Prof Cath Noakes
@cathnoakes.bsky.social
Pro Dean Research and Innovation in Engineering and Physical Sciences at Leeds University. Indoor air, ventilation, infection risks, fluid dynamics, academia, EDI in science and a few cats. Views my own. #academicsky
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How likely is ‘likely’? Does ‘likely’ have a higher probability than ‘probable’? I put together a quick quiz so you can see how you interpret probability phrases, then see how you compare with others: probability.kucharski.io
January 3, 2026 at 4:15 PM
How likely is ‘likely’? Does ‘likely’ have a higher probability than ‘probable’? I put together a quick quiz so you can see how you interpret probability phrases, then see how you compare with others: probability.kucharski.io
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Happy new year. Here’s to a healthy, happy and peaceful 2026.
January 1, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Happy new year. Here’s to a healthy, happy and peaceful 2026.
Pop up pirate is out. It must be New Year’s Eve #FamilyRituals
December 31, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Pop up pirate is out. It must be New Year’s Eve #FamilyRituals
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So proud of so the people at MathsWorldUK who’ve been working so hard to give the UK its first City of Maths.
Enjoy it Leeds!
Enjoy it Leeds!
Leeds braced for launch of two years as UK's first City of Maths
The new two-year initiative aims to transform the way people think and feel about the subject.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 30, 2025 at 9:24 AM
So proud of so the people at MathsWorldUK who’ve been working so hard to give the UK its first City of Maths.
Enjoy it Leeds!
Enjoy it Leeds!
And on Sunday morning had the passive-aggressive cancellation email as I didn’t respond in time. I’m sure these systems could be programmed to recognise weekends and major public holidays and adjust the reminders accordingly.
I know it’s hard to get paper reviewers but sending the invite on Christmas Day and the reminder on 27th isn’t going to help the cause #decline
December 29, 2025 at 8:11 AM
And on Sunday morning had the passive-aggressive cancellation email as I didn’t respond in time. I’m sure these systems could be programmed to recognise weekends and major public holidays and adjust the reminders accordingly.
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I spoke with @carlzimmer.com about our terminated grant on wildfire smoke and homes:
The @nytimes.com Lost Science series continues. Here's my Q&A with a scientist who was studying how wildfire smoke threatens human health when the EPA decided that her research was no longer a funding priority. Gift link: nyti.ms/4jhpw14
December 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM
I spoke with @carlzimmer.com about our terminated grant on wildfire smoke and homes:
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Snake Pass Snow, painting by Sue Scott. Infamous stretch of the A57 between Manchester and Sheffield.
December 27, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Snake Pass Snow, painting by Sue Scott. Infamous stretch of the A57 between Manchester and Sheffield.
I know it’s hard to get paper reviewers but sending the invite on Christmas Day and the reminder on 27th isn’t going to help the cause #decline
December 27, 2025 at 8:47 AM
I know it’s hard to get paper reviewers but sending the invite on Christmas Day and the reminder on 27th isn’t going to help the cause #decline
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A Winter Walk - by one of my favourite artists and printmakers, Hester Cox @hestercoxprint.bsky.social
More of Hester's stunning artwork, here: www.hestercox.com
#art #printmaking #fox #winter
More of Hester's stunning artwork, here: www.hestercox.com
#art #printmaking #fox #winter
December 24, 2025 at 7:41 AM
A Winter Walk - by one of my favourite artists and printmakers, Hester Cox @hestercoxprint.bsky.social
More of Hester's stunning artwork, here: www.hestercox.com
#art #printmaking #fox #winter
More of Hester's stunning artwork, here: www.hestercox.com
#art #printmaking #fox #winter
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Catherine Hyde, contemporary UK artist, photographer, writer and award-winning illustrator #WomensArt #Solstice
#December21st #ArtAdvent
#December21st #ArtAdvent
December 21, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Catherine Hyde, contemporary UK artist, photographer, writer and award-winning illustrator #WomensArt #Solstice
#December21st #ArtAdvent
#December21st #ArtAdvent
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Stained glass and driftwood sculpture by UK artist Louise V Durham #WomensArt #Solstice
December 21, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Stained glass and driftwood sculpture by UK artist Louise V Durham #WomensArt #Solstice
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If you are still looking for a last minute stocking filler for those researchers and students in your life, today is the last day where you can pick up the kindle version of It Shouldn't Happen to a PhD Student for only 99p
#lessthanacupofcoffee
#phd #phdchat
www.amazon.co.uk/Shouldnt-Hap...
#lessthanacupofcoffee
#phd #phdchat
www.amazon.co.uk/Shouldnt-Hap...
