Brendan Palmer
@bapalmer.bsky.social
Former virologist. Current Senior Manager of Data Services | #rstats #ReproducibleResearch
"Some of my best friends use spreadsheets"
"Some of my best friends use spreadsheets"
Reposted by Brendan Palmer
I know far too many people who have been knocked off their bikes, and not once has it happened because of poor visibility or because they were not lit up enough. In each case, it was the fault of dangerous driving and/or dangerous infrastructure.
👀 Can you see me now?
The importance of visibility on our roads cannot be understated, particularly for vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooter drivers and motorcyclists.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
The importance of visibility on our roads cannot be understated, particularly for vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooter drivers and motorcyclists.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
November 27, 2025 at 12:50 PM
I know far too many people who have been knocked off their bikes, and not once has it happened because of poor visibility or because they were not lit up enough. In each case, it was the fault of dangerous driving and/or dangerous infrastructure.
Reposted by Brendan Palmer
We are recruiting an information systems manager to support our data management and stewardship efforts. 13-month contract on 53k/year, but I'll be looking to extend the role contingent on renewed funding for our CRF. Small, close-knit team + flexible working arrangements.
' | HRB Clinical Research Facility - University College Cork
New job opportunity with the CRF-UCC: Information Systems Manager
The CRF-UCC is #hiring an IS Manager to continue to grow Electronic Data Capture supports offered through the Statistics, Data & Anal...
www.linkedin.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:44 AM
We are recruiting an information systems manager to support our data management and stewardship efforts. 13-month contract on 53k/year, but I'll be looking to extend the role contingent on renewed funding for our CRF. Small, close-knit team + flexible working arrangements.
Reposted by Brendan Palmer
I’m a past winner of the Orwell Prize & won partly because I exposed Vote Leave’s unlawful activities.
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove Made Orwell Prize Judge Despite Record of Attacking Journalists and Dodging Scrutiny
Critics say "Orwell would have enjoyed the irony" of the former Conservative minister's appointment
bylinetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I’m a past winner of the Orwell Prize & won partly because I exposed Vote Leave’s unlawful activities.
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Reposted by Brendan Palmer
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
Reposted by Brendan Palmer
It’s especially ironic because the lecture is exactly about the ‘paralyzing cowardice’ of today’s elites.
About universities, corporations and media networks bending the knee to authoritarianism. /4
About universities, corporations and media networks bending the knee to authoritarianism. /4
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
It’s especially ironic because the lecture is exactly about the ‘paralyzing cowardice’ of today’s elites.
About universities, corporations and media networks bending the knee to authoritarianism. /4
About universities, corporations and media networks bending the knee to authoritarianism. /4
Reposted by Brendan Palmer
This has happened against my wishes, and I’m genuinely dismayed by it.
Not because people can’t disagree with my words, but because self-censorship driven by fear (Trump threatening to sue the BBC) should concern all of us. /3
Not because people can’t disagree with my words, but because self-censorship driven by fear (Trump threatening to sue the BBC) should concern all of us. /3
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
This has happened against my wishes, and I’m genuinely dismayed by it.
Not because people can’t disagree with my words, but because self-censorship driven by fear (Trump threatening to sue the BBC) should concern all of us. /3
Not because people can’t disagree with my words, but because self-censorship driven by fear (Trump threatening to sue the BBC) should concern all of us. /3
When it comes to communicating your point to a diverse audience, this example is right up there 👏👏👏
“If you go back a million minutes, you reach 2023. Go back a billion minutes, you reach the Roman Empire — that’s the scale of inequality we’re living with.”
Zack Polanski on #BBCLauraK discussing inequality and why a wealth tax should be in the budget
Zack Polanski on #BBCLauraK discussing inequality and why a wealth tax should be in the budget
November 23, 2025 at 11:45 AM
When it comes to communicating your point to a diverse audience, this example is right up there 👏👏👏
Reposted by Brendan Palmer
Reposted by Brendan Palmer
One pair of numbers nicely illustrates where the Irish housing crisis actually originates.
* There were 1000 housing units awaiting planning permission due to judicial review in 2024.
* In 2024 there were more than 80,000 housing units with planning permission on which construction had not started.
* There were 1000 housing units awaiting planning permission due to judicial review in 2024.
