Pretty soon (like in about 6 weeks) we’ll be making some major changes to Nature Network’s local hubs in preparation for launching many new ones.

The first thing to change will be the local forums. These are used very rarely, so we’re going to scrap them—the existing forums won’t be deleted, but will become available on the global forums.

One local forum to rule them all

Instead of a jungle of little-used local forums, we’re going to have just one—the London Forum—where you can discuss local events, research news, gossip, new facilities and anything else.

Please join in

That forum already exists. I’d urge anyone in London interested in following local science news to sign up to the RSS or e-alerts and join in the discussion there. And don’t be shy of starting new topics, perhaps about your own institutions.