It Shouldn't Happen to a PhD Student: How to thrive, not just survive, during your PhD
Buy It Shouldn't Happen to a PhD Student: How to thrive, not just survive, during your PhD by Cloutman-Green BEM, Prof Elaine, Rickard, Dr Helen, Watkins, Dr Samuel, Wallace, Alice, Cloutman-Green, Jon (ISBN: 9781806050758) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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December 21, 2025 at 12:42 PM
If you are still looking for a last minute stocking filler for those researchers and students in your life, today is the last day where you can pick up the kindle version of It Shouldn't Happen to a PhD Student for only 99p
#lessthanacupofcoffee
#phd #phdchat
www.amazon.co.uk/Shouldnt-Hap...
#lessthanacupofcoffee
#phd #phdchat
www.amazon.co.uk/Shouldnt-Hap...
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Ladybird Artists Advent Calendar
Window 20
‘Winter Sunrise’
Artist: SR Badmin
Window 20
‘Winter Sunrise’
Artist: SR Badmin
December 20, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Ladybird Artists Advent Calendar
Window 20
‘Winter Sunrise’
Artist: SR Badmin
Window 20
‘Winter Sunrise’
Artist: SR Badmin
This is a great tool for estimating the impacts of air cleaners in nat vent UK schools. Unlike most air cleaner selection tools which just size on clean air delivery rate CHEPA also considers the energy aspects depending on local climate.
📢 Introducing CHEPA: a free tool for #schools and local authorities.
Calculate how a #HEPAfilter would affect your classroom #AirQuality and energy use.
✔️ Co-designed with schools
✔️ Easy-to-use
✔️ Evidence-based
✔️ Classroom-specific results
Try it today: buff.ly/wBy4wGV
#CHEPAcalculator #EduSky
Calculate how a #HEPAfilter would affect your classroom #AirQuality and energy use.
✔️ Co-designed with schools
✔️ Easy-to-use
✔️ Evidence-based
✔️ Classroom-specific results
Try it today: buff.ly/wBy4wGV
#CHEPAcalculator #EduSky
CHEPA (Classroom HEPA) impact calculator
CHEPA is an easy-to-use calculator that helps schools assess how a HEPA filter impacts classroom air quality and energy use.
buff.ly
December 11, 2025 at 11:36 PM
This is a great tool for estimating the impacts of air cleaners in nat vent UK schools. Unlike most air cleaner selection tools which just size on clean air delivery rate CHEPA also considers the energy aspects depending on local climate.
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Scientific evidence shows, once again, there is no causal link between vaccines and autism. Vaccines cause adults. - @drtedros.who.int
December 11, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Scientific evidence shows, once again, there is no causal link between vaccines and autism. Vaccines cause adults. - @drtedros.who.int
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@perhapsitspia.bsky.social
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@gwynethdavies.bsky.social
@rich-fry.bsky.social
@annamavrogianni.bsky.social
@douglasbooker.bsky.social
Please share. Developed by @henryburridge.bsky.social, @sarahwestsei.bsky.social & team based on work by Henry, @cathnoakes.bsky.social et al.
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@gwynethdavies.bsky.social
@rich-fry.bsky.social
@annamavrogianni.bsky.social
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Please share. Developed by @henryburridge.bsky.social, @sarahwestsei.bsky.social & team based on work by Henry, @cathnoakes.bsky.social et al.
📢 Introducing CHEPA: a free, easy-to-use tool for #schools and local authorities! Calculate how a #HEPAfilter would affect your classroom #AirQuality and energy use. 🍎
✔️ Easy-to-use
✔️ Evidence-based
✔️ Classroom-specific results
Try the #CHEPAcalculator today: www.coschools.org.uk/CHEPAcalcula...
✔️ Easy-to-use
✔️ Evidence-based
✔️ Classroom-specific results
Try the #CHEPAcalculator today: www.coschools.org.uk/CHEPAcalcula...
Menu
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December 11, 2025 at 10:59 AM
@perhapsitspia.bsky.social
@rcrohit7.bsky.social
@gwynethdavies.bsky.social
@rich-fry.bsky.social
@annamavrogianni.bsky.social
@douglasbooker.bsky.social
Please share. Developed by @henryburridge.bsky.social, @sarahwestsei.bsky.social & team based on work by Henry, @cathnoakes.bsky.social et al.
@rcrohit7.bsky.social
@gwynethdavies.bsky.social
@rich-fry.bsky.social
@annamavrogianni.bsky.social
@douglasbooker.bsky.social
Please share. Developed by @henryburridge.bsky.social, @sarahwestsei.bsky.social & team based on work by Henry, @cathnoakes.bsky.social et al.