* In 2024 there were more than 80,000 housing units with planning permission on which construction had not started.
November 22, 2025 at 12:27 PM
One pair of numbers nicely illustrates where the Irish housing crisis actually originates.
* There were 1000 housing units awaiting planning permission due to judicial review in 2024.
* In 2024 there were more than 80,000 housing units with planning permission on which construction had not started.
* There were 1000 housing units awaiting planning permission due to judicial review in 2024.
* In 2024 there were more than 80,000 housing units with planning permission on which construction had not started.
Reposted by Brendan Palmer
My new favorite kind of meme is "here are detailed instructions on how to turn off AI". 🔨
November 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
My new favorite kind of meme is "here are detailed instructions on how to turn off AI". 🔨
Reposted by Brendan Palmer
Extremely upset that a throw-away XKCD joke somehow became the organizing principle for the Internet.
November 20, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Extremely upset that a throw-away XKCD joke somehow became the organizing principle for the Internet.
The playbook for this (and more) is outlined in the book below.
November 21, 2025 at 9:33 AM
The playbook for this (and more) is outlined in the book below.
Our group are looking to #hire an Information Systems Manager to join us in Cork as we expand electronic data capture supports offered through REDCap.
Opportunity to work across a wide variety of #HealthResearch projects.
🕛 Deadline: 12 noon, Friday 12th December
my.corehr.com/pls/uccrecru...
Opportunity to work across a wide variety of #HealthResearch projects.
🕛 Deadline: 12 noon, Friday 12th December
my.corehr.com/pls/uccrecru...
November 19, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Our group are looking to #hire an Information Systems Manager to join us in Cork as we expand electronic data capture supports offered through REDCap.
Opportunity to work across a wide variety of #HealthResearch projects.
🕛 Deadline: 12 noon, Friday 12th December
my.corehr.com/pls/uccrecru...
Opportunity to work across a wide variety of #HealthResearch projects.
🕛 Deadline: 12 noon, Friday 12th December
my.corehr.com/pls/uccrecru...
Reposted by Brendan Palmer
I am increasingly of the opinion that people who change menus and look and feel of computer software just so that you know it's a new version should be personally forced to play tech support to my mother for five months.
November 19, 2025 at 4:10 AM
I am increasingly of the opinion that people who change menus and look and feel of computer software just so that you know it's a new version should be personally forced to play tech support to my mother for five months.
Reposted by Brendan Palmer
For researchers using the wonderful REDCap electronic data capture/research data management system, Chapter 5 of hbiostat.org/rflow has new sections on automatic interfaces between REDCap and R. #rstats
R Workflow
R Workflow for Reproducible Data Analysis and Reporting
hbiostat.org
January 7, 2024 at 9:58 AM
For researchers using the wonderful REDCap electronic data capture/research data management system, Chapter 5 of hbiostat.org/rflow has new sections on automatic interfaces between REDCap and R. #rstats
Reposted by Brendan Palmer
Introduction to Data Stewardship Microcredential (DH5001) has just launched at UCC (online/in-person).
Duration: 13 weeks
Closing date for applications: 25th Jan 2026
Starting: 9 Feb 2026
Cost: €1000
Practical, professional skills in research data management.
Register: www.ucc.ie/en/dh5001/
Duration: 13 weeks
Closing date for applications: 25th Jan 2026
Starting: 9 Feb 2026
Cost: €1000
Practical, professional skills in research data management.
Register: www.ucc.ie/en/dh5001/
November 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Introduction to Data Stewardship Microcredential (DH5001) has just launched at UCC (online/in-person).
Duration: 13 weeks
Closing date for applications: 25th Jan 2026
Starting: 9 Feb 2026
Cost: €1000
Practical, professional skills in research data management.
Register: www.ucc.ie/en/dh5001/
Duration: 13 weeks
Closing date for applications: 25th Jan 2026
Starting: 9 Feb 2026
Cost: €1000
Practical, professional skills in research data management.
Register: www.ucc.ie/en/dh5001/
I liked it more when Black Mirror was set in the future
November 15, 2025 at 11:53 AM
I liked it more when Black Mirror was set in the future
Reposted by Brendan Palmer
What every city needs. More bricks.
RIP Bishop Lucey Park
Only green space in city centre is no longer a green space
Seriously how did this cost €7million?
