Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
@siouxsiew.bsky.social
The other “Susie” Wiles AKA NZ’s “Pink Terror”. Microbiologist interested in antibiotic resistance, experimental evolution, and sustainable period products. Also science communicator and lover of bioluminescence & Lego. She/her.
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Siouxsie Wiles: Why I’m crowdfunding despite winning my legal battle
'Between the ERA and the Employment Court, my husband and I have spent over $632,000.'
thespinoff.co.nz
Morning peeps! I’ve written a piece for @thespinoff.bsky.social on why I ended up taking legal action against my employer and a little bit about how it played out. The whole story needs a book to tell but this is a good start 😂 thespinoff.co.nz/society/01-1... thespinoff.co.nz/society/01-1...
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It's beginning to look a bit like Christmas,
With sign up going live!🎶🎵
So here's the Bluesky Secret Santa AoNZ, with some friends from Mastodon along for the ride. We hope you are looking forward to some fun, and that we can bring it to you 🎄
Official hashtag: #SecretSantaAoNZ
App: secretsanta.nz
With sign up going live!🎶🎵
So here's the Bluesky Secret Santa AoNZ, with some friends from Mastodon along for the ride. We hope you are looking forward to some fun, and that we can bring it to you 🎄
Official hashtag: #SecretSantaAoNZ
App: secretsanta.nz
November 9, 2025 at 7:46 PM
It's beginning to look a bit like Christmas,
With sign up going live!🎶🎵
So here's the Bluesky Secret Santa AoNZ, with some friends from Mastodon along for the ride. We hope you are looking forward to some fun, and that we can bring it to you 🎄
Official hashtag: #SecretSantaAoNZ
App: secretsanta.nz
With sign up going live!🎶🎵
So here's the Bluesky Secret Santa AoNZ, with some friends from Mastodon along for the ride. We hope you are looking forward to some fun, and that we can bring it to you 🎄
Official hashtag: #SecretSantaAoNZ
App: secretsanta.nz
Auckland peeps! Some dates for your diary!
Next up some enormous silliness with Austen Found to commemorate #janeausten and her 250th Birthday. Austen Found coming to Waiheke, Devonport, Pukekohe, Howick and TAPAC from Dec 11-16th. All ticket links here www.hotpink.co.nz/austen-found/
November 8, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Auckland peeps! Some dates for your diary!
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It was lovely to chat with @skepchick.org about my case and my crowdfunding campaign. It’s a looooong interview so maybe bookmark it for the weekend 😂
Dr. Siouxsie Wiles saved lives during the pandemic by educating the public about what was happening. During that time, she withstood relentless harassment from conspiracy theorists & went to court to force employers to protect people like her. Here's her story! 🧪 www.patreon.com/posts/142933...
This Scientist Saved Lives During COVID. Now She Needs Your Help | Rebecca Watson
Get more from Rebecca Watson on Patreon
www.patreon.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:26 PM
It was lovely to chat with @skepchick.org about my case and my crowdfunding campaign. It’s a looooong interview so maybe bookmark it for the weekend 😂
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Thinking only of Rosalind Franklin today, and what was stolen from her (and so many other female scientists alongside her).
Rosalind Franklin and the damage of gender harassment
Spurred by a recent report on sexual harassment in academia, our columnist revisits a historical case and reflects on what has changed—and what hasn’t
www.science.org
November 7, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Thinking only of Rosalind Franklin today, and what was stolen from her (and so many other female scientists alongside her).
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80 download of my checklist of actionable items for any researcher to adopt to support an equitable and sustainable scholarly publishing landscape zenodo.org/records/1741...
Still need to do this myself, but I'd love to see printouts on office doors or hallways ;) #AcademicSky #OpenAccess #DiamondOA
Still need to do this myself, but I'd love to see printouts on office doors or hallways ;) #AcademicSky #OpenAccess #DiamondOA
For Equitable and sustainable scholarly publishing | Pour un édition scientifique équitable et pérenne [Checklist]
This bilingual checklist presents 13 concrete actions researchers can take to move toward a more equitable and sustainable scholarly publishing ecosystem.Each action is classified by career stage (all...
zenodo.org
November 7, 2025 at 4:56 PM
80 download of my checklist of actionable items for any researcher to adopt to support an equitable and sustainable scholarly publishing landscape zenodo.org/records/1741...
