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Lucy Grove
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Communications and influencing leader at Coin Street Community Builders. Camberwell resident, fan of running, podcast enthusiast, mum of smallish people.
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If you are free tomorrow night I’m chairing this rather good panel on what we can do to respond to environmental crisis vs the role of government or business. If you are in London you can come in person. If not (or if it’s too cold) you can tune in online
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/events/livin...
Ask the Experts: Can people power drive environmental action?
Environmental breakdown can impact our lives in immediate and personal ways, yet many feel powerless to act and find the solutions out of reach. This is your opportunity to put questions to our expert...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk
November 19, 2025 at 8:48 PM
I love this 10 minute talk. Prof. Earle’s delivery is so engaging. And any scholarly reflection that starts with Philomena Cunk are sure to be a winner.
What does the history of the potato tell us about nationhood and identity?

Professor Rebecca Earle FBA explores what the story of this humble crop reveals about nationhood and identity .

Watch the full video here: https://bit.ly/43nRkKm
November 13, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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The beloved BBC Radio 4 programme In Our Time has been awarded the 2025 British Academy President’s Medal!

Professor Susan J Smith, President of the British Academy, praised the programme for bringing rigorous yet accessible discussion of complex ideas to millions of listeners: buff.ly/1bn63FD
October 17, 2025 at 8:15 AM
The story of Dr Jane Goodall’s early years in Gombe is just lovely - Jane and her mother together in the bush, living off baked beans. A life so very well lived.

Dame Jane Goodall obituary: chimp expert dies aged 91

www.thetimes.com/article/e92f...
Dame Jane Goodall obituary: chimp expert dies aged 91
World-renowned conservationist and expert on chimpanzees whose work fundamentally changed our understanding of primates
www.thetimes.com
October 1, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Proud sister klaxon. Always fun seeing your sibling activate professional mode. Especially so when his work is described as a reason for optimism in tackling future pandemics. Have you been able to watch yourself @grovearmada.bsky.social?
See our ELP winner Dr Joe Grove discussing his work with Dr Chris van Tulleken at 9pm tonight on BBC2, or right now on BBC iPlayer: bbc.in/47WjAXM

Joe and his team at @cvrinfo.bsky.social @uofglasgow.bsky.social are using #AI to better understand how viruses evolve and function.
September 22, 2025 at 8:46 PM
I’m in the”please” camp but use the thumbs up for a solid answer. It’s muscle memory and my children are always watching / listening so I want them to observe courtesy. Conscious of the environmental concern though. on.ft.com/4mY0KDw Should you say ‘thank you’ to ChatGPT?

#AI #manners #1stpost
Should you say ‘thank you’ to ChatGPT?
If we don’t watch our manners with machines we may forget to treat people with respect, too
on.ft.com
August 26, 2025 at 6:56 AM