iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Reposted by UEA Biological Sciences

Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 11h

⏰ Closing soon! We're looking for a Trustee Director who has director level or equivalent expertise and is interested in supporting our research and role in improving human health. 🗓️ Apply by 5 October 2026 ➡️ buff.ly/zmfgJLL

Quadram Institute recruitment banner seeking a Trustee Director, to have significant impact across science, academia and health research, showing "Apply by 5 October 2026" over a modern campus building framed by trees and landscaped grounds.

056

Reposted by UEA Biological Sciences

University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Researchers from UEA and across Norwich Research Park will help train the next generation of health researchers through new Medical Research Council funding. Read more: bit.ly/4yVb6dE #ResearchMatters #ResearchFunding

Two scientists wearing lab coats and safety goggles work in a laboratory setting, handling glassware and equipment.

176

Reposted by UEA Biological Sciences

Jen Gill @jengill.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Latest Wadertales blog on the amazing new IBIS (@bou.org.uk) paper from Camilo Carneiro and over 50 co-authors, bringing together tracking data for Whimbrels across the world: blog: wadertales.wordpress.com/2026/09/22/w... paper: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #ornithology

wadertales.wordpress.com

World-wide Whimbrels

When Camilo Carneiro and colleagues started to write a 2026 paper about global movements of Whimbrel, in 2024, there was just one species. By the time they finished there were two, with the America…

01510

Reposted by UEA Biological Sciences

Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

⏰ Closing soon! We are looking for an exceptional scientist with a research focus on ensuring food safety and security to join us as a Group Leader 💷 Competitive 🗓️ Apply by 30 September 2026 ➡️ buff.ly/CG8vwJK

A photo of a ham and cheese salad with a teal quadrangle and the text "Group Leader (Microbes and Food Safety), with a research focus on ensuring food safety and security, salary: competitive, apply by 30 September"

123

UEA Biological Sciences @biouea.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Want to study Biomedicine? Biomedical Sciences at UEA are ranked 12th in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027. Come and join us! #UEAScience

001

Reposted by UEA Biological Sciences

Jen Gill @jengill.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Love this quote (from the fab Sara Goodacre): “The ones you see in your home at the minute, the really big, fat, hairy ones, they’re usually teenage males that are lost – emotionally, geographically – and are just hoping they might find a female ...” www.theguardian.com/environment/...

theguardian.com

Spider season! Ten species you’ll see scuttling across Britain’s carpets and lawns this autumn

The world is suddenly full of webs and hairy legs. But why? And what do they belong to? Meet the spiders you’re most likely to encounter, from cardinals to false wolves

0175

Reposted by UEA Biological Sciences

University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

New research has revealed that climate extremes are accelerating in parts of the Amazon far faster than average warming trends suggest. Learn more: bit.ly/46rw3k4 #ResearchMatters #NewStudy

An aerial view of a river with boats creating ripples in the water. The river is surrounded by lush green trees and several buildings.

111

UEA Biological Sciences @biouea.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Biological Sciences is ranked 58th worldwide in the Research Collaboration Index, the first global ranking dedicated to measuring how effectively universities work with partners around the world. Congratulations to our wonderful and hard-working research staff. #UEAScience

031

UEA Biological Sciences @biouea.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Welcome to all our lovely new students here in the School of Biological Sciences. Here's wishing you an interesting and exciting time on your student journey. #UEAScience

static.klipy.com

Welcome: We're Glad You're Here

Alt: Welcome: We're Glad You're Here

020

Reposted by UEA Biological Sciences

University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Scientists have uncovered new clues that could help identify which prostate cancers are most likely to spread, and which are less likely to become life-threatening, in the first major findings from an international project co-founded by UEA. Learn more: bit.ly/4A5gbkR #ResearchMatters

A digital illustration of a DNA double helix strand. The strand is depicted with glowing dots and lines, set against an abstract, out-of-focus background of blue and red sparkling particles.

142

Reposted by UEA Biological Sciences

University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

We’ve missed our staff & students on campus, but it’s not long until these photos become reality... 🎉 The countdown to the Welcome Festival is on⏳

The Hive on UEA Campus, with a photo of it during Welcome Week last year held close to the camera.

The UEA Sportspark Hockey pitches, with a photo of a training session held close to the camera.

The Square with a photo of it busy during summer held close to the camera.

The SU building with a photo of students sitting in the square there during summer.

021

UEA Biological Sciences @biouea.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Thank you to our new BIO colleague, Yan Fen Lee, for her talk on 'Natural antimicrobial for food preservation and personal care'. #UEABIOResearch #UEAScience

Photo shows Yan Fen Lee smiling to camera.

