Thulani Makhalanyane
@thuls.bsky.social
South African Microbial ecologist|
Professor: Stellenbosch University |
Editor in Chief: @ISMEJournal|
Senior Editor: mSystems
Professor: Stellenbosch University |
Editor in Chief: @ISMEJournal|
Senior Editor: mSystems
Enjoyed being back at the University of Pretoria to celebrate graduations. We had two PhDs (Drs. Mayibongwe Buthelezi and John Paul Makumbi) and a masters student (Michelle Bekker) at this ceremony. Congratulations to the graduates and wishing you all the very best in the next phase of your careers.
September 2, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Enjoyed being back at the University of Pretoria to celebrate graduations. We had two PhDs (Drs. Mayibongwe Buthelezi and John Paul Makumbi) and a masters student (Michelle Bekker) at this ceremony. Congratulations to the graduates and wishing you all the very best in the next phase of your careers.
Happy weekend! Hope you’re able to get a break and talk some time to relax :-)
July 20, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Happy weekend! Hope you’re able to get a break and talk some time to relax :-)
They seem to have made a perfect recovery and have eased back to their natural environment.
May 11, 2025 at 1:34 PM
They seem to have made a perfect recovery and have eased back to their natural environment.
Rescued a cute stranger today.
May 11, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Rescued a cute stranger today.
Today we commemorated Freedom Day in South Africa. We’re lucky to have a great constitution that values diversity and protects the rights of marginalized people in society, ensuring that we get to live in a country where everyone is free to choose who they love and allowing body autonomy.
April 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Today we commemorated Freedom Day in South Africa. We’re lucky to have a great constitution that values diversity and protects the rights of marginalized people in society, ensuring that we get to live in a country where everyone is free to choose who they love and allowing body autonomy.
Really awesome week at a writing retreat in my backyard to finish off some stubborn papers. I may be biased but we live in the most beautiful country on earth, so hard to resist a few hikes during our downtime. #southafrica
April 25, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Really awesome week at a writing retreat in my backyard to finish off some stubborn papers. I may be biased but we live in the most beautiful country on earth, so hard to resist a few hikes during our downtime. #southafrica
From all of us at the African Microbiome Group, wishing you a joyful Easter to those who are celebrating! You’re forgiven if whatever you eat isn’t good for your gut microbiome :-)
And if you’re wondering, the answers is YES. We look this good everyday:-)
#africanmicrobiomes
And if you’re wondering, the answers is YES. We look this good everyday:-)
#africanmicrobiomes
April 17, 2025 at 4:08 PM
From all of us at the African Microbiome Group, wishing you a joyful Easter to those who are celebrating! You’re forgiven if whatever you eat isn’t good for your gut microbiome :-)
And if you’re wondering, the answers is YES. We look this good everyday:-)
#africanmicrobiomes
And if you’re wondering, the answers is YES. We look this good everyday:-)
#africanmicrobiomes
Great hanging out with some of my favorite peeps in San Diego. @kcwrighton.bsky.social @nicoledubilier.bsky.social @gilbertjacka.bsky.social
March 14, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Great hanging out with some of my favorite peeps in San Diego. @kcwrighton.bsky.social @nicoledubilier.bsky.social @gilbertjacka.bsky.social
Had the pleasure of visiting Addis Ababa Science and Technology University for the first time during my trip to Ethiopia. I’m thoroughly enjoying the amazing food and warm hospitality. My gracious host, Prof. Mesfin Tafesse Gemeda, welcomed me by saying “welcome home,” and I truly feel at home here.
February 25, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Had the pleasure of visiting Addis Ababa Science and Technology University for the first time during my trip to Ethiopia. I’m thoroughly enjoying the amazing food and warm hospitality. My gracious host, Prof. Mesfin Tafesse Gemeda, welcomed me by saying “welcome home,” and I truly feel at home here.
Struggling with Acne? We need you!
February 5, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Struggling with Acne? We need you!
A cartoon by Ivan Ehlers. #NewYorkerCartoons
January 10, 2025 at 9:06 PM
A cartoon by Ivan Ehlers. #NewYorkerCartoons
Great connecting with everyone at the CERI research day. Lots of useful information today regarding the importance of responsible AI use, media interaction and social media training.
November 27, 2024 at 2:14 PM
Great connecting with everyone at the CERI research day. Lots of useful information today regarding the importance of responsible AI use, media interaction and social media training.
Great connecting with everyone at the CERI research day.
November 27, 2024 at 1:28 PM
Great connecting with everyone at the CERI research day.
Navigating the Ocean's Wonders with Mayibongwe Buthelezi
A Journey from Nongoma to the Atlantic Ocean: Mayi, currently in the second year of his Ph.D. at the University of Pretoria, takes us through his remarkable journey.
shows.acast.com/atlanteco-po...
