I think it doesn't have to be just higher ranking academics, this needs to be from the whole Life Sciences scientific community. #ScienceisVital Time to regroup @jennyrohn.bsky.social @scurry.bsky.social @statto.bsky.social ?
January 31, 2026 at 2:12 PM
I think it doesn't have to be just higher ranking academics, this needs to be from the whole Life Sciences scientific community. #ScienceisVital Time to regroup @jennyrohn.bsky.social @scurry.bsky.social @statto.bsky.social ?
For anyone with current grants under review at #MRC, this is what's happening, according to Research Professional:
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
We are facing a major
#UKsciencefundingcrisis but no outcry, no news. As we said in 2010, #ScienceIsVital, we need to do something!
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
We are facing a major
#UKsciencefundingcrisis but no outcry, no news. As we said in 2010, #ScienceIsVital, we need to do something!
MRC instructs grant review boards to slash funding rates - Research Professional News
Boards asked to recommend just three applications for funding, as BBSRC also suspends calls
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:33 PM
For anyone with current grants under review at #MRC, this is what's happening, according to Research Professional:
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
We are facing a major
#UKsciencefundingcrisis but no outcry, no news. As we said in 2010, #ScienceIsVital, we need to do something!
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
We are facing a major
#UKsciencefundingcrisis but no outcry, no news. As we said in 2010, #ScienceIsVital, we need to do something!
#UKsciencefundingcrisis MRC,BBSRC,EPSRC paused researcher-led grants until Spring. This means no funds in 2026 as evaluation takes 6-9 months. Projects halted, staff, knowledge loss. We need to challenge this and the lack of info and clarity. #ScienceisVital #academicSky
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UK science funding is currently facing a profound crisis, particularly for Life Sciences. Medical Research Council and BBSRC have paused researcher-led grant applications until the Spring, with no… | ...
UK science funding is currently facing a profound crisis, particularly for Life Sciences. Medical Research Council and BBSRC have paused researcher-led grant applications until the Spring, with no cle...
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January 31, 2026 at 2:23 PM
#UKsciencefundingcrisis MRC,BBSRC,EPSRC paused researcher-led grants until Spring. This means no funds in 2026 as evaluation takes 6-9 months. Projects halted, staff, knowledge loss. We need to challenge this and the lack of info and clarity. #ScienceisVital #academicSky
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How does this action align with the Mars quest🤔❓The cognitive dissonance from this kakistocracy of a 🇺🇸 administration is akin to enduring whiplash
#ScienceIsVital
Newton’s Third Law, “For every action, there’s an equal and opposite reaction” - #ActionReaction
#ScienceIsVital
Newton’s Third Law, “For every action, there’s an equal and opposite reaction” - #ActionReaction
March 30, 2025 at 6:58 AM
How does this action align with the Mars quest🤔❓The cognitive dissonance from this kakistocracy of a 🇺🇸 administration is akin to enduring whiplash
#ScienceIsVital
Newton’s Third Law, “For every action, there’s an equal and opposite reaction” - #ActionReaction
#ScienceIsVital
Newton’s Third Law, “For every action, there’s an equal and opposite reaction” - #ActionReaction
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December 6, 2024 at 1:39 AM
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cc @AnneGlover_EU @jameswilsdon @Stephen_Curry @ScienceIsVital @senseaboutsci @A4UEvidence
December 4, 2024 at 9:45 AM
cc @AnneGlover_EU @jameswilsdon @Stephen_Curry @ScienceIsVital @senseaboutsci @A4UEvidence
Heh, think I just saw bloke who did @SeeFurtherFest's tweets in this pub. Took me a minute to work out why I recognised him! #scienceisvital
November 16, 2024 at 6:54 AM
Heh, think I just saw bloke who did @SeeFurtherFest's tweets in this pub. Took me a minute to work out why I recognised him! #scienceisvital
Old Shades pub on Whitehall's rammed w/science geeks. Bar staff likely somewhat confused by all the labcoats & geek t-shirts #scienceisvital
November 16, 2024 at 6:54 AM
Old Shades pub on Whitehall's rammed w/science geeks. Bar staff likely somewhat confused by all the labcoats & geek t-shirts #scienceisvital
Thousands of geeks spilling out onto Whitehall in search of post-#scienceisvital refreshment. Quite a sight :)
November 16, 2024 at 6:54 AM
Thousands of geeks spilling out onto Whitehall in search of post-#scienceisvital refreshment. Quite a sight :)
http://twitpic.com/2w13en - Haha, @flimsin and some random bloke are comparing their inflatable globes! #scienceisvital #geeksareexcellent
November 16, 2024 at 6:54 AM
http://twitpic.com/2w13en - Haha, @flimsin and some random bloke are comparing their inflatable globes! #scienceisvital #geeksareexcellent
Oh, #scienceisvital is trending worldwide? So presumably it'll soon be swamped with free iPad and porn spam #computersciencecanbeusedforevil
November 16, 2024 at 6:54 AM
Oh, #scienceisvital is trending worldwide? So presumably it'll soon be swamped with free iPad and porn spam #computersciencecanbeusedforevil
http://twitpic.com/2w0wpc @DrPetra on stage. Put in a good word for the arts & praised science/arts collaborations (hurrah)! #scienceisvital
November 16, 2024 at 6:54 AM
http://twitpic.com/2w0wpc @DrPetra on stage. Put in a good word for the arts & praised science/arts collaborations (hurrah)! #scienceisvital
http://twitpic.com/2w0pdl - Simon Singh now on stage at #scienceisvital
November 16, 2024 at 6:54 AM
http://twitpic.com/2w0pdl - Simon Singh now on stage at #scienceisvital
http://twitpic.com/2w0dg4 - The #scienceisvital rally from another angle. Moved over here and found @dawnhfoster. Will seek @flimsin soon!
