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Ol Pritchard-Moore @olmoore.bsky.social · 6d

It was a busy but incredibly fruitful and inspirational few days in London. An absolute delight to be involved.

Joy Zhang @joyzhang.bsky.social · 7d

Absolutely intellectually spoiled these past 2 days! At ‘A New Odyssey for Public Engagement’ in London, leading thinkers in science, diplomacy & public engagement from 4 continents came together to explore how the ODESSI framework (doi.org/10.5281/zeno...) can guide global dialogues on science 🌍✨

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Economy & Society @econsocjournal.bsky.social · 6d

We are delighted to welcome four new members to our Editorial Board:

- Kimberly Chong (UCL)
- Sarah El-Kazaz (SOAS)
- Paul R. Gilbert (Sussex)
- Joy Y. Zhang (Kent)

Their disciplinary expertise and research interests will broaden and deepen our editorial collective.

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Joy Zhang @joyzhang.bsky.social · 7d

@sprgilbert.bsky.social @trudesundberg.bsky.social @qedcon.org @senseaboutsci.bsky.social

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Joy Zhang @joyzhang.bsky.social · 7d

Huge thanks to Shaofeng Hu (UNESCO) & @francoisefrancois.bsky.social for inspiring keynotes, and to our brilliant speakers & discussants for their transdisciplinary insights 🙏
@itswiggins.bsky.social @annettemarkham.bsky.social @annetteboaz.bsky.social @davidludwig.bsky.social @gsej.bsky.social

Joy Zhang @joyzhang.bsky.social · 7d

Absolutely intellectually spoiled these past 2 days! At ‘A New Odyssey for Public Engagement’ in London, leading thinkers in science, diplomacy & public engagement from 4 continents came together to explore how the ODESSI framework (doi.org/10.5281/zeno...) can guide global dialogues on science 🌍✨

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Joy Zhang @joyzhang.bsky.social · 7d

Absolutely intellectually spoiled these past 2 days! At ‘A New Odyssey for Public Engagement’ in London, leading thinkers in science, diplomacy & public engagement from 4 continents came together to explore how the ODESSI framework (doi.org/10.5281/zeno...) can guide global dialogues on science 🌍✨

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Joy Zhang @joyzhang.bsky.social · 11d

📢 Current Sociology Monographs' new CFP:
Rethinking Socio-Ecological Sociology: New Horizons in the Social Dimensions of Climate Change, Climate Emergency & Socio-Ecological Practices. @isa-sociology.org @rc48-isa.bsky.social

Abstracts+ short bio by 15 Oct 2025.

Full call: tinyurl.com/v2efwt9h

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International Sociological Association (ISA) @isa-sociology.org · Aug 21

We're excited for the relaunch of ISA's "Presidential Corner"!

Explore the newly reactivated Corner on our website. Read the latest letter from ISA President @geoffreypleyers.bsky.social (2023-2027) to the members, find recent addresses, articles, interviews and podcasts.

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Joy Zhang @joyzhang.bsky.social · 14d

Is the Global South a hotbed for scandalous ‘firsts’? 🌍
My open-access Journal of Responsible Innovation article explores cases in #India, #China & #Mexico to show how epistemic injustice shapes #RRI—and why ethical governance must enable epistemic socialisation www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Scandalous ‘firsts’ from the Global South? The entanglement between epistemic injustice and Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI)

This paper examines the critical role of epistemic injustice in Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI), particularly through the lens of reproductive medicine scandals in the Global South. It un...

www.tandfonline.com

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ELEMENTAL Engineering Biology Mission Hub @elementalengbio.bsky.social · 20d

Book now for the Webinar on 30 Sept to find out more about the Travel grants up to £5000 to support UK-US exchanges for researchers & industry working on #CriticalMinerals & materials. Apply by 15 Oct. Don't miss out book your place #UKUSCollaboration #ResearchFunding

ELEMENTAL Engineering Biology Mission Hub @elementalengbio.bsky.social · 26d

Catalysing New UK-US Critical Minerals Research Partnerships scheme now live! 🌍 Travel grants up to £5,000 support UK-US exchanges for researchers & industry working on critical minerals & materials. Apply by 15 Oct. Webinar 30 Sept. #ResearchFunding
elementalhub.org/catalysing-n...

Catalysing New UK-US Critical Minerals Research Partnerships 2025 - ELEMENTAL

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David Ludwig @davidludwig.bsky.social · 28d

“Transformative Transdisciplinarity. An Introduction to Community-Based Philosophy” is out with Oxford University Press! I’m actually pretty proud of this book. It’s Open Access, so feel free to share fdslive.oup.com/www.oup.com/...

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Joy Zhang @joyzhang.bsky.social · Sep 3

Why I caution against framing cutting-edge science as ‘controversial’.

Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · Sep 2

Cutting-edge life science can transform our health.

That’s why people should be encouraged to question it.

”Society has agency. Public dialogue can make that even stronger,” writes @joyzhang.bsky.social‬.

Learn more in ‘Behind the Research’ ⤵️
www.linkedin.com/newsletters/...

Behind the Research | LinkedIn

Insights and stories from experts in global health research

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Joy Zhang @joyzhang.bsky.social · Jul 22

Really pleased to see the @britsciassoc.bsky.social report on public engagement in engineering biology out- five vital messages to enable better research, policy and future scale-up.

British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · Jul 21

What is the role of public opinion in shaping engineering biology research and policy?

Our @sciencewise.bsky.social roundtable brought together universities, private sector, funders, bioethics organisations, civil society, policymakers to discuss:

www.britishscienceassociation.org/news/early-a...