Its depressing & says Cork says f*ck biodiversity & climate
Ironically the one redeeming feature is that the railings & gates are gone to make it thoroughfare
Only green space in city centre is no longer a green space
Seriously how did this cost €7million?
Its depressing & says Cork says f*ck biodiversity & climate
Ironically the one redeeming feature is that the railings & gates are gone to make it thoroughfare
November 15, 2025 at 10:45 AM
What every city needs. More bricks.
Reposted by Brendan Palmer
There's a roundabout in Cork where even during the worst traffic, drivers unfailingly allow others to merge in a "zip" by local custom. Driving through it restores my faith in society, every time.
I just found out it's known as the "soundabout", and that's just wonderful.
I just found out it's known as the "soundabout", and that's just wonderful.
November 14, 2025 at 8:01 AM
There's a roundabout in Cork where even during the worst traffic, drivers unfailingly allow others to merge in a "zip" by local custom. Driving through it restores my faith in society, every time.
I just found out it's known as the "soundabout", and that's just wonderful.
I just found out it's known as the "soundabout", and that's just wonderful.
Hard copy printed out and post-it notes at the ready!
"Our impression is that autism-microbiome research
is an example of a field that has generated its own momentum,
without necessarily going anywhere"
"Our impression is that autism-microbiome research
is an example of a field that has generated its own momentum,
without necessarily going anywhere"
The link between the gut #microbiome and autism is not backed by science, researchers say.
Read the full opinion piece in @cp-neuron.bsky.social: spkl.io/63322AbxpA
@wiringthebrain.bsky.social, @statsepi.bsky.social, & @deevybee.bsky.social
Read the full opinion piece in @cp-neuron.bsky.social: spkl.io/63322AbxpA
@wiringthebrain.bsky.social, @statsepi.bsky.social, & @deevybee.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Hard copy printed out and post-it notes at the ready!
"Our impression is that autism-microbiome research
is an example of a field that has generated its own momentum,
without necessarily going anywhere"
"Our impression is that autism-microbiome research
is an example of a field that has generated its own momentum,
without necessarily going anywhere"
Reposted by Brendan Palmer
Cork City Council's annual reminder that parking enforcement is just for Christmas and not for the other eleven months of year
November 13, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Cork City Council's annual reminder that parking enforcement is just for Christmas and not for the other eleven months of year
Reposted by Brendan Palmer
We did a thing. 😬
The link between the gut #microbiome and autism is not backed by science, researchers say.
Read the full opinion piece in @cp-neuron.bsky.social: spkl.io/63322AbxpA
@wiringthebrain.bsky.social, @statsepi.bsky.social, & @deevybee.bsky.social
Read the full opinion piece in @cp-neuron.bsky.social: spkl.io/63322AbxpA
@wiringthebrain.bsky.social, @statsepi.bsky.social, & @deevybee.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
We did a thing. 😬
Reposted by Brendan Palmer
Just to draw your attention to the HPSC's
truly excellent data hub for respiratory illnesses. A great investment in disease surveillance capacity paying off.
@hpscireland.bsky.social
respiratoryvirus.hpsc.ie
truly excellent data hub for respiratory illnesses. A great investment in disease surveillance capacity paying off.
@hpscireland.bsky.social
respiratoryvirus.hpsc.ie
November 13, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Just to draw your attention to the HPSC's
truly excellent data hub for respiratory illnesses. A great investment in disease surveillance capacity paying off.
@hpscireland.bsky.social
respiratoryvirus.hpsc.ie
truly excellent data hub for respiratory illnesses. A great investment in disease surveillance capacity paying off.
@hpscireland.bsky.social
respiratoryvirus.hpsc.ie
Reposted by Brendan Palmer
ooof this feels like most every university rn
November 12, 2025 at 3:28 AM
ooof this feels like most every university rn
Reposted by Brendan Palmer
TFW the data are so fraudulent* you have to learn how to create colour-coded spreadsheets in R to show all the patterns 😂
*allegedly. (is this enough? don't sue me xx)
*allegedly. (is this enough? don't sue me xx)
November 11, 2025 at 4:41 PM
TFW the data are so fraudulent* you have to learn how to create colour-coded spreadsheets in R to show all the patterns 😂
*allegedly. (is this enough? don't sue me xx)
*allegedly. (is this enough? don't sue me xx)