Matt Roser
@mattroser.bsky.social
Cognitive neuropsychologist at the University of Plymouth and the Brain Research and Imaging Centre @bricplymouth.bsky.social https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/psychology/brain-research-and-imaging-centre
Formerly @MattNeuropsych at that other site.
Formerly @MattNeuropsych at that other site.
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Bucket theory is unglamorous but very important. @ersatzben.com is forensic here - a must read for those interested in UK research policy
www.ersatzben.com/p/the-bucket...
www.ersatzben.com/p/the-bucket...
The Bucket Stops Here
UKRI’s new funding framework takes a stab at classifying budgets – but doesn’t yet govern research
www.ersatzben.com
February 15, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Bucket theory is unglamorous but very important. @ersatzben.com is forensic here - a must read for those interested in UK research policy
www.ersatzben.com/p/the-bucket...
www.ersatzben.com/p/the-bucket...
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Gary Lineker, "Jim Ratcliffe is a migrant himself, an economic migrant, he lives in Monaco"
"A lot of the immigrants contribute enormously, and the facts show you that, in terms of revenue, paying tax etc"
"Whereas Jim in Monaco, is doing everything he can to avoid paying tax"
"A lot of the immigrants contribute enormously, and the facts show you that, in terms of revenue, paying tax etc"
"Whereas Jim in Monaco, is doing everything he can to avoid paying tax"
February 15, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Gary Lineker, "Jim Ratcliffe is a migrant himself, an economic migrant, he lives in Monaco"
"A lot of the immigrants contribute enormously, and the facts show you that, in terms of revenue, paying tax etc"
"Whereas Jim in Monaco, is doing everything he can to avoid paying tax"
"A lot of the immigrants contribute enormously, and the facts show you that, in terms of revenue, paying tax etc"
"Whereas Jim in Monaco, is doing everything he can to avoid paying tax"
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BREAKING: Wes Streeting publishes his private WhatsApp messages with Peter Mandelson in apparent attempt to draw a line under their friendship. They reveal:
:: He feared being “toast at the next election” in his Ilford North seat, adding: “There isn’t a clear answer to the question: why Labour?”.
:: He feared being “toast at the next election” in his Ilford North seat, adding: “There isn’t a clear answer to the question: why Labour?”.
February 9, 2026 at 6:13 PM
BREAKING: Wes Streeting publishes his private WhatsApp messages with Peter Mandelson in apparent attempt to draw a line under their friendship. They reveal:
:: He feared being “toast at the next election” in his Ilford North seat, adding: “There isn’t a clear answer to the question: why Labour?”.
:: He feared being “toast at the next election” in his Ilford North seat, adding: “There isn’t a clear answer to the question: why Labour?”.
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I mean, I accept that I'm an outlier here, but I don't think Starmer is terrible? He led Labour to a thumping majority nobody thought possible; they're delivering on some big things: ending the 2-kid limit, renting reforms, renationalising railways, employment rights; support for Ukraine ...
Anas Sarwar, leader of Labour in Scotland, has called for Starmer to quit in a sensational intervention.
Sarwar said in a speech that “the leadership in Downing St has to change” because the priority for Labour had to be removing the SNP administration in Edinburgh in May’s Holyrood elections.
Sarwar said in a speech that “the leadership in Downing St has to change” because the priority for Labour had to be removing the SNP administration in Edinburgh in May’s Holyrood elections.
February 9, 2026 at 2:52 PM
I mean, I accept that I'm an outlier here, but I don't think Starmer is terrible? He led Labour to a thumping majority nobody thought possible; they're delivering on some big things: ending the 2-kid limit, renting reforms, renationalising railways, employment rights; support for Ukraine ...
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Placements are a great way for UG students to enhance their resume. At BRIC placement students work with researchers on projects involving brain imaging and brain stimulation. You can find out more about research at BRIC here www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/psy...
February 2, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Placements are a great way for UG students to enhance their resume. At BRIC placement students work with researchers on projects involving brain imaging and brain stimulation. You can find out more about research at BRIC here www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/psy...
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I look forward to giving a talk next week on the first two studies in my thesis at the UCL SSF, more info here :) www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
Speech Science Forum - Anna Caunt
Growing up in Multilingual London: Caregiver Beliefs and Everyday Language Input
www.ucl.ac.uk
February 3, 2026 at 12:01 PM
I look forward to giving a talk next week on the first two studies in my thesis at the UCL SSF, more info here :) www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
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ESRC to pilot two new applicant-led calls.
Existing schemes will remain open, says leader of Economic and Social Research Council Stian Westlake.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
Existing schemes will remain open, says leader of Economic and Social Research Council Stian Westlake.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
ESRC to pilot two new applicant-led calls - Research Professional News
Existing schemes will remain open, says leader of Economic and Social Research Council
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:54 AM
ESRC to pilot two new applicant-led calls.
