UEA Biological Sciences

Here’s a sneak preview of the Microbe Zoo coming to Norwich Science Festival soon 👀

📅14 - 21 February 2026
📍The Gallery, the Forum Norwich

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@norwichmicro.bsky.social @johninnescentre.bsky.social @thesainsburylab.bsky.social @earlhaminst.bsky.social @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social

Have a great time, Matthew!

A pile of crackers/biscuits

You could contribute to the development of new food products that may be beneficial to health.

We’re looking for participants to take part in the fully remote GlyCarb study with @nnuh.bsky.social

Find out more and register your interest
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Don't forget to sign up to attend The Darwin Day 2026, Endless Islands Most Beautiful on Weds 11 Feb, 1 - 5pm, Julian Study Centre UEA. Please see attached schedule and link to sign up. Everyone welcome

Don't forget to sign up to attend The Darwin Day 2026, Endless Islands Most Beautiful on Weds 11 Feb, 1 - 5pm, Julian Study Centre UEA. See attached schedule and link to sign up. Everyone welcome. #UEAScience

They don't just sell insurance, you know... 😏

Excellent new paper from our very own @domcram.bsky.social

Delighted to see our paper featured on the cover of the Journal of Animal Ecology @animalecology.bsky.social @britishecologicalsociety.org

Thanks Pam Hurkens for the lovely image of a heavily pregnant meerkat being weighed at our field site.

New wadertales blog on how quickly juvenile godwits learn to feed efficiently through their first winter:
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From new @asab.org paper led by Josh Nightingale:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#ornithology

Darwin Day 2026, Endless Islands Most Beautiful, Weds 11th Feb 2026; 1.00pm–5.00pm, Julian Study Centre, UEA. An excellent afternoon of talks linked to islands and adaptation. See the attached flier for the schedule. Everyone is welcome…and it’s free …. but please sign up

Darwin Day 2026, Endless Islands Most Beautiful on Weds 11th Feb 2026; 1.00pm–5.00pm, Julian Study Centre, UEA. An afternoon of excellent talks linked to islands and adaptation. See attached flier for the schedule and the link to sign up. Everyone is welcome.

Which is your favourite? Have you voted for your favourite bird ?

Loved designing these for the really lovely ‘Birds in Greenspaces’ app coming out in spring !
I’m very fond of the wood pigeon 🐦

Alison Smith, Author and Emeritus Fellow at the John Innes Centre said, “We were inspired to write this book by the stimulating, creative and supportive environment provided by our JIC and TSL colleagues. It is intended to provide a new generation of plant scientists with an appreciation of the wealth and breadth of radically new knowledge and technologies in plant science. The book also reveals some of the exciting opportunities for fundamental discovery and innovation in plant science to help tackle global challenges including sustainable food production, environmental pollution, climate change and biodiversity loss.”

📢 New plant science textbook

Staff and alumni from our institute and @thesainsburylab.bsky.social have recently published Essential Plant Biology, a new textbook presenting current and comprehensive knowledge of plant biology 🌱

Inspiring school children to be scientists through “I'm a Scientist, Get me out of here!” - Quadram Institute Elin shares her experience of taking part in the national online outreach activity which inspires school children across the country to consider careers in science

""I’m a Scientist” is a really easy way to dip your toes into science outreach and communication. You don’t have to do anything face-to-face and the format of the chatrooms is so dynamic and engaging. "

💬 PhD student Elin

Three water droplets suspended above green lettuce heads against a cloudy blue sky background.

Prof Kevin Hiscock from @ueaenv.bsky.social was 1 of 11 experts tasked with assisting the @fao.org and @who.int in producing a report on the chemical risks from water use in agrifood systems.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3M3NwZf

#ReserachMatters #Agrifood #Academia

Inspiring school children to be scientists through “I'm a Scientist, Get me out of here!” - Quadram Institute Elin shares her experience of taking part in the national online outreach activity which inspires school children across the country to consider careers in science

🆕 Blog! PhD student Elin shares her experience of taking part in I'm a Scientist online outreach activity which inspires school children across the country to consider careers in science ✨
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Oral bacteria play a role in chronic liver disease - Quadram Institute Dr Naiara Beraza contributed to a new study led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and King’s College London that has found strong evidence that bacteria from the mouth migrate to the gut in…

“Our findings in preclinical models have demonstrated the active contribution of oral microbes in promoting liver disease progression”
💬 Dr Naiara Beraza

Norwich Science Festival 2026 - Quadram Institute We’re excited to be taking part in Norwich Science Festival 2026. The annual event celebrates science and technology and showcases the ground-breaking research and innovation happening in the fine…

We’re excited to be taking part in Norwich Science Festival 2026 ✨

The annual event celebrates science and technology and showcases the ground-breaking research and innovation happening in the fine city of Norwich. Here’s where you can find us ⤵️

4 reasons to study microbiology in Norwich Discover the wide range of opportunities at Norwich Research Park and the benefits of living as a student in Norwich.

