“Academics around the world have applauded what many hope is the start of a rebellion against the huge profit margins in academic publishing, which outstrip those made by Apple, Google and Amazon.” Bravo to this editorial board for taking a stand #ebookSOS https://t.co/TUlRGP7UhE
Online option now available. Evidence Based Medicine – My Part In Its Downfall (Professor Andrew Booth – Inaugural Lecture - 19th May, 4pm). if you are interested Please Register at https://t.co/mbQB6naNFS
There is a new and exciting alternative to Google Scholar:
OpenAlex, the second largest database after Google Scholar, launched the beta version of its web GUI today.
Go check it out!
Congratulations to the OpenAlex team! 🥳 👏
https://t.co/wi1zQfy2sz
It is too important that every child can benefit from a #GteatSchoolLibrary to be left to chance. Please sign this petition & RT: Make school libraries and librarians a statutory requirement https://t.co/njvbao1XL1
Yesterday, our general secretary @DrJoGrady took our disputes onto national TV - and smashed it
We will make the case for our members any time, any place
Vice chancellors, where are you?
Watch and share
#ucuRISING
Are we overlooking the dark side of rapid reviews?
In this paper, we aim to highlight risks and concerns associated with rapid reviews that do not follow a systematic approach - and to reflect on the frequently overlooked “dark side” of rapid reviews. https://t.co/DuoGTRqAvk
When was the last time you stood on one foot? You might not have noticed your balance decreasing, making you more at risk of falls. Watch your balance improve by doing these simple things every day!
https://t.co/pNi9I3b3OX
#osteoporosis#bonehealth#balance#exercise
I NEED EVERY UCU MEMBER AND SUPPORTER TO RT THIS THREAD.
University bosses are rattled. Across the UK they are threatening UCU members with unfair and immoral pay deductions if they take part in action short of striking. This thread exposes every single one of them
#ucuRISING
This week, @UCU members across the country are striking. Thurs 24th & Fri 25th will see us take to the pickets to say ENOUGH and we need YOUR support!
A truly inspirational talk by @drksalt Deputy Dir @UKRI_News at the @DaphneJacksonTr Conference #DJT2022 on how framing the conversation on barriers can create new ones - it's important to nourish the passion and joy for science/research!
#ICYMI: Our programme 2022 is out! Join us this #Halloween for a weekend of guests, #film screenings, and events covering the realms of #horror, #scifi and #fantasy.
Get your weekend #ticket or day passes now! Search “Festival of Fantastic Films – #Manchester" on Eventbrite
Tory MPs Liz Truss, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, James Gray, and Vicky Ford have all put their Amazon Prime subscriptions on expenses.
Please retweet this if you think they should pay for their own Amazon Prime subscription.
I want to run an event where #RSEng, Technicians, Librarians, Research Managers, Data Stewards and all the many, many vital-but-unrecognised roles get together and make plans for a better academia.
@UHMLG @playbrarian @HossamKassem78 @pochemuchka27 @JMorganDaniel @UHSussex_TEL @bakedbeanpizza I can't get into the Zoom meeting. Please can you resend the link and password. [email protected] Thanks