Lynda Birch
@lyndabirch.bsky.social
Biologist, lover of nature and music
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October 8, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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It's just a “swarm of fish" following a duck.
July 30, 2025 at 2:04 PM
It's just a “swarm of fish" following a duck.
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Motherfucking wind farms…
July 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Motherfucking wind farms…
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It is International Day of Women and Girls in Science. 🔬
#WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM
@who.int
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#WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM
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February 11, 2025 at 6:20 AM
It is International Day of Women and Girls in Science. 🔬
#WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM
@who.int
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#WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM
@who.int
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A team in Exeter has developed a finger-prick test to classify long Covid into three types: weak antibody response, excess immune response, and unclear patterns.
Early results suggest it could guide tailored treatments, but larger trials are needed.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Early results suggest it could guide tailored treatments, but larger trials are needed.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Exeter firm excited over long Covid test breakthrough
The firm says for some people it can confirm the existence of long Covid and help treatment.
www.bbc.com
January 24, 2025 at 1:06 PM
A team in Exeter has developed a finger-prick test to classify long Covid into three types: weak antibody response, excess immune response, and unclear patterns.
Early results suggest it could guide tailored treatments, but larger trials are needed.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Early results suggest it could guide tailored treatments, but larger trials are needed.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Jonas Salk didn't patent his 1955 polio vaccine so that it would be affordable for all people. As a result, he lost an estimated 7 billion dollars
Saying in an interview "There is no patent. Could you patent the sun?"
#jonassalk #polio #vaccines #getvaccinated #vaccinessavelives #Healthcare
Saying in an interview "There is no patent. Could you patent the sun?"
#jonassalk #polio #vaccines #getvaccinated #vaccinessavelives #Healthcare
December 14, 2024 at 2:44 PM
Jonas Salk didn't patent his 1955 polio vaccine so that it would be affordable for all people. As a result, he lost an estimated 7 billion dollars
Saying in an interview "There is no patent. Could you patent the sun?"
#jonassalk #polio #vaccines #getvaccinated #vaccinessavelives #Healthcare
Saying in an interview "There is no patent. Could you patent the sun?"
#jonassalk #polio #vaccines #getvaccinated #vaccinessavelives #Healthcare
2nd year Forensic Science Students in action during Dr Wera Schmerer’s Forensic Anthropology practicals
December 13, 2024 at 10:48 AM
2nd year Forensic Science Students in action during Dr Wera Schmerer’s Forensic Anthropology practicals
A great morning with our Biological Science 1st year students peer assessing their group posters on the Determination of an unknown concentration of NADH. #WLV #BiologicalSciences
December 10, 2024 at 11:23 AM
A great morning with our Biological Science 1st year students peer assessing their group posters on the Determination of an unknown concentration of NADH. #WLV #BiologicalSciences
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I wrote one of my past professors to say how often I think of her & how she shaped me as a scholar & educator. she responded:
“you know of course that mentoring works only when everyone involved is open to genuine learning & presence & engagement, & so recognize in yourself those qualities, right?”
“you know of course that mentoring works only when everyone involved is open to genuine learning & presence & engagement, & so recognize in yourself those qualities, right?”
December 6, 2024 at 10:20 PM
I wrote one of my past professors to say how often I think of her & how she shaped me as a scholar & educator. she responded:
“you know of course that mentoring works only when everyone involved is open to genuine learning & presence & engagement, & so recognize in yourself those qualities, right?”
“you know of course that mentoring works only when everyone involved is open to genuine learning & presence & engagement, & so recognize in yourself those qualities, right?”
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We are delighted to share that the University of Wolverhampton has once again been listed in the top ten universities for social mobility – this year rising five places to third out of 101 universities across England.
Read the full report here ➡️ hepi.ac.uk/2024/12/03/s...
Read the full report here ➡️ hepi.ac.uk/2024/12/03/s...
December 3, 2024 at 10:41 AM
We are delighted to share that the University of Wolverhampton has once again been listed in the top ten universities for social mobility – this year rising five places to third out of 101 universities across England.
Read the full report here ➡️ hepi.ac.uk/2024/12/03/s...
Read the full report here ➡️ hepi.ac.uk/2024/12/03/s...
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1st post on 🦋 to say hello👋 I’m a former CSI/Forensic Leader turned Forensic Science Senior Lecturer,innovator,ambassador and collaborator sharing love for Forensic Science 🕵️👩🔬 with future generations 🌍
Loves also include netball 🏐and my Pets as Therapy dog Colin the Labrador 🐕 as well as my boys 👨👩👦
Loves also include netball 🏐and my Pets as Therapy dog Colin the Labrador 🐕 as well as my boys 👨👩👦
November 25, 2024 at 3:40 PM
1st post on 🦋 to say hello👋 I’m a former CSI/Forensic Leader turned Forensic Science Senior Lecturer,innovator,ambassador and collaborator sharing love for Forensic Science 🕵️👩🔬 with future generations 🌍
Loves also include netball 🏐and my Pets as Therapy dog Colin the Labrador 🐕 as well as my boys 👨👩👦
Loves also include netball 🏐and my Pets as Therapy dog Colin the Labrador 🐕 as well as my boys 👨👩👦
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Pleasure to have @WMPolice @ForensicsWMP Forensic Collision Investigation🚓 & Crime Scene Co-ordinator Jo Ward🕵️ @wlv_uni Forensic Science lectures. Jo has been on Forensic-Real CSI on bbciPlayer 📺 & has a book ‘Every Contact Leaves a Trace’ on Amazon and other book sellers 📖
November 25, 2024 at 3:42 PM
Pleasure to have @WMPolice @ForensicsWMP Forensic Collision Investigation🚓 & Crime Scene Co-ordinator Jo Ward🕵️ @wlv_uni Forensic Science lectures. Jo has been on Forensic-Real CSI on bbciPlayer 📺 & has a book ‘Every Contact Leaves a Trace’ on Amazon and other book sellers 📖
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Proud to share my podcast interview with the amazing @SlightlySci talking all things Forensic Science, CSI and my experiences🕵️you can also listen on Apple/YouTube.Visit slightlyscientific.co.uk for other interesting interviews open.spotify.com/episode/48Gt...
