Dr Sam Rowe

🆕 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

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A group of six volunteers at Norwich Science Festival. They are wearing bright orange t-shirts and standing behind two tables displaying microbiology outreach activities for the public

Mark Webber standing behind a podium on a conference centre stage. The large screen behind him says ‘Welcome to our Annual Conference 2025’.

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 🦠

Looking forward to seeing you! :)

Out Thinkers - Celebrating LGBTQ+ in STEM | Norwich Science Festival 112-114 Magdalen Street, Norwich, NR3 1JD

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
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A photo of the Marvellous Microbes trail map which includes the streets of Norwich with pins showing different locations of posters. There is text which mentions that by completing the trail you can submit your answers for a chance to win microbiology themed prizes worth £50 for the winner and £25 for the two runners up!

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
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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...

Out Thinkers - Celebrating LGBTQ+ in STEM | Norwich Science Festival 112-114 Magdalen Street, Norwich, NR3 1JD

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

Marvellous Microbes Trail | Norwich Science Festival

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...

Marvellous Microbes Trail | Norwich Science Festival

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...

Asexual, aromantic and agender experiences in STEM Sarah Cosgriff and Katherine Holmes will be presenting a talk where they will be defining what asexual, aromantic and agender means and sharing perspectives of what it's like to be asexual, aromantic ...

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

FameLab UK | Cheltenham Festivals What is FameLab UK?FameLab UK is a science communication competition and sees the best new voices in science from around the country compete against one an

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...

Out Thinkers - Celebrating LGBTQ+ in STEM | Norwich Science Festival 112-114 Magdalen Street, Norwich, NR3 1JD

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

Impact through engagement The New Scientist Live team will be joined by Engagement Consultant, Jamie Gallagher to explore the sharing of science on a large scale

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 This year saw the launch of the Centre for Microbial Interactions, representing one of the world's largest concentrations of microbiologists on a single site at Norwich Research Park. Project manager…

🆕 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 ⤵️

Mentor Application for DisabledInSTEM 2025 Thank you for your interest in becoming a mentor for DisabledInSTEM! Here, we aim to provide people with disabilities a mentor to help guide them through their careers as they enter STEM. If you have ...

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**

Out Thinkers - Celebrating LGBTQ+ in STEM | Norwich Science Festival

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...

An image post showing the premi art cover of the book as a 3D render. The title is invisible rainbows the universe beyond our senses. Below it says pre order today.

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...) 📖🌈🌌

Selfie of Sam wearing a dark red hoodie and holding a glass filled with clear liquid, bubbles and ice

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

a blue background featuring seven faces of members of the starter pack

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

Introductory presentation slide with the title ‘How bioengineering can improve recovery of valuable metals’. The slide background is black with white text and logos.

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