Yesterday, I was at #CSDBerlin, which was an incredible and joyous event. After learning this morning of the terrible attack, I am still stunned. #pride #csd

Explosive + diarrhea+ lettuce is the content I was not expecting to see today. I also had a little shudder there when I had to deliberately misspell diarrhoea.

New Campaign: Protect Pride. Protect Democracy! 🏳️‍🌈 I'm so Proud (with a capital 'P') to see this go live. protectprideprotectdemocracy.com

Hey #MicroSky We are now accepting submissions for interactive sessions for@femsmicro.org FEMS Micro 2027. I am super keen to see proposals for the Engagement & Growth track so I hope you'll get thinking. Deadline for proposals is 30 Sep 2026 (23:59 CEST). www.femsmicro.org/interactive-...

FEMS MICRO Ljubljana 2027 | Interactive Sessions

We are proud to host the FEMS MICRO 2025 Congress & Exhibition in Milan, Italy at the Allianz MiCo Convention Centre (MiCo), one of Europe’s largest and most versatile conference venues.

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My #FEMSMicrobiolLett Editor's Choice for May: Real-Lab-Day as an innovative approach to optimize and validate laboratory protocols for higher education practical classes: focus on bacterial pathogenicity #MicroSky academic.oup.com/femsle/artic...

Real-Lab-Day as an innovative approach to optimize and validate laboratory protocols for higher education practical classes: focus on bacterial pathogenicity

This study demonstrates Real-Lab-Day as an innovative active learning approach that adapts and optimizes robust, complex microbiology protocols for practic

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At FEMS Microbiology Letters, we have an open call for our next thematic issue on pathogenic E. coli, guest edited by Nicola Holden, Janet Nale & Todd Callaway. Submission deadline 30 November 2026. #MicroSky @femsjournals.bsky.social academic.oup.com/femsle/pages...

Calls for papers from FEMS Microbiology Letters

FEMS Microbiology Letters, a journal focused on promoting new ideas across microbiology, publishes a variety of thematic issues covering a diverse range of topi

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Dr. Matthias Steiger, FEMS Delegate of ÖGMBT, warmly invites you to join him this Sept at the FEMS Regional COLLAB, taking place within the 18th ÖGMBT Annual Meeting in Vienna. ⏰ Don’t miss the 23 June early bird and oral abstract deadline: buff.ly/pg2yXvN

Algae rock!! 🤭

A wee group of angry balaclava and mask-wearing anti-immigration guys tried to stop the good people of Glasgow showing solidarity with migrants and standing up to racism and fascism. Well, the far right are far outnumbered... #RefugeesWelcome #MigrantsWelcome #NeighboursNotStrangers #Glasgow

Thank you to the brilliant guest editors for pulling together this excellent thematic issue. I highly recommend a read! #MicroSky

FEMS Journals@femsjournals.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Could fungi help us build more resilient food systems? Could they reduce fertilizer dependence? Could they help ecosystems recover? Could they improve drought resilience? Could they support climate action? Ready to dig deeper? Explore our new thematic issue: buff.ly/3T1emc2

Love microbiology? Curious about science communication? 🦠 Join FEMS Microbiology Ecology as a volunteer Journal Social Media Editor. No experience needed. Training provided. 📱 1–2 posts/week | Remote Apply: buff.ly/BRf9J66

My super department @warwicklifesci.bsky.social is hiring 6 assistant profs in the wake of recent retirements. We're looking for people in microbiology/infection, cellular disease / immunity; environmental biology; and plant/crop science. #MicroSky warwick-careers.tal.net/vx/lang-en-G...

Improving research culture means moving beyond high-stakes competition and supporting the people behind the papers. Community journals are one way to do that. That's because when publishing is driven by the right motivations (community, rigor, and support) the quality of science improves.

Hello folks at 🧪 🦠 Could this be you?

"the market for new antibiotics is not lucrative for many pharma companies" * Sigh * www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Pipeline of new drugs to fight superbugs is ‘worryingly thin’, experts warn

UK’s GSK is leading the way in research but AstraZeneca is not involved in the area, report finds

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FEMS is saddened to learn of the recent passing of Prof. Jeff Cole, former Editor-in-Chief of FEMS Microbiology Letters. He was committed to advancing the field & supporting young scientists. His legacy will continue to shape the community he helped nurture: t.co/g9kxRhYniO

Gosh, I can think of so, so many. #MicroSky please get nominating - I'm sure @femsmicro.org won't mind having to consider hundreds, or even thousands, of wonderful women in microbiology!