Still need to do this myself, but I'd love to see printouts on office doors or hallways ;) #AcademicSky #OpenAccess #DiamondOA
Still need to do this myself, but I'd love to see printouts on office doors or hallways ;) #AcademicSky #OpenAccess #DiamondOA
Another two grant rejections this week 😢 But also an amazing response to my crowdfunding AND phosphorescence at Stanley Bay beach tonight 🎉
November 7, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Another two grant rejections this week 😢 But also an amazing response to my crowdfunding AND phosphorescence at Stanley Bay beach tonight 🎉
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Coffee tips are always appreciated.
I have a big weekend planned - being flown to Auckland to do a media thing - secret at the moment, but will be public in a few weeks.
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I have a big weekend planned - being flown to Auckland to do a media thing - secret at the moment, but will be public in a few weeks.
P.
There are three main ways you can help my work with Rights Aotearoa:
First, you can tip me coffee money directly at:
Paul Thistoll
03-0547-0039160-001
(I can't tell you how important these little coffee tips are to my emotional morale - they really keep me going!)
First, you can tip me coffee money directly at:
Paul Thistoll
03-0547-0039160-001
(I can't tell you how important these little coffee tips are to my emotional morale - they really keep me going!)
November 6, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Coffee tips are always appreciated.
I have a big weekend planned - being flown to Auckland to do a media thing - secret at the moment, but will be public in a few weeks.
P.
I have a big weekend planned - being flown to Auckland to do a media thing - secret at the moment, but will be public in a few weeks.
P.
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Wondering why no one likes your posts anymore, even among your friends? It's because @jay.bsky.team and team have decided to hide a huge amount of content from all of our feeds by default.
Here's how to turn it off.
First go to the hamburger menu in the upper left corner
Here's how to turn it off.
First go to the hamburger menu in the upper left corner
November 6, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Wondering why no one likes your posts anymore, even among your friends? It's because @jay.bsky.team and team have decided to hide a huge amount of content from all of our feeds by default.
Here's how to turn it off.
First go to the hamburger menu in the upper left corner
Here's how to turn it off.
First go to the hamburger menu in the upper left corner
One hard thing about managing to take my employer to court, is the number of current & former staff who contact me for advice. 3 this week alone. One can’t get uni to confirm their role or building access without a court order or lawyers letter. Any lawyers willing to help pro bono?!
November 6, 2025 at 7:45 PM
One hard thing about managing to take my employer to court, is the number of current & former staff who contact me for advice. 3 this week alone. One can’t get uni to confirm their role or building access without a court order or lawyers letter. Any lawyers willing to help pro bono?!
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Wow it defaults to hiding quite a few things. Many probably for the best, but for now I'm switching most to warn (and I remain willing to see rude posts - I follow @dimsie.bsky.social after all)
If you aren't seeing skeets from some of your fave people, they might have been labeled "Rude" by bsky mods. Idk what they are thinking, I don't need a mommy to tell me who to be buddies with. Anyway, go into Settings > moderation > bluesky moderation (advanced) and turn Rude off.
November 6, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Wow it defaults to hiding quite a few things. Many probably for the best, but for now I'm switching most to warn (and I remain willing to see rude posts - I follow @dimsie.bsky.social after all)
It was lovely to chat with @skepchick.org about my case and my crowdfunding campaign. It’s a looooong interview so maybe bookmark it for the weekend 😂
Dr. Siouxsie Wiles saved lives during the pandemic by educating the public about what was happening. During that time, she withstood relentless harassment from conspiracy theorists & went to court to force employers to protect people like her. Here's her story! 🧪 www.patreon.com/posts/142933...