A Journey from Nongoma to the Atlantic Ocean: Mayi, currently in the second year of his Ph.D. at the University of Pretoria, takes us through his remarkable journey.
shows.acast.com/atlanteco-po...
November 29, 2023 at 6:29 PM
Navigating the Ocean's Wonders with Mayibongwe Buthelezi
A Journey from Nongoma to the Atlantic Ocean: Mayi, currently in the second year of his Ph.D. at the University of Pretoria, takes us through his remarkable journey.
shows.acast.com/atlanteco-po...
A Journey from Nongoma to the Atlantic Ocean: Mayi, currently in the second year of his Ph.D. at the University of Pretoria, takes us through his remarkable journey.
shows.acast.com/atlanteco-po...
We’re making good progress with our lineup for the ISME19 meeting in Cape Town next year. We have a great lineup including Jill Banfield, Rob Knight, Simonetta Gribaldo and others.
Details on hosting a roundtable are available here: isme19.isme-microbes.org/isme19-round...
Details on hosting a roundtable are available here: isme19.isme-microbes.org/isme19-round...
November 22, 2023 at 6:20 PM
We’re making good progress with our lineup for the ISME19 meeting in Cape Town next year. We have a great lineup including Jill Banfield, Rob Knight, Simonetta Gribaldo and others.
Details on hosting a roundtable are available here: isme19.isme-microbes.org/isme19-round...
Details on hosting a roundtable are available here: isme19.isme-microbes.org/isme19-round...
I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Professor at Stellenbosch University! Super excited to join the Department of Microbiology and the School of Data Science and Computational Thinking at SU!
www.sun.ac.za/english/List...
www.sun.ac.za/english/List...
November 7, 2023 at 3:53 PM
I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Professor at Stellenbosch University! Super excited to join the Department of Microbiology and the School of Data Science and Computational Thinking at SU!
www.sun.ac.za/english/List...
www.sun.ac.za/english/List...
Pretty awesome week in Nepal. We had the opportunity to meet some @ismeoffice.bsky.social ambassadors from South East Asia at the sidelines of the SASME2023 meeting in Dhulikhel, Nepal. #ismemicrobes #microbialecology
November 4, 2023 at 8:49 AM
Pretty awesome week in Nepal. We had the opportunity to meet some @ismeoffice.bsky.social ambassadors from South East Asia at the sidelines of the SASME2023 meeting in Dhulikhel, Nepal. #ismemicrobes #microbialecology
We had the opportunity to have coffee and discuss microbiomes with Nepal’s Minister of Education, Science and Technology Hon. Ashok Kumar Rai.
I was really impressed by the Ministers genuine interest in understanding the role of microbes.
#microbiology #microbiomes #africanmicrobiomes #nepal
I was really impressed by the Ministers genuine interest in understanding the role of microbes.
#microbiology #microbiomes #africanmicrobiomes #nepal
November 1, 2023 at 11:41 AM
We had the opportunity to have coffee and discuss microbiomes with Nepal’s Minister of Education, Science and Technology Hon. Ashok Kumar Rai.
I was really impressed by the Ministers genuine interest in understanding the role of microbes.
#microbiology #microbiomes #africanmicrobiomes #nepal
I was really impressed by the Ministers genuine interest in understanding the role of microbes.
#microbiology #microbiomes #africanmicrobiomes #nepal
I am excited to speak at the 2nd South Asian Symposium on Microbial Ecology 2023 (SASME 2023). The symposium will be held in Kathmandu, Nepal. The program includes student and early career training and many other activities. @ismeoffice.bsky.social
October 30, 2023 at 11:57 PM
I am excited to speak at the 2nd South Asian Symposium on Microbial Ecology 2023 (SASME 2023). The symposium will be held in Kathmandu, Nepal. The program includes student and early career training and many other activities. @ismeoffice.bsky.social
Really enjoyed speaking at the University of Zululand. Tough act following the choir though…
#microbiomesinafrica #africanmicrobiomes
#microbiomesinafrica #africanmicrobiomes
October 12, 2023 at 5:53 PM
Really enjoyed speaking at the University of Zululand. Tough act following the choir though…
#microbiomesinafrica #africanmicrobiomes
#microbiomesinafrica #africanmicrobiomes
Looking forward to the 4th International Conference on Community Ecology (ComEc 2023) will be held in Trieste, Italy, September 20-22, 2023.
September 20, 2023 at 8:46 AM
Looking forward to the 4th International Conference on Community Ecology (ComEc 2023) will be held in Trieste, Italy, September 20-22, 2023.