🆕 LGBTQIA+ Leaders in Nature Conservation and STEM: A Panel 🌈 Our Project Manager @samfrowe.bsky.social‬ and PhD student @gabastorga.bsky.social‬ are taking part in the panel hosted by Norfolk Wildlife Trust 🗓️ 22 July 📍 Norwich Arts Centre buff.ly/UB539W5

We’ve had a busy few weeks with events and engagement. Thanks to everyone who supported us at Norwich Science Festival and at our inaugural annual conference! It was great to see the microbiology community come together and to share our work with new audiences 🦠

Last chance to grab yourself a free ticket to @prideinstem.bsky.social's event at Norwich Science Festival. Join me, @samfrowe.bsky.social, @plantpollinator.bsky.social, @drcarpineti.bsky.social & more for a walk on the Queer side of science. #NorwichScienceFestival2025 https://buff.ly/4gtOlEL

Looking for something to do in #Norwich this weekend?📍 Pick up a @norwichmicro.bsky.social Marvellous Microbes Trail map from @theforumnorwich.bsky.social to start your adventure🗺️ Find us at Norwich Science Festival ➡️ https://buff.ly/40PIL8T

Today I am giving a lecture at Sheffield Hallam funded by @roysocchem.bsky.social exploring my life and times in chemistry, including a bit of our research alongside what it means to be an LGBT+ scientist. It is possible to register for online attendance: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/catalysing...

Queer Scientists assemble! I'm joining @prideinstem.bsky.social at Norwich Science Festival to explore, champion & celebrate the contribution of the LGBTQ+ community to sci. 📅 Fri 21st Feb w/ @plantpollinator.bsky.social, @samfrowe.bsky.social @drcarpineti.bsky.social

If you're in Norwich in February, check out the #MarvellousMicrobes trail, a microbial treasure hunt through the city. The activity was developed by @rapher97.bsky.social and @norwichmicro.bsky.social More information: norwichsciencefestival.co.uk/whats-on/mar...

We're really excited to be part of Norwich Science Festival next month! Thanks to our PhD intern @rapher97.bsky.social we're running a poster trail around Norwich city centre from 1-22 February and an interactive stand at The Forum on 21 February: norwichsciencefestival.co.uk/whats-on/mar...

Myself and @the-quantum-ace.bsky.social will be doing a talk next month about asexual, aromantic & agender experiences in STEM. We are looking for folks to share their experiences with us via a form. Please repost for visibility! Read thread for more info ⬇️ (1/4) docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

The lovely @microbiologysociety.org has joined BlueSky, which is very exciting and I've added them to my "Microbiology Education and Outreach folks" starter pack. If you or anyone you know would also like to be added please let me know. go.bsky.app/QYgSwS6

Interested in Science Communication? There is one week left to apply for FameLab UK. The competition is an international search for #SciComm talent. There are 10 UK heats to choose from and I'll be dotting round the country helping people prepare. www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/our-projects...

Hey Norwich, I hear you like your science rainbow flavoured. Join me, @prideinstem.bsky.social and a 🔥🔥🔥 lineup to celebrate the role of the LGBTQ+ community in science. 📅 Fri 21st Feb, 7.30pm 🎟️ Free, book below https://buff.ly/4gtOlEL

The first list filled up but I'm making a new one right now that I've added you too! go.bsky.app/AFSGdUQ

I’m teaming up with @newscientist.bsky.social to offer a free Public Engagement session for scientists next month. Join us to explore effective science communication and discover how you can be involved with New Scientist Live 2025. 📍London 📅 Tue 21st Jan, 2pm www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/impact-thr...

🆕 Making connections: the story behind the Centre for Microbial Interactions (CMI) @norwichmicro.bsky.social 📰 Dr @samfrowe.bsky.social reveals the journey of CMI in the Microbiologist ⤵️

The #DisabledInSTEM 2025 program is still looking for mentors from Europe and Australia! Please fill out this form to join: forms.gle/hK36kzPpgdJa...

Are you looking for speakers for the upcoming LGBT+ History Month in the UK? I am an experienced public speaker who gives talks about asexuality. You can read more about my talks and read testimonials on my website: www.sarahcosgriff.com/asexuality Please repost for visibility!

Running a sci-art workshop today where we’re looking at making some visual elements for a public exhibition next year 😍

I'm back to give BlueSky a go! I'm Em 👋🏳️‍🌈 Previously a #SciComm -er, now working in #DigitalLearning in HE By day I work with academics and colleagues to design and build online courses 🖥️ By night/weekends I'm happiest exploring Scotland, hiking mountains, with friends, and eating vegan goodies 🏔️🌱

It’s somehow been a full year since I started at @quadraminstitute.bsky.social 🤯 Having such a nice time so far and the research group I’m in + the comms team here have been so supportive!

