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James Thomas retweeted
22 Aug 2024
Very pleased to have contributed to the Humid-Heat Extremes Over Land section of the #StateofClimate2023 report!
"2023 emerged as a record-breaking year by a considerable margin for humid heat over global land, based on daily maximum wet-bulb temperatures".
@cabotinstitute
22 Aug 2024
2023 was a year of new climate records according to the #StateofClimate2023 report co-ordinated by @NOAA
Read the key findings in our news release: metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/ne…
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James Thomas retweeted
5 Aug 2024
“Joining Ask-JGI opened a door to a dynamic world brimming with ideas and innovations.”
Read more about first year PhD student, Mike Nsubuga's @mikensbg experience working for Ask-JGI (2023-2024) here: tinyurl.com/3fbwyk6z
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James Thomas retweeted
31 Jul 2024
📰 JGI Seedcorn project 2022/23 blog post now available!
'Unlocking big web archives: a tool to learn about new economic activities over space and time'
Blog post by @EmmanouilTranos
Read now: tinyurl.com/3p4c2s86
ALT Student holding a phone next to a laptop screen with another student typing at that laptop
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James Thomas retweeted
1 Aug 2024
Some writing I did last year for our exploratory JGI project 👇
🙏 @JGIBristol
🔌 to our current project for Smart Data Research UK
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31 Jul 2024
📰 JGI Seedcorn project 2022/23 blog post now available!
'Unlocking big web archives: a tool to learn about new economic activities over space and time'
Blog post by @EmmanouilTranos
Read now: tinyurl.com/3p4c2s86
ALT Student holding a phone next to a laptop screen with another student typing at that laptop
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1 Aug 2024
Well done Léo who led the data analysis in this lovely piece of work with UKCORI, looking to understand changes in research integrity in the UK and more widely.
1 Aug 2024
Recently, Léo Gorman @_leo_gorman, James Thomas @JamesDoesData, and Dan Lawson from the JGI worked with UKCORI to analyse the Retraction Watch Database, to shed light on recent trends in academic retractions.
Read the full report here: tinyurl.com/anxujcmm
ALT Graph showing the trends in the proportion of paper retractions between the UK, OECD, and the rest of the world since 1995
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James Thomas retweeted
1 Aug 2024
Recently, Léo Gorman @_leo_gorman, James Thomas @JamesDoesData, and Dan Lawson from the JGI worked with UKCORI to analyse the Retraction Watch Database, to shed light on recent trends in academic retractions.
Read the full report here: tinyurl.com/anxujcmm
ALT Graph showing the trends in the proportion of paper retractions between the UK, OECD, and the rest of the world since 1995
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James Thomas retweeted
29 Jul 2024
"I’ve learnt so many new skills from working within the JGI. The team are very friendly, and everyone is learning from each other."
Read more about final year PhD student, Emma Hazelwood's @EpiHazelwood experience working for Ask-JGI here: tinyurl.com/2anxmxbd
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James Thomas retweeted
26 Jul 2024
Thank you so much @disco_huw for planning, scriptwriting, storytelling, preparing data, presenting, starring, laptop operating and all round starring. Can't help but think @JamesDoesData and I had a bit of an easy ride!!
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James Thomas retweeted
24 Jul 2024
Highlights from our latest newsletter:
🎂 Jean Golding's 85th birthday celebration at @wethecurious_
📰 New JGI blog posts
🎥Watch @turinginst public lecture recordings
🖥 @BristolUniMaths placement opportunities in data science
Check it out here: tinyurl.com/2p8yw2y3
ALT People walking in front of Royal Fort House
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James Thomas retweeted
23 Jul 2024
Join @JGIBristol for Professor Jean Golding’s 85th birthday celebration. Hear about the legacy of her pioneering work with Children of the 90's and explore future research opportunities.
When: 11 Sep, 10:00-13:00
Where: We the Curious, Bristol & Online tinyurl.com/23dvnxk8
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James Thomas retweeted
18 Jul 2024
📢@LEAP_Hub research funding call is open! The deadline is 1st September.
Check out the post below for more information 👇
28 Jun 2024
Applications are now open for our digital health research funding call! Apply for up to £100k for collaborative projects. Full details, eligibility, assessment criteria and application form are now on our website: leap-hub.ac.uk/research-fund… Deadline: 1 September 2024 1/4
ALT Text graphic: Research funding call. Applications now open! Full details and application form: bit.ly/LEAP-funding
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James Thomas retweeted
17 Jul 2024
"Working with Ask-JGI has been a hugely rewarding experience, and I’ve really appreciated the variety it introduced into my day-to-day work."
Read more about 2nd year PhD student, Daniel Collins's experience working for Ask-JGI here: tinyurl.com/wcpc4xmz
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ALT Blender API bubble plots for GenROC project. Plots made with anonymised and randomised data
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James Thomas retweeted
8 Jul 2024
JGI Team members Huw Day @disco_huw, Richard Lane, Christianne Fernée @Christianne_L_F, and Will Chapman attended the @ELLISforEurope Summer School on Machine Learning for Healthcare and Biology at @OfficialUoM
You can read about their experience here: tinyurl.com/8b9s3c5s
ALT Swabbing orange substance on a petri dish in a lab
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James Thomas retweeted
4 Jul 2024
During #BristolDataWeek @DataEthicsClub ran a session discussing the TED Talk by Sal Khan on 'How AI could save (not destroy) education'
Check out the blog post by Jessica Woodgate which summarises these discussions: tinyurl.com/mw5t38e6
ALT Screenshot from The Data Ethics Club Zoom meeting with 6 participants at the top of the image and a presentation slide containing headlines about ChatGPT and education
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James Thomas retweeted
4 Jul 2024
Happy bean presenting emerging findings on micronutrient supply modelling from traditionally-important foods impacted by plant viruses in Africa, funded by @cabotinstitute & @EBIBristol, supported by @JGIBristol @BristolBioSci
at @ippcnews Athens! 👌🏻 #research #planthealth
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James Thomas retweeted
3 Jul 2024
One of my favourite projects to work on and a great example of collaboration at its best.
3 Jul 2024
DataFace has come so far in such a short time. It's been a pleasure for the JGI to work with @cheltfestivals, @scooksley, Karen Morris & CyberFirst developing resources for young people & their teachers great to see this year's entries in-person at Cheltenham Science Festival!
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3 Jul 2024
DataFace has come so far in such a short time. It's been a pleasure for the JGI to work with @cheltfestivals, @scooksley, Karen Morris & CyberFirst developing resources for young people & their teachers great to see this year's entries in-person at Cheltenham Science Festival!
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James Thomas retweeted
3 Jul 2024
JGI Data Scientist Huw Day @disco_huw, Former JGI Director Kate Robson Brown & Ask-JGI PhD student Rachael Laidlaw @RachaelLaidlawX recently attended the Cheltenham Science Festival for the DataFace competition.
You can read our blog post about it here: tinyurl.com/bdecbeyp
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James Thomas retweeted
29 Jun 2024
We are ready for an exciting day of Science Up Close at #HarwellOpen24. Join us in our mystery box at the RAL Visitor Centre (R112) to get fully immersed in the beauty of @GeogBristol climate science, thanks to the fascinating technology by @UkcricBic and @DAFNIfacility.
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James Thomas retweeted
26 Jun 2024
Dual impact of extreme heat and #Covid19 had ‘deadly consequences’ for UK
@EuniceLoClimate @ClimateDann @AGasparrini75 @cabotinstitute @EBIBristol
carbonbrief.org/dual-impact-…
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