A massive thank you to the wonderful multi-talented team who helped bring this project to life.
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13.02.2026 20:29 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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.
13.02.2026 20:29 β π 4 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0
Hereβs a sneak preview of the Microbe Zoo coming to Norwich Science Festival soon π
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14 - 21 February 2026
πThe Gallery, the Forum Norwich
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12.02.2026 10:02 β π 26 π 16 π¬ 1 π 0
Sneak peek!!!
@johninnescentre.bsky.social
07.02.2026 12:43 β π 3 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
This time next week you'll be able to find us in the forum for Norwich Science Festival 2026!
07.02.2026 12:43 β π 7 π 3 π¬ 1 π 0
"The kids really enjoyed the workshops, they loved learning about the science behind the microbes and felt a real sense of achievement in knowing they'd made a piece of art which is going to be exhibited" - GYP teacher.
05.02.2026 20:43 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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
05.02.2026 20:43 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 2 π 0
Calling all teachers!!!
This one's for you guys.
Come and get inspired at this FREE event all about science education.
π€«You can even apply for a grant to help with supply cover, so you can attend.
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29.01.2026 19:06 β π 6 π 7 π¬ 0 π 0
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.
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
19.01.2026 11:13 β π 2 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
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/
18.12.2025 13:53 β π 3 π 4 π¬ 0 π 0
Microbe Zoo | Norwich Science Festival
Microscopic adventures await β visit the Microbe Zoo at Norwich Science Festival! Once inside the βzooβ, youβll be transported into a world usually invisible to the naked eye β one inhabited by bacter...
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.
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18.12.2025 13:46 β π 4 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
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...
27.07.2025 18:56 β π 7 π 6 π¬ 0 π 0
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
23.07.2025 13:19 β π 3 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Congratulations Edward! π
23.05.2025 14:28 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Image shows a scientists and student looking using a pestle and mortar to extract products from a plant specimen
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
23.05.2025 14:26 β π 3 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Many thanks to West Earlham Infant school for hosting us for a visit and John Innes Centre's Education Programme Coordinator, Dr Shannon Woodhouse for joining the discussion.
14.05.2025 10:06 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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
14.05.2025 10:06 β π 3 π 2 π¬ 1 π 0
Exploring vertical farming at Fischer Farms
Freshly packaged, locally grown Colman's mustard on the production line at Condimentum
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!
19.03.2025 15:46 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Fizz is really excited announce that you can get a FREE copy of our latest #Science inspired #adventure #activity book, Help my friend is stuck on Mars! At the Institute of #Astronomy's OPEN DAY as part of this year's Cambridge Science Festival!
www.public.ast.cam.ac.uk/ioakicc-open...
12.03.2025 14:42 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
And we are off! A warm welcome to all the primary and secondary school teachers who have joined us today for the #Norfolk #Science #Teaching #Conference
@johninnescentre.bsky.social
A morning full of hands-on workshops, free resources and exciting talks.
06.03.2025 09:59 β π 4 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
It's exactly a week until the #Norfolk #Science #Teaching #Conference
Aimed at both primary and secondary education teachers, we have lined up interactive workshops and presentations to help inspire.
From building biobatteries, to exploring maths and teaching models.
We hope to see you there!
27.02.2025 14:56 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Amazing science images - thank you for sharing!
20.02.2025 11:03 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Lots of great things going on at the #NorwichScienceFestival
Get down there this half-term!
20.02.2025 11:02 β π 4 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
There is still time to sign up to our Norfolk #Science #Teaching Conference!
March 6th @johninnescentre.bsky.social
And the best bit - we are offering a supply cover bursary to enable teachers to attend!
20 places left - first come first serve
Sign up here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
18.02.2025 09:55 β π 5 π 5 π¬ 0 π 0
EVENT - Norfolk Science Teaching Conference
ποΈ 6 March 2025
Join us for our first Norfolk Science Teaching Conference!
This FREE event features talks and workshops, for primary and secondary, and novel ideas for teaching plant and microbial science.
Sign up here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
28.01.2025 00:05 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Food Scientists to the Rescue! | Norwich Science Festival
Food Scientists to The Rescue, our educational play that explores food science, is officially SOLD OUT!!
Dont worry though, there are still plenty of other creative science activities for you to join in with during the #Norwich #Science #Festival.
norwichsciencefestival.co.uk/whats-on/foo...
12.02.2025 16:26 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Hi Bluesky! π
We are the Science, Art and Writing (SAW) Trust.
A #science #education charity that aims to bring science into everyday lives and develop new ways of stimulating creativity, exploration and learning.
Discover more on our website sawtrust.org
06.02.2025 15:08 β π 17 π 9 π¬ 2 π 0
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The School of Biological Sciences at UEA is a dynamic academic community rated as one of the best of its kind in the UK. Follow us to learn more about us, our research, our teaching; our staff, students and partners.
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A pioneering non-profit mobilising the arts and culture to take action on the climate, nature and justice crisis. https://juliesbicycle.org #CreativeClimateAction
Award-winning author #PlatypusMatters & #NaturesMemory. Assistant Director of @ZoologyMuseum.bsky.social at Cambridge Uni. President of the Society for the History of Natural History. Australian mammal nerd. He/him. Own views.
Welcome to ClimateUEA, communicating climate research and events taking place across the University of East Anglia.
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Science worrier, decoding bugs
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Biologist @ The Sainsbury Lab; passionate about plant pathogens & evolution; open science advocate; loves travel, food and sports; nomad and hunter-gatherer. Web http://kamounlab.net | Medium https://medium.com/@kamounlab | GetGenome http://getgenome.net
Microbial geneticist interested in large and small DNA 𧬠rings in bacteria and archaea.
Living in BrontΓ« country and based at the University of Old York.
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Optical physicist, now Chief Editor at Nature Reviews Physics (@natrevphys.bsky.social). Formerly editor at Nature Physics and Nature Communications. π§ͺπ‘
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News and opportunities from over 100 microbiology research groups at Norwich Research Park, UK - one of the world's leading sites for microbiology expertise.
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Recovering journalist. Powered by caffeine and cortisol. Chart. PR. and Head of External Relations at the @QuadramInstitute.bsky.social in Norwich. Scottish π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ via Zambia πΏπ² Hedgehog champion π¦
The microbial worlds in, on and around us β’ Health, disease, infection, hygiene, antibiotics, vaccines β’ Education, engagement, events, pop-up shops β’ Games, stories, info, activities, fun β’ English, Cymraeg, GΓ idhlig, Gaeilge
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Primary science teacher educator, researcher & enthusiast. Teacher Assessment in Primary Science (TAPS) project lead. Editor for JES and RSTE.
Advancing Plant Health (APH) is a Strategic Research Programme
@johninnescentre.bsky.social and @thesainsburylab.bsky.social, funded by BBSRC
A @johninnescentre.bsky.social research programme to harness the remarkable biosynthetic capabilities of plants and microbes.
I study mitochondria and love doing science outreach. I direct biomed news, a platform to help find the latest biomedical research using machine learning. Senior lecturer at Liverpool John Moores University
High School Physics Teacher. Desmos Fellow. He/him. #iTeachPhysics #EduSky
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Award winning Primary Science specialist, teaching children and supporting teachers
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