John Ravenscroft

Professor of Childhood Vision Impairment. University of Edinburgh. Head and Director of the Scottish Sensory Centre. Views are my own as I am capable of thought

[John Ravenscroft @Johnny_Ravo]

Yes, really fruitful and lots of possible and exciting future collaborations. Can't wait!

[QTVIElizabethMc @ElizMcCannQTVI]

Wonderful meeting today with the Minister for Higher Education in Indonesia. Looking forward to future collaboration @MorayHouse @CarolCampbell4 @Johnny_Ravo

[VIPPSTAR project @VIPPSTARproject]

One year of #VIPPSTAR 🎂

Over the past year, the partners have worked on shared research approaches and coordinated the project’s first activities.

📆 Next week’s Consortium Meeting will be an opportunity to review progress and plan the next steps.

Stay tuned for updates!

[Prof Sarah-Jayne Blakemore @sjblakemore]

If you can afford to donate to charity this Christmas and are wondering which to support, consider a hospice. They rely on donations for most of their funding.

Here’s an article (which I have posted before) about why it’s vital to support hospices

https://t.co/96PKST8KVd

[Center for Movement, Health, & Disability @CMHD_at_ODU]

Get to know Dr. Justin Haegele, the 2026 NAKHE Delphine Hanna Lecturer! Check out this short video to learn more about his contributions to #APE

[John Ravenscroft @Johnny_Ravo]

A special thanks to the Bhutan Foundation for inviting me over to present at their national conference on Disabilities and registries. It truly was an honour and a very memorable experience.

[Ella Striem-Amit (@striemamit.bsky.social) @StriemAmit]

Pls RT: We're hiring! Looking for a postdoc research fellow to join our study of individual differences in plasticity in #blindness (+ possible extension to #deafness) using fMRI.
https://t.co/Sv1UVLkUsV

#hiring #postdoc #neurojobs #Neuroscience #NeuroTwitter

[BIOS @BIOS_Orthoptics]

Calling all UK Orthoptists! We're building a picture of child vision screening services, and we can't do it without you.

Whether you work in an area that supports vision screening or not, your input is vital.

Find out more: https://t.co/6G2S1fQCzz #VisionScreening

[BIOS @BIOS_Orthoptics]

Save the Date: Join us on 18th and 19th June in Glasgow for our annual BIOS Conference!

This year, we're also hosting an Awards dinner on the evening of the 18th to celebrate achievement across the profession.

#BIOS2026

[Miami Lighthouse for the Blind @Miamilighthouse]

We are proud to share that three Miami Lighthouse artists will be presenting their work in the City of Hialeah’s upcoming Pop Art Exhibit at the Milander Center for Arts & Entertainment. Join us in celebrating the exhibit's opening night on Friday, November 7, from 7–10 PM! 🎨👏

Together, we prove it's possible to see without sight! 💙 #MiamiLighthouse @cityofhialeah

📍4800 Palm Avenue, Hialeah, FL 33012
🗓️ Exhibit runs through December 12, 2025
💵 Free admission – Open to the public

#iheARThialeah #MiamiLeaders #ArtExhibit #InclusiveArt #ArtInclusivity #SupporttheBlind #PopArtExhibit

[BIOS @BIOS_Orthoptics]

Nominations are open for the BIOS Awards 2026!

We have eight categories reflecting the full breadth of work done on behalf of the profession.

Find out more: https://t.co/5RPjAHPaiR #BIOS2026

[Simon Baron-Cohen @sbaroncohen]

Please apply for this fully funded PhD Scholarship in Autism
& Addiction Research at the Autism Research Centre ⁦@ARC_Cambridge⁩ in Cambridge University. A chance to join a friendly research culture & make a real difference to autistic people’s lives https://t.co/jlFUGLmabV

[BIOS @BIOS_Orthoptics]

There is an exciting opportunity for a qualified orthoptist or optometrist to join the team at the University of Liverpool to provide maternity cover as a Clinical Skills Lecturer.

The deadline is Monday 3rd November 2026.

Find out more and apply now: https://t.co/8aAvAjPtVc

[John Ravenscroft @Johnny_Ravo]

A super thank you to the NRAER for inviting me as keynote speaker for their national conference. It was a real honour to meet you all and to learn all about how you support children with visual impairment. New friends definitely made. Thank you again!

[Ella Striem-Amit (@striemamit.bsky.social) @StriemAmit]

If you're interested, we have a virtual information session today, 6-8 PM EDT: sign up at
https://t.co/NJde7VlIpo (next one on Nov 6th)

[John Ravenscroft @Johnny_Ravo]

@RNIBScotland @StuMcMillanSNP and please stress the importance of vision screening in special schools

[BIOS @BIOS_Orthoptics]

Don't miss our three new Lunchtime Support Workforce Webinars across November and December.

Our first session on 11th November is on ophthalmic imaging and diagnostics.

Available to book now via the event pages: https://t.co/NRT8hX7MA2