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Dr Suze Kundu @funsizesuze.bsky.social · 2d

Back in June I cornered a bunch of members of our awesome Advisory Board to ask them a few questions. Here they are telling me what @scixcommunity.bsky.social means to them, for their research disciplines and communities. What a lovely bunch, and what a gorgeous office we have 🥰

Science Explorer (SciX) @scixcommunity.bsky.social · 2d

Our amazing #SciX Advisory Board brings together expertise from across the sciences. They ensure SciX meets the needs of every discipline, fostering transparency, usability, and collaboration at every step. Hear what SciX means to them. #OpenScience #ResearchIntegrity https://youtu.be/28UeYIVM90E

What Does SciX Mean To You?

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Science Explorer (SciX) @scixcommunity.bsky.social · 3d

Congrats new #ChemNobel Laureates, and brilliant collaborators! Can you spot another famous #NobelPrize winner? Explore how metal–organic frameworks (#MOFs) are transforming research in #EnvironmentalScience, #SpaceExploration, and #SustainableMaterials at scixplorer.org

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Dr Suze Kundu @funsizesuze.bsky.social · 3d

Truly 😂🥰

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Dr Suze Kundu @funsizesuze.bsky.social · 3d

a cat is sitting on a couch with its mouth open and making a surprised face .

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Dr Suze Kundu @funsizesuze.bsky.social · 3d

Me jumping on BlueSky for the first time in months to find Stu and scream “MOFSSSSS!” at him. Wish Fraser was here to see it ❤️

Stu Cantrill @stuartcantrill.com · 3d

It's MOFs #ChemNobel #Chemsky

Stu Cantrill @stuartcantrill.com · 6d

#NobelPrize week starts tomorrow & the #chemnobel is Wednesday… used to be so much Nobel chat on Tw*tter, but that is not replicated here, alas. Anyway, for the record, I think MOFs will win at some point (maybe this year maybe not). Balasubramanian & Klenerman a good bet for next-gen sequencing too

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Science Explorer (SciX) @scixcommunity.bsky.social · 12d

A natural evolution of ADS, SciX brings its powerful capabilities into new domains. Expanded coverage, intuitive search, smart recommendations, and tools for collaboration. SciX makes research more discoverable, connected, and accessible than ever before. https://scixplorer.org/scixblog/scix-launch

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Science Explorer (SciX) @scixcommunity.bsky.social · 12d

From the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian and working under a NASA Cooperative Agreement, SciX builds on decades of #Open #ResearchInfrastructure such as #ADS. Read more in this blog post on the NASA Science Data Portal: https://science.data.nasa.gov/features-events/scix-launch

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Science Explorer (SciX) @scixcommunity.bsky.social · 12d

We have lift-off! Science Explorer, or #SciX to its friends, is excited to be your new home for open, connected, and trustworthy science. Explore. Share. Discover at scixplorer.org #OpenScience #ResearchInfrastructure #SpaceScience #EarthScience #PlanetaryScience

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Dr Suze Kundu @funsizesuze.bsky.social · 17d

So excited to be able to share what we’ve been working on at scixplorer.org! In the meantime please share with all of your favourite Earth, environmental and space scientists, including planetary scientists, heliophysicists, geologists, geophysicists, atmospheric scientists and oceanographers! #SciX

Science Explorer (SciX) @scixcommunity.bsky.social · 17d

We are clear for launch in T-minus 5 days. Science is about to become even more connected. Are you ready for a new dawn of research discovery? #SciX

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · Aug 18

Announcing 6 special guests for each night of #NineLessons inc @helenczerski.bsky.social, @garwboy.bsky.social, Julia Shaw, Jakko Jakszyk, @holliemcnish.bsky.social, @funsizesuze.bsky.social + plenty more (with more to come of course!) Hosted by @robinince.bsky.social cosmicshambles.com/ninelessons

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ABSW @absw.bsky.social · Sep 3

#ABSWawards

The ABSW Awards Ceremony 2025 was held on Wednesday, 9 July 2025, at @rigb.org.
If you missed the event hosted by Dr Suze Kundu @funsizesuze.bsky.social, scicommer and journalist, check the pictures here! 🔗zurl.co/MzfxM
Cheer the winners! zurl.co/m636b

ABSW Awards Ceremony 2025: In Pictures | Association of British Science Writers

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Dr Suze Kundu @funsizesuze.bsky.social · Sep 9

To clarify, I haven’t further diversified my learning, so neither of these events are mine - but I’m excited to be watching the other speakers around my talk! See you all at the LAST EVER @qedcon.org next month!

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Lisa Schiff @lschiff.bsky.social · Sep 5

It's been energizing talking with folks about #censorship and how we can combat it! Thanks to @rouhiroo.bsky.social, @alicemeadows.bsky.social, and @funsizesuze.bsky.social for getting the message out! #DefendResearch #Action #Academia #SciSky #ScholComm

#DefendResearch @defendresearch.bsky.social · Sep 5

#DefendResearch folks have been out everywhere raising awareness about U.S. government #censorship and how to intervene and resist. Check out where we've been and where we're going to be and share our recordings and slides! www.defendresearch.org/news/present...

