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Physical Sciences and Digital Adviser at @POST_UK @UKParliament She/her

Joined April 2020
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⏰ Closing soon! Interested in supporting how Parliament uses research evidence? If you're a @RoySocChem member and are undertaking or have recently finished your PhD, you could join POST and RSC on a 13-week funded fellowship. Apply by 17 May: post.parliament.uk/royal-soc…
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📢 PhD fellowship opportunity POST and @RoySocChem (RSC) are offering a 13-week funded fellowship to RSC members undertaking or having recently finished a PhD, where you'll be based in Parliament supporting its use of research evidence. Apply by 17 May: post.parliament.uk/royal-soc…
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Our latest POSTnote synthesises a range of policy issues related to AI. Well done to Ansh Bhatnagar (@AnshBhatnagar_ ) for doing an awesome job researching and writing it, and it's been great working with you!
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is developing at a rapid pace and can be found in a growing range of everyday applications. Our latest POSTnote looks at the policy implications of AI, including economic and societal benefits, potential risks and regulations: post.parliament.uk/research-….
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How does AI work? What factors are driving advances in the technology? What is AI capable of? Our new POSTbrief, 'Artificial intelligence: An explainer' looks at how AI is used and how it's developing, as well as perceptions and concerns. Find out more: post.parliament.uk/research-….
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#BakeYourResearch: my fav thing about doing a PhD :D! Edible me is writing my thesis on my vegan coffee, chilli, and turmeric cake bed surrounded by gingerbread thoughts. I'm re-thinking if space tech can aid achieving SDGs in our capitalist system. @OUGradSch @Astrobiology_OU
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You do not need to be an astronaut to work in space! Join us THIS AFTERNOON 2-3pm to hear from @devyanigajjar @_SMSteele_ @MarkFoxPowell and @MiniMoonRocks about the ways they work in space! Book your place: 👉bit.ly/WSW7Oct #WSW2022 @OU_STEM @OU_SPS @OU_EEE
Feel so privileged to have got the chance to do research in Parliament on this POSTnote. Thanks @NuffieldFound for such an amazing opportunity. Was a definite highlight of my PhD!
Our POSTnote on assisted dying looks at the ethical debate and stakeholders' opinions on the topic. It examines its function within health services in countries where it is a legal option, and the practical considerations. Read it here: ow.ly/cFhi50KTgwC
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Devyani Gajjar retweeted
I don’t think anyone on the team can quite believe it, but we won the 2022 Milton Keynes Dragonboat Festival! 🐉 After competing against 47 other teams, the Philosophical Dragons (PhDs) came out the other side as both the Champions and Mixed Champions! 🐲🚣 @OU_STEM @OU_EEE – at Milton Keynes, England
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The final award of the evening recognises outstanding research achievement for a project that has enhanced the reputation of The Open University in a global or national context. The Outstanding Research Project Award goes to @Astrobiology_OU #OUresearch
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The POSTnote I am currently researching on a 3 month @NuffieldFound fellowship at @POST_UK. A big change from space technologies but loving the experience so far!
Replying to @POST_UK
A POSTnote on assisted dying will summarise the ethical debate. It will examine available research on public opinion on assisted dying and related UK legislation. 🧵2/10 #newPOSTwork ow.ly/X0Gk50J8Ibq
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#BakeYourResearch 2021: 4 culturally diverse gingerbread people co-designing a satellite made from a 17-layer Sustainable Development Goals colour co-ordinated vegan vanilla cake! Thanks @OUGradSch for organising, I loved participating! @Astrobiology_OU
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For OU staff and students!! I am helping put together a photo collage in celebration/support of the trans community at the OU! Please submit photos and find out more here: forms.gle/SVwsypthkm1dPN986 Let's get as many people as possible for a HUGE show of solidarity 🏳️‍🌈
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I am SUPER PROUD to share with everyone my latest Lego stop motion movie! Created for @Astrobiology_OU it introduces the study of astrobiology, shows what astrobiologists do, and explains how they try to solve the question "Are we alone?" youtu.be/iH43AKRyD9c
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Devyani Gajjar retweeted
As an entrepreneur, educator, poet (check out video for astro #poetry!) former #NASA space weather forecaster, and astrobiology researcher, I am thrilled to enter the #inspiration4contest! My business, Making Space for All, promotes accessible science: makingspaceforall.com/
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My entry to the #BakeYourResearch competition: An edible fondant satellite orbiting a vegan mocha earth cake to solve the 17 chocolate biscuit Sustainable Development Goals. Took two days to create but was so much fun😃! @OUGradSch @Astrobiology_OU
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This week's blog "Can Space Technologies solve the Sustainable Development Goals?" comes from one of our wonderful PhD students: @devyanigajjar Check it out here: bit.ly/AstroBlog17
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Devyani Gajjar retweeted
Excellent to note that just because NASA/ESA data is *publicly* accessible doesn’t mean it’s *easily* accessible #SSiC2020
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Really looking forward to #SSiC2020, the talks look amazing! I also have a poster in session 1 investigating how space technologies can be used effectively for sustainable development🛰️. @Astrobiology_OU spacescienceincontext.wordpr…
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