010

UEA Biological Sciences @biouea.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We start off the last session with the winner of this year's PGR Colloquium, Lucas Malins. Lucas' talk is titled 'Decoding sympathetic regulation of venous tone in the mesentery'. #UEABIOResearch #UEAScience

The photo shows Lucas Malins, a young man with curly light brown hair and glasses. He is wearing a lab coat with the buttons undone and is smiling.

000

UEA Biological Sciences @biouea.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

And we are now fast approaching our keynote speech at the BIO Research Colloquium. David Gems, Professor of Biogerontology and Research Director of the UCL Institute of Healthy Ageing will be asking 'Can Ageing Be Solved? Lessons from C. elegans'. #UEABIOResearch #UEAScience

The oil painting 'The Fountain of Youth' by Lucas Cranach (1546), showing a pool in which the old venture in and come out young.

030

UEA Biological Sciences @biouea.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Thank you to Rafeeq Mir for his talk entitled 'AGMO - A modulator of ether lipids, and its role in embryonic development.' Next we have Dr Becky Lewis from our Teaching Theme on 'Uncovering hidden benefits of group work. #UEABIOResearch #UEAScience

The photo shows Dr Becky Lewis, a young woman with long dark hair, smiling at the camera.

020

UEA Biological Sciences @biouea.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

And so Session 2 commences at our Research Colloquium, and to start things off we have Doug Yu on 'Believable biodiversity metrics' and Jonathan Todd on 'Tales of the Unexpected Organosulfur Cycling'. #UEABIOResearch #UEAScience

Diagram showing five circles titled 'Antistress', 'Precursor of climate-active gases', 'Precursor of DRC', 'Signalling molecule' and 'C&S anaerobic respiration'. These surround a sixth circle showing a formula and DMSP.

001

UEA Biological Sciences @biouea.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Time for a break at our Research Colloquium and time to meet our sponsors without whom this event could not take place. Here today are New England Biolabs, Agilent, Iolight, @novogene-europe.bsky.social, @shimadzuuk.bsky.social, Fisher Scientific, @vectorbuilder.bsky.social and VWR. #UEABIOResearch

010

UEA Biological Sciences @biouea.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Our annual research Colloquium is underway, having been kicked off by @david-s-richardson.bsky.social on 'Can sex help save species?' Currently speaking is @appiaayme.bsky.social on 'Network of regulations controlling denitrification in Paracoccus denitrificans'. #UEABioResearch #UEAScience

A photo of Corinne Appia-Ayme. She has red shoulder-length hair and is dressed in a floral top.

000

UEA Biological Sciences @biouea.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Today is our annual Research Colloquium, and we are thrilled to welcome our guest speaker, David Gems, Professor of Biogerontology and Research Director at the UCL Institute of Healthy Ageing. Follow us today for updates of talks and events. #UEABIOResearch #UEAScience

A photo of Professor David Gems, a man with short dark, slightly greying, hair. He is looking slightly to his right, and is talking to someone off camera.

010

Reposted by UEA Biological Sciences

University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Prof Thomas Mock from @ueaenv.bsky.social has led a study that shows how different species of microscopic algae can behave in remarkably different ways due to their genetics. Read more: bit.ly/4gHdbCk @jgi.doe.gov #ResearchMatters #NewStudy

Abstract image featuring clusters of glowing green cells with a luminous effect, set against a dark background. Some cells are encased in circular structures, giving a swirling visual impression.

152

Reposted by UEA Biological Sciences

University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Researchers from @ueamedical.bsky.social have uncovered a shared biological mechanism that may help explain the profound fatigue experienced in conditions including long Covid, chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), PTSD, rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis. #NewStudy #ResearchMatters

A person sits at a desk appearing tired, resting their head on one hand, with a pair of glasses in the other. A laptop is open in front of them, alongside a glass of water, green plant, and medicine blister pack. The background features a lit shelf with decorative items.

111

Reposted by UEA Biological Sciences

John Innes Centre @johninnescentre.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

It’s #WorldLetterWritingDay! 🖊️✉️ Communication is a central part of science work, and our JIC Archives contain many handwritten letters between well-known scientists, discussing their experiments and findings 🔬 🧵

143

Reposted by UEA Biological Sciences

University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

News | Norwich has been named one of the UK's top emerging creative cities in Affinity's UK Creative Cities Report 2026. We spoke to award-winning author and UEA graduate Dr Ashley Hickson-Lovence about his top tips for aspiring authors and why Norwich and UEA were important parts of his journey 📚

131

Reposted by UEA Biological Sciences

University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

New UEA research has found that people who swim in rivers and lakes are more than twice as likely to develop skin conditions, while higher levels of bacteria linked to faecal pollution are associated with an risk of stomach bugs. Read more: bit.ly/4xp76S4 #ResearchMatters #NewStudy

A person is diving off a wooden dock into a calm, narrow river surrounded by lush green trees and plants. The setting appears peaceful and natural.

