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Adam Frew @frewecologist.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Yesterday I had the privilege to be on the examination panel for Kohsuke Tanigawa's PhD defence. My first experience in this role in Sweden. An impressive PhD & many interesting discussions. It was also great to meet Steven Allison, Johannes Rousk, and Kristiina Karhu.

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Adam Frew @frewecologist.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

A pleasure to have Professor Katie Field From @sheffieldpps.bsky.social visit Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment this week before ICOM time hits us! Such a nice set of research and exciting stuff ahead! @katiefield4.bsky.social @westernsydneyu.bsky.social

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Adam Frew @frewecologist.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

I’m so happy that Dr Kostas Georgopoulos will soon join our group as a postdoctoral researcher. Kostas brings experience in plant–soil interactions, microbial ecology, and dual mycorrhizal forest systems.It's great to have him in the group as we grow a little more! @umeaplantsciencecentre.se

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Adam Frew @frewecologist.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

She can’t sit up on her own, but she makes good coffee!

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Adam Frew @frewecologist.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

hello again Umeå! ☃️❄️ I know this isn’t that cold, but coming from 38degC, I’m soaking up as much fresh cold air as possible before returning to the oven of Sydney. 🥵 @umeauniversitet.bsky.social @umeaplantsciencecentre.se

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Adam Frew @frewecologist.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Another successful night of pretending I might sleep again someday

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Adam Frew @frewecologist.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Does the Pacific Koel intentionally attempt to wake up toddlers before sunrise when you’ve finally got the baby to sleep? not loving that predawn coo-eee every night.

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Adam Frew @frewecologist.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Our little family got bigger. A happy big sister, and happy—but tired and a bit stressed – dad and papa.

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Adam Frew @frewecologist.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

sampling soils in some amazing spots in Australia! This is down by the Otways in victoria

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Adam Frew @frewecologist.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Welcome lunch and registration kicking things off at the New Phytologist symposium here in Tartu @newphyt.bsky.social

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Adam Frew @frewecologist.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Tartu! I forgot how beautiful a city it is.

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Adam Frew @frewecologist.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

In Singapore on my way to Tartu-Estonia, for the @newphyt.bsky.social symposium - Microbes as hidden or prominent players in plant life. It’s been 6 years since my last visit. Looking forward to the symposium, seeing some familiar & new faces. I’m talking about AM fungi in Australia, of course.

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Adam Frew @frewecologist.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Hei Umeå Morning run didn’t disappoint.

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Adam Frew @frewecologist.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Sampling soil in southern Western Australia! 🦠🍄‍🟫🧬

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Adam Frew @frewecologist.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

What if plants could pick their own fungal protectors?! ⚔️🌱 We're looking for a PhD student for a unique dual award PhD. Based at Western Sydney Uni & spend 12-18 months at University of Sheffield. You will work with me and with Profs Katie Field, Scott Johnson, Jeff Powell, and Jurriaan Tonn.

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Adam Frew @frewecologist.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

I can’t remember the last time I saw the snow. Barely anything by Finnish standards, but cool! 😎 ❄️

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Adam Frew @frewecologist.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

can’t beat the cooler sunny mornings on Hawkesbury campus this time of year! @westernsydneyu.bsky.social

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Adam Frew @frewecologist.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Nice talk from @eamonn-wooster.bsky.social on predator-prey interactions, human impacts, shifting nocturnality(or not)

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Adam Frew @frewecologist.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

potting up a student experiment in the rain. refreshing.

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Adam Frew @frewecologist.bsky.social · 21/08/2024

visiting University of Jyväskylä

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Adam Frew @frewecologist.bsky.social · 21/01/2024

New paper out: Do plants select their mycorrhizal fungi based on their ability to enhance defence? Or is it all about the carbon? Does defence have a role in the assembly of AM fungi? We present some hypotheses in ISME J t.co/2kB5c4v2rk

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Adam Frew @frewecologist.bsky.social · 12/12/2023

Out in New Phytologist! @newphyt.bsky.social Insect herbivory might exacerbate competition between AM fungi, leading to communities comprised of distantly related species - which provide more P overall! nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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