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Hayley Wickens
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Genomics, infection, pharmacy, global health and archery 🧬🦠💊🌏🏹
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Whoohoo! Calling #Bristol and surrounding areas 🥳🥳 I’ll be @cliftonlitfest at 10.30 on Sunday 16th Nov talking useful happy sad important things worth knowing about #GettingOlder - pleased come, bring mum, grandad, best friend, son ❤️❤️🐘🐘❤️❤️
October 31, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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superbugs.bsky.social
Happy #Halloween!

Check out our collection of #spooky #agarart from across the internet.

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🎃👻💀🦴🧟🧛🏼🕷️👹
October 31, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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nationaltrust.org.uk
When in the woods, best beware of dead man's fingers lurking there.
Reaching up above the ground, a creepy fungi to be found.

Happy Halloween everyone.

Photo: Sheringham Park by Rob Coleman
Fungi growing in a woodland, it looks remarkably like zombie fingers reaching up from the ground
October 31, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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genomicsengland.bsky.social
4 weeks after being born, Freddie was diagnosed with a rare form of eye cancer. He is one of numerous babies born with rare conditions who are receiving earlier diagnoses and treatment as a result of the Generation Study.

Read the full story: ow.ly/YJ7850XcTNk
Text saying 'The Generation Study is looking for more than 200 rare conditions which usually appear in the first few years of life, can be improved if caught early, and can be treated in the NHS.', with a green, a yellow and a pink circle below on a light green background. Text saying 'Four weeks after being born and having his genome sequenced, Freddie was diagnosed with hereditary retinoblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of eye cancer usually diagnosed in very young children.', and a photo of Freddie on a pink background. Text saying 'Very shortly after his diagnosis, Freddie was able to start treatment at Birmingham Children's Hospital. This gives doctors the best chance to minimise the impact on his vision.' and a photo of Freddie, his parents and sibling on a blue, yellow and pink background. Quote from Dr Rich Scott, Chief Executive Officer of Genomics England on a pink and white background saying “We believe genomics can transform healthcare in this country and be used to get ahead of serious illness. It’s been incredibly moving to see the lifechanging impact the Generation Study is having for families like Freddie’s, who have been able to access treatment that makes a world of difference soon after being born.”.
October 17, 2025 at 8:17 AM
bughayleyw.pharmsky.app
Highly recommend - we did this on a snowy evening last winter and it was magical ✨🔭🌙
virtualastro.bsky.social VirtualAstro @virtualastro.bsky.social · 25d
STARGAZING WALKS!

For those asking about my Stargazing Walks at National Trust White Horse Hill in Oxfordshire. There are three dates on sale.

Book for a fantastic evening under the stars at one of Englands finest ancient monuments,.

Book here www.nationaltrust-tickets.org.uk/event-ticket...
Buy White Horse Hill Evening Stargazing Walk Tickets online - National Trust
View White Horse Hill Evening Stargazing Walk from National Trust.
www.nationaltrust-tickets.org.uk
October 17, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Spent an excellent leadership development day with #UKCPA colleagues led by the inspirational @coachingchemist.pharmsky.app
I even came home with some reading! Thanks all, appreciate the support from @ukcpa.bsky.social - was great to work with colleagues from across the organisation 🙂💊🧬
Reading homework - The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier
October 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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pharmaj.bsky.social
Cathrine McKenzie, an honorary consultant pharmacist in critical care at the University of Southampton, has been appointed to the “first full professorial role for a pharmacist in intensive care in the UK”, according to @uhsft.bsky.social

#ukpharmacy #intensivecare
Cathrine McKenzie appointed as UK’s first professor of intensive care pharmacy
Cathrine McKenzie, an honorary consultant pharmacist in critical care at the University of Southampton, has been appointed to the “first full professorial role for a pharmacist in intensive care in…
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October 13, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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rpharms.com
Thinking about applying to study pharmacy?

Admissions teams look beyond clinical knowledge and exam results. They want to see initiative, versatility, and a genuine commitment to making a difference.

Suzanne Al-Rawi shares what really makes a standout candidate: https://bit.ly/473YkgG
October 9, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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This is astonishing news - such a devastating diagnosis which has previously been untreatable. No wonder the team are emotional about it 🥹
September 24, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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pharmacyresearchuk.bsky.social
Mentoring provides vital support to professionals in many areas and the PRUK mentoring scheme is free and available for professionals who wish to improve their research skills. We always welcome more mentors to the scheme! Sign-up today! bit.ly/2iGUsK3
September 9, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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For over 25 years, science and discovery centres have been at the heart of inspiring millions of people to explore, question, and be part of UK science and technology.

But they're seriously under threat… 1/3
August 30, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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nationaltrust.org.uk
Sometimes we all need a little word of encouragement.
A simple wooden sign with the words 'keep going' painted on it
August 26, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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rpharms.com
Have you started your foundation training year?

