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Superbugs πŸ¦ πŸ”¬πŸ«πŸ§’πŸ½

@superbugs.bsky.social

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 www.superbugs.online

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Timeline 'R' Us (Spanish) β€” Superbugs - The microbial world in, on and around us Of superbugs and superheroes. Timeline 'R' Us – Explore devastating infections through the ages, alongside crucial scientific discoveries to help control them.

Por cierto, mientras todo el mundo estΓ‘ hablando de Bad Bunny y el Super Bowl, en nuestro pΓ‘gina web de Superbugs puedes explorar una cronologΓ­a de infecciones devastadoras a lo largo de la historia, junto con avances cientΓ­ficos para combatirlas.

En espaΓ±ol y inglΓ©s.

09.02.2026 18:34 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Timeline 'R' Us (Spanish) β€” Superbugs - The microbial world in, on and around us Of superbugs and superheroes. Timeline 'R' Us – Explore devastating infections through the ages, alongside crucial scientific discoveries to help control them.

Por cierto, mientras todo el mundo estΓ‘ hablando de Bad Bunny y el Super Bowl, en nuestro pΓ‘gina web de Superbugs puedes explorar una cronologΓ­a de infecciones devastadoras a lo largo de la historia, junto con avances cientΓ­ficos para combatirlas.

En espaΓ±ol y inglΓ©s.

09.02.2026 18:34 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Supporting meaningful public involvement and engagement in health research: a call for feedback on unsuccessful grant proposals - Research Involvement and Engagement Funders increasingly emphasise patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) as an integral component of health and biomedical research. This shift reflects broader commitments to inclusivity, ...

Supporting meaningful public involvement and engagement in health research: a call for feedback on unsuccessful grant proposals

"We believe that current funding systems need to acknowledge their responsibility to deliver meaningful feedback, even within the realities of constrained resources."

02.02.2026 14:22 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Superbugs - The microbial world in, on and around us An educational resource to increase awareness of the microbial world in, on and around us - co-produced by scientists at the universities of Cardiff and Swansea together with primary and secondary sch...

Superbugs - An educational resource about the microbial world in, on and around us.

For teachers, school children, families and everyone interested in science and health.

In English, Welsh, Irish and Scottish Gaelic.

Some materials also in Spanish, German and Kiswaheli.

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10.01.2026 08:42 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A Microbial Horror Show   Devastating outbreaks of disease that shaped how we fight infections 20251
YouTube video by Cardiff University School of Medicine A Microbial Horror Show Devastating outbreaks of disease that shaped how we fight infections 20251

"A Microbial Horror Show"

A public lecture on devastating outbreaks of disease thoughout human history that shaped how we detect, contain, treat and prevent infections.

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Part of the Science in Health lecture series
@cumedicengage.bsky.social.

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30.01.2026 11:33 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pop-Up 2025 - Guinea worm β€” Superbugs - The microbial world in, on and around us

Happy World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day to all those who are celebrating the fact that Guinea worm may soon become the second human infectious disease to be eradicated, after smallpox.

But over one billion people worldwide continue to be affected by neglected tropical diseases.

#WorldNTDDay πŸͺ±

30.01.2026 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pop-Up 2025 - Guinea worm β€” Superbugs - The microbial world in, on and around us

Happy World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day to all those who are celebrating the fact that Guinea worm may soon become the second human infectious disease to be eradicated, after smallpox.

But over one billion people worldwide continue to be affected by neglected tropical diseases.

#WorldNTDDay πŸͺ±

30.01.2026 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Proud to be featured in the latest issue of Immunology News @britsocimm.bsky.social!

19.12.2025 10:10 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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<em>Immunology & Cell Biology</em> | ASI Journal | Wiley Online Library An examination of academics' participation in public engagement across disciplines, career stages and cultural contexts. Despite widespread enthusiasm and value for academic roles, systemic and struc...

Benefits of public engagement in research and barriers to participation: a UK-based survey of academic scientists and support staff including international respondents

@immunolcellbiol.bsky.social @superbugs.bsky.social

10.01.2026 09:31 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Superbugs - The microbial world in, on and around us An educational resource to increase awareness of the microbial world in, on and around us - co-produced by scientists at the universities of Cardiff and Swansea together with primary and secondary sch...

Superbugs - An educational resource about the microbial world in, on and around us.

For teachers, school children, families and everyone interested in science and health.

In English, Welsh, Irish and Scottish Gaelic.

Some materials also in Spanish, German and Kiswaheli.

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10.01.2026 08:42 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
School of Medicine Engagement: A Microbial Horror Show
YouTube video by MEDIC Planning Team School of Medicine Engagement: A Microbial Horror Show

"A Microbial Horror Show - Devastating outbreaks of disease that shaped how we fight infections"

Webinar by Prof Matthias Eberl as part of the Science in Health public lecture series run at Cardiff University's School of Medicine.

Recorded on 27 Nov 2025.

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25.12.2025 22:27 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

What do the Black Death, cholera and COVID have in common?

Each caused massive disruption - but also sparked life-saving breakthroughs in diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.