FEMS@femsmicro.org · 6mo ago

💡 We are inviting you to nominate a woman in microbiology whose work or impact deserves to be seen. Selected nominations will be featured on the FEMS website and across our social media channels on International Women’s Day, 8 March. 👉 Who inspires you? Nominate them by 4 March . buff.ly/AKyMbQD

Congratulations to all the authors recognised, and especially to Stewart et al for their article in FEMS Microbiogy Letters! 🦠 fems-microbiology.org/fems-journal...

The WHO Priority Pathogen List includes 19 fungal pathogens that pose serious global health risks. 😷 Our new #FEMSmicroBlog explores how these pathogens appear in tropical Indonesian ecosystems and why they often go undetected. #MicrobiologyIsEverywhere

FEMSmicroBlog: Uncovering Indonesia’s hidden fungal threats

This #FEMSmicroBlog outlines how WHO-listed priority fungal pathogens appear across Indonesian ecosystems and why they often go undetected.

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I am SO incredibly excited to announce the launch of a global list of Inspiring Black Scientists. You can use this list to nominate and connect with researchers. Please share and join us in highlighting these outstanding scientists for #BlackHistoryMonth and beyond! www.wiley.com/en-us/resear...

Results of UK 2025 Public Attitudes to Science study are out. pas.ipsos.com. Young people mostly seek science info from TikTok and Instagram, and 1/3 say school has put them off science. Gosh. #Science #SciSky #MicroSky #AcademicSky

Very cool, indeed! I'm sure there must be some folks on #MicroSky who would be interested!

Caroline Hu@hudrewthis.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Seeking scientist volunteers for the 2026 spring semester! Want to practice science communication and help author a 🌟comic🌟 about your research? Apply by 1/25. Please share widely. bit.ly/comicscollabspring2026

This is an important read. Data colonialism is real.

World Conferences on Research Integrity@wcrifoundation.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Where does community engagement end and exploitation begin? #Africa #ResearchEthics #WCRI2026 #WCRI www.universityworldnews.com/post-mobile....

“Why can’t you be normal?”: an urgent call for social and institutional inclusivity of neurodivergent scientists in STEM workplaces | mBio journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...

“Why can’t you be normal?”: an urgent call for social and institutional inclusivity of neurodivergent scientists in STEM workplaces | mBio

Autism is a neurodevelopmental phenotype characterized by challenges with socialization (1). Officially classified as an intellectual disability (2), the term “neurodivergent” (antonym: “neurotypical”...

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Your societies need you #MicroSky! Editorial from the European Academy of Microbiology Task Force: Society journals matter—supporting science through renewed commitment: academic.oup.com/microlife/ar...

Editorial: society journals matter—supporting science through renewed commitment

Scientific publishing is in flux. Commercial publishers have expanded their influence, driven by profit margins and citation metrics. At the same time, a g

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Fellow microbiologists - your voice definitely matters so please do fill out this important survey! 🦠

FEMS@femsmicro.org · 10mo ago

Help shape the future of microbiology in Europe. FEMS is conducting a survey to better understand the needs of microbiologists. Your input will help identify key challenges & ensure the community’s voice is heard across Europe. Complete it today and share with your network: 🔗 buff.ly/5eCowPX

🔬 Explore new career opportunities in microbiology! 🌱🧫 ~ Professor: Join KU Leuven to focus on microbes in the food chain. ~ PhD: Join the "Laboratory of Plant-Microbe-Environment Interactions." ~ PhD: Fish microbiomes & health 👉 Find out more: buff.ly/vicIBQA

Assistant Prof post in bacterial genomics @unibirmingham.bsky.social Come and join us!! @imibirmingham.bsky.social www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOO184/a...

Assistant Professor (Research and Education) in Bacterial Genomics at University of Birmingham

Looking for a new job opportunity in academia? Check out this job opening for a Assistant Professor (Research and Education) in Bacterial Genomics on jobs.ac.uk!

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Well, this is interesting, and I am the total opposite of the author! How about you #MicroSky?! www.independent.co.uk/life-style/h...

Microbiologist reveals how she avoids salmonella by never eating these foods

Picnic food and bagged salads are off the menu

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#FEMS2025 kicks off in just 2 days 🚀✨ Now is the perfect time to explore the FEMS MICRO app and start building your personalised onsite agenda 📅✅ Flag your favourite sessions ⭐️, identify must-see speakers 🎤, and plan your day 🗺️ to make the most of every moment ⏳ buff.ly/nN0DaPL