Presentations

We're taking every opportunity to talk about the dangers of censorship! Attend an upcoming presentation or watch a previously recorded event to learn more.

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Dr Suze Kundu @funsizesuze.bsky.social · Aug 21

It’s beginning to look a lot like #NineLessons 🤩

The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · Aug 18

Announcing 6 special guests for each night of #NineLessons inc @helenczerski.bsky.social, @garwboy.bsky.social, Julia Shaw, Jakko Jakszyk, @holliemcnish.bsky.social, @funsizesuze.bsky.social + plenty more (with more to come of course!) Hosted by @robinince.bsky.social cosmicshambles.com/ninelessons

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · Aug 12

The first of our panels from Latitude is available to watch for Patreon subscribers and paid Substack subscribers now! This is 'Trust Me, I'm an AI' with @drkevinfong.bsky.social, Prof Elizabeth Black and @funsizesuze.bsky.social. Subscribe at patreon.com/cosmicshambles

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Dr Suze Kundu @funsizesuze.bsky.social · Jul 15

Aw, thanks! Was fun to make. And so frustrating too! Talking about culture change in front of grid girls was LOLZ

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Dr Suze Kundu @funsizesuze.bsky.social · Jul 15

That’s so lovely to hear! The data shows improvement but as culture change is slow, sometimes you can’t observe it as clearly. I’m really pleased though, and hope our little film can encourage a few more folks to get involved too.

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Dr Suze Kundu @funsizesuze.bsky.social · Jul 15

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Dr Suze Kundu @funsizesuze.bsky.social · Jul 15

How about an evidence-based documentary about women in engineering and motorsport? We launched it last week, and it was a wild year of filming and finding the right narrative, but also got to support some amazing UCL engineering interns who make up a HUGE part of the story! youtu.be/AcOLcB9lXw0?...

On Track: The Changing World of Women in Engineering and Motorsport | FULL DOCUMENTARY

YouTube video by The Cosmic Shambles Network

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Dr Suze Kundu @funsizesuze.bsky.social · Jul 8

Super excited to hear from my fellow panellists 🤩 #CharlestonInBetween

Kathleen McEvoy @kmcevoy.bsky.social · Jun 18

Looking forward to participating at Charleston In Between to discuss the future of libraries, publishing, & scholarship. July 8-9 in person or online. @chashub.bsky.social‬

#CharlestonInBetween #AcademicLibraries
#ScholarlyPublishing
#DefendResearch

Register: www.charleston-hub.com/the-charlest...

Libraries Under Fire Panel at Charleston In Between

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Dr Suze Kundu @funsizesuze.bsky.social · Jul 8

It’s all kicking off at @chashub.bsky.social #CharlestonInBetween here in Berlin - plates smashing in response to the opening session 😅 I’m joining the next panel on Libraries Under Attack. Should I wear PPE? Who has risk assessed this event?! 😂

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · Jun 29

Just two days left for Shambles Patreons to enter and win a double pass to Latitude!! Or sign up now to enter! patreon.com/cosmicshambles CC @robinince.bsky.social @helenczerski.bsky.social @seismatters.bsky.social @funsizesuze.bsky.social @soozaphone.bsky.social @garwboy.bsky.social @

Independent Creators of Content for the Curious

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · Jul 7

NEW DOCUMENTARY TRAILER: Only 15% of the engineering workforce worldwide is made up on women, and in the motorsport industry that drops to an unbelievable 3%. In this new documentary we take a look at why that is and how it's changing. Out July 10th presented by @funsizesuze.bsky.social

On Track: The Changing World of Women in Engineering and Motorsports | TRAILER

YouTube video by The Cosmic Shambles Network

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Dr Suze Kundu @funsizesuze.bsky.social · May 22

Off to #ChemUK to host The Big Debate, midday on Stage 2. I’ll be wringing all the best insights and expertise from a stellar panel of chemistry-related folks from across academia, publishing, funding and industry to ask what we need to do NOW to secure a future where the UK’s chem scene can thrive.

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Dr Suze Kundu @funsizesuze.bsky.social · May 20

An honour and a pleasure to judge a category in the @absw.bsky.social awards again this year - and with my hero and friend @philipcball.bsky.social, no less! Congratulations to all entrants and those shortlisted. See you all at the Finals at @ri-science.bsky.social in July. Grab your tickets now!

ABSW @absw.bsky.social · May 19

#ABSWawards

👏 Meet the finalists!!! 🎉🎉

"For those that didn't make it as a finalist, you are all commended for your contribution to science and technology journalism in 2024, and I hope you continue to produce such vital work in 2025."
Martin Ince, Chair of the Judging Panel

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Meet the Finalists 2025 | Association of British Science Writers

Find out who has made it to the finals in this year's ABSW Awards

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