Mel Lacey
@mellacey.bsky.social
Associate Professor at Sheffield Hallam University. Pedagogy Editor for Access Microbiology. Here for the molecular microbiology, HE pedagogy and outreach... and a side of crafting. All views, and typos, are my own. She /her.
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Mel Lacey
@mellacey.bsky.social
· Jun 17
Embedding Generative AI as a digital capability into a year-long skills program.
| Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice
doi.org
Check out our latest paper: doi.org/10.53761/fh6...
We co-designed our MSc programme to embed AI skills, confidence and ethical understanding.
This couldn’t have happened without our amazing student co-authors: Dami, Skye, Charlie and Chinenye
@dave-thesmith.bsky.social @nigelfrancis.bsky.social
We co-designed our MSc programme to embed AI skills, confidence and ethical understanding.
This couldn’t have happened without our amazing student co-authors: Dami, Skye, Charlie and Chinenye
@dave-thesmith.bsky.social @nigelfrancis.bsky.social
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We are delighted to announce Microbiology Horizons, the new title connecting microbiology with data science, engineering, social science and other disciplines to address global challenges. Read the full announcement: microb.io/4o8FyuX
November 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
We are delighted to announce Microbiology Horizons, the new title connecting microbiology with data science, engineering, social science and other disciplines to address global challenges. Read the full announcement: microb.io/4o8FyuX
Happy to share our latest research about undergraduate students as role models for new scientists.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Happy to share our latest research about undergraduate students as role models for new scientists.
shura.shu.ac.uk/36347/1/Lace...
shura.shu.ac.uk/36347/1/Lace...
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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
But they're seriously under threat… 1/3
August 30, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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
But they're seriously under threat… 1/3
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We're working on building a #ViCEPHEC25 starter pack, which you can find here. Starter packs let you follow a group of people at once.
Message if you'd like to be added/removed - this is very much a work in progress. go.bsky.app/FffPieC
Message if you'd like to be added/removed - this is very much a work in progress. go.bsky.app/FffPieC
July 10, 2025 at 11:50 AM
We're working on building a #ViCEPHEC25 starter pack, which you can find here. Starter packs let you follow a group of people at once.
Message if you'd like to be added/removed - this is very much a work in progress. go.bsky.app/FffPieC
Message if you'd like to be added/removed - this is very much a work in progress. go.bsky.app/FffPieC
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Do dogs really understand words or are they just responding to inflection & body language?
This 2018 study using fMRI brain-mapping says they *DO* understand our words.
I'll explain, but first, let's acknowledge the adorable participants, 12 dogs who were trained at home to retrieve two objects.
This 2018 study using fMRI brain-mapping says they *DO* understand our words.
I'll explain, but first, let's acknowledge the adorable participants, 12 dogs who were trained at home to retrieve two objects.
July 2, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Do dogs really understand words or are they just responding to inflection & body language?
This 2018 study using fMRI brain-mapping says they *DO* understand our words.
I'll explain, but first, let's acknowledge the adorable participants, 12 dogs who were trained at home to retrieve two objects.
This 2018 study using fMRI brain-mapping says they *DO* understand our words.
I'll explain, but first, let's acknowledge the adorable participants, 12 dogs who were trained at home to retrieve two objects.
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We’re thrilled to welcome Dr @farhanagokhool.bsky.social (University of Bedfordshire) as our second keynote at #UKSTEMConf25!
She’ll share her insights around maths anxiety, and how inclusive, empathetic support can break down barriers for underrepresented & neurodiverse STEM learners.
She’ll share her insights around maths anxiety, and how inclusive, empathetic support can break down barriers for underrepresented & neurodiverse STEM learners.
May 16, 2025 at 1:51 PM
We’re thrilled to welcome Dr @farhanagokhool.bsky.social (University of Bedfordshire) as our second keynote at #UKSTEMConf25!
She’ll share her insights around maths anxiety, and how inclusive, empathetic support can break down barriers for underrepresented & neurodiverse STEM learners.