Existing schemes will remain open, says leader of Economic and Social Research Council Stian Westlake.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
Existing schemes will remain open, says leader of Economic and Social Research Council Stian Westlake.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
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This type of X comms from the Home Office seems a political gift to Reform, and fuel for overt racists, while repelling progressives at the same time
February 8, 2026 at 1:23 PM
This type of X comms from the Home Office seems a political gift to Reform, and fuel for overt racists, while repelling progressives at the same time
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These bans are short-sighted and inhumane and pushed by people who do not understand the complexity of social media
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The impacts of locking under 16 yos from their social media networks are now beginning to bite for those young people who relied on them for social connection
The impacts of locking under 16 yos from their social media networks are now beginning to bite for those young people who relied on them for social connection
‘I’ve lost my friends’: advocacy groups warn Australia’s social media ban risks isolating kids with disabilities
Despite the ban’s aim to protect young people, experts are concerned that those in marginalised communities or living with disabilities could lose vital support networks
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 8:56 AM
These bans are short-sighted and inhumane and pushed by people who do not understand the complexity of social media
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“The combined tuition fees of the entire Question Time panel would not cover my cost for 1 year of uni. Is that fair?”
Oli Dugmore
It’s absolutely NOT fair. This outrageous scandal must end
Oli Dugmore
It’s absolutely NOT fair. This outrageous scandal must end
February 6, 2026 at 7:34 AM
“The combined tuition fees of the entire Question Time panel would not cover my cost for 1 year of uni. Is that fair?”
Oli Dugmore
It’s absolutely NOT fair. This outrageous scandal must end
Oli Dugmore
It’s absolutely NOT fair. This outrageous scandal must end
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Two Mandelsonian thoughts I have been cautious about sharing but I’m interested in what people think
February 5, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Two Mandelsonian thoughts I have been cautious about sharing but I’m interested in what people think
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'to treat peer review as a throughput problem is to misunderstand what is at stake. Review is not simply a production stage in the research pipeline; it is one of the few remaining spaces where the scientific community talks to itself.' 1/3
AI is not a peer, so it can’t do peer review
If we still believe that science is a vocation grounded in argument, curiosity and care, we can’t delegate judgement to machines, says Akhil Bhardwaj
www.timeshighereducation.com
February 3, 2026 at 8:17 AM
'to treat peer review as a throughput problem is to misunderstand what is at stake. Review is not simply a production stage in the research pipeline; it is one of the few remaining spaces where the scientific community talks to itself.' 1/3
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PRIVATE EYE NAMED IN EPSTEIN FILES
In the latest files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein released by the US Justice Department, the Eye is denounced as “an absolute rag of a publication” by Epstein’s then lawyer, Paul Tweed…
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In the latest files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein released by the US Justice Department, the Eye is denounced as “an absolute rag of a publication” by Epstein’s then lawyer, Paul Tweed…
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February 2, 2026 at 8:45 PM
PRIVATE EYE NAMED IN EPSTEIN FILES
In the latest files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein released by the US Justice Department, the Eye is denounced as “an absolute rag of a publication” by Epstein’s then lawyer, Paul Tweed…
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In the latest files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein released by the US Justice Department, the Eye is denounced as “an absolute rag of a publication” by Epstein’s then lawyer, Paul Tweed…
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You too can read up on the New Labour era - the books seem to be arriving right now! www.amazon.co.uk/New-Labour-B...
February 2, 2026 at 2:33 PM
You too can read up on the New Labour era - the books seem to be arriving right now! www.amazon.co.uk/New-Labour-B...
I've worked with several UG placement students in recent years and they have made a big contribution to research and teaching at BRIC. Could you be the next?
Are you an undergraduate interested in neuroscience? Come and do a placement at BRIC!
You will get a chance at experiencing a range of neuroscience research, from brain imaging to computational science!
If you are interested, please apply using this link:
mycareer.plymouth.ac.uk/user/app/job...
You will get a chance at experiencing a range of neuroscience research, from brain imaging to computational science!
If you are interested, please apply using this link:
mycareer.plymouth.ac.uk/user/app/job...
February 2, 2026 at 12:22 PM
I've worked with several UG placement students in recent years and they have made a big contribution to research and teaching at BRIC. Could you be the next?
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Are you an undergraduate interested in neuroscience? Come and do a placement at BRIC!
You will get a chance at experiencing a range of neuroscience research, from brain imaging to computational science!
If you are interested, please apply using this link:
mycareer.plymouth.ac.uk/user/app/job...
You will get a chance at experiencing a range of neuroscience research, from brain imaging to computational science!
If you are interested, please apply using this link:
mycareer.plymouth.ac.uk/user/app/job...
January 29, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Are you an undergraduate interested in neuroscience? Come and do a placement at BRIC!
You will get a chance at experiencing a range of neuroscience research, from brain imaging to computational science!
If you are interested, please apply using this link:
mycareer.plymouth.ac.uk/user/app/job...
You will get a chance at experiencing a range of neuroscience research, from brain imaging to computational science!
If you are interested, please apply using this link:
mycareer.plymouth.ac.uk/user/app/job...
