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Science, Art and Writing Trust @sawtrust.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Cracking first day with the Microbe Zoo at @latitudefestival.bsky.social Looking forward to a sunny Saturday in the kids area, come meet the zoo keepers for a trip around the Microbe Zoo @johninnescentre.bsky.social @quadraminstitute.bsky.social @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social @earlhaminst.bsky.social

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Science, Art and Writing Trust @sawtrust.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

We love being at Latitude Festival! @latitudefestival.bsky.social Its been a great start to an exciting weekend talking about all things soil health with the help of our @johninnescentre.bsky.social plant and microbial scientist friends. 🦠🌱 Find our shed in the Cosmic Shambles Forest.

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Science, Art and Writing Trust @sawtrust.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Final preparations for the Microbe Zoo at Latitude Festival 2026! @latitudefestival.bsky.social We can't wait to explore the marvellous world of microbes with families and festival goers. Come find us in the Kids Area. @norwichmicro.bsky.social @johninnescentre.bsky.social

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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 🌱

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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

🧠 Today is #WorldBrainDay ! Last year, we joined the @ukgibanetwork.bsky.social to uncover how gut health influences the brain, immune system, and mental well-being. Read more about how the gut microbiome affects the brain and mind ⤵️ buff.ly/co69VrP

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How the gut microbiome affects the brain and mind - Quadram Institute

The gut-brain axis is the communication between the gut microbiota and the brain.

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Science, Art and Writing Trust @sawtrust.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Its summer... We've got our high vis on... Which can only mean one thing.. Time for Latitude Festival set up! This year you'll be able to find us in the Kids Area and The Cosmic Shambles Forest Of Science and Culture. @latitudefestival.bsky.social @johninnescentre.bsky.social

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Science, Art and Writing Trust @sawtrust.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Safe to say that we are having a fantastic time at the @royalsociety.org Summer Science show. You can find the Microbe Zoo in the council room (exhibit 5). @johninnescentre.bsky.social @quadraminstitute.bsky.social @norwichmicro.bsky.social

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Ben Goldsborough MP @bengoldsborough.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

🔬 South Norfolk is helping shape the future. It was brilliant to visit the Royal Society and see the incredible work of the Norwich Research Park's @quadraminstitute.bsky.social, @johninnescentre.bsky.social and @earlhaminst.bsky.social on show. We should all be proud. #SouthNorfolk #Science

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John Innes Centre @johninnescentre.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

BLOG - Harnessing the soil microbiome for crop health Ahead of #MicrobeZoo exhibiting at the @royalsociety.org #SummerScience Exhibition in London from tomorrow, we’ve published a blog about microbes and their impact: www.jic.ac.uk/blog/blog-ha... @norwichmicro.bsky.social @sawtrust.bsky.social

Image credit: Dr Katie Noble

Image caption: A collation of bioactivity screens carried out to test the antimicrobial production of different Streptomyces bacteria against pathogens like MRSA, E.coli and Candida albicans.

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Science, Art and Writing Trust @sawtrust.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

What an immense pleasure it was to welcome her Royal Highness Princess Anne to the Microbe Zoo at the Royal Norfolk Show today. It is hot hot HOT out here, so if you are planning on visiting us please stay hydrated and remember your suncream! @johninnescentre.bsky.social @norwichmicro.bsky.social

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Science, Art and Writing Trust @sawtrust.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Calling all primary schools - the deadline to apply to be part of the Curiosity Project is this Friday!! Schools who take part will recieve free workshops, CPD, fully funded visits (+ lots more!) Head over to our website for more info sawtrust.org/articles/tea...

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Teachers in Norfolk - Apply for our new project today! - The SAW Trust

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Science, Art and Writing Trust @sawtrust.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Calling all primary schools! Do you believe in a cross-disciplinary approach to education? Do you want to be part of something that helps boost opportunities for child-led questioning to shape learning? We are launching the Curiosity Project and we want YOU to be part of it. Find out more⤵️

Join the Curiosity Project! We are looking for 3 primary schools to work with us to develop a framework that enables science to be explored across the curriculum.

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Science, Art and Writing Trust @sawtrust.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

So pleased to have been accepted as one of the exhibits for this!! Look out London, a microscopic adventure is coming your way 🔬

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Science, Art and Writing Trust @sawtrust.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

What a beautiful day for this year's Norfolk Science Teaching Conference. Welcoming teachers from across Norfolk to a unique conference that aims to enhance and inspire science teaching. @johninnescentre.bsky.social @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social

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Science, Art and Writing Trust @sawtrust.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

How. My. Science. It's official. We are heading back to Latitude Festival and are excited to be branching out into the forest of science and culture!! 🥳🥳🥳

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Science, Art and Writing Trust @sawtrust.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Thank you Euan and all the wonderful volunteers who have helped at the #Microbe #Zoo this week!

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Science, Art and Writing Trust @sawtrust.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

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.

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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Here’s a sneak preview of the Microbe Zoo coming to Norwich Science Festival soon 👀 📅14 - 21 February 2026 📍The Gallery, the Forum Norwich ➡️ buff.ly/gtZX6Us @norwichmicro.bsky.social @johninnescentre.bsky.social @thesainsburylab.bsky.social @earlhaminst.bsky.social @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social

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Science, Art and Writing Trust @sawtrust.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

This time next week you'll be able to find us in the forum for Norwich Science Festival 2026!

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Science, Art and Writing Trust @sawtrust.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

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

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Science, Art and Writing Trust @sawtrust.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Calling all teachers!!! This one's for you guys. Come and get inspired at this FREE event all about science education. 🤫You can even apply for a grant to help with supply cover, so you can attend. 🧑‍🔬🧪

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Science, Art and Writing Trust @sawtrust.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

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

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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.

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Science, Art and Writing Trust @sawtrust.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

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/

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Science, Art and Writing Trust @sawtrust.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

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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Microbe Zoo | Norwich Science Festival

Microscopic adventures await – visit the Microbe Zoo at Norwich Science Festival! Once inside the ‘zoo’, you’ll be transported into a world usually invisible to the naked eye – one inhabited by bacter...

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Science, Art and Writing Trust @sawtrust.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

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...

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Science, Art and Writing Trust @sawtrust.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

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

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Science, Art and Writing Trust @sawtrust.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

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

Image shows a scientists and student looking using a pestle and mortar to extract products from a plant specimen

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Science, Art and Writing Trust @sawtrust.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

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

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Science, Art and Writing Trust @sawtrust.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

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!

Exploring vertical farming at Fischer Farms

Freshly packaged, locally grown Colman's mustard on the production line at Condimentum

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Science, Art and Writing Trust @sawtrust.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

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...

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Science, Art and Writing Trust @sawtrust.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

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.

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Science, Art and Writing Trust @sawtrust.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

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!

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Science, Art and Writing Trust @sawtrust.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Lots of great things going on at the #NorwichScienceFestival Get down there this half-term!

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Science, Art and Writing Trust @sawtrust.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

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...

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John Innes Centre @johninnescentre.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

EVENT - Norfolk Science Teaching Conference 🗓️ 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...

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Science, Art and Writing Trust @sawtrust.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

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...

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Food Scientists to the Rescue! | Norwich Science Festival

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Science, Art and Writing Trust @sawtrust.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Hi Bluesky! 👋 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

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