This was really great last year! Do check it out for some great 🌈 science! And it's free 👀

**Black UK PhD students** This is the programme you want! It is all the bells and whistles, full fees and stipend, any subject, industrial experience offered, 50 other Black scholars already on board and administrated in an environment of care. **Tell everyone**

Free tickets are now available for the 4th edition of LGBTQ+ Out Thinkers at Norwich Science Festival 2025! Huge thanks to @prideinstem.bsky.social for all the support putting this event together 🏳️‍🌈 norwichsciencefestival.co.uk/whats-on/out...

One year ago today, I started this incredible book journey with @unbounders.bsky.social! I’m so excited with how the book is going and can’t wait for people to actually read it! (Pre-order here: unbound.com/books/invisi...) 📖🌈🌌

So glad it’s Friday, been such a busy week sorting work events + finishing the final bits to hopefully buy our first house!

attempting to collect #scicomm focused #physics and #astronomy accounts into one #starterpack! this list is by no means complete—if I've missed you, please just shoot me a DM. go.bsky.app/NvQERru

Sent AKT another £950 from pin sales. 24% of homless people aged 16-25 are part of LGBTQ+ and AKT offer specialised support to them. They aren’t on BlueSky yet but you can read more about their work below. www.akt.org.uk

I don't know how many #PublicEngagement people are here yet. But I have a #job good in my team. Deputy Head of Public Engagement. Full time, permanent, based in Bath, starting at £37,999

It’s the @quadraminstitute.bsky.social Annual Science Meeting today and always great to hear about my fave microbe Shewanella!

Interested in equity, inclusivity, & social justice in environmental science? Come to the Explorers Symposium 2024! When: Friday 29th November 2024 Where: NHM, London + Hybrid Who: Anyone in Earth, ecological & environmental sciences Book your FREE tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/explorers-...

Hi Bluesky! We are BWEEMS, Black Women in Ecology, Evolution and Marine Science. A non-profit dedicated to amplifying and supporting Black women in EEMS spaces! It's nice to be here! 🐟 🪴 🐊 www.bweems.org

Introducing our last #BlackInMicro Rising Star of 2024: Savannah Lewis! Savannah is a PhD Candidate at Stanford University’s School of Medicine, where she focuses on how natural killer cells adapt due to endemic malaria exposure, demonstrating their protective role against 1/4

I'm delivering a free webinar about asexuality this Friday! This webinar is being hosted by Pride In Education. For more details and to register: www.outsavvy.com/event/22340/...

Back on the Brandon Sanderson and working my way through Mistborn Era 2 😍

This new apprenticeship role will see the Communication Assistant get an excellent grounding in science communication at one of the country’s leading research institutes. 💷 £23,250 to £28,000 🗓️ Apply by 5 December 2024 ➡️ https://buff.ly/4ep4kSz

Think I started this like two years ago but finally found some time to finish off my painting by numbers kit 🙌

I’ve made a starter pack, and don’t know if it will work, but hopefully we can construct a nice #microbiology community on @bsky.app ! go.bsky.app/FdjmcT4

Currently organising the fourth LGBTQ+ Out Thinkers event at Norwich Science Festival with @prideinstem.bsky.social and it’s always such a nice way to bring together the community in Norwich! 😊

In this episode, I co-hosted Dr. Andre Isaacs (@drdre4000.bsky.social). We talked about his journey from Jamaica to becoming an Assoc Professor at the College of the Holy Cross, how representation matters in science, being openly queer in academic spaces, and how we can make science more inclusive.

So I’m still getting used to using a personal social media account again but it really feels like a breath of fresh air here! Like my feed is already filled with great science and decent people and lots of supportive networks

Currently have a great PhD intern working with me on activities for Norwich Science Festival 2025 He’s developing some hands-on games about microbial communities and a family-friendly poster trail around the city centre 🦠 Can’t wait to share all the details!

ScienceWrite, a UK scheme for aspiring STEM writers from minoritised backgrounds, is open for 2025 applications! The 3rd year @romatheengineer.bsky.social & I are running this, with support from @royalsociety.bsky.social & I am SO EXCITED Deadline 3rd Jan #SciComm 🧪 www.sciencewrite.co.uk

Quick intro after the move from Twitter! I’m Sam. I’m a project manager in Norwich, previously chemistry PhD and lots of sci-comm. Excited/Daunted to build up an account again but this will mostly be lots of science, books, gymnastics and general life 😊🏳️‍🌈

Got the #DisabledInSTEM Starter Pack up and running! Can't wait to see the list grow and meet new connections! 💜 go.bsky.app/SwJ4rFX

BLACK WOMEN IN #STEM i made a starter pack for black women in the field of science, technology, engineering and mathematics and would really love to keep adding to it so please hmu if you fit the criteria or know someone who does! 🧪 go.bsky.app/9jYkUK1

Time for an introduction! I’m Dr. Esther 👋🏾 I have a PhD in starfish (sea star) neuro/animal physiology, and now I discover therapeutic antibodies in biotech! While the science is cutesy ✨I have a love for communicating. Expect intrusive thoughts and fun convo! Feel free to introduce yourselves ⬇️ 🤗

The #SciComm starter pack is almost full. Make sure to revisit it as l’ve added lots of folk this week. Do share it and flag up if you’d like added. go.bsky.app/VJQzace