Julie Bayley

The Bucket Stops Here UKRI’s new funding framework takes a stab at classifying budgets – but doesn’t yet govern research

I've written about the UKRI funding situation and the 'buckets' explainer, looking in detail at QR, STFC and Quantum. www.ersatzben.com/p/the-bucket...

I’m relatively inactive (read ‘finally agreed with kids that I have little of interest to say). But I should probably get on more.

Also, excellent MSW’ing. I’m delighted this is my major contribution to the sector

Sure

After a very informative GCSE options evening, I’ve just discovered that the “historic” references in some subjects include The Sweeney, TLC and Friends.

Looks as if Researchfish is... fin-ished. Which... yeah. All of the things I said below in my 2022 piece on #researchfishgate

But also...

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Researchfish — Information for Researchers Regarding Researchfish Sunsetting After careful consideration, Elsevier have made the difficult decision to sunset Researchfish on July 31st 2027, when the product will no longer be availab

OOOOH

Researchfish

Is going extinct 🐡🐟🐠

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Reflections from Ignite: collegiality and commitment against a backdrop of sector challenges I haven’t blogged for a while, mainly because of the pace of life and the ever present distraction of cheese, but I had the pleasure of attending the Impact Ignite conference last week and it&#8217…

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Reflections from the recent Impact Ignite conference & some of the related sector challenges

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This spiralled

At least it wasn’t a joke…

@hallged.bsky.social @simonkerridge.bsky.social KLF has just been mentioned on the radio and I thought you’d like to know 🤣🤣🤣

Finally on route to #HiddenREF! Huge thanks to the organisers for helpfully and conveniently running it in Birmingham :-)

See you soon!

The battle for people, culture and environment Lizzie Gadd makes the case for embracing People, Culture and Environment and sets out why reverting to REF 2021 would be a mistake

Adding my voice to the chorus battling to retain an increased focus on people, culture, and environment in the next REF... wonkhe.com/blogs/the-ba...

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I hear ya

Ah I still mentioned him 🤣. He’s too fabulous not to

Thanks to #ResearchCultureUncovered podcast and @hallged.bsky.social for the invitation. Lovely to have chance to re-emphasise how much brilliant work is going on in the sector, and give shoutouts to some amazing people. Sorry to those I didn’t mention!

@juliebayley.bsky.social tells us who her #researchimpactheroes are. Can you guess, especially as she wasn't allowed to mention the fabulous @davidjphipps.bsky.social? Listen to the full episode: player.captivate.fm/episode/6ebd...
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SIGH.

Thanks - very kind!

Moreish is an excellent word, and typically paired with ‘I really shouldn’t but…..’. It’s basically eating a full pack of biscuits then blaming the biscuits.

#inorms2025 | Julie Bayley | 82 comments Delighted to be announced as the ARMA UK (Association of Research Managers and Administrators) recipient of the INORMS Awards for Excellence in Research Management Leadership. Gutted not to be at the...

Well how lovely to be the ARMA recipient of the INORMS Awards for Excellence in Research Management Leadership :-). Sad not to be at the conference to receive it in person, but chuffed to get it nonetheless. Proud to be an impact nerd :-)

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A major update to the CONSORT reporting guidance for clinical trials was published last week.
📌 CONSORT 2025 replaces all previous versions and should be used from now on.
So what’s new and what’s different? 1/7
#MethodologyMonday #116
(COI - I am a co-author)

📣 Deadline Extended!

We heard you! We're extending the abstract submission deadline for Impact Ignite 2025 to 30 May 2025.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation shaping the future. Learn more and submit your abstract today! impactignite2025.com

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An assessment of evidence to inform best practice for the communication of acute venous thromboembolism diagnosis: a scoping review Physician communication with patients is a key aspect of excellent care. Scant evidence exists to inform best practice for physician communication in …

I’m extremely proud to be a patient representative, and very lucky to combine this with research designed to make a difference. This paper forms one part of a much larger suite of work to improve care for vascular patients :-)

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National Unicorn Day Take time out to celebrate a beautiful, horned, rainbow-printed mythical creature.

It's National Unicorn Day! nationaltoday.com/national-uni...

For those who celebrate, enjoy.

Wow that was a quick read!!! Delighted you liked it, and that it will be useful for you :-) Happy Sunday!

I live a nostalgic TV watch, and am enjoying watching Kenneth Kendall asking all female Treasure Hunt contestants if they’re a housewife.

I feel this joke lands well with a certain cohort of people. I am in that cohort. Well played