Cracking first day with the Microbe Zoo at @latitudefestival.bsky.social Looking forward to a sunny Saturday in the kids area, come meet the zoo keepers for a trip around the Microbe Zoo @johninnescentre.bsky.social @quadraminstitute.bsky.social @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social @earlhaminst.bsky.social

We love being at Latitude Festival! @latitudefestival.bsky.social Its been a great start to an exciting weekend talking about all things soil health with the help of our @johninnescentre.bsky.social plant and microbial scientist friends. 🦠🌱 Find our shed in the Cosmic Shambles Forest.

Final preparations for the Microbe Zoo at Latitude Festival 2026! @latitudefestival.bsky.social We can't wait to explore the marvellous world of microbes with families and festival goers. Come find us in the Kids Area. @norwichmicro.bsky.social @johninnescentre.bsky.social

Join JIC at @latitudefestival.bsky.social 2026 🧪🎉 🗓️ Friday 24 July ⏰ 5:30 - 6:00 pm 📍 Satellite Stage Find Dr Neil Holmes talking about “Life in Soil” tomorrow evening, discussing our research into how microbes help plants grow and make a vast array of chemicals that we rely on as medicines 🌱

🧠 Today is #WorldBrainDay ! Last year, we joined the @ukgibanetwork.bsky.social to uncover how gut health influences the brain, immune system, and mental well-being. Read more about how the gut microbiome affects the brain and mind ⤵️ buff.ly/co69VrP

How the gut microbiome affects the brain and mind - Quadram Institute

The gut-brain axis is the communication between the gut microbiota and the brain.

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Its summer... We've got our high vis on... Which can only mean one thing.. Time for Latitude Festival set up! This year you'll be able to find us in the Kids Area and The Cosmic Shambles Forest Of Science and Culture. @latitudefestival.bsky.social @johninnescentre.bsky.social

Safe to say that we are having a fantastic time at the @royalsociety.org Summer Science show. You can find the Microbe Zoo in the council room (exhibit 5). @johninnescentre.bsky.social @quadraminstitute.bsky.social @norwichmicro.bsky.social

🔬 South Norfolk is helping shape the future. It was brilliant to visit the Royal Society and see the incredible work of the Norwich Research Park's @quadraminstitute.bsky.social, @johninnescentre.bsky.social and @earlhaminst.bsky.social on show. We should all be proud. #SouthNorfolk #Science

BLOG - Harnessing the soil microbiome for crop health Ahead of #MicrobeZoo exhibiting at the @royalsociety.org #SummerScience Exhibition in London from tomorrow, we’ve published a blog about microbes and their impact: www.jic.ac.uk/blog/blog-ha... @norwichmicro.bsky.social @sawtrust.bsky.social

What an immense pleasure it was to welcome her Royal Highness Princess Anne to the Microbe Zoo at the Royal Norfolk Show today. It is hot hot HOT out here, so if you are planning on visiting us please stay hydrated and remember your suncream! @johninnescentre.bsky.social @norwichmicro.bsky.social

Calling all primary schools - the deadline to apply to be part of the Curiosity Project is this Friday!! Schools who take part will recieve free workshops, CPD, fully funded visits (+ lots more!) Head over to our website for more info sawtrust.org/articles/tea...

Teachers in Norfolk - Apply for our new project today! - The SAW Trust

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Calling all primary schools! Do you believe in a cross-disciplinary approach to education? Do you want to be part of something that helps boost opportunities for child-led questioning to shape learning? We are launching the Curiosity Project and we want YOU to be part of it. Find out more⤵️

So pleased to have been accepted as one of the exhibits for this!! Look out London, a microscopic adventure is coming your way 🔬

Quadram Institute@quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 4mo ago

The Microbe Zoo is going to the Royal Society #SummerScience Exhibition! 🦠 The exhibit organised by @norwichmicro.bsky.social & @sawtrust.bsky.social showcases microbiology research from across Norwich Research Park 🔬

What a beautiful day for this year's Norfolk Science Teaching Conference. Welcoming teachers from across Norfolk to a unique conference that aims to enhance and inspire science teaching. @johninnescentre.bsky.social @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social

How. My. Science. It's official. We are heading back to Latitude Festival and are excited to be branching out into the forest of science and culture!! 🥳🥳🥳

Latitude Festival@latitudefestival.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Are you ready to venture into the cosmos? 🪐 The @cosmicshambles.com Forest of Science and Culture is back - bigger, bolder, and more fascinating than before. Expect the unexpected. There will almost certainly be surprises. Head here to explore your full Shambles line up 🔎 tinyurl.com/5n6fw86m

Thank you Euan and all the wonderful volunteers who have helped at the #Microbe #Zoo this week!