She’ll share her insights around maths anxiety, and how inclusive, empathetic support can break down barriers for underrepresented & neurodiverse STEM learners.
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The Society has supported the microbiology community for 80 years. Now we invite you to get involved by submitting your research, helping to shape the future of science and innovation. Publish with us - microb.io/Publishing-f...
June 26, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The Society has supported the microbiology community for 80 years. Now we invite you to get involved by submitting your research, helping to shape the future of science and innovation. Publish with us - microb.io/Publishing-f...
Erin Brady shared how in depth qualitative analysis of students' experiences can be shared through stories #ukstemconf25
My take homes:
1) Longitudinal interview data is awesome
2) need to be careful tell students the stories of other, as we speak from own lens
3) stories let students feel seen
My take homes:
1) Longitudinal interview data is awesome
2) need to be careful tell students the stories of other, as we speak from own lens
3) stories let students feel seen
June 26, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Erin Brady shared how in depth qualitative analysis of students' experiences can be shared through stories #ukstemconf25
My take homes:
1) Longitudinal interview data is awesome
2) need to be careful tell students the stories of other, as we speak from own lens
3) stories let students feel seen
My take homes:
1) Longitudinal interview data is awesome
2) need to be careful tell students the stories of other, as we speak from own lens
3) stories let students feel seen
Dylan Jones gives an holistic view of decolonising the BMS curriculum #ukstemconf25
May take homes:
1) listening to students is essential
2) staff are onboard
3) lack of diverse medical images is massive issue
May take homes:
1) listening to students is essential
2) staff are onboard
3) lack of diverse medical images is massive issue
June 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Dylan Jones gives an holistic view of decolonising the BMS curriculum #ukstemconf25
May take homes:
1) listening to students is essential
2) staff are onboard
3) lack of diverse medical images is massive issue
May take homes:
1) listening to students is essential
2) staff are onboard
3) lack of diverse medical images is massive issue
Becky Barnes et al taking about how to support students with exams #ukstemconf25
My take homes:
1) evaluation of exam skills is key
2) mock exams are really useful
3) give students expalmars of exam answers of different grades
4) what are students doing with all the exam questions they request
My take homes:
1) evaluation of exam skills is key
2) mock exams are really useful
3) give students expalmars of exam answers of different grades
4) what are students doing with all the exam questions they request
June 26, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Becky Barnes et al taking about how to support students with exams #ukstemconf25
My take homes:
1) evaluation of exam skills is key
2) mock exams are really useful
3) give students expalmars of exam answers of different grades
4) what are students doing with all the exam questions they request
My take homes:
1) evaluation of exam skills is key
2) mock exams are really useful
3) give students expalmars of exam answers of different grades
4) what are students doing with all the exam questions they request
First subject talk of the day #UKSTEMConf25. Chris Love talking about student self support.
My take homes
1) transitioning to HE requires different study skills
2) students can be taught self evaluation & study skills theories in an accessible way
3) this can be scaffolding into to subject module
My take homes
1) transitioning to HE requires different study skills
2) students can be taught self evaluation & study skills theories in an accessible way
3) this can be scaffolding into to subject module
June 26, 2025 at 9:32 AM
First subject talk of the day #UKSTEMConf25. Chris Love talking about student self support.
My take homes
1) transitioning to HE requires different study skills
2) students can be taught self evaluation & study skills theories in an accessible way
3) this can be scaffolding into to subject module
My take homes
1) transitioning to HE requires different study skills
2) students can be taught self evaluation & study skills theories in an accessible way
3) this can be scaffolding into to subject module
Super excited for the #LSTeachingInnovationAwards #UKstemconf25
June 25, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Super excited for the #LSTeachingInnovationAwards #UKstemconf25
Innovative work from Holly Matthews et al in using card cards to teach health and safety #ukstemconf25
My take homes:
1) These card games are awesome
2) and an open resource
figshare.edgehill.ac.uk/articles/edu...
figshare.edgehill.ac.uk/articles/edu...
figshare.edgehill.ac.uk/articles/edu...
