The Rowett Institute
@rowettinstitute.bsky.social
Pioneers in sustainable nutrition research for more than a century, employing the sharpest scientific minds to tackle society's biggest challenges, from cancer and diabetes to food poverty, obesity and climate change.
“It's very rare that you can give a straight, 100% answer...because everyone is so different..." Rowett #microbiome mythbuster @faecalmatters.bsky.social was delighted to lend our expertise to this nicely-balanced explainer from @mggalvin.bsky.social @euronews.com www.euronews.com/health/2025/...
Experts share 5 tips to sort fact from fiction on gut health
Euronews Health breaks down how to differentiate the hype from reality when it comes to the science on gut health.
www.euronews.com
October 21, 2025 at 12:54 PM
“It's very rare that you can give a straight, 100% answer...because everyone is so different..." Rowett #microbiome mythbuster @faecalmatters.bsky.social was delighted to lend our expertise to this nicely-balanced explainer from @mggalvin.bsky.social @euronews.com www.euronews.com/health/2025/...
Delighted to be taking part in this - with @profwendyrussell.bsky.social talking about our #hemp and #edibleforests research and joining discussions about how we can make progress as a country in this crucial sphere
@sefarias.bsky.social @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social
@sefarias.bsky.social @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social
Our first Scottish Summit kicks off today! We’ll be hearing from NFFN farmers like John Seeds, who reminds us that farming with nature has been practiced for thousands of years. We look forward to discussing these timeless practices with you at the summit! 🙌
#ScottishNFFNSummit25
#ScottishNFFNSummit25
October 7, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Delighted to be taking part in this - with @profwendyrussell.bsky.social talking about our #hemp and #edibleforests research and joining discussions about how we can make progress as a country in this crucial sphere
@sefarias.bsky.social @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social
@sefarias.bsky.social @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social
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it was a real pleasure to have @katepeters3.bsky.social from @sussexneuro.bsky.social giving a very engaging talk on the effect of environmental enrichment on food seeking at the @rowettinstitute.bsky.social.
Thanks to the @royalsoced.bsky.social to fund our project allowing her to be here.
Thanks to the @royalsoced.bsky.social to fund our project allowing her to be here.
May 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
it was a real pleasure to have @katepeters3.bsky.social from @sussexneuro.bsky.social giving a very engaging talk on the effect of environmental enrichment on food seeking at the @rowettinstitute.bsky.social.
Thanks to the @royalsoced.bsky.social to fund our project allowing her to be here.
Thanks to the @royalsoced.bsky.social to fund our project allowing her to be here.
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My sorrel seeds have arrived for the #WildEdibles #CitizenScience project. 🙌🏼 Let's get them growing! 🌱
#SorrelSeedSowers @rowettinstitute.bsky.social
#SorrelSeedSowers @rowettinstitute.bsky.social
May 21, 2025 at 5:48 PM
My sorrel seeds have arrived for the #WildEdibles #CitizenScience project. 🙌🏼 Let's get them growing! 🌱
#SorrelSeedSowers @rowettinstitute.bsky.social
#SorrelSeedSowers @rowettinstitute.bsky.social
Starting #PCST2025 as we mean to go on - with
@profalexjohnstone.bsky.social on a thought-provoking opening night panel. Communicating science has never been more important - or challenging, so great to welcome so many experts from across the globe to #Aberdeen this week @pcstnetwork.bsky.social
@profalexjohnstone.bsky.social on a thought-provoking opening night panel. Communicating science has never been more important - or challenging, so great to welcome so many experts from across the globe to #Aberdeen this week @pcstnetwork.bsky.social
May 27, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Starting #PCST2025 as we mean to go on - with
@profalexjohnstone.bsky.social on a thought-provoking opening night panel. Communicating science has never been more important - or challenging, so great to welcome so many experts from across the globe to #Aberdeen this week @pcstnetwork.bsky.social
@profalexjohnstone.bsky.social on a thought-provoking opening night panel. Communicating science has never been more important - or challenging, so great to welcome so many experts from across the globe to #Aberdeen this week @pcstnetwork.bsky.social
Calling shift workers: come to the Rowett on May 22 to hear from scientists exploring practical ways to deal with the health effects of night-shift body clock disruption. Help us understand how to improve tips on eating, sleeping and exercise. Sign up for your free place here: abdn.site/ShiftWork
April 7, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Calling shift workers: come to the Rowett on May 22 to hear from scientists exploring practical ways to deal with the health effects of night-shift body clock disruption. Help us understand how to improve tips on eating, sleeping and exercise. Sign up for your free place here: abdn.site/ShiftWork
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Thank you chemistry colleagues for inviting me down today to present our @rowettinstitute.bsky.social research on #naturebasedfoodsolutions - always a chemist at ❤️
April 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Thank you chemistry colleagues for inviting me down today to present our @rowettinstitute.bsky.social research on #naturebasedfoodsolutions - always a chemist at ❤️
L is for Learning more and more about Lipodystrophy.