Euan Cawston@euan-cawston.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Had a great time volunteering at the microbe zoo in #NorwichScienceFestival manning the soil tunnel and plant pathogen board. Last chance to give the exhibit a visit tomorrow! Thanks @samfrowe.bsky.social for organising the volunteers. @norwichmicro.bsky.social @sawtrust.bsky.social

Wow - our opening night was amazing! We can't wait to welcome everyone to the #Microbe #Zoo for Norwich Science Festival. Here's some of the feedback we've recieved tonight.

Here’s a sneak preview of the Microbe Zoo coming to Norwich Science Festival soon 👀 📅14 - 21 February 2026 📍The Gallery, the Forum Norwich ➡️ buff.ly/gtZX6Us @norwichmicro.bsky.social @johninnescentre.bsky.social @thesainsburylab.bsky.social @earlhaminst.bsky.social @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social

This time next week you'll be able to find us in the forum for Norwich Science Festival 2026!

It's nearly time! Get ready Great Yarmouth Primary school because your felt microbes are about to go on display for Norwich Science Festival 2026! #microbezoo

Calling all teachers!!! This one's for you guys. Come and get inspired at this FREE event all about science education. 🤫You can even apply for a grant to help with supply cover, so you can attend. 🧑‍🔬🧪

John Innes Centre@johninnescentre.bsky.social · 6mo ago

EVENT - Norfolk Science Teaching Conference 🗓️ 2 March 2026 ⏰ 9:00am - 12:30pm Join us for this FREE event featuring hands-on workshops, useful resources and inspirational talks designed to enhance your science teaching Find out more and apply: www.jic.ac.uk/event/norfol... @sawtrust.bsky.social

There's still time to apply! We've extended the application deadline to January 30th. Click the link below to apply. sawtrust.org/articles/agr... A FREE day of exploring careers in AgriTech, open to year 12 sixth form students and hosted by industry experts. @johninnescentre.bsky.social

AgriTech Careers for a Sustainable Future 2026 - Applications now open!! - The SAW Trust

Explore career opportunities in the agritech careers programme to advance your profession in agricultural technology.

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Applications closing soon! sawtrust.org/articles/agr... A FREE day of exploring careers in AgriTech, open to year 12 sixth form students and hosted by industry experts. @johninnescentre.bsky.social

AgriTech Careers for a Sustainable Future 2026 - Applications now open!! - The SAW Trust

Explore career opportunities in the agritech careers programme to advance your profession in agricultural technology.

sawtrust.org

Feeling sad that we didn't make another science inspired Adventure Activity Book this year? Us too! So we decided to make all our existing books available to purchase on our website. All proceeds made from these books go directly back into creating more resources for schools. sawtrust.org/shop/

norwichsciencefestival.co.uk/whats-on/mic... It's official, our latest project with @norwichmicro.bsky.social, Microbe Zoo, will be launched at Norwich Science Festival 2026! Thanks to our funders, the John Innes Foundation and the Norwich Freemens Charity for making this project possible. 🦠🧫🔎

Microbe Zoo | Norwich Science Festival

Microscopic adventures await – visit the Microbe Zoo at Norwich Science Festival! Once inside the ‘zoo’, you’ll be transported into a world usually invisible to the naked eye – one inhabited by bacter...

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That's a wrap! Another fantastic year @latitudefestival.bsky.social with an amazing team @johninnescentre.bsky.social and @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social Thanks to all the families that took on our #science Escape Bloom! Until next time...

We are here! The team have just arrived on site for another fun filled @LatitudeFest. Come find us in the Kids Area and take on our science themed Escape Room! @JohnInnesCentre

We had a great day with Dr Shannon Woodhouse #exploring natural products at Oulton Broad Primary School. It was inspiring to see how excited students were when investigating leaves for #diseases & #pests with zoomie microscopes and extracting colours from plants. @johninnescentre.bsky.social

We had a wonderful day yesterday welcoming teachers from Wunan Kindergarten to the @johninnescentre.bsky.social and West Earlham Infant School. Another great opportunity to share ideas on #inspiring cross disciplinary #science #education

Thats a wrap on another jam packed #Agritech Careers for a #Sustainble #Futrure Conference. With interactive talks and workshops from representatives from over 8 different organisations, the diverse careers and skills within the Agritech sector were truly showcased. Thank you to all our partners!