My take homes:
1) These card games are awesome
2) and an open resource
figshare.edgehill.ac.uk/articles/edu...
figshare.edgehill.ac.uk/articles/edu...
figshare.edgehill.ac.uk/articles/edu...
Health and Safety Hazard Hunter: A Hazard Symbol Card Game
This interactive card game is designed to teach students about key Health and Safety symbols that they will come across during their studies in Biomedicine, Medicine and/or Chemical Sciences. We also ...
figshare.edgehill.ac.uk
June 25, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Innovative work from Holly Matthews et al in using card cards to teach health and safety #ukstemconf25
My take homes:
1) These card games are awesome
2) and an open resource
figshare.edgehill.ac.uk/articles/edu...
figshare.edgehill.ac.uk/articles/edu...
figshare.edgehill.ac.uk/articles/edu...
My take homes:
1) These card games are awesome
2) and an open resource
figshare.edgehill.ac.uk/articles/edu...
figshare.edgehill.ac.uk/articles/edu...
figshare.edgehill.ac.uk/articles/edu...
@annajkirkham.bsky.social starts the lab skills strand with her work on integrating videos into labs.
#ukstemconf25
My take homes are:
1) videos of lab skills can be used by students at different times
2) ask students what videos they'd find helpful
3) film students are great at making videos
#ukstemconf25
My take homes are:
1) videos of lab skills can be used by students at different times
2) ask students what videos they'd find helpful
3) film students are great at making videos
June 25, 2025 at 12:34 PM
@annajkirkham.bsky.social starts the lab skills strand with her work on integrating videos into labs.
#ukstemconf25
My take homes are:
1) videos of lab skills can be used by students at different times
2) ask students what videos they'd find helpful
3) film students are great at making videos
#ukstemconf25
My take homes are:
1) videos of lab skills can be used by students at different times
2) ask students what videos they'd find helpful
3) film students are great at making videos
Kathryn Dudley next up talking about barriers to uptaking a BMS placement #UKSTEMConf25
My take homes:
1) accessibility of BMS placements is important
2) funding is key
3) travel and cost is a close second
4) those with disabilities and those who are carers are less likely to apply
My take homes:
1) accessibility of BMS placements is important
2) funding is key
3) travel and cost is a close second
4) those with disabilities and those who are carers are less likely to apply
June 25, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Kathryn Dudley next up talking about barriers to uptaking a BMS placement #UKSTEMConf25
My take homes:
1) accessibility of BMS placements is important
2) funding is key
3) travel and cost is a close second
4) those with disabilities and those who are carers are less likely to apply
My take homes:
1) accessibility of BMS placements is important
2) funding is key
3) travel and cost is a close second
4) those with disabilities and those who are carers are less likely to apply
Great first subject talk #UKSTEMConf25 by Sam Johnson. Using the self-efficacy framework to better understand first year students to better. My take homes:
1) mastery is success as well as practice
2) stress is important
3) students need skills/ framework to manage stress and time management
1) mastery is success as well as practice
2) stress is important
3) students need skills/ framework to manage stress and time management
June 25, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Great first subject talk #UKSTEMConf25 by Sam Johnson. Using the self-efficacy framework to better understand first year students to better. My take homes:
1) mastery is success as well as practice
2) stress is important
3) students need skills/ framework to manage stress and time management
1) mastery is success as well as practice
2) stress is important
3) students need skills/ framework to manage stress and time management
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I’m happy to share that our latest paper 📜 is now online.
Embedding Generative AI as a digital capability into a year-long skills program. | Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice doi.org/10.53761/fh6...
Embedding Generative AI as a digital capability into a year-long skills program. | Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice doi.org/10.53761/fh6...
Embedding Generative AI as a digital capability into a year-long skills program.
| Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice
doi.org
June 18, 2025 at 8:51 AM
I’m happy to share that our latest paper 📜 is now online.
Embedding Generative AI as a digital capability into a year-long skills program. | Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice doi.org/10.53761/fh6...
Embedding Generative AI as a digital capability into a year-long skills program. | Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice doi.org/10.53761/fh6...
