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“This is an important step in terms of shark conservation.'

An innovative new paper lab-on-a-chip device can help monitor the number of vulnerable sharks being fished and mis-sold.

Read more 🔗 bit.ly/3JgPelc.

Kirsty Guuske Tiktak Save Our Seas National Geographic

Super excited to be able to share the work we've been doing the Lab-on-Chip for the identification of CITES-listed sharks in the field 🦈

Big thanks to my wonderful supervisors, collaborators and funders Kirsty Dr. Cesar Peñaherrera P. INABIO.EC Save Our Seas National Geographic Universidad San Francisco de Quito

Check out our latest work on #labonachip for shark conservation 🦈 This project was led by Dr Guuske Tiktak with some amazing collaborators in Ecuador and funding by National Geographic and Save Our Seas

We're delighted to launch our Third Century Fellowship Scheme. 🙌

Seeking exceptional researchers and emerging leaders, in the early stages of their post-doctoral career, who aim to make their mark in the field of independent research.

Find out more 🔗 bit.ly/3xeQeTW

A big thank you to all the speakers, facilitators & participants in today’s ‘Towards an Active Learning Community’ event. It was a fantastic success & you’ll be pleased to know a video summarising the day will follow soon!

Applications are NOW OPEN!

The Undergraduate Bursary Scheme provides students from underrepresented backgrounds with 5-6 weeks of hands-on work experience in a museum.

Projects cover natural sciences research, museum collections management, and public engagement with science.

Huge congratulations to Lauren Mcneill who successfully defended her PhD thesis on #labonachip for #NPS detection. Thanks to lornanisbet and Charlotte Dyer for fantastic discussions during the viva. Proud supervisory team Dr Oliver Sutcliffe Dr Trish Linton Dave Megson MMU's Department of Natural Sciences

Save the date! Microtas 2024 will take place on the 13-17 October in Montreal, Canada. 🇨🇦

Abstract Deadline: 14 May 2024

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#microfluidics #LabOnAChip #Microtechnology #BioMEMS #MicroscaleTechnologies

Really enjoyed learning about so many different research areas, all linked by metamaterials!

Amino Acid DATING talk by Marc Dickinson. I did not zone out and that’s how good it was!

#ISBA10
#Archaeology
#AminoAcidRacemization
#palaeoproteomics

Here they are in real life... And (what I think is them) in book form! Although Goldie and Aristotle are not so interested in each other in real life! No 987 babies for them! Kirsty 😃

What a great event this was! Andrew Dean and I had a lovely time visiting the site and meeting everyone. Really looking forward to starting some amazing research projects 🙂

Scientist from Manchester Withington joins Jeff in Parliament jeffsmithmp.com/2023/04/25/sci…

Congratulations! Lovely to see you at graduation last week.

Happy Yorkshire Day!

We're currently advertising for a Tutor in Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics within Biological Sciences, including our fantastic #degreeapprenticeships programme. More details here: lnkd.in/epDX6d2m

Big congratulations to ⁦Andrew Dean⁩ who was the recipient of the Highly Commended award in the Teaching Excellence category at the ⁦Manchester Metropolitan Uni⁩ #staffawards2023 #manmetproud - a richly deserved recognition of Andy’s work on active learning in ⁦MMU's Department of Natural Sciences⁩

📣UK Metamaterials Network are running another #Metamaterials for #Health sandpit on 20th Sept. Manchester Met Institute of Sport ⛹️‍♀️🤸🏂

The event will bring together #materials and health experts 👨‍🔬🤝👩‍⚕️

If you would like to attend, please register your interest here: forms.office.com/e/BGjWpfmJEg

Todays inaugural #LTconference23 by LEED was really inspiring. Dr Trish Linton and I presented our work on leadership training to improve students confidence and career aspirations, and had some great discussions with staff across the uni. Nice goodie bags too!