Writing

• 19 Aug 2026 Reforming UKRI Eligibility Science Works  · Letter An open letter to UK Research and Innovation on reforming eligibility rules to promote greater institutional diversity Covered in RPN, THE, and Research Agenda.
• 13 Aug 2026 Wanted: emerging research leader. Must have large lab, big grants, global reputation. FRS a plus. X  · Article On the Royal Society's Faraday Discovery Fellowships Covered in RPN.
• 6 Aug 2026 The Earth Observation Black Hole Science Works  · Note The Copernicus programme is a waste of money so large it's visible from space Covered in Research Agenda, RPN, and Science|Business.
• 18 Jun 2026 Britain's next research choice Science  · Editorial With Ben Johnson, on the UK's choice over the EU's next research programme Covered in RPN and RPN (follow-up).
• 11 Jun 2026 Linear Regression Science Works  · Long Read The linear model of innovation is too narrow and risk-averse to deliver the growth Britain needs

Before this, I was a civil servant, so I didn't write publicly. Some of my favourite pieces are lawwalled by the Official Secrets Act.