Nicholas Syrotiuk

Interests: research data; bibliographic standards; databases; indexing; incunabula; Python & ReactJS; history & politics; Bach & blues; tennis & NHL hockey 🇨🇦

[Durham University @durham_uni]

We're helping to build the world's biggest eye on the sky - the Extremely Large Telescope 🔭⭐🌖

Find out more here: https://t.co/ymE3J3sSEX #DurhamResearch @STFC_Matters @ESO

[Durham SU @durhamSU]

Durham are on University Challenge tonight on @BBCTwo 😮 Anyone know the answer to this past question in celebration?

[Nicholas Syrotiuk @sefnyn]

And here's a description of the book in the catalogue:
https://t.co/EPOvaDXGjl

[Durham Cathedral Library @BedesBooks]

#OnThisDay in 1610, #Galileo Galilei discovered 3 of #Jupiter’s moons, & also wrote 1st letter describing his observations of the #Moon. These discoveries were published in ‘Sidereus Nuncius’, 1st book ever written about discoveries made by telescope. #rarebooks #astronomy #OTD

[Durham University @durham_uni]

Check out the @beisgovuk innovation map which features research by @DEI_Durham on how flooded abandoned mines could heat homes. Read more: https://t.co/ZisWexhcjz

[Durham University @durham_uni]

This image is from a simulation of #galaxies and gas in the #Universe. Our #astronomers have helped to find a relic cloud of gas in the distant Universe which could tell us more about how the first galaxies formed.

Find out more: https://t.co/QcD22vDAih #DurhamResearch

[The Royal Society @royalsociety]

The Newton Advanced Fellowships open soon. The scheme gives international researchers the chance to build up their research strengths through training, collaboration & reciprocal visits with a partner in the UK. Start writing your application today https://t.co/KzRM51si1m

[Nicholas Syrotiuk @sefnyn]

@figshare Many good things in this infographic. One suggestion: I think the use of the word "thorough" is imprecise. Sometimes it means "detailed" and other times it means "high-quality." I suggest replacing every occurrence of "thorough" with its more precise meaning. Thoughts?

[Sociology Department Lancaster University @SociologyLancs]

Fully funded PhD Scholarship available in the Department of Sociology - "Future Practices of Data Storage and Data Use". View details here --> https://t.co/cG7DPtntlC

[Durham University @durham_uni]

Watch our video to find out how #SurfaceScience is tackling some of today's global challenges - access to clean drinking water, spread of antimicrobial resistance and even air-conditioning https://t.co/k8aWPesfvE @DurhamChemistry #DurhamResearch

[Nicholas Syrotiuk @sefnyn]

@figshare Many good things in this infographic. One suggestion: I think the use of the word "thorough" is imprecise. Sometimes it means "detailed" and other times it means "high-quality." I suggest replacing every occurrence of "thorough" with its more precise meaning. Thoughts?

[Nicholas Syrotiuk @sefnyn]

The world has changed. Sometimes your skills, knowledge and experience are more important than a piece of paper.

[Nicholas Syrotiuk @sefnyn]

Original publication:
DOI: https://t.co/WkpT67ayu3

[Durham University @durham_uni]

England has a North-South ‘pain divide’ shows new study by @WolfsonResearch. Find out more about the differences in chronic pain and use of opioid painkillers in different regions #DurhamResearch Read more: https://t.co/QBGIUdYh6r