‘Early and meaningful’ public involvement in shaping engineering biology research and policy vital for ethical future

Earlier this year, the British Science Association and Sciencewise hosted a roundtable on the role of public opinion in shaping engineering biology research and policy. A summary of the discussion bet...

www.britishscienceassociation.org

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GSEJ-For Better Knowledge @gsej.bsky.social · Jul 17

We’re pleased to host the Care-full Synthesis programme, led by @joyzhang.bsky.social, as part of the new Wellcome-funded Synthetic Human Genome Project.

The programme collaborates globally with research & civil society partners. Postdoc recruitment opening soon.
research.kent.ac.uk/global-scien...

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Joy Zhang @joyzhang.bsky.social · Jul 16

Great to see this timely report published. cms.wellcome.org/sites/defaul...

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Joy Zhang @joyzhang.bsky.social · Jul 11

Delighted to be part of the panel on current ISA’s involvement with the United Nations at #ISAforum25 alongside Allison Loconto and Lucie Vidovićová, chaired by Jan Fritz.

There’s always something fascinating to learn from fellow ISA colleagues!

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Matthew Cobb @matthewcobb.bsky.social · Jul 10

RIP Steven Rose. His book “The Chemistry of Life” helped this A-level student 50 year ago (I told him this in a tapas bar in Madrid in the 90s; he said he didn’t think much of the book). His book Lifelines is excellent.

Steven Rose obituary

Neuroscientist, author, political activist and advocate for social responsibility in science

www.theguardian.com

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Joy Zhang @joyzhang.bsky.social · Jul 9

As series editor, I’m thrilled that the first ISA session on the SSIS books went so well! We explored how Key Texts for Japanese Sociology contributes to rethinking global sociology.

#isaforum25 @isa-sociology.org

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Barbara Prainsack @bprainsack.bsky.social · Jul 2

Exciting news: @univie.ac.at created new Center for Advanced Studies at the University of Vienna!

We’ve just opened our first call for applications — for both senior and junior fellows. If you’re working on something bold, interdisciplinary, and timely, take a look: vicas.univie.ac.at

Center for Advanced Studies

vicas.univie.ac.at

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Joy Zhang @joyzhang.bsky.social · Jul 2

Looking forward to seeing everyone in Rabat! I’ll be wearing my editor’s hat—see you at our various publication sessions next week and the UN one next Thursday!

International Sociological Association (ISA) @isa-sociology.org · Jul 1

Just a week left until the #ISAforum25! ⏳

#ISAforum25 is almost here! All participants should have received the "Practical Information for Your Arrival at the 5th ISA Forum in Rabat" via email. Take a moment to review it and stay informed.

Rabat, here we come! 🎉

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Joy Zhang @joyzhang.bsky.social · Jul 2

Thank you, Kim, for your support and enthusiasm. You’re right—we have a steep hill to climb. But even small steps toward meaningful dialogue can make a real difference☀️

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Joy Zhang @joyzhang.bsky.social · Jun 27

Thank you @peaseroland.bsky.social for inviting Jason and me to discuss the Synthetic Human Genome and the associated Care-full Synthesis project. It’s always a great pleasure to share our research progress with the Science in Action audience.

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w... (starting 17:00)

BBC World Service - Science In Action, Vera C. Rubin Observatory first images

A spectacular new 10-year telescopic survey of the universe gets underway in Chile

www.bbc.co.uk

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James Wilsdon @jameswilsdon.bsky.social · Jun 27

As we gear up to welcome 830 colleagues from 65 countries to UCL for #Metascience2025, we’re delighted to publish RoRI’s impact report, outlining our projects & progress over the past 2.5 yrs. researchonresearch.org/roris-impact... Huge thanks to all our partners & team @rorinstitute.bsky.social

RoRI’s Impact: What we’ve achieved - and where we’re going - Research on Research

We’re pleased to launch RoRI’s Impact Report, a snapshot of everything we’ve achieved together with our partners over the past two years

researchonresearch.org

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Joy Zhang @joyzhang.bsky.social · Jun 27

Had a good debate with David King last night on Times Radio (1:38:00–1:52:00).

We must recognise the diverse, complex needs of different communities and not see them as submissive or powerless.

Everyone has insight and agency to inform and shape science.

www.thetimes.com/radio/show/2...

Henry Bonsu | Times Radio | The Times and the Sunday Times

Listen to Times Radio live for the latest breaking news, expert analysis and well-informed discussion covering the biggest stories of the day.

www.thetimes.com

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Roland Pease @peaseroland.bsky.social · Jun 26

Also on the programme to discuss the ethical and social aspects, social scientist @joyzhang.bsky.social.
bsky.app/profile/joyz...

Joy Zhang @joyzhang.bsky.social · Jun 26

On this day in 2000, the human genome draft was published.
On this day in 2025, the synthetic genome project begins.

Honoured to lead Care-full Synthesis—exploring SynHG's socio-ethical dimensions worldwide.

The future is ours to shape, with care.

wellcome.org/news/new-pro...

New project to pioneer the principles of human genome synthesis | News | Wellcome

An ambitious Wellcome-funded project is aiming to develop the tool needed to synthesise human genomes

wellcome.org

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Roland Pease @peaseroland.bsky.social · Jun 26

The other big item also goes back a long way for me, the £10M project just announced by @wellcometrust.bsky.social to explore the possibility of synthesising the entire human genome in the lab. Jason Chin showed me the basic approach 6 years ago, and joins us again. www.bbc.co.uk/news/science...

Artificial life form given 'synthetic DNA'

UK scientists have created an artificial version of the stomach bug E. coli that is based on an entirely synthetic form of DNA.

www.bbc.co.uk

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