microSCRUM
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UCC 𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨biology 𝐒𝐂hool 𝐑esearch staff for𝐔𝐌
https://www.ucc.ie/en/microbiology/
@UCC.bsky.social
A peer2peer support network using social & professional events to raise the profile of the School and helping to achieve it's mission
https://www.ucc.ie/en/microbiology/
@UCC.bsky.social
A peer2peer support network using social & professional events to raise the profile of the School and helping to achieve it's mission
Note the new venue for this semester, Cavanagh Pharmacy Building.
Our Seminar Series reboots this Thursday with an exciting schedule ahead.
This week PhD candidate Silvia Ruta from University of Catania, Italy, co-supervised by Prof. Jennifer Mahony will talk about biofilms in cheese production.
This week PhD candidate Silvia Ruta from University of Catania, Italy, co-supervised by Prof. Jennifer Mahony will talk about biofilms in cheese production.
February 9, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Note the new venue for this semester, Cavanagh Pharmacy Building.
Our Seminar Series reboots this Thursday with an exciting schedule ahead.
This week PhD candidate Silvia Ruta from University of Catania, Italy, co-supervised by Prof. Jennifer Mahony will talk about biofilms in cheese production.
This week PhD candidate Silvia Ruta from University of Catania, Italy, co-supervised by Prof. Jennifer Mahony will talk about biofilms in cheese production.
February 9, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Our Seminar Series reboots this Thursday with an exciting schedule ahead.
This week PhD candidate Silvia Ruta from University of Catania, Italy, co-supervised by Prof. Jennifer Mahony will talk about biofilms in cheese production.
This week PhD candidate Silvia Ruta from University of Catania, Italy, co-supervised by Prof. Jennifer Mahony will talk about biofilms in cheese production.
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Congratulations on a well-deserved retirement. Thank you Alan for the impact you’ve made and the example you’ve set—wishing you all the best ahead.
January 30, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Congratulations on a well-deserved retirement. Thank you Alan for the impact you’ve made and the example you’ve set—wishing you all the best ahead.
Today we celebrate the retirement of Prof. Alan Dobson. A distinguished member of our School who leaves behind an indelible legacy. An incredible scientist and an equally venerable man. Happy retirement Alan. @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social @uccresearch.bsky.social @ucc.ie
January 30, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Today we celebrate the retirement of Prof. Alan Dobson. A distinguished member of our School who leaves behind an indelible legacy. An incredible scientist and an equally venerable man. Happy retirement Alan. @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social @uccresearch.bsky.social @ucc.ie
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Marine #sponges are generally considered biosynthetic "hotspots" (e.g. Theonella) - but does this always hold true? In our newest study led by @stephenjackson.bsky.social we are looking at Inflatella pellicula's biosynthetic capacity - and our results are surprising doi.org/10.1099/mgen...
New insights into the microbiome of the deep-sea sponge Inflatella pellicula and the secondary metabolic potential of metagenome-assembled genomes and the wider microbiome
Marine sponges are found in all of the world’s oceans, from the surface waters to the deepest abyssal zones. The marine sponge holobiont is a rich source of microbial and chemical diversity. Up to 63 ...
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January 13, 2026 at 6:54 AM
Marine #sponges are generally considered biosynthetic "hotspots" (e.g. Theonella) - but does this always hold true? In our newest study led by @stephenjackson.bsky.social we are looking at Inflatella pellicula's biosynthetic capacity - and our results are surprising doi.org/10.1099/mgen...
We are immensely proud that University College Cork (UCC) is today ranked the second most sustainable university in the world, according to an assessment of 1,500 universities from almost 100 different countries around the world. @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 10:32 AM
We are immensely proud that University College Cork (UCC) is today ranked the second most sustainable university in the world, according to an assessment of 1,500 universities from almost 100 different countries around the world. @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social
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Congratulations to School of Microbiology UCC student Caoimhe Sexton on joining the Winning in STEM²D community this year, after receiving a STEM²D Scholarship from Johnson & Johnson at STEMFest 2025 in Thomond Park.
November 25, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Congratulations to School of Microbiology UCC student Caoimhe Sexton on joining the Winning in STEM²D community this year, after receiving a STEM²D Scholarship from Johnson & Johnson at STEMFest 2025 in Thomond Park.
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🎉 Great energy at yesterday’s 3rd Year Antibiotics Unearthed Poster Day hosted by the School of Microbiology, UCC! Incredible student research, creative posters, and big enthusiasm for tackling antimicrobial resistance. 🔬💡 #UCC #Microbiology #AntibioticsUnearthed #AMR
November 26, 2025 at 3:11 PM
🎉 Great energy at yesterday’s 3rd Year Antibiotics Unearthed Poster Day hosted by the School of Microbiology, UCC! Incredible student research, creative posters, and big enthusiasm for tackling antimicrobial resistance. 🔬💡 #UCC #Microbiology #AntibioticsUnearthed #AMR
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Huge congratulations to Caitriona Condon, this year's recipient of the Tadhg O'Mullane award for Academic Excellence.
