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Body Eyes and Movement (BEAM) Lab
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Body Eyes And Movement - University of Manchester lab led by Ellen Poliakoff & Emma Gowen researching perception, action, autism & Parkinson's. Account managed by Ellen.
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autismmanchester.bsky.social
New call for volunteers: we're looking for #clinicians who work with #autistic people without learning disabilities, supporting their #sensory motor needs. Please see attached advert & survey link here:
www.qualtrics.manchester.ac.uk/.../SV...
For more info contact: [email protected]
Poster outlining the following information: Researchers at The University of Manchester and NHS are looking for clinicians who work with autistic people without learning disabilities to support their sensory motor needs (even if this is a small part of their role). The study aims to show the need for routine sensory motor assessments and treatment for autistic people without learning disabilities and what kinds of assessments and support would be of help. You would be asked to complete a survey asking about your experience of using sensory motor assessments and support options with autistic adults without learning disabilities. If you need more information, please contact: sensorymotorsupport@gmmh.nhs.uk
January 27, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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ephemeralidea.bsky.social
Interested in discussing how Artificial Intelligence can be helpful or hurtful to academia? 🤖

As a newly minted UKRN (@ukrepro.bsky.social) Local Network Lead, I'm co-organizing a hybrid event about this next Friday (30th January)

Join us at @livunipsyc.bsky.social or online via Teams!
Poster showing a robot, saying: Does AI threaten research integrity? 30th January 2026 10:30-16:30 (Eleanor Rathbone Building 2.62 & online) Session 1 (11:00-12:00): The Metascience of Peer Review - Guest speaker: Tom Stafford Session 2 (13:00-14:30): Risks of Chatbots in Online Surveys - Guest speakers: Phoebe Wallman, Alexandra Lautarescu Session 3 (15:00-16:30): The Uncritical Adoption of AI Technologies in Academia - Guest speakers: Olivia Guest, Iris van Rooij Sign up here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/ukrn-liverpool/does-ai-threaten-research-integrity/2026-01-30/10:00/t-yzqrxyr
January 22, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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jennyrohn.bsky.social
Cost of being female lead/corresponding author in biomedical sciences: "[T]he median amount of time spent under review is 7.4%–14.6% longer for female-authored articles than for male-authored articles" even in disciplines where women well-represented. #AcademicSky

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Biomedical and life science articles by female researchers spend longer under review
Women are underrepresented in academia, especially in STEMM fields, at top institutions, and in senior positions. This study analyzes millions of biomedical and life science articles, revealing that f...
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January 21, 2026 at 2:38 PM
beamlab.bsky.social
I'm pleased to share my blog about sharing the principles of Open Research with those shape research by contributing their lived experience. There are lots of terms for this - public contributor, patient involvement, co-production.
“Any research must be accessible to others. There's no point to research that can't be used”
We’re pleased to launch a new Open Research Spotlight series, focusing on the work of our Open Research Fellows. In the first instalment of the new series, Prof Ellen Poliakoff is in conversation with...
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January 22, 2026 at 9:04 AM
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autismmanchester.bsky.social
Happy New Year Bluesky peeps!

Are you #autistic? Please see our latest call for survey volunteers for a PhD project exploring autistic #inertia.

Interested? More information & the survey can be found here: www.qualtrics.manchester.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...
Research Poster including the following information in text: Are you autistic*? If so, we would like you to take part in some PhD research for the University of Manchester. The research involves completing some questionnaires online. We are aiming to learn more about difficulty getting started on things in your daily life. Some people call this inertia. We are interested in responses from people who experience inertia and those who don’t This study received ethical approval via The University of Manchester Research Ethics Committee. Who can take part? Autistic adults (18 or over). This includes being diagnosed or self-identified. Who is running the study? We are a team of researchers at the University of Manchester. The lead researcher is an autistic PhD student. How long does it take? The survey will take about 20 minutes to complete. Is there any compensation for taking part? There is no compensation for taking part in this study. How do I take part? For further information, and to take part in this study, please follow this link https://www.qualtrics.manchester.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_bJl0HjTghBcg71Y. What if I have questions or concerns? Please email Leneh Buckle (karenleneh.buckle@manchester.ac.uk) or Emma Gowen (emma.gowen@manchester.ac.uk
January 7, 2026 at 10:29 AM
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thehandlab.bsky.social
This remains my best-ever talk, on "double dipping" in data analysis. Applies to every field of science and data processing, researchers are making the mistakes discussed here every day and in every way #stats #DoubleDipping #RegressionToTheMean

