Professor Anna Vignoles
Director of the Leverhulme Trust and Fellow of British Academy. Formerly Professor of Education. All views are my own and retweets do not suggest endorsement.
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesThe Trust is pleased to invest £1.9 million in enhancing skills and knowledge of UK academic staff and students through its Visiting Professorships scheme. A complete listing of awards made across 2025 are available on the Trust’s website: www.leverhulme.ac.uk/news/2025-vi...
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesResearch has instrumental value in real world outcomes and intrinsic value in pursuing knowledge for its own sake. @annavignoles.bsky.social on why research matters, tune in to this @expeditions.bsky.social 🎬 media.leverhulme.ac.uk/video/anna-v... #EducationDay
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I've got a fully-funded PhD studentship open at @birkbeckpsychology.bsky.social, investigating social learning about metacognition & awareness, w/ behavioural studies & neuroimaging (fMRI) - thanks to @leverhulme.ac.uk More details here: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPV831/p... #cogsci #neuroskyence - Given the debate on the English school curriculum and concerns about the growth in pupils with SEND, you might want to look at some interesting international comparisons from the Centre for Education Systems with @loicmnzs.bsky.social @samfr.bsky.social Lucy Crehan and Patrick Wall www.ces.partners
- Reposted by Professor Anna Vignoles"Our method shows that we can recover it from everyday waste and reuse it directly.” Leverhulme Research Project Grantee Dr Erli Lu @unibirmingham.bsky.social on turning a disposal problem into a resource opportunity, working along with scientists @sciencesncl.bsky.social. 👉 tinyurl.com/3sw7zza5
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesCarola is a colleague who does amazing work on the #maths of information. We love these videos courtesy of @joinExpeditions and and The Leverhulme Trust where she talks about her work plus.maths.org/content/meet...
- 🖼️ Carola-Bibiane Schönlieb, professor at @cam.ac.uk, uses maths and imaging to reveal hidden layers in art—from digital restoration of illuminated manuscripts to solving mysteries beneath centuries-old paint. www.joinexpeditions.com/exps/1264-ma... @plusmaths.bsky.social @leverhulme.ac.uk
- Very interesting work findings on how to make school choice work better.
- NEW REPORT: Modelling and reforming school choice By Ellen Greaves, @estellecantillon.bsky.social, @mariagraziacavallo.bsky.social and me. Blog economics.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/2025/11/06/a... Policy briefing www.bristol.ac.uk/media-librar... #EconSky #EduSky 1/9
- Interesting! If a tad worrying.
- New post just out: "How to make government work" We have a guest post from one of the people who built the AI Security Institute on a rare UK success story. With important lessons for the rest of government. (£/free trial) open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/h...
- www.leverhulme.ac.uk/news/value-k... Do come along on 17 November to hear some of our Philip Leverhulme Prize winners speak about the importance of knowledge particularly at the moment! With our partners @expeditions.bsky.social and 5x15
- www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/audio-video/... More fantastic episodes of the BA Early Career Researcher podcast have landed. Lots of ECRs tell us sharing stories and connecting to others really helps during this critical career phase. So please share widely.
- A reminder that we have a great evening coming up on 17 November with some fabulous speakers talking about the importance of knowledge. With our partners @expeditions.bsky.social and 5x15
- The Trust has joined forces with @expeditions.bsky.social to host a special evening on 17 November, featuring leading scholars Shantanu Das, Daisy Fancourt, Naoíse Mac Sweeney, Simon Reid-Henry and @tiffwattsmith.bsky.social to discuss the importance of knowledge in a changing world.
- In case you missed this, we have a fabulous evening lined up talking about the importance of research and knowledge. Seems very timely and great to partner with @expeditions.bsky.social and 5x15 ... Do come along. www.5x15.com/events/5x15-...
- The Trust has joined forces with @expeditions.bsky.social to host a special evening on 17 November, featuring leading scholars Shantanu Das, Daisy Fancourt, Naoíse Mac Sweeney, Simon Reid-Henry and @tiffwattsmith.bsky.social to discuss the importance of knowledge in a changing world.
- Grants going 👇
- We invite applications for British Academy/Leverhulme Senior Research Fellowships 2025. The scheme supports established and senior researchers in the humanities and social sciences wishing to complete research through a sustained period of leave for one year. Apply now: bit.ly/3VMeTZ9
- @leverhulme.ac.uk is supporting this fantastic BA podcast for early career researchers. It's an exciting but stressful transition period for many and sharing experiences is definitely helpful. Enjoy!!
