It may seem like you're missing out on everything in the world because you have taken five years to get new skills and new knowledge. But when you have it and you're set for the world, it would be like you never left. The best things are not in the past. They are in front of you.

Applications for Society Events Grant for Annual Conference are closing tomorrow at 23.59 BST. Don’t miss your opportunity! Check your eligibility and apply now: microb.io/AC26Grant #Microbio26

2026 is here and I say congratulations to you for making it into the new year. Forget all the resolutions flying about. It's a new year but same you. Make conscious efforts to do what needs to be done!

"Whether at a conference, in a classroom, or over a pint at a pub, we have a responsibility to make science accessible, engaging, and meaningful". Read our latest blog from @drmikeshaw.bsky.social about presenting their research on phage biology at a Pint of Science event in May. microb.io/3G2KkKu

When lockdown hit in 2020, Nigerian student Akpan Friday asked for help online to keep learning. Dr Beth Mills from Edinburgh answered—with free microbiology lectures. They’ve never met, but their mentor–mentee bond is thriving. Click the link in our bio to listen 🎧

The scientific community must take a strong and active stand against vaccine revisionism — the false narrative that there is insufficient evidence to support the safety and efficacy of vaccines www.nature.com/articles/s41... #vaccines #immunology #virology

I wrote *another* article, yay! This time it's about parallels between genetic screens in model organisms and the mechanisms of inherited risk for complex diseases in humans, and how #AI may be leveraged to untangle these mysteries. #GWAS #Genomics #Drosophila #Cancer #Alzheimers 🧵 1/n

This week the team are at #EdSciFest @ntlmuseumsscot.bsky.social. Come and say hi, guess how many eye balls are in our jar, and diagnose a 👁️cornea infection (microbial keratitis)... is it bacterial or is it fungal 🧫🔬? We're here Mon-Thurs @edinuni-irr.bsky.social @uoe-eid.bsky.social #microsky

We are pleased to welcome back the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) as a Platinum sponsor for #BOSC2025! The aim of CZI’s Open Science program is the universal and immediate open sharing of all scientific knowledge, processes, and outputs. More about BOSC sponsors: www.open-bio.org/events/bosc/...

Ok, I'm glad you brought this up. Hear me out. Natives and Non-natives have the same problem, essentially. Most of us can't write a coherent scientific narrative. It may be more obvious when reading someone who has poor syntax that we don't understand what they're saying, and we may be tempted to 1/

I wrote something... about writing. #ScientificWriting to be exact, but I think it applies to all kinds of #writing.

I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Analyst I at SCIDaR - Solina Centre for International Development and Research! A big thank you to my colleagues and mentors at SCIDaR for their guidance and support throughout my NYSC internship year.

Scholarships Cafe's community meet-up in Abuja! As @tombilyeu.bsky.social said: "Social media has changed the game. Don't use it to waste time. Use it as a way to surround yourself with people that in any other time in history you would have been unable to reach."

I had the pleasure of speaking at the 2024/2025 Orientation Exercise of the Nigerian Association of Microbiology Students, University of Abuja Chapter about the numerous benefits of joining and publishing with international microbiology societies, particularly the @microbiologysociety.org

Yesterday I had the pleasure of speaking to the @microbiologysociety.org for their podcast with @damiakpan.bsky.social about our mentor/mentee relationship. As ever, Akpan inspired me with his enthusiasm for microbiology, professional growth and building community.

@damiakpan.bsky.social a brilliant advocate for the profession, and brings so much energy as a MicroSoc Champion. Of course, I’m thinking of all the things I wish I’d articulated better, but Akpan is completely engaging and will make it well worth a listen when it airs. #MicroSky #UKRIFLF