Further cases of #bluetongue BTV3 have been confirmed in Norfolk and Suffolk. In response, the TCZ has been replaced with a Restricted Zone around the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk. See GOV.UK for more info: gov.uk/bluetongue National Farmers' Union AHDB

Demonstrate the effective application of #bioinformatics approaches to answer questions related to #ViralBiology🦠 Submit an abstract by 10 September to be considered for a talk or poster at Virus Genomics, Evolution and Bioinformatics.  #VGEB24 📎 Info: bit.ly/3QZwjiL

Many congratulations Mark_Davies_Lab lab. Well earned recognition and best for the future! Important work.

Our next Climate and Health Award will be open to applications soon. We’ll fund teams to investigate the factors that link heat with mental health problems – and propose how to address them. Learn more about eligibility and the key dates to remember ⤵️ wellcome.org/grant-funding/…

The number of locally acquired #dengue cases in #France now 46

Applications for the Royal Society's Career Development Fellowships open next week on 24 September. This scheme aims to support the retention in STEM of researchers from underrepresented backgrounds. If you're interested in applying, sign up to our upcoming webinar for

Michael Faraday was born #OnThisDay in 1791. He is most famous for his experiments in electromagnetism and his efforts to engage the public in science through the Christmas Lectures, though he came from humble beginnings as Dame Julia Higgins tells Brian Cox:

A glider in the Peak District recently found himself flying alongside one of the released #WhiteTailedEagles - G813. He managed to capture some footage of this very special moment. Thanks to Derbyshire & Lancashire Gliding Club for sharing. Roy Dennis Foundation Forestry England

Have you heard about our new Climate and Health Award? Research teams can get up to £3 million in funding to investigate the factors that link heat with mental health problems. Applications will open on the week commencing 30 September. Learn more ⤵️ wellcome.org/grant-funding/…

📢 The CARB-X Portal is open!  Submit an Expression of Interest to receive funding for new #preventatives, #diagnostics, and #therapeutics to address drug-resistant bacteria. The deadline to apply is Friday, Oct. 4 at 23:59 ET.  🔗 Apply now: bit.ly/3P56UDB

Applications for our Research Visit Grant will close at 23:59 BST on 01 October 24. Funding is available to support eligible members who are planning a short (one- to three-month) research visit to another laboratory. Check your eligibility and apply now - microb.io/2UdBIUk

#OnThisDay in 1928, Sir Alexander Fleming FRS discovered penicillin when he recorded a bacteria-killing mold growing in his lab. Rather than throw the dish away, he decided to observe it under a microscope. Find out more about the origins of penicillin: artsandculture.google.com/story/2AXBQ4_E…

“If it were a country, Cambridge’s total of 125 would place it 3rd for Nobel laureates behind only the UK and the US.” Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Prentice sets out why our world-class, research-intensive universities are assets that deserve support and investment👇

Great to be able to wish Ian well on his first retirement? Hopefully a few more to come!

Auld Lang Syne, a traditional tune to bid fairwell to the old year. Happy New Year from the West of Ireland!

❗️EXCLUSIVE: We’ve just captured this astonishing drone footage of the breached Bridgewater Canal in Dunham Massey. It shows the damage suffered by the canal in last night’s flooding and the extent to which it has leaked into the neighbouring fields. 🎥 Bert Prior

We recently took a tour around the Scunthorpe site on a diesel pacer with the Appleby Frodingham Railway. This night tour gave a completely different view of the site as you can see in this video clip taken from the front seat. 🚆🌙 Appleby Frodingham Railway-Scunthorpe

Not posted recently but wanted to thanks Scunthorpe United FC #sufc, #UTI , the players and fellow fans for a great day and brilliant performance on my second trip to Tamworth. I was the guy with the binoculars!

Barrie Thomas, perhaps Scunthorpe United FC greatest player passes away aged 88. Was an 8 year old watching his hat trick vs Blackpool in the 6-2 FA Cup win in 1961 and a schoolboy watching his 5 goals against Luton in 1965. Never to be forgotten. Will think of him at Eastleigh tonight.

Nice new ground for me. Lovely surface so hoping for a good game. #UTI