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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Fantastic to see PhD student @jcihorton.bsky.social and Group Leader Prof Jon Todd at today’s Microbial Genomics Symposium ⤵️

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Josh Horton @jcihorton.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

A few weeks ago, I was given the opportunity to talk at the annual @nrpdtp.bsky.social Student Summer Conference. It was a brilliant chance to share my research to the other PhD students on my DTP and I was honoured to be awarded the Best Student Talk award for Y3&Y4 students :)

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John Innes Centre @johninnescentre.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

This #PrideMonth, we revisit this blog by Leah Milner-Campbell on ‘Being proud of our authentic selves’ 🙌🌈 Read Leah’s thoughts on Pride Month, a time to celebrate resilience and living openly as our true selves, particularly in research environments where self-expression drives innovation

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Being proud of our authentic selves | John Innes Centre

June marks Pride Month, and Leah Milner-Campbell, Neurodiversity project officer, explores this as a time to celebrate authenticity, resilience, and the courage to live openly as our true selves.

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Josh Horton @jcihorton.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

I'll be there during the 2 poster sessions today! If you can't find me, feel free to drop me a DM on here :) #microbio26

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Josh Horton @jcihorton.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

And the poster is up at #microbio26! Come and find me at A037 to talk all things biofilm :) @microbiologysociety.org

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Josh Horton @jcihorton.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

After a couple of days of sightseeing, it's #Microbio26 conference time!

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Royal Institution @rigb.org · 24/03/2026

A lone astronaut in a race to save the Sun from a mysterious microorganism. ☀️ The premise of Project Hail Mary is gripping, but the science is just as fascinating. We looked at what’s fact, what’s fiction, and what’s still unknown. 🧪

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Project Hail Mary: the science behind the fiction

As the highly anticipated sci-fi film hits the theatres, we dive into the microbiology at the heart of its story.

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Josh Horton @jcihorton.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

I went to see Project Hail Mary yesterday and it was fantastic!! Highly highly recommend - and if you were interested in the science behind the story, check out my article below

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Josh Horton @jcihorton.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Project Hail Mary is released in the UK next week - I recently read the book it's based on and was fascinated by the world of microbiology Andy Weir built in the book, so I wrote about it! medium.com/@jcihorton/6...

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Project Hail Mary: the science behind the fiction

Dive into the world of microbiology behind the fiction of the hotly-anticipated Project Hail Mary with PhD student Josh Horton

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Josh Horton @jcihorton.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Great to be at the CMI Annual Conference and presenting a poster about my PhD project! If you're here, be sure to come find me at poster 33 #CMINorwich26 @norwichmicro.bsky.social

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Josh Horton @jcihorton.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Last Saturday, I was invited to do a talk at Norwich Science Festival's #OutThinkers: an event all about LGBTQ+ people in STEM. Thanks to @samfrowe.bsky.social for the invite and @prideinstem.bsky.social for sponsoring! (and sorry @drcarpineti.bsky.social for saying I didn't like physics 🤣)

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Josh Horton @jcihorton.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

It was great to be invited back to a local primary school recently to deliver science outreach sessions to Y2 students! We introduced them to the wonderful world of microbiology through an interactive games and hands-on experiments Many thanks to all who volunteered 🧪🦠 #scicomms #outreach

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Quadram Student Forum (QSF) @quadramsf.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Last week, the QSF organised the annual Student Science Showcase! This was a great opportunity for students at @quadraminstitute.bsky.social to present their work We were glad to welcome back Dr. Bushra Schuitemaker to QIB as Keynote Speaker: talking about her PhD, research, and life in industry

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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

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

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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.

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Josh Horton @jcihorton.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

I'm doing a talk for the Norwich Science Festival in an event called OutThinkers! Sat 21st Feb 7pm-9:30 It's about LGBTQ+ people in STEM, talking about their science and being LGBTQ+. Tickets are completely free - see you there! norwichsciencefestival.co.uk/whats-on/out...

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Out Thinkers | Norwich Science Festival

Join Out Thinkers for a series of inspiring talks and a chance to network with LGBTQ+ scientists.

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Royal Institution @rigb.org · 06/01/2026

Aliens, autopsies and a whole lot of hot air 🎈 We visited our friends at the National Space Centre to learn how this fake alien tells a very real story about secrecy, science and sensational headlines. Alien head on loan from the Charles Fort Institute

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Josh Horton @jcihorton.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Since October, I've been busy at work creating digital content as part of my Digital Media internship with @rigb.org. I've written a few blogs, created reel videos from start to finish, and even made my own podcast episode! All whilst promoting the Christmas Lectures. Examples in this thread

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Quadram Student Forum (QSF) @quadramsf.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Students from the Norwich Bioscience Institutes met last Friday for a Student Formal organised by the student committees - it was a great night celebrating our achievements over the past academic year (and an opportunity to get glammed up!)

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Quadram Student Forum (QSF) @quadramsf.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Last week, we went pottery painting (in what has become an annual event!) Mugs, plates, bowls, and a motorcycle(?) were decorated with a whole host of different designs - and it was a great opportunity to unwind!! 🖌️🎨

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Josh Horton @jcihorton.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Was great to join with other scientists at the Norwich Research Park in our tie-dye lab coats at this year's #NorwichPride. Such an important event that I was glad to be a part of

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Kieron Gillen @kierongillen.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

I’m petrified about today’s science news. Genetically modifying crabs to have cheetah genes? This could go sideways fast.