Sign up to RPS Foundation Trainee Membership for a year-long programme of:
✅ Webinars and exclusive content
✅Free BNF and MEP
✅Full Revision Course with Mock Assessment

Find out more: ow.ly/rEvU50WHFuj
Foundation Trainee programme Your training year with the RPS Aug Join now to receive your copy of the BNF, BNFc and MEP - early bird offer! Sept Interactive webinar: Key milestones for your foundation training year Oct Interactive webinar: Focus on law & ethics, MEP as an essential resource Royal Pharmaceutical Society Join now Foundation Trainee programme Your training year with the RPS Nov Interactive webinar: Focus on clinical resources to support your revision Jan Interactive webinar: Prescribing principles and considerations Feb Interactive webinar: Revising for the registration assessment Royal Pharmaceutical Society Join now Foundation Trainee programme Your training year with the RPS March - May Foundation Revision Course with Mock Assessment interactive webinars May - June Full Mock Assessment June Mock feedback sessions Plus regular newsletters all year long, and much more! Royal Pharmaceutical Society Join now
August 21, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Genomics and chocolate! Two of my favourite things 🧬🍫❤️
blekhman.bsky.social Ran Blekhman @blekhman.bsky.social · Aug 19
Cool application of microbiome in food science

Using metagenomics on Colombian cacao, they mapped how microbes influence chocolate flavors. Then they built a defined microbial consortium that replicates premium chocolate flavors -- validated by trained tasters!

www.nature.com/articles/s41...
A defined microbial community reproduces attributes of fine flavour chocolate fermentation - Nature Microbiology
An in-depth microbiological and metagenomic analysis of Colombian farm and fermentation facilities resulted in the design of a defined microbial community that can reproduce the flavour of fine chocol...
www.nature.com
August 19, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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I do this too! Glad it's not completely weird... Complimenting someone's excellent jacket or the guy playing piano at the station just feels right sometimes 🙂

www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
The one change that worked: I felt self-conscious – until I started complimenting strangers
Every day I try to give a genuine compliment, so if I like someone’s clothes, hair or makeup, I’ll tell them. It has made me more present, confident and at ease talking to people
www.theguardian.com
August 11, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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superbugs.bsky.social
For those who were not able to visit us in person.

For those who did visit us and want to re-live their experience.

And for those who might be thinking about running a similar event.

The content of our pop-up shop is now fully online.

🦠🧫🔬
Pop-Up Shop 2025 — Superbugs - The microbial world in, on and around us
www.superbugs.online
August 10, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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ukcpa.bsky.social
Pharmacy in the digital age: Big data, technology, and post-pandemic innovation
7th October 2025 - Webinar

Learning outcome 1)
• Discuss the concepts of big data, real world evidence and interoperability, and highlight their relevance to pharmacy practice

More info here:
Pharmacy in the digital age: Big data, technology, and post-pandemic innovation - UKCPA
This webinar will outline the advanced use of technology in pharmacy practice and its impact on safe and effective medication use.
ukclinicalpharmacy.org
August 8, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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I know I keep banging on about my designs but it’s not easy being a small business at the moment.
Take a look at my wares and please repost.
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Thanks!
A collage showing retro designs: a vinyl record poster, patterned phone case, cushion, and mug, me, a bookshelf print and T-shirt with an illustration of Forton Services.
August 6, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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Healthcare professionals bring unique perspectives to discovery research.

That’s why we’re funding doctoral programmes for UK-registered healthcare professionals.

Applications open in October. Find out how you can prepare ⤵️
wellcome.org/research-fun...
Doctoral Programmes for Healthcare Professionals | Grant funding | Wellcome
Get guidance on applying to host and administer a Wellcome doctoral programme for healthcare professionals at your institution. Find out about eligibility and how to prepare for your application.
wellcome.org
August 6, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social
One more time, just in case anyone hasn't yet seen it. Gutted at today's news of a double child drowning. Please read and share.
trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · Jun 19
Thanks for the reminder @janemunday.bsky.social. Every summer, I repost this article DROWNING DOES NOT LOOK LIKE DROWNING. To date, I know of FOUR kids who were saved after someone who'd clicked on the link learnt how to spot actual drowning. Take time to read and pass on.

slate.com/technology/2...
Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning
Drowning is not the violent, splashing call for help that most people expect.
slate.com
July 30, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Missed our on our have-a-go archery today? We'll be doing it again on 1st August, so get down to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard this Friday!

maryrose.org/events/teamw...
July 30, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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pharmaj.bsky.social
In this month's blog from the RPS chief scientist's office, Diane Ashiru-Oredope looks at highlights from recent pharmacy practice research through the lens of Core20PLUS5

#ukpharmacy #pharmaceuticalsciences
Pharmacy at the frontline of tackling healthcare inequalities
Tackling entrenched health inequalities is no longer the sole remit of public health teams or policymakers. Pharmacy professionals and their teams, as one of the most accessible healthcare…
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July 29, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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janeshanahan.bsky.social
The Herbert Protocol. A national scheme to support people living with #dementia who may be at risk of getting lost.
Great to see the valuable forms on the information board in the local health centre.
herbertprotocol.com
July 25, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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To mark the start of BBC Proms 2025, here’s my version of the Postman Pat theme tune in the style of a tango.
July 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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We're proud to announce our work developing a ground-breaking mitochondrial donation IVF treatment has now seen eight healthy babies born 👶

Find out more 👇

www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...

#WeAreNCL #Health #News #Mitochondria
Eight babies born after Mitochondrial donation
The UK’s pioneering licensed IVF technique to reduce the risk of mitochondrial diseases carried out in Newcastle has seen eight babies born, published research shows.
www.ncl.ac.uk
July 17, 2025 at 6:28 AM