Did microbiology choose Norwich, or did Norwich choose microbiology? 🧫

We talked to PhD students who share 4 reasons to study microbiology in Norwich, including:

🦠 A large microbiology hub
👣 Follow the footsteps of famous microbiologists

@norwichmicro.bsky.social

Strongly recommend you watch the video Abstract for this @currentbiology.bsky.social paper about Veronika the tool-using cow 🐮🧹
The last 30 seconds is particularly heart-warming.
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We love a bit of bovine heart-warming. Thanks, Dom! 🐮

Here I am, really emphasizing something! 😂
Brilliant first day!

A poster advertising The Samaritans 'Brew Monday' showing a picture of a teapot and cupcakes, with the words, "There's always time for a cuppa and a catch-up."

Here in the School of Biological Sciences we're very happy and proud to support @samaritans.bsky.social #BrewMonday. We're connecting over a cuppa. Come and join us!

Hands chopping mizuna from a hydroponic unit

Would you like to have your own kitchen garden? 🌿

If you’re a vegan or vegetarian, with regular periods, living within 70 miles of Norwich you can take part in our HARVEST study growing biofortified greens in a kitchen garden🌱

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Line graph by Met Office and University of East Anglia showing global temperature difference above pre-industrial levels from 1850 to 2025. Key points include 2024 as the warmest year on record and 2025 as the third warmest.

News | According to new data, 2025 is the third warmest year on record in a series from 1850, following 2024 and 2023.

This is according to the HadCRUT5 temperature series, collated by the @metoffice.gov.uk, UEA and @ncas-uk.bsky.social.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4aZtjOm

#GlobalWarming

Did you know there’s a UEA connection to the new Game of Thrones prequel, 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms'? 🐎⚔️

Dr Hugh Doherty, from @ueahistory.bsky.social, took his expertise from the lecture theatre to the world of Westeros, serving as a historical advisor on the series.

#GameOfThrones

Could stress be lowered by listening to #birdsong? What is the role of #soundscapes in our interactions with nature?

I had the pleasure of talking about this and much more at @gardenersworldmag.bsky.social podcast

Listen here: tinyurl.com/5n7udy49

@dice-kent.bsky.social @biouea.bsky.social

Congratulations to @saskiahogenhout.bsky.social on this fantastic appointment! 👏

Assorted fresh fish displayed on ice at a market stall, with signs indicating types and prices.

Dr Silvia Ferrini, from our School of Environmental Sciences has been the lead researcher on a study finding that millions of Britons could be ready to swap imported fish for home caught favourites.

Read more: https://bit.ly/49tIzkk

#ResearchMatters #FishingUK #ThisIsUEA

A hand picks a tomato

The ViTaL-D study team is looking for 76 people at least 18 years old, who live within 70 miles of Norwich and think they might be low in vitamin D to take part in the research study 🌞

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@johninnescentre.bsky.social

Two children walking down a rural road, arms around each other, expressing camaraderie.

Dr Meghana Wadnerkar Kamble from our School of Health Sciences has been the lead researcher on a study into the impact of Prader-Willi syndrome on families.

Until this study, little has been known about how the condition impacts families.

Read more on our website: https://bit.ly/453usAO

Happy Anniversary, Matt. So glad you're still working with us! 🍾

Reimagining Women's Health | Norwich Science Festival Join members of the University of East Anglia’s Women’s Health Network and leading experts from across Norfolk for an engaging and inspiring look at the future of women’s healthcare.

✨Reimagining #Women’s #Health at Norwich Science Festival!
Join us on 14 Feb, 10:30–12:00 The Forum, #Norwich for an inspiring conversation with clinicians & researchers
🎟️ Free, booking essential
#NorwichScienceFestival #UEAResearch
@biouea.bsky.social @theforumnorwich.bsky.social
#Menopause