- Our new podcast by ECRs, for ECRs is here. Tune in as researchers share their academia survival tips. The first episodes of Confessions of an Early Career Researcher are available now. Subscribe for our final episodes, going live 15 October. bit.ly/47PXZQH
- On the need for public investment....
- So proud of this collection and thanks to @expeditions.bsky.social for putting this together. Our aim is not just to showcase excellent @leverhulme.ac.uk research but to also highlight the value of blue skies research and knowledge generally. More important than ever. Please do spread the word.
- We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with @expeditions.bsky.social, the Philip Leverhulme Prize Collection, highlighting the importance of sharing knowledge as widely as possible. Read more about this exciting partnership: www.leverhulme.ac.uk/news/EXPedit... @annavignoles.bsky.social
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesAt 1.30 a.m., in the night between 13 & 14 September 1943, the various units of Italian troops (12,000 in all), mostly conscripts of the Acqui Division, occupying the Greek island of Cephalonia, receive an unusual message from their Commander, General Antonio Gandin [Warning: long thread] >> 1
- One of our Early Career Fellows Dr Thea Sommerschield getting lots of attention for her AI tool to read ancient inscriptions @leverhulme.ac.uk @uniofnottingham.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
- One not to miss!
- On Friday, Sept 26th, we'll be marking the retirement of @petermandler.bsky.social as Professor of Modern Cultural History at @camhistory.bsky.social with the launch of 'Democratising History: Modern British History Inside and Out', published by @uolpress.bsky.social. (Free) tickets available!
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesLots to digest in this, but notable that trust in scientists is maintained across many of the groups - indeed is higher than trust in neighbours for every group. It is a reminder that the UK is not the US and we need to be careful of importing analytical models of ‘culture wars’ based on the US
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- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesGreat event in London launching “Joining Up Pro-Productivity Policies in the UK” alongside @niesrorg.bsky.social. Insightful panel, packed room, and a big thanks to all contributors! 📄🔗 www.productivity.ac.uk/research/joi... 1/4
- Reposted by Professor Anna Vignoles‘Metascience can improve science — but it must be useful to society, too’. Good, thoughtful editorial in @nature.com on #Metascience2025 & the new Alliance www.nature.com/articles/d41... @helenpearson.bsky.social @magdalenaskipper.bsky.social @briannosek.bsky.social
- Thank you all for the kind words about our decision to spend an additional £100m on blue skies research and scholarships. The UK has a fantastic research base in our universities and no doubt this will enable some important research to be done. www.timeshighereducation.com/news/ps100-m...
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesHappy 100th birthday to @leverhulme.ac.uk. Announcement of an extra £100m for blue-sky research a 'vote of confidence' in UK universities, says director @annavignoles.bsky.social www.timeshighereducation.com/news/ps100-m... via @patrickjack.bsky.social
- In case you missed it...
- Big news. @leverhulme.ac.uk are investing £100m in blue skies research and doctoral scholarships, as set out here in @timeshighered.bsky.social www.timeshighereducation.com/news/ps100-m...
- Big news. @leverhulme.ac.uk are investing £100m in blue skies research and doctoral scholarships, as set out here in @timeshighered.bsky.social www.timeshighereducation.com/news/ps100-m...
- Big day @leverhulme.ac.uk - we are celebrating our centenary by investing £100m in blue skies research and doctoral centres. Here I explain why... @wonkhe.bsky.social Research funding requires research capacity wonkhe.com/blogs/resear...
- We are investing more in our Early Career Fellowship scheme - increasing our contribution to the cost. We think it's vital to invest in the next generation of great researchers.
- To mark the Trust’s centenary this year, the Leverhulme Trust Board has announced a funding boost in the Early Career Fellowship scheme: an additional investment of £3.35 million. Read more here: www.leverhulme.ac.uk/news/leverhu...
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesHow do we make sure we move from plan to implementation on the new #IndustrialStrategy and how to turn it into sustained #productivity growth? Some thoughts from @andywestwood.bsky.social and me on the things to look out for. @productivity.bsky.social
- 📊 Can the UK finally stick to a long-term growth plan? The new place-based #IndustrialStrategy sets bold goals, but can it be made to last in the long term & survive political cycles? Read @andywestwood.bsky.social & @bartvanark.bsky.social new analysis: www.productivity.ac.uk/news/industr...
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesAfter an incredible twenty-eight years of dedicated service as a Trustee and more than a decade at the helm as Chair of the Leverhulme Trust, Niall FitzGerald speaks to Simon Hall about funding blue skies research. Listen to their conversation here: 🎙️ media.leverhulme.ac.uk/podcast/nial...