November 16, 2024 at 6:54 AM
http://twitpic.com/2w0dg4 - The #scienceisvital rally from another angle. Moved over here and found @dawnhfoster. Will seek @flimsin soon!
http://twitpic.com/2w054n - So many science geeks in one place. It's like @SeeFurtherFest all over again, or something. #scienceisvital
November 16, 2024 at 6:54 AM
http://twitpic.com/2w054n - So many science geeks in one place. It's like @SeeFurtherFest all over again, or something. #scienceisvital
We're arriving in London for #scienceisvital. It is, you know. Without it, the fast food I'm about to buy for lunch probably wouldn't exist.
November 16, 2024 at 6:54 AM
We're arriving in London for #scienceisvital. It is, you know. Without it, the fast food I'm about to buy for lunch probably wouldn't exist.
(Yes, off to #scienceisvital. But remember, an arts/science crossover is one of my favourite things I've ever done https://www.webarchive.org.uk/wayback/archive/20100223122414/http://www.oneandother.co.uk/participants/PaulSpeller :) )
November 16, 2024 at 6:54 AM
(Yes, off to #scienceisvital. But remember, an arts/science crossover is one of my favourite things I've ever done https://www.webarchive.org.uk/wayback/archive/20100223122414/http://www.oneandother.co.uk/participants/PaulSpeller :) )
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Student visa limit is bad in so many ways <a href="http://bbc.in/eETgLd" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">http://bbc.in/eETgLd #ukuncut #noborders #scienceisvital #Condems seem bent on economic disaster
Student visa limits dire for universities, says report
Plans to increase restrictions on student visas will lose universities billions of pounds and hit international student numbers, a report warns.
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February 18, 2011 at 8:22 AM
Student visa limit is bad in so many ways <a href="http://bbc.in/eETgLd" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">http://bbc.in/eETgLd #ukuncut #noborders #scienceisvital #Condems seem bent on economic disaster
Zaragoza University teaches homeopathy. It's a public university. Great. Composing angry letter... #fb #scienceisvital
February 20, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Zaragoza University teaches homeopathy. It's a public university. Great. Composing angry letter... #fb #scienceisvital
my MP Anas Sarwar (Lab for Glasgow Central) fully intends to sign EDM 767 #scienceisvital
November 25, 2024 at 11:01 AM
my MP Anas Sarwar (Lab for Glasgow Central) fully intends to sign EDM 767 #scienceisvital
Just asked Anas Sarwar (labour MP) to sign up to the 'Science is Vital' Early Day Motion http://is.gd/fVr3G Hope he does. #scienceisvital
November 25, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Just asked Anas Sarwar (labour MP) to sign up to the 'Science is Vital' Early Day Motion http://is.gd/fVr3G Hope he does. #scienceisvital
Give me a S-C-I-E-N-C-E. Go SCIENCE! RT @NatureNews RT @annalewcock: Science cheerleaders.... <a href="http://bit.ly/c87fke" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">http://bit.ly/c87fke #scienceisvital
November 8, 2010 at 1:39 PM
Give me a S-C-I-E-N-C-E. Go SCIENCE! RT @NatureNews RT @annalewcock: Science cheerleaders.... <a href="http://bit.ly/c87fke" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">http://bit.ly/c87fke #scienceisvital