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On the Varieties of 'Double Dipping': Finding & Fixing Problematic Analyses in Neuroscience
YouTube video by nicholas holmes
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January 9, 2026 at 11:10 AM
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bsa-psychology.bsky.social
EPS/BSA undergraduate prize winners Oliver Panther (2026) and Akilles Rechardt (2025) have written really insightful and engaging blog posts on their projects. Please give them a read and share widely: sites.google.com/site/bsapsyc... @exppsychsoc.bsky.social @britsciassoc.bsky.social
BSA Psychology - Undergraduate project prize winners
Beyond Looking Time: Decoding Infant Habituation By: Oliver Panther
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January 6, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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k2mey.bsky.social
Please feel free to share! We want to understand how to better support autistic and or ADHD undergraduate students at UK universities. The entire study team is neurodivergent (as you can imagine we had some excellent meetings!)
pkwalkersharpe.bsky.social Phoebe Walker-Sharpe @pkwalkersharpe.bsky.social · Dec 15
We are a team at the University of Manchester researching what UK undergraduates with ADHD and/or autism would like to see in university staff training on ensuring undergraduate courses are accessible to them.

Study link: www.qualtrics.manchester.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...
December 15, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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hormiga.bsky.social
You can do this right now:

Think of a person who wrote a paper you love, whose work influenced or helped you, or has made your professional life better.

Search up their email address. Shoot them a quick email of thanks. It means so, so much. This is a rough time of year, share some joy.
December 11, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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bpsofficial.bsky.social
Psychology student? Elevate your studies for free.

Our student membership is free for a limited time and offers discounted event tickets, including the BPS Careers Festival, CPD learning, book discounts, and much more.

🌱 Join our thriving student community: bps.org.uk/student-membership
Quote reads I find a sense of belonging that I can tap into when engaging with various activities offered by the BPS. All this encourages me to do my best as a student and stay inquisitive Frederique Lanoix student member. Photo of students talking. BPS logo.
December 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM
beamlab.bsky.social
We are looking for clinicians who work with autistic people without Learning Disabilities to support their sensory motor needs to complete a survey asking experiences asssing and supporting autistic adults.

www.qualtrics.manchester.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...
December 8, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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uomresearchit.bsky.social
Our next help session is the 5th!
If you are a new PGR student whose struggling to get their research software to run, has a question about research data storage or anything else connected to research IT, then this session is great for you.
Drop-in Session - 05 November 2025
Use the event link to access the Microsoft Teams session. You can do so using a browser or via the optional downloadable Microsoft Teams client.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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drgbuckingham.bsky.social
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November 1, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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innermusicgroup.bsky.social
🎶 We're thrilled to share that the Inner Music and Wellbeing Network's International Symposium is now held in association with Sempre!

💫 Students and unwaged delegates can now apply for funding to support their attendance.

🗓️ Deadline: 4 Nov 2025

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International Symposium — Call for Contributions - The Inner Music and Wellbeing Network
What does it mean to imagine music? The Inner Music and Wellbeing Network invites proposals for its inaugural international symposium, held at Durham University, UK, 18–19 May 2026. The event brings t...
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October 28, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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kellybirtwell.bsky.social
If you're neurodivergent and you practice mindfulness or meditation this may be of interest ⬇️⬇️⬇️

#autism #adhd #neurodiversity
kellybirtwell.bsky.social Dr Kelly Birtwell @kellybirtwell.bsky.social · Sep 20
📢 Really pleased to announce that with the wonderful Jessica Andexer, we will be offering a mindfulness session for neurodivergent people on 6th October, 5.00-6.30pm UK time 🙏 Free to attend for all ND people, register using the link below 👇 #autism #ADHD
www.cheetahhouse.org/nimin
Neurodivergent Mindfulness — Cheetah House
NiMiN is a community space for neurodivergent people to share their experiences of practice across 3-4 group sessions per year. Each session is 1.5 hours, and is live only—no recordings will be available.
www.cheetahhouse.org
September 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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autismmanchester.bsky.social Autism@Manchester @autismmanchester.bsky.social · Mar 28
Happy Friday Bluesky peeps! Please share this call for #autistic adult volunteers for a research study into balance and falls, this involves completing a survey, to find out more email: [email protected] 📨
Poster with University of Manchester logo on and a person walking in woodland in a photograph. Details about the research study include that this requires autistic people aged over 18, an free from neurological movement problems to participate in a 30-60 minute questionnaire. Please contact Courntey.nabb@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk if you are interested in this study.
August 4, 2025 at 11:28 AM
beamlab.bsky.social
At last the perfect opportunity to wear this t-shirt - a science comedy evening featuring @erinbeeston.bsky.social this evening at the British Science Festival #BSF25
September 12, 2025 at 11:15 AM
beamlab.bsky.social
Out now - our new review of Perception of biological motion and actions in Autism led by @ying-bai.bsky.social