212

UEA Biological Sciences @biouea.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

BIO's annual Research Colloquium is taking place on Tuesday 8 September and we're excited to welcome Prof David Gems of the UCL Institute of Healthy Ageing as our main speaker. There'll also be talks from other staff members, a poster competition and an opportunity to meet our sponsors. #UEAScience

Photo of Professor David Gems, a man with darker hair, looking slightly to one side, caught as if mid-conversation.

011

Reposted by UEA Biological Sciences

UEA School of Health Sciences @ueahealthsciences.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Our Talking Heads series shines a spotlight on NHS and community healthcare educators across Norwich, King's Lynn, Ipswich and Gorleston, sharing what inspires them, what makes them proud, and why they do what they do. www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... #NHS #UEA #TalkingHeads #ProudToBeHSC

011

Reposted by UEA Biological Sciences

UEA School of Health Sciences @ueahealthsciences.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Are you a working in a health or care role and for the next step in your nursing career? Our two-year Trainee Nursing Associate Apprenticeship is for you! Now recruiting to start in February 2027 Scan the QR code for more information #Nursing #Apprenticeship #ProudtobeHSC

011

Reposted by UEA Biological Sciences

Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

This year, #Norwich was named the best place to live in the UK by the Sunday Times, and has also been picked as the best place to live in the East and the happiest city to work in the UK. We currently have lots of exciting vacancies. Read more about living and working in Norwich ➡️ buff.ly/ZHTv0vU

A photo of the skyline of Norwich including Norwich cathedral with flowers in the foreground

052

Reposted by UEA Biological Sciences

University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Clearing is still open at UEA. If you're not sure how Clearing works at UEA, head to our website: www.uea.ac.uk/study/cleari...

uea.ac.uk

Clearing explained

University of East Anglia

001

Reposted by UEA Biological Sciences

University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

You may have seen this in the national media... 👀 Did you know that taking the stairs could help you live longer? 🚶‍➡️ #AcademicExperts #NewResearch

351

Reposted by UEA Biological Sciences

Alper Akay @alperakay.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

This year we had an amazing lab day out at Gressenhall Farm & workhouse. Thanks to all lab members and our PGT students! @biouea.bsky.social

051

Reposted by UEA Biological Sciences

Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

This Trustee Director role is an exciting opportunity to have significant impact on our organisation in a unique partnership between science, academia and health research, as the Institute enters a phase of significant growth and increased global impact 🗓️ Apply by 31 August 2026 ➡️ buff.ly/zmfgJLL

A photo of the Quadram Institute building in the sunshine with a teal quadrangle and the text "Trustee Director to have significant impact on an organisation in a unique partnership between science, academia and health research. Apply by 31 August 2026"

024

Reposted by UEA Biological Sciences

University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Prof Neil Ward from @ueaenv.bsky.social is calling for greater action to help UK farming withstand future droughts as climate change increases pressure on water resources. Read more: bit.ly/4wXuupP #ResearchMatters #Droughts

Parched, cracked earth with sparse, dry wheat stalks and patches of green grass.

163

Reposted by UEA Biological Sciences

University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

This is the place you’ll call home 💚 From walks with friends around the UEA broad, to catch up coffee in Unio and live music at the LCR, this is where your next chapter begins. 📖 We still have places available through Clearing: 📞 Give us a call on: 01603 944834

Two UEA students doing the colour run with blue skies in the background.

The UEA Square with students sitting in the sunshine, chatting with each other.

Two student athletes standing in the LCR with blue and yellow bows in their hair.

The outside of the UEA Sportspark, with flowers in the foreground.

021

Reposted by UEA Biological Sciences

University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Got your results? 👀 Whatever today looks like for you, your next step is still yours to choose. Still considering your uni options? We still have places available through Clearing: 📞 Give us a call on: 01603 944834

A collage of photos of UEA students, graduates and Norwich and UEA campus locations, in a rainbow layout.

011

UEA Biological Sciences @biouea.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Want to study Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedicine, Ecology, Microbiology...? Come and join us at UEA's School of Biological Sciences! Speak to our lovely staff members who will help guide you through the process. #ResultsDay

010

Reposted by UEA Biological Sciences

University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Could Norwich be your next home? 💚 A city of cobbled streets, creative spaces, green parks and great coffee. It's easy to see why Norwich was named the UK's Best Place to Live (The Sunday Times, 2026).