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Josh Horton @jcihorton.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Excited to be attending the ECR Symposium on Microbial Genomics organised by @microbesng.bsky.social @norwichmicro.bsky.social #MNGPopUp

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Quadram Student Forum (QSF) @quadramsf.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

On the 13-15th June, we hosted our annual student retreat in Southwold! We all had a great time relaxing and enjoying a break from PhD work - swimming, having a BBQ, a murder mystery night, and a beach trip 🏖️

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Josh Horton @jcihorton.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Last week I had a great time at Pint of Science talking about all things biofilm! I spoke about why biofilm research is important and how it affects your every day life. Thanks to all the organisers for this fab experience!! #pint25 @pintofscience.uk @quadraminstitute.bsky.social

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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

🆕 Blog! We hear from some of our researchers about their experience of attending the #Biofilms11 conference which brought together experts in biofilms 🦠 ➡️ buff.ly/rgQkywB @dr-bilal-djeghout.bsky.social @jcihorton.bsky.social ‬ @hoyuliu.bsky.sociall

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Pint of Science UK @pintofscience.uk · 19/05/2025

✨️ #pint25 is starting today!✨ 3 nights of fun science talks for everyone in pubs, come meet & chat with scientists! 👀🎟 Discover the programme and grab your tickets here pintofscience.co.uk 🗓️ 19-21 May 2025 📍45 locations across the UK 👓 400 events

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Josh Horton @jcihorton.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

It's TODAY!! Still some tickets available :)

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Josh Horton @jcihorton.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Happy to be in Cardiff for #Biofilms11 !! Come find me at poster 9 to chat about Salmonella biofilm formation 🦠🧫

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Josh Horton @jcihorton.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

No-context sneak previews of my Pint of Science talk about all things biofilm - happening ✨THIS MONTH✨ 🕐When: Mon 19th May, doors open 7pm 📍Where: The Whalebone, Norwich, NR3 4BA 🎫Grab your tickets here: pintofscience.co.uk/event/sticki...

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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Biofilms: From Helpful Habitats to Healthcare Headaches🦠 🗣️ Join @jcihorton.bsky.social & other researchers across the Norwich Research Park for an exciting evening uncovering the world of biofilms as part of @pintofscience.uk🍺 🗓️ Monday 19 May 📍 Whalebone pub, Norwich Book now➡️ buff.ly/PUOWxxz

An image of bacteria along with tablets, and a photo of Josh. There is the text "Pint of Science 2025, Biofilms: From Helpful Habitats to Healthcare Headaches, Joshua Horton, Monday 19 May, 7.30 to 9.30pm, The Whalebone"

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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

"Recently, I had the privilege of organising and leading outreach activities for Year 1 and Year 2 children at West Earlham Infant and Nursery School, introducing them to the fascinating world of #microbiology." 💬 @jcihorton.bsky.social

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A glimpse into the invisible world; inspiring future scientists through outreach - Quadram Institute

PhD student Josh Horton reflects on his recent experiences planning and delivering science outreach sessions at a local primary school

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Josh Horton @jcihorton.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Excited to announce that I will be speaking at this year's Pint of Science about all things biofilm! If you're Norwich-based, feel free to come along (with your non-sciency friends and family!!) pintofscience.co.uk/event/sticki... #pint25

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Sticking Together:When Microbes Unite In Biofilms

Join us for an exciting evening uncovering the world of biofilms—microbial communities causing chronic infections, antibiotic resistance, and contamination…

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Josh Horton @jcihorton.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

This was a fab opportunity to speak with so many great people working on improving research culture and EDI. I'm really proud to be part of an institute that really values the importance of such initiatives

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Josh Horton @jcihorton.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Had a great time yesterday and some brilliant discussions with students/staff at other BBSRC institutes! If you didn't catch me yesterday, I'm around at lunch again :)

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Josh Horton @jcihorton.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Excited to be invited to the #BBSRC Connecting Research Culture conference at @earlhaminst.bsky.social today as part of my role in @quadramsf.bsky.social The committee have a poster about our work establishing a student community @quadraminstitute.bsky.social - come find us at lunch time! ☺️

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Josh Horton @jcihorton.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

The Showcase was the final project I led as Chair of @quadramsf.bsky.social - it was a great success and really showed off the brilliant research being produced by students at the institute!! 😊 Now Heloise takes over as Chair of QSF - best of luck to her 💕

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Quadram Student Forum (QSF) @quadramsf.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

The showcase really highlighted the contribution of student science at @quadraminstitute.bsky.social . Here's a little blog summarising the day :)

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Josh Horton @jcihorton.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Really excited for the first annual CMI conference - some great talks lined up over the next 2 days #CMINorwich25 @norwichmicro.bsky.social

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Josh Horton @jcihorton.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

I recently organised and delivered outreach sessions at a local primary school, teaching Year 1 and 2 children about microbes, antibiotics, and handwashing (using agar plates!) I really enjoyed it and hopefully it inspired the next generation of scientists 🤔

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Josh Horton @jcihorton.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

All the hard work paid off yesterday - Student Science Showcase showed off the great research going on at @quadraminstitute.bsky.social . Thanks to all those involved! I also had the opportunity to present my first poster of my PhD

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Quadram Student Forum (QSF) @quadramsf.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

This couldn't have happened without the QSF committee! Thank you to them for all their help -Josh

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Quadram Student Forum (QSF) @quadramsf.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

We also were happy to welcome our keynote speaker @stewartlab.bsky.social from @newcastleuni.bsky.social to speak about his work on diet-microbe-host interactions in early life as well as his career progression and advice for our student collective

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