To mark #WorldLipodystrophyDay2025 we gathered some of the Rowett researchers involved in helping find a treatment for this rare and debilitating condition.
Here's to looking back this time next year at more great progress!
To mark #WorldLipodystrophyDay2025 we gathered some of the Rowett researchers involved in helping find a treatment for this rare and debilitating condition.
Here's to looking back this time next year at more great progress!
March 31, 2025 at 2:29 PM
L is for Learning more and more about Lipodystrophy.
To mark #WorldLipodystrophyDay2025 we gathered some of the Rowett researchers involved in helping find a treatment for this rare and debilitating condition.
Here's to looking back this time next year at more great progress!
To mark #WorldLipodystrophyDay2025 we gathered some of the Rowett researchers involved in helping find a treatment for this rare and debilitating condition.
Here's to looking back this time next year at more great progress!
It may take a little longer to arrive up here, but spring is definitely in the air at the Rowett institute 🌤️ 🌼 😍
And not just in the garden: the seeds of ideas we've been germinating in the lab are getting ready to burst into vibrant bloom too.
Stay tuned here for updates...
And not just in the garden: the seeds of ideas we've been germinating in the lab are getting ready to burst into vibrant bloom too.
Stay tuned here for updates...
March 26, 2025 at 10:38 AM
It may take a little longer to arrive up here, but spring is definitely in the air at the Rowett institute 🌤️ 🌼 😍
And not just in the garden: the seeds of ideas we've been germinating in the lab are getting ready to burst into vibrant bloom too.
Stay tuned here for updates...
And not just in the garden: the seeds of ideas we've been germinating in the lab are getting ready to burst into vibrant bloom too.
Stay tuned here for updates...
Prof Alan Walker - @faecalmatters.bsky.social - takes his mission to help us understand what we know about our guts - and what we don't - back to the airwaves. Here he is on The Voice Of Islam Radio's Breakfast Show (from 33 mins).
#guthealth #microbiome #bacteria #nutrition #research
📻 abdn.io/1kI
#guthealth #microbiome #bacteria #nutrition #research
📻 abdn.io/1kI
March 21, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Prof Alan Walker - @faecalmatters.bsky.social - takes his mission to help us understand what we know about our guts - and what we don't - back to the airwaves. Here he is on The Voice Of Islam Radio's Breakfast Show (from 33 mins).
#guthealth #microbiome #bacteria #nutrition #research
📻 abdn.io/1kI
#guthealth #microbiome #bacteria #nutrition #research
📻 abdn.io/1kI
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Today was the oral presentation of our Honours students.
Very proud of Mhari and Rebecca for the excellent work and enthusiasm during these 3 months. It is always rewarding for us to have such dynamic early-career researchers in the lab.
@rowettinstitute.bsky.social @aberdeenneuro.bsky.social
Very proud of Mhari and Rebecca for the excellent work and enthusiasm during these 3 months. It is always rewarding for us to have such dynamic early-career researchers in the lab.
@rowettinstitute.bsky.social @aberdeenneuro.bsky.social
March 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Today was the oral presentation of our Honours students.
Very proud of Mhari and Rebecca for the excellent work and enthusiasm during these 3 months. It is always rewarding for us to have such dynamic early-career researchers in the lab.
@rowettinstitute.bsky.social @aberdeenneuro.bsky.social
Very proud of Mhari and Rebecca for the excellent work and enthusiasm during these 3 months. It is always rewarding for us to have such dynamic early-career researchers in the lab.
@rowettinstitute.bsky.social @aberdeenneuro.bsky.social
Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater when it comes to food insecurity – that’s one message from new Rowett research exploring "food bank" provision that finds it has greatly expanded its scope in ways that can help deliver the Scottish Government's "Cash-First" policy. abdn.io/1ko
March 18, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater when it comes to food insecurity – that’s one message from new Rowett research exploring "food bank" provision that finds it has greatly expanded its scope in ways that can help deliver the Scottish Government's "Cash-First" policy. abdn.io/1ko
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This year @katepeters3.bsky.social and myself are doing the Aberdeen's KiltWalk thekiltwalk.co.uk/events/aberd... on 01/06.
We are raising money for the RLNI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) so please do not hesitate to support us if you wish. 🚶♂️ 🚶♀️
www.justgiving.com/team/frog-ro...