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Deadline extended until 16th January - please do get in touch if you are interested in working with me, Katy Roelich, @cathnoakes.bsky.social, and Mark Mon-Williams on improving indoor school spaces to support health, well-being, and equity for children and young people.
Deadline extended until 16th January - please do get in touch if you are interested in working with me, Katy Roelich, @cathnoakes.bsky.social, and Mark Mon-Williams on improving indoor school spaces to support health, well-being, and equity for children and young people.
Funded PhD opportunity with the CHILI Hub! (www.chili.ac.uk).
The project will use systems thinking approaches to understand barriers in the delivery of Net Zero schools, to optimise heath, environmental, and justice co-benefits.
Info here: lnkd.in/egz9bJ-N
Get in touch: [email protected]
The project will use systems thinking approaches to understand barriers in the delivery of Net Zero schools, to optimise heath, environmental, and justice co-benefits.
Info here: lnkd.in/egz9bJ-N
Get in touch: [email protected]
December 10, 2025 at 9:24 AM
PLEASE SHARE!
Deadline extended until 16th January - please do get in touch if you are interested in working with me, Katy Roelich, @cathnoakes.bsky.social, and Mark Mon-Williams on improving indoor school spaces to support health, well-being, and equity for children and young people.
Deadline extended until 16th January - please do get in touch if you are interested in working with me, Katy Roelich, @cathnoakes.bsky.social, and Mark Mon-Williams on improving indoor school spaces to support health, well-being, and equity for children and young people.
Great to see this tool out from the SAMHE team to support air cleaner selection in schools. Based on the model we published in Indoor Environment www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
December 9, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Great to see this tool out from the SAMHE team to support air cleaner selection in schools. Based on the model we published in Indoor Environment www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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📢 Introducing CHEPA: a free, easy-to-use tool for #schools and local authorities! Calculate how a #HEPAfilter would affect your classroom #AirQuality and energy use. 🍎
✔️ Easy-to-use
✔️ Evidence-based
✔️ Classroom-specific results
Try the #CHEPAcalculator today: www.coschools.org.uk/CHEPAcalcula...
✔️ Easy-to-use
✔️ Evidence-based
✔️ Classroom-specific results
Try the #CHEPAcalculator today: www.coschools.org.uk/CHEPAcalcula...
Menu
www.coschools.org.uk
December 9, 2025 at 8:36 AM
📢 Introducing CHEPA: a free, easy-to-use tool for #schools and local authorities! Calculate how a #HEPAfilter would affect your classroom #AirQuality and energy use. 🍎
✔️ Easy-to-use
✔️ Evidence-based
✔️ Classroom-specific results
Try the #CHEPAcalculator today: www.coschools.org.uk/CHEPAcalcula...
✔️ Easy-to-use
✔️ Evidence-based
✔️ Classroom-specific results
Try the #CHEPAcalculator today: www.coschools.org.uk/CHEPAcalcula...
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High concentrations of fine particulate matter have been found in homes in Bradford, with families from deprived areas and ethnic minority backgrounds facing the highest levels of exposure.
Learn about the INGENIOUS project, and hear from @jacquirickard.bsky.social:
ncas.ac.uk/study-reveal...
Learn about the INGENIOUS project, and hear from @jacquirickard.bsky.social:
ncas.ac.uk/study-reveal...
Indoor air pollution breaches WHO-recommended thresholds - NCAS
Harmful levels of indoor air pollution have been found in homes in Bradford, by one of the largest and most detailed investigations to take place in the UK.
ncas.ac.uk
December 3, 2025 at 11:15 AM
High concentrations of fine particulate matter have been found in homes in Bradford, with families from deprived areas and ethnic minority backgrounds facing the highest levels of exposure.
Learn about the INGENIOUS project, and hear from @jacquirickard.bsky.social:
ncas.ac.uk/study-reveal...
Learn about the INGENIOUS project, and hear from @jacquirickard.bsky.social:
ncas.ac.uk/study-reveal...
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We have a new (open access) paper on the opportunities (and challenges) for ground source heat pumps systems using shared ground loops (SGL).
doi.org/10.1016/j.rs...
doi.org/10.1016/j.rs...
December 4, 2025 at 8:46 PM
We have a new (open access) paper on the opportunities (and challenges) for ground source heat pumps systems using shared ground loops (SGL).
doi.org/10.1016/j.rs...
doi.org/10.1016/j.rs...
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Here is a godawful joke in chart form to ruin your Christmas season 🤪🎄
December 2, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Here is a godawful joke in chart form to ruin your Christmas season 🤪🎄
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I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.
December 2, 2025 at 10:59 AM
I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.