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Dr Zoë Ayres

@zjayres.bsky.social

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Trying to leave things better than I find them Analytical Scientist 👩‍🔬 #AcademicMentalHealth advocate 🌱 Founder VoicesofAcademia.com 💬 Author of "Managing Your Mental Health During Your PhD" 📘 ADHDer 💚 Proud mum 👶 she/her. Views mine.

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David K Smith @professor-dave.bsky.social · 1d

A remarkable transformation in @rsc.org prizes.
30% of prizes recognise teams rather than individuals (up from 5%).
36% of prize-winners are early-career (up from 4%)
38% of prize winners are women (up from 25%)
Twice as many prizes for work outside universities.
www.rsc.org/policy-and-c...

Reshaping recognition: evolving how we celebrate excellence

A multi-year journey to transform our prizes

www.rsc.org

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 1d

You absolutely HAVE got this

Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 3d

So stunning this time of year

Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 3d

It's wonderful to read your joy 😊

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Dr Delyth Badder @folklorewales.com · 3d

Six weeks ago, I picked up a year-old tawny owl with a broken leg off the main road near our home and dropped him off at our nearest vet.

After a few days, I received one of the most bizarre phone calls I’ve ever had, asking “So when are you coming to pick up your owl?” 🧵

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Philip Ball @philipcball.bsky.social · 7d

I didn't know Jane Goodall, but it's pretty clear the world is a poorer place without her, and that she wished and worked for a better world than the one we're making.

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 7d

Being "concerned" in a position of power means taking action, not whatever this is

The Royal Society @royalsociety.org · 7d

"I am increasingly concerned over threats to the values that allow science to flourish." Read the full statement from the President of the Royal Society Sir Adrian Smith: royalsociety.org/news/2025/10...

A statement from the President of the Royal Society | Royal Society

A statement from the President of the Royal Society regarding threats to the values that allow science to flourish.

royalsociety.org

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Ana Dorrego Rivas @adorrego.bsky.social · 8d

Today is Kelly's last day in the lab. She is the first research assistant I ever hired and made an enormous impact: quick to learn and delivering top-quality results. All while applying for a PhD - and she succeeded! I hope this book from @zjayres.bsky.social will help her with her journey.

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 8d

Wishing you all the best with your journey Kelly! And thank you Ana 😊

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Erica D. Pratt @pratted.bsky.social · 12d

Announcing such a major change to NSF GRFP this late in the cycle is incredibly cruel. 2nd yr students (mine included) have been working so hard on their proposals despite ongoing uncertainty. They are driven and passionate about being outstanding scientists and helping those coming up behind them.

This means individuals in the following statuses at the time of application are eligible:

Undergraduate in the final (senior) year of a bachelor’s degree program
Bachelor’s degree-holder with NO enrollment in a graduate degree program (non-degree graduate coursework allowed)
Individual enrolled in a joint bachelor’s-master’s degree program with at least three undergraduate years completed
First-year graduate student in their first graduate degree program with less than one academic year completed in the degree program (according to institution’s academic calendar)
Individuals enrolled in joint bachelor’s-master’s degree programs are considered graduate students. For GRFP, joint bachelor’s-master’s degrees are defined as degrees concurrently pursued and awarded.
Not be a current NSF employee.

Applications that do not meet eligibility requirements will be returned without review as being ineligible for a fellowship.

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 12d

😅 think there's a good chance thry won't survive 90°C tbf

Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 12d

Thank you for your service

Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 12d

Enjoyed this project. Who doesn't want bacteria, microbes and fungi on their napkins?

Hand embroidered napkins with rainbow coloured viruses, fungi and bacteria

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 15d

This is absolutely part of it

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Prof Nisreen Alwan @nisreenalwan.bsky.social · 15d

Being anti vaccines for babies is one of the surest signs of a declining civilisation. There could be no clearer evidence on childhood vaccination saving lives and preserving health and yet we’re being distracted by debating this issue.

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 16d

Once again, slightly gutted to report that I feel better having made time for some basic self-care. Funny that.

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Laura Sell @laurasell.bsky.social · 19d

"More professors in the United States have been fired for controversial views in the past week than any other week in all of American history."
www.insidehighered.com/opinion/colu...

Censorship Is the Authoritarian’s Dream

The right to free expression must include the right to say horrible and evil things.

www.insidehighered.com

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 20d

Saw this. Thought the same. Would love to see a spine on this.

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 22d

Love that this helped..have a great day

Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 22d

"Managing Your Mental Health During Your PhD: A Survival Guide" has been out for 3 years. I don't do "proud" very often, but I am proud of the people I've helped through writing it. Thank you to everyone who's supported me with it and convinced me that writing it was a good idea.

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 24d

Bon Appetit Your Majesty - who doesn't want a time travelling, cooking show drama, filled with delicious Korean food though?

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Mark Rubin @markrubin.bsky.social · 29d

"Hostility, exclusion and academic bullying should be formally recognised as research integrity issues because they directly impact who gets to succeed and whose voices are silenced."

By @maddipow.bsky.social

Research integrity needs a kindness agenda or we will lose ECRs

Responding to early-career researchers’ honest questions with accusations of misconduct is a travesty of open science, says Madeleine Pownall

www.timeshighereducation.com

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 29d

Someone asked me how I "do it all" recently and the answer is a) I don't

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Brendan Nyhan @brendannyhan.bsky.social · Sep 8

"Why on earth would we abandon institutions that have genuinely made America great? ... Why would we put at risk laboratories that are working to cure cancers or perfecting artificial limbs or exploring deep space or testing the limits of artificial intelligence?"

David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · Sep 8

We Are Watching a Scientific Superpower Destroy Itself

Opinion | We Are Watching a Scientific Superpower Destroy Itself

www.nytimes.com

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · Sep 8

You've got this 💛