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Dr Neil Herrington
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The Next Terrorist Attack
And What Comes After (Updated)
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November 2, 2025 at 7:28 AM
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In 2015, gravitational waves were first detected by the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory. Ten years on, join gravitational waves theorist Dr Lionel London on a journey to some of the most extreme gravity events in the Universe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1__-B3UcQQ
Black holes, gravity, and the quest for new physics with LISA | The Royal Society
YouTube video by The Royal Society
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October 31, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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booktrust.org.uk
Happy #November!

We're excited about everything this month has in store - including a host of fantastic new books to enjoy.

Here are our picks for babies, toddlers, children and teens this November 👇

https://www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recommendations/best-new-books/
The front covers of the books we recommend this month plus the words "Books We Love in November"
November 1, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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booktrust.org.uk
Are you joining us for our upcoming webinar about the importance of book choice in primary schools?

We'll be joined by our Writer in Residence Matt Goodfellow and @debbiethomas.bsky.social from @openuni-rfp.bsky.social for research, practical insights and more 👇

https://bit.ly/4qvcFv8
An illustration by Sandhya Prabhat of a group of children reading with a teacher on the floor of a school library. Plus the words: "Webinar: Developing a culture of reading for pleasure. Why book choice matters for children. 4pm, Thursday 20 November." And the logos for BookTrust, and The Open University Reading for Pleasure
October 28, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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I’m a huge fan of #mybookbuzz but look at all these free books too. Students are going to love them. Thank you @booktrust.org.uk
October 29, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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booktrust.org.uk
We're so excited that #BookTrustStorytime is back in libraries for another year with five fantastic books to share with 0-5s!

Based on librarians' feedback, this year we're sharing even more book-based activities & extra ideas to support #BookTrustStorytime.

Find them here:

https://bit.ly/3JjlF68
October 29, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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booktrust.org.uk
The summer holidays can be a great opportunity to encourage a love of reading in children - and our #GreatBooksGuide is packed with 100 recommendations of great titles to try.

Explore it here 👇

www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme...
An illustration by Aysha Awwad of two children choosing books from a book case plus the words: "Great Books Guide: Discover super summer reading"
August 11, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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I've just signed up to take part in the #GreatUKWaterBlitz by @earthwatcheurope.bsky.social. Join the fight for healthy freshwater here: earthwatch.org.uk/greatukwater...
Great UK WaterBlitz - Earthwatch Europe
Join the Great UK WaterBlitz and help fight for healthy freshwater. Help us measure water quality across the UK.
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July 25, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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booktrust.org.uk
Reading together brings both immediate and longer-term benefits to children in foster care, kinship care and adoption and their parents and carers.

Our research briefing explores the difference sharing stories can make and how we can support families:

www.booktrust.org.uk/resources/fi...
A photo of a woman and child sharing a book plus the words: "In many ways, reading can act as a protective factor against the adversity some children experience"
July 22, 2025 at 6:19 AM
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booktrust.org.uk
It's never too early for families to start reading together.

Our #Bookstart programmes provide books and resources to support parents and carers to share stories from children's earliest moments, helping to give them the best start in life.

www.booktrust.org.uk/how-we-help/...
An illustration of a dragon with a quote from a parent receiving a Bookstart pack in Northern Ireland: "This has encourage me to use books. I thought my 1-year-old would have no interest but she was delighted!"
June 30, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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In our June newsletter:
*New paper"Systemic contributions to global catastrophic risk"
*CSER is hiring a Research Assistant & Research Associate
*@laramani14.bsky.social‬ speaks at 8th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction
* We welcomed several new visitors & a Research Affiliate
& more!⬇️
June 30, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Reposted by Dr Neil Herrington
booktrust.org.uk
We're really looking forward to attending @local.gov.uk's #LGAConf25 this week - and we'd love to meet you to talk about what we do and embedding shared reading in your local community.