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesProfessor Julia Black PBA presents the 2024 President’s Medal to award-winning British-Turkish novelist Elif Shafak, as part of our Summer Showcase.
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesWhat is a good education, and why does it matter? Explore how we teach, why it matters, and what needs to change. 🌐 joinexpeditions | 🎧 EXPeditions #EXPeditions #Knowledge #Education #EdReform #OpenAccess @petermandler.bsky.social @sharplem.bsky.social @annavignoles.bsky.social
- So how do we get that elusive productivity improvement we need? What is the role of R and D, skills, public and private investment ? Come along to this and find out...
- 🚨 How can the UK embed pro-productivity policy across govt? 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/joining-up... Join TPI & @niesrorg.bsky.social on 9 July in London for a new publication launch & panel feat. @tomforth.co.uk, @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social, @bartvanark.bsky.social, @annavignoles.bsky.social & more.
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesNew post just out: "How to Fix No. 10" The centre of government is even more dysfunctional than usual at the moment. In this post I explore why the current set up isn't working and what needs to change. (£/free trial) samf.substack.com/p/how-to-fix...
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesDSIT is resetting its relationship with UKRI - one successive ministers have found frustrating - by reworking its framework document and setting it new "overarching objectives" Before departing, Ottoline Leyser has made her feelings clear, as well as talking about the HE financial crisis (1/2)
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesThe deadline for submission of evidence to the Education Committee's inquiry, 'Higher Education and Funding: Threat of Insolvency and International Students' is 31 July. Direct link is: committees.parliament.uk/work/9012/hi...
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesExciting news from the particle physics front, Leverhulme International Professor Graziano Venanzoni and researchers @liverpooluni.bsky.social have made significant contributions to the Muon g-2 experiment - the most precise measurement of the muon magnetic anomaly. @livuniresearch.bsky.social
- The @fermilab.bsky.social Muon g-2 experiment has announced the most precise measurement of the magnetic anomaly of the muon. Our researchers played a key role to the experiment’s latest findings. Find out more: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/06/03/m... #gminus2
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesUK workers have to make do with a third less #capital than their counterparts in higher #productivity peer countries. In absolute terms, the UK's capital gap is £2 trillion. #dataisbeautiful Link to paper: bit.ly/455vGwe Link to blog: bit.ly/43INafC
- Thanks @uni-roehampton.bsky.social for making me so welcome today at your research summit. Good to talk about all the grants we offer.
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesSign up for the Trust's Funding Bulletin to receive details of scheme opening dates, upcoming deadlines, advance notice of changes to award criteria, details of recent publications and other relevant updates: eepurl.com/dxsdz1
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesThis is a great series of papers (and ideas) on economic strategy from @britishacademy.bsky.social. Read @hetanshah.bsky.social summary/thread with links below. Great to be involved in the process.
- OK so we've just published a whole bunch of papers on how the UK should be thinking about economic strategy. The main argument is that we should think about our deep assets and invest in those comparative advantages. Here's a synthesis paper www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/publications...
- Always good to talk about data and its good uses.
- In the latest ep of The We Society, Prof Andy Tatem, Director of @worldpop-uos.bsky.social @unisouthampton.bsky.social joins Will Hutton to discuss how innovative approaches to population data can help governments in the Global South with resource allocation and policymaking 🎙️ tinyurl.com/2s4ch2xn
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesWe've teamed up with @britishecologicalsociety.org and @tabledebates.bsky.social to bring you a symposium on 'Nature, Farming and Food' in Oxford 19-20th June. Registration closes this Friday June 6th. More info: buff.ly/Yzdy6YW @oxfordgeography.bsky.social @ecioxford.bsky.social @ox.ac.uk
- Some really useful work here summarising what the evidence suggests the UK should be doing with its economic strategy. Timely!
- "In a geopolitically uncertain world and after more than a decade of low productivity growth, the UK needs to rethink its economic strategy." Today, we're publishing a collection of expert policy insights ahead of the multi-year Spending Review conclusion: buff.ly/DAlcNo5
- Great to see the fantastic research we support.