This Scientist Saved Lives During COVID. Now She Needs Your Help | Rebecca Watson
Get more from Rebecca Watson on Patreon
www.patreon.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:26 PM
It was lovely to chat with @skepchick.org about my case and my crowdfunding campaign. It’s a looooong interview so maybe bookmark it for the weekend 😂
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Measles outbreak update
No new measles cases today. Total confirmed cases remains at 17. All no longer infectious. The outbreak is still ongoing, and we are focused on stamping out further spread. An outbreak can only be declared over after 42 days with no new cases - so we’re not there yet.
No new measles cases today. Total confirmed cases remains at 17. All no longer infectious. The outbreak is still ongoing, and we are focused on stamping out further spread. An outbreak can only be declared over after 42 days with no new cases - so we’re not there yet.
November 6, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Measles outbreak update
No new measles cases today. Total confirmed cases remains at 17. All no longer infectious. The outbreak is still ongoing, and we are focused on stamping out further spread. An outbreak can only be declared over after 42 days with no new cases - so we’re not there yet.
No new measles cases today. Total confirmed cases remains at 17. All no longer infectious. The outbreak is still ongoing, and we are focused on stamping out further spread. An outbreak can only be declared over after 42 days with no new cases - so we’re not there yet.
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💻Online hui about #measles for Deaf and disabled people, their whānau, carers, support services, about the measles outbreak. Link to event details: facebook.com/share/1CJX5y15DT/
NZSL interpreters will be provided. 👍 Info on measles in alternate formats/NZSL: info.health.nz/measles.
NZSL interpreters will be provided. 👍 Info on measles in alternate formats/NZSL: info.health.nz/measles.
November 5, 2025 at 2:49 AM
💻Online hui about #measles for Deaf and disabled people, their whānau, carers, support services, about the measles outbreak. Link to event details: facebook.com/share/1CJX5y15DT/
NZSL interpreters will be provided. 👍 Info on measles in alternate formats/NZSL: info.health.nz/measles.
NZSL interpreters will be provided. 👍 Info on measles in alternate formats/NZSL: info.health.nz/measles.
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Super happy to have a chance to help @siouxsiew.bsky.social after her epic few years of work which which was rewarded by her employer (also my employer) battling her in court over whether scicomm is real academic work (law said it is).
Please support her if you can www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/852...
Please support her if you can www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/852...
Support Dr Siouxsie After She Supported Us! | PledgeMe
Support Dr Siouxsie to recover some of the money she spent fighting her legal case to protect employees experiencing online abuse
www.pledgeme.co.nz
November 4, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Super happy to have a chance to help @siouxsiew.bsky.social after her epic few years of work which which was rewarded by her employer (also my employer) battling her in court over whether scicomm is real academic work (law said it is).
Please support her if you can www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/852...
Please support her if you can www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/852...
It’s nuts the crap people believe about me. Someone even thinks I leafleted schools to scare boys into getting vaccinated! That may just sound silly, but misinformation and disinformation like this means some people want me and others like me jailed or even dead. It’s heartbreaking.
November 3, 2025 at 7:10 PM
It’s nuts the crap people believe about me. Someone even thinks I leafleted schools to scare boys into getting vaccinated! That may just sound silly, but misinformation and disinformation like this means some people want me and others like me jailed or even dead. It’s heartbreaking.
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It’s Measles Immunisation Week! 🛡️
📲 Visit info.health.nz/immunisations/immunisation-clinics for pop up clinics near you where you can get your MMR vaccination.
You can also check healthpoint.co.nz.
Another option is to book online: info.health.nz/bookavaccine
📲 Visit info.health.nz/immunisations/immunisation-clinics for pop up clinics near you where you can get your MMR vaccination.
You can also check healthpoint.co.nz.
Another option is to book online: info.health.nz/bookavaccine
November 2, 2025 at 10:28 PM
It’s Measles Immunisation Week! 🛡️
📲 Visit info.health.nz/immunisations/immunisation-clinics for pop up clinics near you where you can get your MMR vaccination.
You can also check healthpoint.co.nz.
Another option is to book online: info.health.nz/bookavaccine
📲 Visit info.health.nz/immunisations/immunisation-clinics for pop up clinics near you where you can get your MMR vaccination.
You can also check healthpoint.co.nz.
