Professor Stephen Wilkins
@profstephenwilkins.bsky.social
Professor of Astronomy and the Public Understanding of Science | University of Sussex | Exiled Northerner
Last week, I had the pleasure of helping to organise a small international astronomy conference in Kerala, India. We brought together 30 scientists from around the world, including several from Kerala itself, to discuss how best to combine observations with theoretical models of galaxy formation.
January 16, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Last week, I had the pleasure of helping to organise a small international astronomy conference in Kerala, India. We brought together 30 scientists from around the world, including several from Kerala itself, to discuss how best to combine observations with theoretical models of galaxy formation.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... This is a guy who wanted to PM - he can't even keep a resignation speech secret, talk about incompetence.
'We'd been on high alert' - How Jenrick's dramatic defection unfolded
The secret discussions, bombshell leak and sacking which led to Robert Jenrick defecting to the Reform party.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 8:43 AM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... This is a guy who wanted to PM - he can't even keep a resignation speech secret, talk about incompetence.
Happy Yorkshire Day y’all
August 1, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Happy Yorkshire Day y’all
I think LinkedIn's job recommendation algorithm needs a bit of work.
August 1, 2025 at 11:55 AM
I think LinkedIn's job recommendation algorithm needs a bit of work.
Pleasure to be back at the Goodwood Festival of Speed Future Lab!
July 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Pleasure to be back at the Goodwood Festival of Speed Future Lab!
Why does the US use an SI unit for the energy use of lightbulbs? Why not horse-power?
July 2, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Why does the US use an SI unit for the energy use of lightbulbs? Why not horse-power?
Solstice from Mount Caburn. Too late (8am) to catch the dawn by a long way.
June 21, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Solstice from Mount Caburn. Too late (8am) to catch the dawn by a long way.
I see here in the UK we skipped Summer (or Spring) and transitioned straight to Autumn.
June 3, 2025 at 3:28 PM
I see here in the UK we skipped Summer (or Spring) and transitioned straight to Autumn.
Astronomy Centre walkies to see the bluebells
April 26, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Astronomy Centre walkies to see the bluebells
Sunny days at Cuckmere haven
April 17, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Sunny days at Cuckmere haven
Initial post on Bluesky
April 2, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Initial post on Bluesky