Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
@siouxsiew.bsky.social
The other “Susie” Wiles AKA NZ’s “Pink Terror”. Microbiologist interested in antibiotic resistance, experimental evolution, and sustainable period products. Also science communicator and lover of bioluminescence & Lego. She/her.
Pinned
Hey peeps! It's been 2 weeks since I launched my crowdfunding campaign, and your support and generosity have blown me away. You folks rock! But with 3 research grant rejections this month & 2 weeks left to go I’ve decided to set a new stretch goal & pivot… 1/8
It’s been lovely chatting to people about my legal action and crowdfunding campaign. A few days ago I was interviewed by the Skeptics Zone peeps. Here’s the link if you want to listen www.skepticzone.tv Please share!
The Skeptic Zone Podcast
www.skepticzone.tv
November 22, 2025 at 10:51 PM
It’s been lovely chatting to people about my legal action and crowdfunding campaign. A few days ago I was interviewed by the Skeptics Zone peeps. Here’s the link if you want to listen www.skepticzone.tv Please share!
I have no idea how we are expected to fund our postgraduate student’s studies. To be fair, I’ve been funding mine from my own pocket for years, using money I earned from paid talks & radio/paper columns. But I’m approaching 2026 with no paid columns anymore & no paid talks lined up. It’s a bit scary
This funding environment is brutal. Four grants rejected this month :( The latest a small grant-in-aid from a charity that I’ve not had a no from in the ~15 years I’ve been applying to them. They always try to give a little bit. And this for follow on funding for work published in Nature Comms 😢
November 20, 2025 at 7:22 PM
I have no idea how we are expected to fund our postgraduate student’s studies. To be fair, I’ve been funding mine from my own pocket for years, using money I earned from paid talks & radio/paper columns. But I’m approaching 2026 with no paid columns anymore & no paid talks lined up. It’s a bit scary
This funding environment is brutal. Four grants rejected this month :( The latest a small grant-in-aid from a charity that I’ve not had a no from in the ~15 years I’ve been applying to them. They always try to give a little bit. And this for follow on funding for work published in Nature Comms 😢
November 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
This funding environment is brutal. Four grants rejected this month :( The latest a small grant-in-aid from a charity that I’ve not had a no from in the ~15 years I’ve been applying to them. They always try to give a little bit. And this for follow on funding for work published in Nature Comms 😢
Morning peeps! Please check out my thread. I’m crowdfunding to support an important menstrual cup study. Please share widely! 🙏
Hey peeps! It's been 2 weeks since I launched my crowdfunding campaign, and your support and generosity have blown me away. You folks rock! But with 3 research grant rejections this month & 2 weeks left to go I’ve decided to set a new stretch goal & pivot… 1/8
November 17, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Morning peeps! Please check out my thread. I’m crowdfunding to support an important menstrual cup study. Please share widely! 🙏
Hey peeps! It's been 2 weeks since I launched my crowdfunding campaign, and your support and generosity have blown me away. You folks rock! But with 3 research grant rejections this month & 2 weeks left to go I’ve decided to set a new stretch goal & pivot… 1/8
November 17, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Hey peeps! It's been 2 weeks since I launched my crowdfunding campaign, and your support and generosity have blown me away. You folks rock! But with 3 research grant rejections this month & 2 weeks left to go I’ve decided to set a new stretch goal & pivot… 1/8
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Starting to think about shopping small and local for presents?
I make all my products myself, mostly from fabrics I've designed myself.
You can find my homewares at birdandbeach.co.nz, which is the business I run with my husband. (You can also follow us here at @birdandbeach.bsky.social.)
I make all my products myself, mostly from fabrics I've designed myself.
You can find my homewares at birdandbeach.co.nz, which is the business I run with my husband. (You can also follow us here at @birdandbeach.bsky.social.)
November 16, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Starting to think about shopping small and local for presents?
I make all my products myself, mostly from fabrics I've designed myself.
You can find my homewares at birdandbeach.co.nz, which is the business I run with my husband. (You can also follow us here at @birdandbeach.bsky.social.)
I make all my products myself, mostly from fabrics I've designed myself.
You can find my homewares at birdandbeach.co.nz, which is the business I run with my husband. (You can also follow us here at @birdandbeach.bsky.social.)
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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Spread the word. Sign-ups close on the 19th
It's beginning to look a bit like Christmas,
With sign up going live!🎶🎵
So here's the Bluesky Secret Santa AoNZ, with some friends from Mastodon along for the ride. We hope you are looking forward to some fun, and that we can bring it to you 🎄
Official hashtag: #SecretSantaAoNZ
App: secretsanta.nz
With sign up going live!🎶🎵
So here's the Bluesky Secret Santa AoNZ, with some friends from Mastodon along for the ride. We hope you are looking forward to some fun, and that we can bring it to you 🎄
Official hashtag: #SecretSantaAoNZ
App: secretsanta.nz
November 16, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Spread the word. Sign-ups close on the 19th
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Gift idea for the cat lover in your life, my hilarious Cat Operator’s Manual (with free stickers!)
