First day of #Plastics2026 today; a global symposium on plastics and human health, hosted by the University of Queensland and @minderoo.bsky.social And on #CleanUpAustraliaDay, no less!

A career dream achieved today at the AMR2026 Summit with @csiro.bsky.social and Fleming Fund in Sydney… I finally got to see Dame Sally Davies in action!

#Microplastics pose a human #health risk in more ways than one, a new study led by @emilymaystevenson.bsky.social from 🇬🇧 @exeter.ac.uk and @pml.ac.uk reveals: not only do the particles harbor pathogenic 🦠 bacteria, they may also play a role in the spread of #antibioticresistance. #AMR

Mae says “no meetings tonight”

#NewStudy shows #microplastics can carry harmful pathogens & #AntimicrobialResistant (AMR) bacteria. With the @who.int calling #AMR “one of the top global health threats”, and an estimated 125 trillion microplastics in our ocean, urgent action is needed. Full story:🔗 pml.ac.uk/news/micropl...

“Nurdles and clamydia!” is a possibly one of the greatest openings for a Thanksgiving table conversation. Just sayin’…

🧪 NEW STUDY led by @emilymaystevenson.bsky.social: Microplastics in wastewater provide habitat for pathogenic bacteria, including Chlamydiia, and foster antibiotic resistance, “with polystyrene and HDPE nurdle communities posing a particular risk.” 🧵 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

PML's Prof Pennie Lindeque & Dr Emily Stevenson (@emilymaystevenson.bsky.social) explain how #plastic #BioBeads used in #sewage wastewater treatment can harbour “superbug” #bacteria. Read the full story: theconversation.com/plastic-bio-... @exetermarine.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk

🚨‼️ New paper alert! ‘Sewers to Seas: exploring pathogens and antimicrobial resistance on microplastics from hospital wastewater to marine environments’ FULL ARTICLE: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... ➡️ Check out @pml.ac.uk’s coverage: pml.ac.uk/news/micropl...

Great to see our @exeter.ac.uk and @pml.ac.uk research highlighted in @uk.theconversation.com 🤟🙏 ➡️ theconversation.com/plastic-bio-...

... just look at these 👀 Just a handful of the incredible new #PhD opportunities at the lab. Visit our website to see them all, and apply! 🔗 pml.ac.uk/Working-with... #PhDs #PhDopportunities #hiring #Plymouth #PhDlife

Spending my Saturday with @asmqld.bsky.social listening to fantastic microbiology. Perks of micro research in Australia = koalas! 🐨

#COP30: If you're not on the ground in #Belém, don't worry, you can stay on top of the news with the COP30 #VirtualOceanPavilion! This is a free to access online platform democratising access to the ocean in #ClimateNegotiations. Register here: cop30oceanpavilion.vfairs.com/en/

Finally joining the Bluesky party! Looking to connect with colleagues, friends and anyone interested in marine conservation, plastic pollution, antimicrobial resistance, marine biology... and any other cool science!

In collaboration with the LGBT+ education charity Schools OUT, our experts have produced free educational resources championing the achievements of LGBT+ individuals working in maths and science for secondary schools and museums. news.exeter.ac.uk/university/e...