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Thulani Makhalanyane @thuls.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Enjoyed getting to hangout in Chicago while visiting Northwestern University. Looking forward to expanding our institutional collaboration.

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Thulani Makhalanyane @thuls.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Cool to see Mayibongwe Buthelezi’s paper on DMSP in Southern Ocean sea-ice online. Please check it out and help us spread the word! www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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Thulani Makhalanyane @thuls.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

We are recruiting! The DSTI-NRF SARChI in African Microbiome Innovation at Stellenbosch University is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join us. #Postdoc #Microbiome #AfricanMicrobiome #ResearchJobs #AcademicCareers #HumanHealth #GutMicrobiome #StellenboschUniversity

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Thulani Makhalanyane @thuls.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Work never stops (somehow) but some weekends are just perfect. Great weather, beautiful South African beaches, with amazing company.

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Thulani Makhalanyane @thuls.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

This week, we’re in Addis Ababa for an important symposium and workshop. Great to interact with such enthusiastic and exceptional participants. Thanks @amiposts.bsky.social and @isme-microbes.bsky.social for supporting this event!

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Thulani Makhalanyane @thuls.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Enjoyed being back at the University of Pretoria to celebrate graduations. We had two PhDs (Drs. Mayibongwe Buthelezi and John Paul Makumbi) and a masters student (Michelle Bekker) at this ceremony. Congratulations to the graduates and wishing you all the very best in the next phase of your careers.

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Thulani Makhalanyane @thuls.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

Happy weekend! Hope you’re able to get a break and talk some time to relax :-)

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Thulani Makhalanyane @thuls.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

They seem to have made a perfect recovery and have eased back to their natural environment.

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Thulani Makhalanyane @thuls.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Today we commemorated Freedom Day in South Africa. We’re lucky to have a great constitution that values diversity and protects the rights of marginalized people in society, ensuring that we get to live in a country where everyone is free to choose who they love and allowing body autonomy.

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Thulani Makhalanyane @thuls.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Really awesome week at a writing retreat in my backyard to finish off some stubborn papers. I may be biased but we live in the most beautiful country on earth, so hard to resist a few hikes during our downtime. #southafrica

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Thulani Makhalanyane @thuls.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

From all of us at the African Microbiome Group, wishing you a joyful Easter to those who are celebrating! You’re forgiven if whatever you eat isn’t good for your gut microbiome :-) And if you’re wondering, the answers is YES. We look this good everyday:-) #africanmicrobiomes

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Thulani Makhalanyane @thuls.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Had the pleasure of visiting Addis Ababa Science and Technology University for the first time during my trip to Ethiopia. I’m thoroughly enjoying the amazing food and warm hospitality. My gracious host, Prof. Mesfin Tafesse Gemeda, welcomed me by saying “welcome home,” and I truly feel at home here.

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Thulani Makhalanyane @thuls.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Struggling with Acne? We need you!

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Thulani Makhalanyane @thuls.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Great connecting with everyone at the CERI research day. Lots of useful information today regarding the importance of responsible AI use, media interaction and social media training.

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Thulani Makhalanyane @thuls.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Great connecting with everyone at the CERI research day.

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Thulani Makhalanyane @thuls.bsky.social · 29/11/2023

Navigating the Ocean's Wonders with Mayibongwe Buthelezi A Journey from Nongoma to the Atlantic Ocean: Mayi, currently in the second year of his Ph.D. at the University of Pretoria, takes us through his remarkable journey. shows.acast.com/atlanteco-po...

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Thulani Makhalanyane @thuls.bsky.social · 22/11/2023

We’re making good progress with our lineup for the ISME19 meeting in Cape Town next year. We have a great lineup including Jill Banfield, Rob Knight, Simonetta Gribaldo and others. Details on hosting a roundtable are available here: isme19.isme-microbes.org/isme19-round...

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Thulani Makhalanyane @thuls.bsky.social · 07/11/2023

I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Professor at Stellenbosch University! Super excited to join the Department of Microbiology and the School of Data Science and Computational Thinking at SU! www.sun.ac.za/english/List...

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Thulani Makhalanyane @thuls.bsky.social · 04/11/2023

Pretty awesome week in Nepal. We had the opportunity to meet some @ismeoffice.bsky.social ambassadors from South East Asia at the sidelines of the SASME2023 meeting in Dhulikhel, Nepal. #ismemicrobes #microbialecology

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Thulani Makhalanyane @thuls.bsky.social · 01/11/2023

We had the opportunity to have coffee and discuss microbiomes with Nepal’s Minister of Education, Science and Technology Hon. Ashok Kumar Rai. I was really impressed by the Ministers genuine interest in understanding the role of microbes. #microbiology #microbiomes #africanmicrobiomes #nepal

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Thulani Makhalanyane @thuls.bsky.social · 30/10/2023

I am excited to speak at the 2nd South Asian Symposium on Microbial Ecology 2023 (SASME 2023). The symposium will be held in Kathmandu, Nepal. The program includes student and early career training and many other activities. @ismeoffice.bsky.social

Thulanj with Kathmandu in the background.

Thulanj with a hindu temple in the background

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Thulani Makhalanyane @thuls.bsky.social · 12/10/2023

Really enjoyed speaking at the University of Zululand. Tough act following the choir though… #microbiomesinafrica #africanmicrobiomes

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Thulani Makhalanyane @thuls.bsky.social · 20/09/2023

Looking forward to the 4th International Conference on Community Ecology (ComEc 2023) will be held in Trieste, Italy, September 20-22, 2023.

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