We are raising money for the RLNI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) so please do not hesitate to support us if you wish. 🚶♂️ 🚶♀️
www.justgiving.com/team/frog-ro...
The Frog & Rosbif
Help Fabien Naneix raise money to support RNLI - Royal National Lifeboat Institution
www.justgiving.com
March 10, 2025 at 10:37 AM
This year @katepeters3.bsky.social and myself are doing the Aberdeen's KiltWalk thekiltwalk.co.uk/events/aberd... on 01/06.
We are raising money for the RLNI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) so please do not hesitate to support us if you wish. 🚶♂️ 🚶♀️
www.justgiving.com/team/frog-ro...
We are raising money for the RLNI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) so please do not hesitate to support us if you wish. 🚶♂️ 🚶♀️
www.justgiving.com/team/frog-ro...
Two of our promising young researchers have been talking about their professional interest in exploring women's health issues and their hopes for the future as part of the University of Aberdeen's celebrations of #InternationalWomensDay 2025. (1/4)
March 7, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Two of our promising young researchers have been talking about their professional interest in exploring women's health issues and their hopes for the future as part of the University of Aberdeen's celebrations of #InternationalWomensDay 2025. (1/4)
It's official - the Rowett has not lost the plot!
From June 19-22 we'll be back in our usual Royal Highland Show spot - and with an even bigger and better marquee full of fun and tasty ways to explore our nutrition research.
We guarantee the welcome will be warm - and hope the weather will be too!
From June 19-22 we'll be back in our usual Royal Highland Show spot - and with an even bigger and better marquee full of fun and tasty ways to explore our nutrition research.
We guarantee the welcome will be warm - and hope the weather will be too!
March 5, 2025 at 12:05 PM
It's official - the Rowett has not lost the plot!
From June 19-22 we'll be back in our usual Royal Highland Show spot - and with an even bigger and better marquee full of fun and tasty ways to explore our nutrition research.
We guarantee the welcome will be warm - and hope the weather will be too!
From June 19-22 we'll be back in our usual Royal Highland Show spot - and with an even bigger and better marquee full of fun and tasty ways to explore our nutrition research.
We guarantee the welcome will be warm - and hope the weather will be too!
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Today is World Obesity Day (bit ironic to have that the same day as Pancake day/Mardi Gras).
At the @rowettinstitute.bsky.social @aberdeenneuro.bsky.social our team is trying to understand the impact it has on cognition and the brain, especially when it occurs during early life. #worldobesityday
At the @rowettinstitute.bsky.social @aberdeenneuro.bsky.social our team is trying to understand the impact it has on cognition and the brain, especially when it occurs during early life. #worldobesityday
March 4, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Today is World Obesity Day (bit ironic to have that the same day as Pancake day/Mardi Gras).
At the @rowettinstitute.bsky.social @aberdeenneuro.bsky.social our team is trying to understand the impact it has on cognition and the brain, especially when it occurs during early life. #worldobesityday
At the @rowettinstitute.bsky.social @aberdeenneuro.bsky.social our team is trying to understand the impact it has on cognition and the brain, especially when it occurs during early life. #worldobesityday
Man cannot live on bread alone - but we can make sure it gives us the biggest possible helping hand along the way. That's why @profwendyrussell.bsky.social, who leads our work on the healthy reformulation of popular bakes, was delighted once again to judge the annual Scottish Bread Championship.
February 28, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Man cannot live on bread alone - but we can make sure it gives us the biggest possible helping hand along the way. That's why @profwendyrussell.bsky.social, who leads our work on the healthy reformulation of popular bakes, was delighted once again to judge the annual Scottish Bread Championship.
Have a passion to be at the forefront of unlocking the secrets of human gut health? We have a fully-funded one-year Masters by Research position available. Applications close March 16 and informal enquiries are encouraged. Full details here: abdn.io/1hG
MSc by Research: To assess the health benefits of gut microbiota using host-microbe interaction models of the human gut at University of Aberdeen on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - MSc by Research: To assess the health benefits of gut microbiota using host-microbe interaction models of the human gut at University of Aberdeen , listed on FindAPhD.com
abdn.io
February 24, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Have a passion to be at the forefront of unlocking the secrets of human gut health? We have a fully-funded one-year Masters by Research position available. Applications close March 16 and informal enquiries are encouraged. Full details here: abdn.io/1hG
We're always delighted to see our research have impact far beyond these shores - so big thanks to @alicecallahan.bsky.social and the @nytimes.com for bringing the benefit of @profalexjohnstone.bsky.social's wisdom about the virtues of a big breakfast to a US audience www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/w...