Rebecca Flanagan • Forensic Science
The Slightly Scientific Podcast · Episode
open.spotify.com
November 25, 2024 at 3:45 PM
Proud to share my podcast interview with the amazing @SlightlySci talking all things Forensic Science, CSI and my experiences🕵️you can also listen on Apple/YouTube.Visit slightlyscientific.co.uk for other interesting interviews open.spotify.com/episode/48Gt...
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this is literally what it feels like to have astigmatism
November 24, 2024 at 3:45 AM
this is literally what it feels like to have astigmatism
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It’s the International Day to End Violence against Women and Girls!
1 in 3 girls and women around the world experience physical and/or sexual violence by:
A husband
A boyfriend
An intimate partner
A lover
A parent
A relative
A colleague
A boss
A stranger
bit.ly/3gy8pfq
#NoExcuse
1 in 3 girls and women around the world experience physical and/or sexual violence by:
A husband
A boyfriend
An intimate partner
A lover
A parent
A relative
A colleague
A boss
A stranger
bit.ly/3gy8pfq
#NoExcuse
November 25, 2024 at 8:26 AM
It’s the International Day to End Violence against Women and Girls!
1 in 3 girls and women around the world experience physical and/or sexual violence by:
A husband
A boyfriend
An intimate partner
A lover
A parent
A relative
A colleague
A boss
A stranger
bit.ly/3gy8pfq
#NoExcuse
1 in 3 girls and women around the world experience physical and/or sexual violence by:
A husband
A boyfriend
An intimate partner
A lover
A parent
A relative
A colleague
A boss
A stranger
bit.ly/3gy8pfq
#NoExcuse
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For many of our International students, this week has been their first experience of snow! We promise it's not always this cold 🥶
We'd love to see some of your snow pictures in the comments ⬇️ #photography #uksnow #snow #university
We'd love to see some of your snow pictures in the comments ⬇️ #photography #uksnow #snow #university
November 22, 2024 at 10:51 AM
For many of our International students, this week has been their first experience of snow! We promise it's not always this cold 🥶
We'd love to see some of your snow pictures in the comments ⬇️ #photography #uksnow #snow #university
We'd love to see some of your snow pictures in the comments ⬇️ #photography #uksnow #snow #university
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🗣️ “The University of Wolverhampton taught me my trade.”
David Odusanya worked in brand design for Nike for 23 years, ultimately ending up as VP of Global Brand Design. Working on NFL teams, Football World Cups, and the Olympics. #EveryStoryHasAStart
Read David's story here 👉 bit.ly/3YYM3pt
David Odusanya worked in brand design for Nike for 23 years, ultimately ending up as VP of Global Brand Design. Working on NFL teams, Football World Cups, and the Olympics. #EveryStoryHasAStart
Read David's story here 👉 bit.ly/3YYM3pt
November 21, 2024 at 3:45 PM
🗣️ “The University of Wolverhampton taught me my trade.”
David Odusanya worked in brand design for Nike for 23 years, ultimately ending up as VP of Global Brand Design. Working on NFL teams, Football World Cups, and the Olympics. #EveryStoryHasAStart
Read David's story here 👉 bit.ly/3YYM3pt
David Odusanya worked in brand design for Nike for 23 years, ultimately ending up as VP of Global Brand Design. Working on NFL teams, Football World Cups, and the Olympics. #EveryStoryHasAStart
Read David's story here 👉 bit.ly/3YYM3pt
Still get gassed observing cells in active mitosis!
November 18, 2024 at 9:19 PM
Still get gassed observing cells in active mitosis!
Dr Julie Walton and me conducting laboratory practical sessions with first year forensic science students
November 18, 2024 at 9:11 PM
Dr Julie Walton and me conducting laboratory practical sessions with first year forensic science students
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Simpler times.
Newspaper clipping from 1906.
Newspaper clipping from 1906.
November 18, 2024 at 9:34 AM
Simpler times.
Newspaper clipping from 1906.
Newspaper clipping from 1906.
No longer straddling the two platforms - deactivate X. I feel like I’ve had a colonic irrigation !
November 17, 2024 at 7:02 PM
No longer straddling the two platforms - deactivate X. I feel like I’ve had a colonic irrigation !
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November 16, 2024 at 2:16 PM