a small minority people want the trans community to disappear.
Add your voice so we can show how many people stand with trans community: https://goodlaw.social/z073
We know most people stand with the trans community, but a small minority people want the trans community to disappear.
Add your voice so we can show how many people stand with trans community: https://goodlaw.social/z073
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#SSIFellow @mdsimpson.co.uk has written an insightful blog post about his experience attending #CollabW26 as a Fellow, delegate, and Mental Health First Aider. Read the full story at
www.software.ac.uk/blog/convers...
www.software.ac.uk/blog/convers...
June 25, 2026 at 9:06 AM
#SSIFellow @mdsimpson.co.uk has written an insightful blog post about his experience attending #CollabW26 as a Fellow, delegate, and Mental Health First Aider. Read the full story at
www.software.ac.uk/blog/convers...
www.software.ac.uk/blog/convers...
I've been updating my personal website for no particular reason, and in the process, I've had to move ConveRSE to a new address. However, I think I've set it up so that all the old site and blog post links should still work! 🤞
converse.mdsimpson.co.uk
converse.mdsimpson.co.uk
Welcome
Hello and welcome to the ConveRSE website!
converse.mdsimpson.co.uk
June 25, 2026 at 7:00 AM
I've been updating my personal website for no particular reason, and in the process, I've had to move ConveRSE to a new address. However, I think I've set it up so that all the old site and blog post links should still work! 🤞
converse.mdsimpson.co.uk
converse.mdsimpson.co.uk
Everyone talks about how bad stepping on Lego is, but I think I've found a more dangerous hobby!
June 23, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Everyone talks about how bad stepping on Lego is, but I think I've found a more dangerous hobby!
I don't think it's Superhero Fatigue, I think it's "Every third act ending with two people in pyjamas punching each other in front of a green screen" Fatigue.
June 11, 2026 at 7:02 AM
I don't think it's Superhero Fatigue, I think it's "Every third act ending with two people in pyjamas punching each other in front of a green screen" Fatigue.
Enjoying my rewatch of Enterprise. I just have one note: was it really necessary for them to be in their underwear in that scene?
Which episode? Well, urm... all of them!?
Which episode? Well, urm... all of them!?
June 9, 2026 at 7:02 AM
Enjoying my rewatch of Enterprise. I just have one note: was it really necessary for them to be in their underwear in that scene?
Which episode? Well, urm... all of them!?
Which episode? Well, urm... all of them!?
Recently discovered this definition of "Neurotypical disorder: a neurobiological disorder characterized by preoccupation with social concerns, delusions of superiority, and obsession with conformity.” 😂
June 4, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Recently discovered this definition of "Neurotypical disorder: a neurobiological disorder characterized by preoccupation with social concerns, delusions of superiority, and obsession with conformity.” 😂
A lot of people have been describing Mando/Grogu as "fun but..." Are things not allowed to just be fun any more?
I'd come at it from the other angle. It's a mess of terrible CGI, pacing issues and a complete lack of stakes or impact on the wider story... BUT it's fun!"
I'd come at it from the other angle. It's a mess of terrible CGI, pacing issues and a complete lack of stakes or impact on the wider story... BUT it's fun!"
June 2, 2026 at 7:00 AM
A lot of people have been describing Mando/Grogu as "fun but..." Are things not allowed to just be fun any more?
I'd come at it from the other angle. It's a mess of terrible CGI, pacing issues and a complete lack of stakes or impact on the wider story... BUT it's fun!"
I'd come at it from the other angle. It's a mess of terrible CGI, pacing issues and a complete lack of stakes or impact on the wider story... BUT it's fun!"
The recording of my lightning talk from #Collabw26 has been uploaded.
youtu.be/To-NRhKDLD0?...
To learn more, check out the ConveRSE website: mdsimpson42.github.io/converse/
youtu.be/To-NRhKDLD0?...
To learn more, check out the ConveRSE website: mdsimpson42.github.io/converse/
CW26 Lightning Talk: ConveRSE - mental health in the research software community
youtu.be
May 21, 2026 at 7:00 AM
The recording of my lightning talk from #Collabw26 has been uploaded.
youtu.be/To-NRhKDLD0?...
To learn more, check out the ConveRSE website: mdsimpson42.github.io/converse/
youtu.be/To-NRhKDLD0?...
To learn more, check out the ConveRSE website: mdsimpson42.github.io/converse/
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Reposted by Mike Simpson