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September 8, 2025 at 7:01 AM
beamlab.bsky.social
We're recruiting the last few people with Parkinson’s to our study. We're looking for people not experiencing difficulties with impulsive behaviour.

www.parkinsons.org.uk/research/und...
Understanding control of impulsive behaviours in people with Parkinson’s
Taking part involves 2 visits to the University of Manchester to complete surveys and assessments. This research is led by Ellen Poliakoff.
www.parkinsons.org.uk
September 4, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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kellybirtwell.bsky.social
💃 Our survey is closing at 9am Monday 1 September, last chance to take part ⬇️⬇️⬇️ @erinbeeston.bsky.social @drdon.bsky.social @thrivingautistic.bsky.social @autisticrealms.bsky.social 🎶💃🕺💃🎶
#autistic #autres #dancing
effectivelyweird.bsky.social Effectively Weird @effectivelyweird.bsky.social · May 29
FINALLY a survey where my answers don't skew the data! All surveys need to be made by autistic people. I didn't get mad at any point because I could explain my answers and context. And the questions had context! CONTEXT FOR ALL
kellybirtwell.bsky.social Dr Kelly Birtwell @kellybirtwell.bsky.social · May 27
Love dancing? Hate dancing? If you're #autistic, age 18+, in the UK, please take part in our survey (designed with autistic project advisors). We want to hear about why people don't dance, dancing at home (kitchen disco anyone?), socially, or at dance classes. For more info: tinyurl.com/Aut-dance
August 31, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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britishneuropsych.bsky.social
EXTENDED ABSTRACT DEADLINE: Sept 3rd, 2025, Midnight

We're delighted to confirm more invited speakers at #BNSAutumn25! This is gonna be a cracker of a joint meeting with the Nederlandse Vereniging voor Neuropsychologie.
August 28, 2025 at 8:52 AM
beamlab.bsky.social
A great Stone Henge illusion at the Puzzling Place in Keswick
August 28, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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claireplanner.bsky.social
Building on our survey study, we want to interview #autistic adults aged 18+ about dancing at home (kitchen disco anyone?), out socially, or at a dance class 💃🕺 To find out more and take part, email: [email protected] This study has been designed with autistic project advisors. #dance
A flyer showing the University of Manchester logo, and a photograph of a man and woman holding hands dancing. The text reads as follows: Research opportunity! The Ada study, Access to Dance for Autistic adults. Researchers at The University of Manchester seek autistic volunteers to talk about dance. Are you: 1. Autistic (diagnosed or self-identifying)? 2. Aged 18 or over? 3. Living in the UK? This study is exploring how autistic adults experience dance in different settings: at home (e.g. having a boogie in the kitchen), socially, or in a dance class. We want to interview autistic adults with different types of dance experience. You can take part in one of three ways: by zoom (speaking or using the chat function), in-person: at the University of Manchester, or by telephone. This research has been developed with autistic project advisors. To find out more contact: Claire.Planner@manchester.ac.uk This project has been reviewed and approved by the University of Manchester Research Ethics Committee. Ref.: 2025-23054-42792.
August 12, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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autismmanchester.bsky.social Autism@Manchester @autismmanchester.bsky.social · Mar 28
Happy Friday Bluesky peeps! Please share this call for #autistic adult volunteers for a research study into balance and falls, this involves completing a survey, to find out more email: [email protected] 📨
Poster with University of Manchester logo on and a person walking in woodland in a photograph. Details about the research study include that this requires autistic people aged over 18, an free from neurological movement problems to participate in a 30-60 minute questionnaire. Please contact Courntey.nabb@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk if you are interested in this study.
August 4, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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kellybirtwell.bsky.social
📢 Our survey for UK-based #autistic people is still open, link below ⬇️ We're keen to hear from people who do and don't dance. 💃🕺 Thanks to all who have already taken part! 👍
ka81.bsky.social Caroline @Ka81 @ka81.bsky.social · May 29
Very cool study for fellow #Autistics. I often dance alone to stim and decompress. One to fill in 👏👏👍
kellybirtwell.bsky.social Dr Kelly Birtwell @kellybirtwell.bsky.social · May 27
Love dancing? Hate dancing? If you're #autistic, age 18+, in the UK, please take part in our survey (designed with autistic project advisors). We want to hear about why people don't dance, dancing at home (kitchen disco anyone?), socially, or at dance classes. For more info: tinyurl.com/Aut-dance
August 1, 2025 at 11:32 AM