New challenges like climate change, antibiotic resistance and vaccine hesitancy put this progress at risk.

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29.12.2025 09:08 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
School of Medicine Engagement: A Microbial Horror Show
YouTube video by MEDIC Planning Team School of Medicine Engagement: A Microbial Horror Show

"A Microbial Horror Show - Devastating outbreaks of disease that shaped how we fight infections"

Webinar by Prof Matthias Eberl as part of the Science in Health public lecture series run at Cardiff University's School of Medicine.

Recorded on 27 Nov 2025.

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25.12.2025 22:27 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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It's beginning to look a lot like...

Microbial Christmas!

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πŸ‘‰πŸ» www.superbugs.online/superblog/microbial-christmas

12.12.2025 16:04 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Proud to be featured in the latest issue of Immunology News @britsocimm.bsky.social!

19.12.2025 10:10 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why scientists have to become better communicators and learn how to engage different audiences.

28.11.2025 08:33 β€” πŸ‘ 39    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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It's beginning to look a lot like...

Microbial Christmas!

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πŸ‘‰πŸ» www.superbugs.online/superblog/microbial-christmas

12.12.2025 16:04 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Science in Health Live! 2026 Science in Health Live! annual event is organised by the School of Medicine. Up to 400 year 12 pupils from across Wales and the border counties...

πŸš€ Year 12 Science & Maths A-Level students!
Discover cutting-edge research & explore careers in science & healthcare at Science in Health LIVE.
πŸ“… 11th March 2026| Education Suite, UHW, Heath Park, Cardiff
🎟 Free – register now: www.trybooking.com/uk/FPKE
#ScienceInHealthLIVE #FutureScientists

10.12.2025 16:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Microbial Christmas πŸŽ„ β€” Superbugs - The microbial world in, on and around us Festive agar plates from across the internet The diversity in microbes is breath-taking. Individual cells may not look like much under the microscope - they are just too tiny. But when they form visi...

It's beginning to look a lot like...

Microbial Christmas!

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29.11.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Calling all science teachers in Wales!
Sign up today to take part in the Life Science Challenge/Her Gwyddorau Bywyd 2026 quiz and challenge your year 10 pupils to show off their skills. Guaranteed to be a challenging and fun experience for all involved.
Contact medicengagement@cardiff.ac.uk

02.12.2025 17:41 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looking forward to #BSI25 @britsocimm.bsky.social and catching up with colleagues and friends. πŸ”¬πŸŽ…πŸ»

Find me at poster 034 "Superbugs: Taking Science to the City", co-chairing the "Catalysing Change" parallel session, at the BSI stand, or queueing for coffee! πŸ—£οΈβ˜•

Here's how to get into the spirit.

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01.12.2025 08:19 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Microbial Christmas πŸŽ„ β€” Superbugs - The microbial world in, on and around us Festive agar plates from across the internet The diversity in microbes is breath-taking. Individual cells may not look like much under the microscope - they are just too tiny. But when they form visi...

It's beginning to look a lot like...

Microbial Christmas!

πŸ¦ πŸ§«πŸ”¬πŸŽ„πŸŽ…πŸ»πŸ›·πŸ¦Œβ˜ƒοΈ

29.11.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Average Familiarity

Link to the original:
@xkcd.com

28.11.2025 09:16 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why scientists have to become better communicators and learn how to engage different audiences.

28.11.2025 08:33 β€” πŸ‘ 39    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Our first Science in Health Public lecture of this series will be delivered by Professor Matthias Eberl on Thursday 27th November at 7 pm online via Teams. πŸ™ŒπŸ™Œ
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Register via this QR code:

19.11.2025 11:44 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Widening participation Widening access addresses the retention and progression of students from a wide variety of groups traditionally under-represented in Higher Education.

Proud to be featured in Cardiff University's brandnew Widening Participation Annual Report 2024/2025.

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24.11.2025 17:19 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Widening participation Widening access addresses the retention and progression of students from a wide variety of groups traditionally under-represented in Higher Education.

Proud to be featured in Cardiff University's brandnew Widening Participation Annual Report 2024/2025.

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24.11.2025 17:19 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Fantastic opportunity to present our work at today's #CUMEDICPPIE showcase event @cumedicengage.bsky.social, and honoured to do so together with the amazing Kevin Davies, one of the most inspiring science teachers in Wales!

18.11.2025 18:30 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Prof Matthias Eberl @eberllab.bsky.social, jointly with Kevin Davies (Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun):

"Superbugs online: An educational resource to increase awareness of the microbial world in, on and around us"

Lightning talk at tomorrow's #CUMEDICPPIE showcase event
@cumedicengage.bsky.social

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17.11.2025 13:38 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Prof Matthias Eberl @eberllab.bsky.social, jointly with Kevin Davies (Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun):

"Superbugs online: An educational resource to increase awareness of the microbial world in, on and around us"

Lightning talk at tomorrow's #CUMEDICPPIE showcase event
@cumedicengage.bsky.social

πŸ¦ πŸ§«πŸ”¬πŸ«πŸ§‘πŸΌβ€πŸ«

17.11.2025 13:38 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

@superbugs is following 20 prominent accounts