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🌟 CHT February Researcher of the Month is Dr Shang-Ming Zhou, Professor of e-Health and Director of the NHS Kernow Datalab. 🌟
👉 Find out more about Shang-Ming’s work here:
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🔗 Check out the full post on Linkedin:
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#CHT
👉 Find out more about Shang-Ming’s work here:
bit.ly/4syZtGE
bit.ly/3N8D8jf
bit.ly/4jYunVa
bit.ly/4qvbhsa
🔗 Check out the full post on Linkedin:
buff.ly/BLSfOVC
#CHT
February 2, 2026 at 9:30 AM
🌟 CHT February Researcher of the Month is Dr Shang-Ming Zhou, Professor of e-Health and Director of the NHS Kernow Datalab. 🌟
👉 Find out more about Shang-Ming’s work here:
bit.ly/4syZtGE
bit.ly/3N8D8jf
bit.ly/4jYunVa
bit.ly/4qvbhsa
🔗 Check out the full post on Linkedin:
buff.ly/BLSfOVC
#CHT
👉 Find out more about Shang-Ming’s work here:
bit.ly/4syZtGE
bit.ly/3N8D8jf
bit.ly/4jYunVa
bit.ly/4qvbhsa
🔗 Check out the full post on Linkedin:
buff.ly/BLSfOVC
#CHT
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🚨🚨Abstract submission deadline extended!🚨🚨
⏰ New submission deadline is 16th of February 2026
📢 <1 month left to submit abstracts for the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 hashtag#APP2026, 23rd-24th June in Plymouth, UK 🌊!
📌Visit: www.plymouth.ac.uk/whats-on/aut...
⏰ New submission deadline is 16th of February 2026
📢 <1 month left to submit abstracts for the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 hashtag#APP2026, 23rd-24th June in Plymouth, UK 🌊!
📌Visit: www.plymouth.ac.uk/whats-on/aut...
January 18, 2026 at 6:36 PM
🚨🚨Abstract submission deadline extended!🚨🚨
⏰ New submission deadline is 16th of February 2026
📢 <1 month left to submit abstracts for the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 hashtag#APP2026, 23rd-24th June in Plymouth, UK 🌊!
📌Visit: www.plymouth.ac.uk/whats-on/aut...
⏰ New submission deadline is 16th of February 2026
📢 <1 month left to submit abstracts for the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 hashtag#APP2026, 23rd-24th June in Plymouth, UK 🌊!
📌Visit: www.plymouth.ac.uk/whats-on/aut...
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EU, Canada, and UK all bigging up trade deals as the antidote to Trump's undermining of global order.
All though aligned on making tariffs the centre of trade policy, which might be why none of them seem to dramatically shift economic outcomes.
All though aligned on making tariffs the centre of trade policy, which might be why none of them seem to dramatically shift economic outcomes.
To unlock the full potential of our new trade agreements, we need a Team Canada approach.
January 30, 2026 at 3:05 PM
EU, Canada, and UK all bigging up trade deals as the antidote to Trump's undermining of global order.
All though aligned on making tariffs the centre of trade policy, which might be why none of them seem to dramatically shift economic outcomes.
All though aligned on making tariffs the centre of trade policy, which might be why none of them seem to dramatically shift economic outcomes.
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think this might be one of the first good instances of AI visual art I've seen. the making of is great too cannoneyed.com/projects/iso...
January 29, 2026 at 4:12 PM
think this might be one of the first good instances of AI visual art I've seen. the making of is great too cannoneyed.com/projects/iso...
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11 Feb, North London pub, DM me for the venue. If you are coming and haven't told me, let me know.
January 29, 2026 at 2:52 PM
11 Feb, North London pub, DM me for the venue. If you are coming and haven't told me, let me know.
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This is such a facile argument. Sure, let's have a conversation about how universities should be funded. But let's also talk interest rates, debt that functions like an extra tax, repayment thresholds, and what that's actually doing to millions of young people who did everything they were told to do
2026: Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves, "It is not right that people who don't go to university bear the cost for others to"
2020: That time Labour leader Keir Starmer said he would scrap university tuition fees
2020: That time Labour leader Keir Starmer said he would scrap university tuition fees
January 29, 2026 at 2:44 PM
This is such a facile argument. Sure, let's have a conversation about how universities should be funded. But let's also talk interest rates, debt that functions like an extra tax, repayment thresholds, and what that's actually doing to millions of young people who did everything they were told to do
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January 29, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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90,000 properties in England/Wales are owned by offshore companies. Almost half unlawfully hide their true ownership
We've found them, mapped them, and published everything
▶️ This 60-second video shows how to find secretly owned property near you
📊 Details & stats below
We've found them, mapped them, and published everything
▶️ This 60-second video shows how to find secretly owned property near you
📊 Details & stats below
January 29, 2026 at 12:46 PM
90,000 properties in England/Wales are owned by offshore companies. Almost half unlawfully hide their true ownership
We've found them, mapped them, and published everything
▶️ This 60-second video shows how to find secretly owned property near you
📊 Details & stats below
We've found them, mapped them, and published everything
▶️ This 60-second video shows how to find secretly owned property near you
📊 Details & stats below
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Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words.
January 28, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words.