Should Dinner Be the Smallest Meal of the Day? (Gift Article)
Experts explain how the size of your meals — and the time you eat them — can affect your health.
www.nytimes.com
February 19, 2025 at 5:43 PM
We're always delighted to see our research have impact far beyond these shores - so big thanks to @alicecallahan.bsky.social and the @nytimes.com for bringing the benefit of @profalexjohnstone.bsky.social's wisdom about the virtues of a big breakfast to a US audience www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/w...
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Nice meeting @The Kings Foundation today. Hopefully lots of opportunity for different sectors of the food system to work together #LeadingIdeas on #hemp #betterbarley and #wildedibles @rowettinstitute.bsky.social
February 19, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Nice meeting @The Kings Foundation today. Hopefully lots of opportunity for different sectors of the food system to work together #LeadingIdeas on #hemp #betterbarley and #wildedibles @rowettinstitute.bsky.social
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Join us this Saturday at Pittodrie for their Food Drive!
Volunteers from CFINE and @afcct.bsky.social will be there collecting donations of food for our food bank.
🗓️ Saturday 22nd of February
📍Richard Donald Concourse, Pittodrie Stadium
⏰12:30-14:50
#Pittodrie #Dons #AFC #WhatsOnAberdeen
Volunteers from CFINE and @afcct.bsky.social will be there collecting donations of food for our food bank.
🗓️ Saturday 22nd of February
📍Richard Donald Concourse, Pittodrie Stadium
⏰12:30-14:50
#Pittodrie #Dons #AFC #WhatsOnAberdeen
February 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Join us this Saturday at Pittodrie for their Food Drive!
Volunteers from CFINE and @afcct.bsky.social will be there collecting donations of food for our food bank.
🗓️ Saturday 22nd of February
📍Richard Donald Concourse, Pittodrie Stadium
⏰12:30-14:50
#Pittodrie #Dons #AFC #WhatsOnAberdeen
Volunteers from CFINE and @afcct.bsky.social will be there collecting donations of food for our food bank.
🗓️ Saturday 22nd of February
📍Richard Donald Concourse, Pittodrie Stadium
⏰12:30-14:50
#Pittodrie #Dons #AFC #WhatsOnAberdeen
Looking forward to sending a delegation of our finest to this great @diabetesuk.bsky.social event - inc Dr George Mcilroy who joins a "Rising Stars" panel to tell early career researchers about his work on #lipodystophy and how to "survive and thrive" in science
www.diabetes.org.uk/diabetes-uk-...
www.diabetes.org.uk/diabetes-uk-...
Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2025
Our annual professional conference exclusively for diabetes healthcare professionals 26 to 28 February 2025 SEC Glasgow Book now
www.diabetes.org.uk
February 17, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Looking forward to sending a delegation of our finest to this great @diabetesuk.bsky.social event - inc Dr George Mcilroy who joins a "Rising Stars" panel to tell early career researchers about his work on #lipodystophy and how to "survive and thrive" in science
www.diabetes.org.uk/diabetes-uk-...
www.diabetes.org.uk/diabetes-uk-...
Did you know that your body uses oxygen more efficiently when you exercise later in the day?
We want to find out why - and you can help by taking part in this short study.
See the poster for more details or contact our #chrononutrition specialist Dr Brendan Gabriel: brendan.gabriel1@abdn.ac.uk
We want to find out why - and you can help by taking part in this short study.
See the poster for more details or contact our #chrononutrition specialist Dr Brendan Gabriel: brendan.gabriel1@abdn.ac.uk
February 14, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Did you know that your body uses oxygen more efficiently when you exercise later in the day?
We want to find out why - and you can help by taking part in this short study.
See the poster for more details or contact our #chrononutrition specialist Dr Brendan Gabriel: brendan.gabriel1@abdn.ac.uk
We want to find out why - and you can help by taking part in this short study.
See the poster for more details or contact our #chrononutrition specialist Dr Brendan Gabriel: brendan.gabriel1@abdn.ac.uk
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After more than a decade, our #scottishgovernment research has contributed to #hemp being grown once again in Scotland #hempfor45 #netzero #zerowaste #health
- spot the happy scientist
- spot the happy scientist
February 8, 2025 at 11:42 AM
After more than a decade, our #scottishgovernment research has contributed to #hemp being grown once again in Scotland #hempfor45 #netzero #zerowaste #health
- spot the happy scientist
- spot the happy scientist
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On my way to Newcastle and very much looking forward to discussing #naturebasedfoodsystems at the BASE annual conference #leadingideas @rowettinstitute.bsky.social
February 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM
On my way to Newcastle and very much looking forward to discussing #naturebasedfoodsystems at the BASE annual conference #leadingideas @rowettinstitute.bsky.social