December 1, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Huge congratulations to Caitriona Condon, this year's recipient of the Tadhg O'Mullane award for Academic Excellence.
Great game, friendly but competitive.
3-3 draw, penalties to decide. S
Staff win back the perpetual cup.
Well done to all players, supporters, Referee Niall O'Leary. Special thanks to Katie Bourke for organizing. And thanks for supporting the Charity.
@uccmicrobiology.bsky.social
3-3 draw, penalties to decide. S
Staff win back the perpetual cup.
Well done to all players, supporters, Referee Niall O'Leary. Special thanks to Katie Bourke for organizing. And thanks for supporting the Charity.
@uccmicrobiology.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Great game, friendly but competitive.
3-3 draw, penalties to decide. S
Staff win back the perpetual cup.
Well done to all players, supporters, Referee Niall O'Leary. Special thanks to Katie Bourke for organizing. And thanks for supporting the Charity.
@uccmicrobiology.bsky.social
3-3 draw, penalties to decide. S
Staff win back the perpetual cup.
Well done to all players, supporters, Referee Niall O'Leary. Special thanks to Katie Bourke for organizing. And thanks for supporting the Charity.
@uccmicrobiology.bsky.social
A big, big day in the School of Microbiology calendar!!
The Annual Staff V Students Charity Football Match.
This year we are raising funds for Cork Penny Dinners.
Come along and support the STAFF team 😂 and the worthy charity. @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social
The Annual Staff V Students Charity Football Match.
This year we are raising funds for Cork Penny Dinners.
Come along and support the STAFF team 😂 and the worthy charity. @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 9:06 AM
A big, big day in the School of Microbiology calendar!!
The Annual Staff V Students Charity Football Match.
This year we are raising funds for Cork Penny Dinners.
Come along and support the STAFF team 😂 and the worthy charity. @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social
The Annual Staff V Students Charity Football Match.
This year we are raising funds for Cork Penny Dinners.
Come along and support the STAFF team 😂 and the worthy charity. @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social
Join us on Thursday as our School Seminar Series continues. Hugh Harris will talk about E. coli phages in the human gut microbiome. @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Join us on Thursday as our School Seminar Series continues. Hugh Harris will talk about E. coli phages in the human gut microbiome. @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social
World class research from a world class School! Congratulations to the School of Microbiology members awarded the Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers 2025; Colin Hill, Liam O'Mahony, Paul O'Toole, Andrey Shkoporov and Jens Walter. @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 9:30 AM
World class research from a world class School! Congratulations to the School of Microbiology members awarded the Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers 2025; Colin Hill, Liam O'Mahony, Paul O'Toole, Andrey Shkoporov and Jens Walter. @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social
Big congratulations to Leonie Kiely, Jill O’Sullivan, Meghana Srinivas, Ciara Tobin, and Clodagh Walsh on officially graduating with their PhDs in Microbiology from UCC! @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Big congratulations to Leonie Kiely, Jill O’Sullivan, Meghana Srinivas, Ciara Tobin, and Clodagh Walsh on officially graduating with their PhDs in Microbiology from UCC! @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social
Packed house for a great talk by Prof. John Morrissey on the origin of lager yeast! @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Packed house for a great talk by Prof. John Morrissey on the origin of lager yeast! @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social
🚨REMINDER: Join us today for Prof. Morrissey's talk on "A story of sex and alcohol" @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social
Our School Seminar Series continues this Thursday with Prof. John Morrissey who will talk about the origins of modern lager yeast. @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social @apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social @uccresearch.bsky.social @ucc.ie
November 6, 2025 at 9:16 AM
🚨REMINDER: Join us today for Prof. Morrissey's talk on "A story of sex and alcohol" @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social
Our School Seminar Series continues this Thursday with Prof. John Morrissey who will talk about the origins of modern lager yeast. @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social @apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social @uccresearch.bsky.social @ucc.ie
November 3, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Our School Seminar Series continues this Thursday with Prof. John Morrissey who will talk about the origins of modern lager yeast. @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social @apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social @uccresearch.bsky.social @ucc.ie
Great talk today by Lisa Friess describing genomic and functional characteristics of Bifidobacteria strains. @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social @uccresearch.bsky.social @ucc.ie
October 23, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Great talk today by Lisa Friess describing genomic and functional characteristics of Bifidobacteria strains. @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social @uccresearch.bsky.social @ucc.ie
🚨REMINDER: Join us today for our seminar, with Lisa Friess!
Our seminar series continues this week with Lisa Friess speaking about carbohydrate metabolism in Bifidobacteria. @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social @uccresearch.bsky.social @ucc.ie
October 23, 2025 at 8:46 AM
🚨REMINDER: Join us today for our seminar, with Lisa Friess!