- Check out articles of projects that we recently funded in our media collection. 1. Jason Hall’s project @exeter.ac.uk examines how scientists, educators and literary writers comprehended Earth’s physical reality in new and imaginative ways. media.leverhulme.ac.uk/feature/jhall
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesLeverhulme Early Career Fellow @hessammehr.bsky.social works at the interface of chemistry, computer science, AI and robotics. Watch him in action in this 🎬: media.leverhulme.ac.uk/video/reimag... @mehr-research.science @uofgchem.bsky.social
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesAs a Leverhulme Early Career Fellow @durham-university.bsky.social, @thedailypanda.bsky.social examined the role that masculinity plays in the climate crisis and how we can engage men in caring for the environment. Watch the full video here: tinyurl.com/3fx68mka
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesThinking about a Horizon Europe bid? Deadline for this pump-priming funding is 11 June. The scheme is designed to enhance applications. If you're planning to apply, go for it with both hands.
- The We Society series is back and proud that @leverhulme.ac.uk is supporting it. Great social science being showcased.
- Season 8 of the We Society podcast is here! In this first episode, host Will Hutton @acadsocsciences.bsky.social is joined by @gavin-kelly.bsky.social, CEO @nuffieldfoundation.org, to discuss the economic inactivity crisis in the UK. Tune in! podfollow.com/the-we-socie...
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesJoin us on line or in-person next week, when @ninadm.bsky.social will be joining us to talk about his research into successful megafauna recovery amidst people and poverty in India. More information and to book your place here: bookwhen.com/oxfordbiodiv...
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesNew post just out: "On the Brink" Why so many universities are in serious financial trouble. Why it's about to get worse. What the government could do about it. (£/free trial) open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/o...
- On how we should think about the value of universities...
- Do take a look at some of the great scholars we support...
- Theoretical statistician and Philip Leverhulme Prize winner, Po-Ling Loh @uniofcam.bsky.social discusses hypothesis testing and a famous experiment involving cups of tea. Watch here: media.leverhulme.ac.uk/video/tea-la... @bradyharan.bsky.social
- In case you missed this yesterday 😁
- wonkhe.com/blogs/differ... Me talking about the value of higher education – for fear we may lose what we have failed to adequately value.
- Spread the word about this. A great event.
- Very pleased to say we will be hosting this year's National Postdoctoral Conference on Thursday 18th September. Open to early career researchers across all disciplines. People can register their interest here www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/events/natio...
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesThis is a wonderful read. So important to have this stuff set out so clearly and thoughfully by the consistently spectacular @annavignoles.bsky.social
- wonkhe.com/blogs/differ... Me talking about the value of higher education – for fear we may lose what we have failed to adequately value.
- wonkhe.com/blogs/differ... Me talking about the value of higher education – for fear we may lose what we have failed to adequately value.
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesA big thank you to @leverhulme.ac.uk who have supported our Next Generation Act company since 2021 - find out more about how young people are developing their skills as part of our Next Generation programme 👇
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesTried to take stock (with the amazing @profjanegreen.bsky.social) of what we do & don't know about what these local results mean for Reform, and the challenges the party would still face in a general election These challenges have implications for the Cons., but also Labour defending their seats...
- New post just out A fascinating guest post from @profjanegreen.bsky.social and @martamiori.bsky.social looking at Reform's performance last week. Are we seeing an end to two-party politics or its reinvention? (£/free trial) open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/t...
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesReminder: The current round of the Trust's Visiting Professorship scheme closes this Thursday at 4pm. To apply, visit: www.leverhulme.ac.uk/visiting-pro...
- Very exciting partnership with @acadsocsci.bsky.social and @nuffieldfoundation.org and a chance to hear from some of the wonderful researchers we fund on the WeSociety podcast with Will Hutton.
- ICYMI, The Trust is thrilled to team up with @acadsocsciences.bsky.social and @nuffieldfoundation.org to produce the We Society Podcast. Together we will promote innovative social science research that benefits society. Read here: www.leverhulme.ac.uk/news/new-pod... @annavignoles.bsky.social
- Great conference!
- If you missed our @bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk annual conference, you can catch up here: www.bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk/events/annua... (& if you were there you might be in one of the photos!)
- The centres we are supporting really are seeking to be transformative. Congratulations to all. Once again hard choices had to be made and we were bowled over by the quality of research being proposed.
- The Leverhulme Research Centre competition aims to encourage original research that seeks to transform our understanding of an important topic in contemporary society. This year, we are proud to fund three new centres in the arts, humanities and social sciences. @annavignoles.bsky.social
- Grant opportunities here!
- The BA/Leverhulme Small Research Grants scheme is now open for applications. This opportunity allows postdoctoral – or equivalent – scholars in the humanities and social sciences to apply for funding to support their research projects. Learn more: buff.ly/BrfBwSt
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesCome work with me and the HE policy team at the British Academy! A great role in a great team - do get in touch with any questions. Job ad here: www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/about/jobs/p...