A group of people watching a performance on the main stage at Norwich Pride.

A row of different coloured houses in Norwich with Norwich Cathedral in the background.

A group of benches with people sat on them. There are lights hanging from strings above them.

Norwich Pride parade walking up a street, with a sign in the foreground that reads:
'Still here, still queer'.

1142

Reposted by UEA Biological Sciences

University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

TEDxUEA is inviting original and innovative thinkers to apply to speak at its 2026 event held on our campus, sharing ideas that inspire audiences, challenge assumptions and spark meaningful conversations. Read more: bit.ly/4xqitsL #TEDx

132

Reposted by UEA Biological Sciences

Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Do you have experience of providing high-level administrative or coordination support within a complex organisation, together with excellent organisational skills? Check out our current vacancy⤵️ 💷 £30,600 to £37,400, 🗓️ Apply by 18 August 2026 ➡️ buff.ly/Bq81ncS

A photo of the Quadram Institute building with wildflowers in the foreground. A teal quadrangle contains the text "People and Talent Coordinator, to help deliver initiatives that create an inclusive, supportive and collaborative working environment. Salary: £30,600 to £37,400, Contract length: 1.5 years, Apply by 18 August 2026"

055

Reposted by UEA Biological Sciences

John Innes Centre @johninnescentre.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Professor Cristóbal Uauy, JIC Director, caught up with BBC Radio 4’s Farming Today programme about how science is helping develop arable crops that are more resilient to a rapidly changing climate, and the need for more diverse farming in the future 🌱🚜 Catch up from 08:45: okt.to/8zyCqp

okt.to

Farming Today - 07/08/2026 Resilient crops for a changing climate, planting in a drought, Sheeted Somerset cattle - BBC Sounds

We hear of work to make the UK's arable crops more resilient in a changing climate.

011

Reposted by UEA Biological Sciences

Claire Tsui @clairetsui.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

I did a thing :D First chapter of my PhD out now! 🌱 (first paper ever 🥳) Traits are historically hypothesized to age synchronously, but it is no longer the case. We quantified asynchronous ageing in Seychelles warblers and reviewed potential reasons for why this may be.

23711

Reposted by UEA Biological Sciences

Alexei Maklakov @alexeimaklakov.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Trade-offs Between Intergenerational and Transgenerational Effects: experimental data and demographic simulation model of multigenerational trade-offs in evolution: academic.oup.com/evlett/advan...

academic.oup.com

Evolutionary trade-offs between intergenerational and transgenerational fitness effects

Abstract. Intergenerational and transgenerational fitness effects can shape evolutionary processes. Theoretically, however, intergenerational and transgene

02312

Reposted by UEA Biological Sciences

Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

🌈 Our scientists and colleagues across the Norwich Research Park had a fantastic time at Norwich Pride this year! You can read about our EDI work from our new EDI Committee Co-chair ⤵️ buff.ly/xTYnMV1

Norwich Research Park scientists dressed up and joined the Norwich Pride event, holding a banner with the Pride flag and words 'Proud Scientists!'.

Four Quadram Institute PhD students joined the Norwich Pride event wearing rainbow colours.

The streets of Norwich during Norwich pride 2026.

051

Reposted by UEA Biological Sciences

University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Researchers from UEA are part of a major new £3.83 million programme exploring how to help people take meaningful climate action and build resilience to climate change. Read more: bit.ly/44Qp4QW #ClimateChange #ResearchMatters

A depiction of Earth shaped by lush green trees forming the continents, surrounded by clear blue water.

2104

Reposted by UEA Biological Sciences

John Innes Centre @johninnescentre.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

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 🌱

155

Reposted by UEA Biological Sciences

University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

News | UEA has won a Green Flag Award for the 10th consecutive year 🎉 When this streak began: Pokémon GO had just launched, Stranger Things had just premiered, Leo had finally won an Oscar, and the iPhone 7 was brand new. A decade later, we're still proudly flying the Green Flag. 🌳💚

Earlham Hall on a bright and sunny day, with blue skies and trees in the background, and with some words over the top of the image:
"Perfect 10. UEA has secured its 10th Green Flag Award in a row."

An owl flying on UEA campus with trees blurred in the background, and words over the top of the image: "When this Green Flag streak began...".

Part of the UEA Broad with trees on the side of the river, and words over the top of the image: "Pokemon Go had just launched".

Snowdrops are seen with the backdrop of the Sainsbury Centre and tree trunks, with words written over the top of the image: "Stranger Things had just premiered".

173