Our seminar series continues this week with Lisa Friess speaking about carbohydrate metabolism in Bifidobacteria. @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social @uccresearch.bsky.social @ucc.ie
October 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Our seminar series continues this week with Lisa Friess speaking about carbohydrate metabolism in Bifidobacteria. @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social @uccresearch.bsky.social @ucc.ie
Congratulations to Carmel Shortiss on receiving an Outstanding Colleague Award from UCC. A thoroughly deserving recipient.
October 7, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Congratulations to Carmel Shortiss on receiving an Outstanding Colleague Award from UCC. A thoroughly deserving recipient.
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Come and work with me and @ariannebabina.bsky.social on #Streptomyces evolution and antibiotic production
Origins of a tangled bank: Adaptation and evolution in antibiotic-producing Streptomyces
www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate...
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Origins of a tangled bank: Adaptation and evolution in antibiotic-producing Streptomyces
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University of Glasgow - Postgraduate study - Centres for Doctoral Training - NorthWest Biosciences - Our Projects - Underpinning Bioscience - Paul A Hoskisson
www.gla.ac.uk
September 30, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Come and work with me and @ariannebabina.bsky.social on #Streptomyces evolution and antibiotic production
Origins of a tangled bank: Adaptation and evolution in antibiotic-producing Streptomyces
www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate...
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Origins of a tangled bank: Adaptation and evolution in antibiotic-producing Streptomyces
www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate...
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Wonderful start to our 25/26 Seminar Series with @paulinedscanlan.bsky.social.
An intriguing topic with a packed and engage audience. @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social @apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social @apcpostdocassoc.bsky.social @uccresearch.bsky.social @ucc.ie
An intriguing topic with a packed and engage audience. @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social @apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social @apcpostdocassoc.bsky.social @uccresearch.bsky.social @ucc.ie
September 26, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Wonderful start to our 25/26 Seminar Series with @paulinedscanlan.bsky.social.
An intriguing topic with a packed and engage audience. @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social @apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social @apcpostdocassoc.bsky.social @uccresearch.bsky.social @ucc.ie
An intriguing topic with a packed and engage audience. @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social @apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social @apcpostdocassoc.bsky.social @uccresearch.bsky.social @ucc.ie
🚨Reminder:
Our Seminar Series for the 25/26 academic year kicks off today, 2pm, with Dr Pauline Scanlan.
@uccmicrobiology.bsky.social @apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social @apcpostdocassoc.bsky.social @uccresearch.bsky.social @ucc.ie
Our Seminar Series for the 25/26 academic year kicks off today, 2pm, with Dr Pauline Scanlan.
@uccmicrobiology.bsky.social @apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social @apcpostdocassoc.bsky.social @uccresearch.bsky.social @ucc.ie
We kick off our Seminar Series for the new Semester, next Thursday, with @paulinedscanlan.bsky.social
Looking forward to hearing all about how 'Ecology Meets Evolution'.
@uccmicrobiology.bsky.social; @apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social; @apcpostdocassoc.bsky.social; @uccresearch.bsky.social; @ucc.ie
Looking forward to hearing all about how 'Ecology Meets Evolution'.
@uccmicrobiology.bsky.social; @apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social; @apcpostdocassoc.bsky.social; @uccresearch.bsky.social; @ucc.ie
September 25, 2025 at 8:07 AM
🚨Reminder:
Our Seminar Series for the 25/26 academic year kicks off today, 2pm, with Dr Pauline Scanlan.
@uccmicrobiology.bsky.social @apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social @apcpostdocassoc.bsky.social @uccresearch.bsky.social @ucc.ie
Our Seminar Series for the 25/26 academic year kicks off today, 2pm, with Dr Pauline Scanlan.
@uccmicrobiology.bsky.social @apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social @apcpostdocassoc.bsky.social @uccresearch.bsky.social @ucc.ie
We kick off our Seminar Series for the new Semester, next Thursday, with @paulinedscanlan.bsky.social
Looking forward to hearing all about how 'Ecology Meets Evolution'.
@uccmicrobiology.bsky.social; @apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social; @apcpostdocassoc.bsky.social; @uccresearch.bsky.social; @ucc.ie
Looking forward to hearing all about how 'Ecology Meets Evolution'.
@uccmicrobiology.bsky.social; @apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social; @apcpostdocassoc.bsky.social; @uccresearch.bsky.social; @ucc.ie
September 19, 2025 at 12:49 PM
We kick off our Seminar Series for the new Semester, next Thursday, with @paulinedscanlan.bsky.social
Looking forward to hearing all about how 'Ecology Meets Evolution'.
@uccmicrobiology.bsky.social; @apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social; @apcpostdocassoc.bsky.social; @uccresearch.bsky.social; @ucc.ie
Looking forward to hearing all about how 'Ecology Meets Evolution'.
@uccmicrobiology.bsky.social; @apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social; @apcpostdocassoc.bsky.social; @uccresearch.bsky.social; @ucc.ie