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesReally looking forward to this! @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social's wide-ranging book raises fundamental questions about what we value as a society and how we should measure it. Spoiler alert: the answer is not #GDP.
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesOur inaugural SHAPE Conference is underway, exploring how the humanities and social sciences can be supported and strengthened across policy, education and R&D. We will be sharing insights and ideas from our speakers here throughout the day.
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesIn this video, Professor Wendel Sebastian @ucl.ac.uk and Professor Jan Knippers explore interweaving of digital information to advance the re-introduction of stone into the construction arena and thus help decarbonise the building industry. media.leverhulme.ac.uk/video/digita...
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesTo reiterate: We are hiring the following: 1) Prof (Chair) in Applied Micro, 2) Reader/Senior Lecture (Assoc Professor) in Applied Econ, 3) 4 Lecturers (Asst Professors), any field. Ads: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMK740/p... www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMK745/s... www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMM015/l... #EconSky
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesNice thread from lead author @dr-appie.bsky.social about our paper out today on the complicated topic of socioeconomic status and genetics @naturehumbehav.bsky.social @oxforddemsci.bsky.social @leverhulme.bsky.social
- In every civilization, people end up sorted into levels of socio-economic status (SES). We explore the history, present, and future of scientific research on the complicated relationship between SES and DNA in @naturehumbehav.bsky.social💰🧬🎓 Link: rdcu.be/efacK Thread below 👇🏽
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesCome and work with @samfr.bsky.social, Lucy Crehan, Patrick Wall, and I at @centreedusyst.bsky.social and help us transform the quality of international evidence available to education policy makers. Please share! www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/41...
- Reposted by Professor Anna Vignoles🚨For anyone that missed our 2025 Annual Lecture with @annavignoles.bsky.social looking at education and skills inequalities in the UK, you can now watch the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tR06... epi.org.uk/events/educa... With thanks to @britishacademy.bsky.social for kindly hosting us.
- m.youtube.com/watch?v=tR06... Great discussion about education inequality after my recent annual lecture for @edupolicyinst.bsky.social Thanks for inviting me @natalieperera.bsky.social @productivity.bsky.social @leverhulme.bsky.social
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesPaid Internship opportunity!! Please share! EDICa has a 4-week-equivalent flexible internship aimed at under-represented groups in research. This role requires skills in quantitative and qualitative data analysis, and social sciences degree, equivalent or near complete. edicaucus.ac.uk/internship/
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesThe Office for National Statistics must change to fix its data problems High-profile problems with some of its surveys are not the only challenge the ONS must resolve, says @philipnye.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/offi...
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesFascinating - these words from the head of the Office for Students about emerging cold spots for studying foreign languages and the need for a strategic overview of the HE system sounds like just what we’ve been saying at @britishacademy.bsky.social! www.politicshome.com/news/article...
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesWe are proud of the achievements of women in research across the arts, humanities, sciences and social sciences. This International Women’s Day, we celebrate their work, highlighting a handful of the exceptional academics the Trust has funded over the years: tinyurl.com/47sm9fu8 #IWD2025
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesJoin us on 26 March, 4-6:30 for an insightful event with @resmedia.bsky.social UK Women in Econ featuring expert economists discussing ✔Career opportunities across sectors ✔Gender & diversity in economics ✔Personal journeys & challenges for aspiring economists www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/inspiring-...
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesIn this video by @nftsfilmtv.bsky.social, @mattstruebig.bsky.social, a Leverhulme Trust Research Leadership Awardee @kent.ac.uk talks about defaunation - one of the major global conservation issues of our time. media.leverhulme.ac.uk/video/strueb...
- Reposted by Professor Anna Vignoles📢We’re hosting a live Q&A session for those interested in becoming a Fellow of the Royal Economic Society. Hosted by @annavignoles.bsky.social @leverhulme.bsky.social and Adam Bryan (RES). 📅 Date: Thursday, 27 February ⏰Time: 12:30pm – 1:15pm Sign up👉 buff.ly/434BCEG #EconSky #RESFellows
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesA great honour to be reviewed alongside David Spiegelhalter in this piece by Bill Janeway. www.project-syndicate.org/onpoint/what...
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesNEW on Wonkhe: Why does it take the British Academy to plot subject geographies? bit.ly/413qRQd
- Reposted by Professor Anna VignolesNEW on Wonkhe: With announcement of a new UKRI chief executive expected imminently, Anton Muscatelli and Miles Padgett set out the most pressing issues for the new incumbent bit.ly/42YlxA8