Another option is to book online: info.health.nz/bookavaccine
Hey peeps! The fabulous @pennyashton.bsky.social who donated the Obstinate Headstrong Women tea towels is doing a show in Auckland tonight. She is hilarious so go and see her if you can www.tapac.org.nz/whats-on/tem....
The Tempestuous
Sicily’s beloved King Enzo is dead.
Now Princess Rosa, a stroppy spinster, must navigate the tempestuous waters of belching Step Fathers, lusty suitors, popping cod pieces and menopausal witches, to ...
www.tapac.org.nz
November 1, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Hey peeps! The fabulous @pennyashton.bsky.social who donated the Obstinate Headstrong Women tea towels is doing a show in Auckland tonight. She is hilarious so go and see her if you can www.tapac.org.nz/whats-on/tem....
Morning peeps! Two new rewards just dropped for my crowdfunding campaign: a two-hour AI strategy session with @andrewtychen.bsky.social & a two book BWB Texts bundle on digital technology in NZ! www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/852...
Support Dr Siouxsie After She Supported Us! | PledgeMe
Support Dr Siouxsie to recover some of the money she spent fighting her legal case to protect employees experiencing online abuse
www.pledgeme.co.nz
November 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Morning peeps! Two new rewards just dropped for my crowdfunding campaign: a two-hour AI strategy session with @andrewtychen.bsky.social & a two book BWB Texts bundle on digital technology in NZ! www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/852...
The internet in a nutshell: I woke this morning to find my crowdfunding campaign has reached over $40,000 in pledges and then spent 30 minutes blocking trolls on FB.
marie from the aristocats is looking out of a window with her paws crossed .
Alt: White kitten Marie from the animated movie The Aristocats (wearing a big pink bow around her neck) is looking out of a window with her paws crossed and breathing a deep sigh
media.tenor.com
November 1, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The internet in a nutshell: I woke this morning to find my crowdfunding campaign has reached over $40,000 in pledges and then spent 30 minutes blocking trolls on FB.
Trigger warning: mention of suicide
I’ve been popping on to FB all day to deal with the trolls & must have blocked a couple of hundred accounts - way too many to look into and report. This one is probably the most disturbing. Logging off for the night so will see how many trolls descend by morning
I’ve been popping on to FB all day to deal with the trolls & must have blocked a couple of hundred accounts - way too many to look into and report. This one is probably the most disturbing. Logging off for the night so will see how many trolls descend by morning
November 1, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Trigger warning: mention of suicide
I’ve been popping on to FB all day to deal with the trolls & must have blocked a couple of hundred accounts - way too many to look into and report. This one is probably the most disturbing. Logging off for the night so will see how many trolls descend by morning
I’ve been popping on to FB all day to deal with the trolls & must have blocked a couple of hundred accounts - way too many to look into and report. This one is probably the most disturbing. Logging off for the night so will see how many trolls descend by morning
😂 Facebook is a delight for me today. Here’s a small snapshot. The one about viruses not existing is a bit of a worry as the person works for a district health board. 😱
November 1, 2025 at 4:56 AM
😂 Facebook is a delight for me today. Here’s a small snapshot. The one about viruses not existing is a bit of a worry as the person works for a district health board. 😱
Wow! This is exciting for people with long COVID in the USA.
We've just launched the first large, site-less (home, direct to participant) randomized trial for treatment of #LongCovid, testing tirzepatide (a GLP-1 drug) vs placebo. Please help spread the word
www.scripps.edu/news-and-eve...
www.scripps.edu/news-and-eve...
Scripps Research scientists launch new digital clinical trial to test repurposed drug for long COVID symptom relief
www.scripps.edu
November 1, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Wow! This is exciting for people with long COVID in the USA.
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So the anti-vax/anti-covid crowd have found my Facebook post about my crowdfunding campaign 😔 I imagine they are going to keep the blocking button busy!
October 31, 2025 at 6:19 PM
So the anti-vax/anti-covid crowd have found my Facebook post about my crowdfunding campaign 😔 I imagine they are going to keep the blocking button busy!