We work across teams in early years, health, education & social care, so come along to Stand C52! @local.gov.uk
A photo of a woman and a baby in a library with a book, plus the BookTrust logo and words: "LGA 2025: Find BookTrust on Stand C52 - #LGAConf25"
June 30, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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The permitted racism
378 people were murdered at the Nova music festival in southern Israel on 7 October: 378 young people who just wanted to dance, let loose and party, as young people all over the world do at music fest...
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June 29, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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Don't miss this year's #SummerScience Exhibition at our home in central London, where we'll be showcasing the latest research from across the UK with interactive exhibits, hands-on activities and talks. Get your chance to meet the scientists from 1-6 July: royalsociety.org/science-even...
June 5, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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royalsociety.org
Born #OnThisDay in 1918 was Ruth Sanger FRS. She was known for her work on human red cell antigens and the genetic mapping of the human X chromosome. Her work on blood groups helped make blood transfusions safer. #HistoryOfScience #WomenInSTEM
June 6, 2025 at 7:10 AM
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booktrust.org.uk
This year's #LibrariesWeek theme is #LibrariesChangeLives - and we're so proud to support libraries to do just that with #BookTrustStorytime.

Thank you to all the brilliant librarians who support families to get reading together day in, day out.

@cilip.bsky.social
A photo of a library bookshelf with a BookTrust Storytime owl peeking out from the books, plus the stat: "77% of our library partners say BookTrust Storytime helps early years families to build shared reading routines." And the source: "Source: BookTrust Partner Survey 2025. Base: Library partners using BookTrust Storytime (100)."
June 6, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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booktrust.org.uk
Our #ReadingRights report with Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social highlights five key areas where change will lead to positive results for children and families.

Find out more about what needs to happen by reading the report here:

www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/rea...
May 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Reposted by Dr Neil Herrington
booktrust.org.uk
This #FosterCareFortnight, we're giving you a peek at the contents of the first #StoryExplorers kit!

Story Explorers has been specially designed to support foster, kinship and adoptive families by embedding sharing stories at home - find out more:

www.booktrust.org.uk/how-we-help/... #FCF25
May 23, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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The Weaponization Czar
And Our Russia Problem
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May 22, 2025 at 4:59 AM
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royalsociety.org
Join us for the Bakerian Prize Lecture on 2 June, as Professor Ingrid Daubechies reveals how mathematical techniques are transforming art conservation, from reassembling war-damaged frescos to uncovering hidden layers in paintings. royalsociety.org/science-even...
May 15, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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booktrust.org.uk
It's #FosterCareFortnight, but did you know that our #LetterboxClub has been supporting children in foster care for over 20 years?

Here, foster carer Amanda shares what a difference it can make:

www.booktrust.org.uk/resources/fi... #FCF25
A woman and a child smiling while looking at a book together, with a Letterbox Club parcel nearby, plus a quote from foster carer Amanda: "I think knowing that other people - whether they're real people or characters in a book - have had the same lived experiences is important for children in care'
May 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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We're in with a chance to win £1,000 in June through the Benefact Group's #MovementForGood Awards, and we’d love your support. Could you please take a few seconds to nominate us and share this post to help end parasitic disease? 🙏❤️ movementforgood.com/index.php?cn...
Nominate now! - Movement for Good awards
We could receive £1,000 in the Movement for Good draw.
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May 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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booktrust.org.uk
📢 NEW: Today we're delighted to launch our report into the evolution of reading in the early years, based on longitudinal research with families on low incomes.

It highlights the importance of supporting families throughout this time of rapid change:

www.booktrust.org.uk/resources/fi...
A photo of a woman and child looking at a book together, plus a triangle reading: "How reading evolves in the early years - Longitudinal insights from families"
May 8, 2025 at 6:47 AM
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booktrust.org.uk
#VEDay is a brilliant opportunity to talk to young people about the events of World War II, but we know it isn't always an easy subject to discuss.

Books can help to open up these conversations, so we've put together a list of some to try:

www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme...
The front covers of the books we recommend plus the words: "Books about World War II"
May 8, 2025 at 4:07 PM