Check out our latest paper: doi.org/10.53761/fh6...
We co-designed our MSc programme to embed AI skills, confidence and ethical understanding.
This couldn’t have happened without our amazing student co-authors: Dami, Skye, Charlie and Chinenye
@dave-thesmith.bsky.social @nigelfrancis.bsky.social
We co-designed our MSc programme to embed AI skills, confidence and ethical understanding.
This couldn’t have happened without our amazing student co-authors: Dami, Skye, Charlie and Chinenye
@dave-thesmith.bsky.social @nigelfrancis.bsky.social
Embedding Generative AI as a digital capability into a year-long skills program.
| Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice
doi.org
June 17, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Check out our latest paper: doi.org/10.53761/fh6...
We co-designed our MSc programme to embed AI skills, confidence and ethical understanding.
This couldn’t have happened without our amazing student co-authors: Dami, Skye, Charlie and Chinenye
@dave-thesmith.bsky.social @nigelfrancis.bsky.social
We co-designed our MSc programme to embed AI skills, confidence and ethical understanding.
This couldn’t have happened without our amazing student co-authors: Dami, Skye, Charlie and Chinenye
@dave-thesmith.bsky.social @nigelfrancis.bsky.social
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Super proud to be part of the ##UnravellingBiofilms workshop at the #FoFD @festofdebate.bsky.social.
We were chats to folks about sewage fungus, river pollution and our hopes for the Don and her catchment... whilst crafting!
#Crochet #NeedleFelting #SciArt
@sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social
We were chats to folks about sewage fungus, river pollution and our hopes for the Don and her catchment... whilst crafting!
#Crochet #NeedleFelting #SciArt
@sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social
May 22, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Super proud to be part of the ##UnravellingBiofilms workshop at the #FoFD @festofdebate.bsky.social.
We were chats to folks about sewage fungus, river pollution and our hopes for the Don and her catchment... whilst crafting!
#Crochet #NeedleFelting #SciArt
@sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social
We were chats to folks about sewage fungus, river pollution and our hopes for the Don and her catchment... whilst crafting!
#Crochet #NeedleFelting #SciArt
@sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social
They've grown up so fast.... and now the nest is empty 😔.
They did really well though, 6 fledglings from 8 eggs
They did really well though, 6 fledglings from 8 eggs
May 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
They've grown up so fast.... and now the nest is empty 😔.
They did really well though, 6 fledglings from 8 eggs
They did really well though, 6 fledglings from 8 eggs
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AMR remains a serious and growing challenge, despite the UK’s National Action Plan. The Microbiology Society continues to champion evidence-based policy and expert engagement. Find out more here: microb.io/3VrnC3m
May 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
AMR remains a serious and growing challenge, despite the UK’s National Action Plan. The Microbiology Society continues to champion evidence-based policy and expert engagement. Find out more here: microb.io/3VrnC3m
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External Event Grant Awards of up to £750 are available for eligible members as a contribution towards the costs of registration, travel, and accommodation to attend an event beginning in the period 01 Sept – 31 Dec 2025. Apply now before the deadline 01 July at 23:59 BST- microb.io/453Lo8W
External Event Grant
Funds are available to support eligible members presenting work at scientific or education meetings, short courses or training events relevant to Microbiology.
microb.io
May 6, 2025 at 11:03 AM
External Event Grant Awards of up to £750 are available for eligible members as a contribution towards the costs of registration, travel, and accommodation to attend an event beginning in the period 01 Sept – 31 Dec 2025. Apply now before the deadline 01 July at 23:59 BST- microb.io/453Lo8W
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Applications for Outreach and Engagement grant are now open. Eligible members can apply for up to £1000 to support relevant science outreach or public engagement initiatives. Apply before the deadline 01 May 25 at 23:59 BST. Apply here: microb.io/OutreachandE...
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April 27, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Applications for Outreach and Engagement grant are now open. Eligible members can apply for up to £1000 to support relevant science outreach or public engagement initiatives. Apply before the deadline 01 May 25 at 23:59 BST. Apply here: microb.io/OutreachandE...