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Prof Cath Noakes @cathnoakes.bsky.social · 3d

I’m now feeling a little inadequate!

Though I never even applied to Cambridge as I could figure out how I’d fit in…

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David Blanchflower BSc @davidbflower.bsky.social · 3d

The before and after images showing glaciers vanishing before our eyes. 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Before and after images show glaciers vanishing before our eyes

They are melting like never seen before, changing landscapes around the world beyond recognition.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Prof Cath Noakes @cathnoakes.bsky.social · 4d

I’m sorry to hear this. RIP Arthur ❤️

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Prof Cath Noakes @cathnoakes.bsky.social · 4d

Our cat is always a bit unsettled in windy weather so I’m guessing it’s similar to humans

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Prof Cath Noakes @cathnoakes.bsky.social · 4d

And cats

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Prof Cath Noakes @cathnoakes.bsky.social · 5d

Yes all fine, was just unexpected!

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Prof Cath Noakes @cathnoakes.bsky.social · 5d

I guess I’m not going any further down that road then…

Country lane in the dark with a large tree branch blocking the road

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Felicity Hannah @felicityhannah.bsky.social · 5d

This article manages to name her husband before it names… her.

Article reads:
Woman named as Archbishop of Canterbury in historic first

The 63-year-old archbishop-designate is married to Eamonn Mullally, with whom she has two children. Originally from Woking in Surrey, she was the UK's chief nursing officer from 1999 to 2004.

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Katie Martin @katie0martin.ft.com · 5d

Please join me in congratulating Woman on her appointment

Sky News @news.sky.com · 5d

Woman named as new Archbishop of Canterbury in historic first

Bishop of London Dame Sarah Mullally, a former nurse, has been named as the next Archbishop of Canterbury - the first time a woman has been appointed to the role in the Church of England's history.

news.sky.com

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Policy Leeds @policyleeds.bsky.social · 7d

'Covid-19 restrictions caused lasting harms to child development’, Leeds expert tells Covid Inquiry.

Report from Prof. Catherine Davies concludes lockdowns intensified attainment gaps between advantaged and disadvantaged groups.

Read the full report: covid19.public-inquiry.uk/modules/chil...

Children and Young People (Module 8) - UK Covid-19 Inquiry

The independent public inquiry to examine the Covid-19 pandemic in the UK

covid19.public-inquiry.uk

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Prof Cath Noakes @cathnoakes.bsky.social · 9d

Great to see this review on IEQ, health, wellbeing and performance in schools from UKHSA and Eurovent www.mdpi.com/2076-3298/12...

www.mdpi.com

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Prof Cath Noakes @cathnoakes.bsky.social · 9d

There’s probably also a long discussion around whether pigs snorting is different to humans coughing or singing - suspect that’s the kind of debate for the bar at a conference!

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Prof Cath Noakes @cathnoakes.bsky.social · 9d

I haven’t read all the detail but interesting that it seems to be higher viral load in larger particles which is different to human. Maybe different aerosolisation mechanisms or infectious virus within different parts of the respiratory system.

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WHO @who.int · 10d

Today is International #SafeAbortion Day.

Access to safe abortion protects the health of women and girls.

As with all other health services, women and girls should be able to access safe and respectful abortion care, when they need it, without fear of harm, punishment or recrimination.

Abortion should be regulated like other health services so that women and girls can access safe, timely and respectful care.

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Orla Hegarty @orla-hegarty.bsky.social · 11d

“Book helps explain to children why their home is crumbling”

“more than 6,000 homes - mostly in counties Clare, Donegal, Limerick, Mayo & Sligo - have been affected by defective concrete blocks” www.bbc.com/news/article...

Donegal: Free book helps explain crumbling homes to children

The book explains to young readers why homes and buildings in their communities are developing cracks.

www.bbc.com

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Prof Cath Noakes @cathnoakes.bsky.social · 13d

Thanks Fiona and great to meet you and the other FLFs. Enjoy the rest of your event

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Prof Cath Noakes @cathnoakes.bsky.social · 13d

Delighted to see Malcolm become a Fellow of @raeng.org.uk recognising his contributions for many years around ventilation for energy and health.

Royal Academy of Engineering @raeng.org.uk · 13d

New Fellow: Professor Malcolm Cook FREng is an expert in indoor air quality, ventilation and low-energy building design. In the Covid-19 pandemic he played a key role in the reopening of large entertainment and sporting venues. @lborouniversity.bsky.social
raeng.org.uk/about-us/fel... #RAEngFellows

RAEng Fellow 2025: Professor Malcolm Cook FREng

Professor Malcolm Cook is a pioneering figure in low-energy building design, renowned for his expertise in indoor air quality and ventilation.

raeng.org.uk

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Royal Academy of Engineering @raeng.org.uk · 13d

New Fellow: Professor Malcolm Cook FREng is an expert in indoor air quality, ventilation and low-energy building design. In the Covid-19 pandemic he played a key role in the reopening of large entertainment and sporting venues. @lborouniversity.bsky.social
raeng.org.uk/about-us/fel... #RAEngFellows

RAEng Fellow 2025: Professor Malcolm Cook FREng

Professor Malcolm Cook is a pioneering figure in low-energy building design, renowned for his expertise in indoor air quality and ventilation.

raeng.org.uk

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Martin Smith @martinrsmith.bsky.social · 14d

“Sustainable research excellence depends on the people who make it happen. Environments that support career development, recognise diverse contributions, and foster inclusion don’t just feel better to work in – they produce better research”

Wonkhe @wonkhe.bsky.social · 14d

NEW on Wonkhe: Yolana Pringle and Ben Tatler make the case that the REF pause should be the moment to build on the most substantial sector-wide collaboration ever undertaken on research environments buff.ly/B53PxLd

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WHO @who.int · 14d

WHO statement on autism-related issues

The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence confirming a possible link between #autism and use of acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) during pregnancy

Full statement bit.ly/47YsgwI

WHO statement on autism-related issues

Follow @WHO for the latest updates

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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · 15d

Statement from the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

"MHRA confirms taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children"

www.gov.uk/government/n...

MHRA confirms taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children

Paracetamol should be taken as directed in the patient information leaflet

www.gov.uk

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Prof Cath Noakes @cathnoakes.bsky.social · 16d

New staff profile pic? Definitely gonna attract project students and PhDs to work with you…

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Prof Cath Noakes @cathnoakes.bsky.social · 19d

They’re quite sweet but a bit seedy

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Prof Cath Noakes @cathnoakes.bsky.social · 20d

You just prompted me to check the grapes and we have loads too - a bit smaller than yours but we are further north. I don’t think we’ve ever had them fully ripen before.

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Stephen Frost @sfrost.bsky.social · 20d

Achieving World Health Organisation guidelines for air quality could help many get a better night’s sleep.

“Across dozens of studies, long-term exposure to outdoor pollutants such as particle pollution, nitrogen dioxide and even carbon dioxide was linked to shorter or lower-quality sleep.”

Air pollution can affect how well we sleep, scientists discover

Global metastudy finds long-term exposure to pollutants is linked to shorter or lower-quality rest

www.theguardian.com

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