Maybe your #secretsantaAoNZ recipient hints at being a feline fancier.
Available online and at Whitcoulls , Paper Plus and gift stores nationwide
cuddleUnit5.com
Maybe your #secretsantaAoNZ recipient hints at being a feline fancier.
Available online and at Whitcoulls , Paper Plus and gift stores nationwide
cuddleUnit5.com
The Cat Operator's Manual - Get the Most from Your New Cuddle Unit
A fresh and quirky guide to understanding your cat, complete with technical information, warnings, insights into all of your Cuddle Unit 5™'s features and modes, and a bonus sticker sheet.
cuddleUnit5.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Gift idea for the cat lover in your life, my hilarious Cat Operator’s Manual (with free stickers!)
Maybe your #secretsantaAoNZ recipient hints at being a feline fancier.
Available online and at Whitcoulls , Paper Plus and gift stores nationwide
cuddleUnit5.com
Maybe your #secretsantaAoNZ recipient hints at being a feline fancier.
Available online and at Whitcoulls , Paper Plus and gift stores nationwide
cuddleUnit5.com
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Reminder for anyone who needs it about Assoc Prof Siouxsie Wiles’ fundraiser - she was there for us through the worst of Covid, let’s return the favour
And here’s the crowdfunding link if you want to contribute or share www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/852...
Support Dr Siouxsie After She Supported Us! | PledgeMe
Support Dr Siouxsie to recover some of the money she spent fighting her legal case to protect employees experiencing online abuse
www.pledgeme.co.nz
November 13, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Reminder for anyone who needs it about Assoc Prof Siouxsie Wiles’ fundraiser - she was there for us through the worst of Covid, let’s return the favour
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Thank you @writagal.bsky.social for always lighting the way. We have had an uptick in donations today and they are so very welcome. I reckon after today, we all know what’s needed is a safe and secure alternative reporting option - and that’s what we’ve built @tika
If you’re heartsick and furious at the consistent headlines and the lack of accountability across the board for NZ’s stats, please amplify and support Tika - an org that’s gearing up to do something about it, including the excellent @alisonmau.bsky.social.
Tika reps are on RNZ just after 9 today.
Tika reps are on RNZ just after 9 today.
About Us - Tika is taking collective action against sexual harm
Tika is New Zealand's first and only legal charity dedicated to taking action against sexual harm. We offer a safe, sophisticated and secure way for people to report incidents and seek justice through...
www.tika.org.nz
November 12, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Thank you @writagal.bsky.social for always lighting the way. We have had an uptick in donations today and they are so very welcome. I reckon after today, we all know what’s needed is a safe and secure alternative reporting option - and that’s what we’ve built @tika
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It's beginning to look a bit like Christmas,
With sign up going live!🎶🎵
So here's the Bluesky Secret Santa AoNZ, with some friends from Mastodon along for the ride. We hope you are looking forward to some fun, and that we can bring it to you 🎄
Official hashtag: #SecretSantaAoNZ
App: secretsanta.nz
With sign up going live!🎶🎵
So here's the Bluesky Secret Santa AoNZ, with some friends from Mastodon along for the ride. We hope you are looking forward to some fun, and that we can bring it to you 🎄
Official hashtag: #SecretSantaAoNZ
App: secretsanta.nz
November 9, 2025 at 7:46 PM
It's beginning to look a bit like Christmas,
With sign up going live!🎶🎵
So here's the Bluesky Secret Santa AoNZ, with some friends from Mastodon along for the ride. We hope you are looking forward to some fun, and that we can bring it to you 🎄
Official hashtag: #SecretSantaAoNZ
App: secretsanta.nz
With sign up going live!🎶🎵
So here's the Bluesky Secret Santa AoNZ, with some friends from Mastodon along for the ride. We hope you are looking forward to some fun, and that we can bring it to you 🎄
Official hashtag: #SecretSantaAoNZ
App: secretsanta.nz
Auckland peeps! Some dates for your diary!
Next up some enormous silliness with Austen Found to commemorate #janeausten and her 250th Birthday. Austen Found coming to Waiheke, Devonport, Pukekohe, Howick and TAPAC from Dec 11-16th. All ticket links here www.hotpink.co.nz/austen-found/
November 8, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Auckland peeps! Some dates for your diary!
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It was lovely to chat with @skepchick.org about my case and my crowdfunding campaign. It’s a looooong interview so maybe bookmark it for the weekend 😂
Dr. Siouxsie Wiles saved lives during the pandemic by educating the public about what was happening. During that time, she withstood relentless harassment from conspiracy theorists & went to court to force employers to protect people like her. Here's her story! 🧪 www.patreon.com/posts/142933...
This Scientist Saved Lives During COVID. Now She Needs Your Help | Rebecca Watson
Get more from Rebecca Watson on Patreon
www.patreon.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:26 PM
It was lovely to chat with @skepchick.org about my case and my crowdfunding campaign. It’s a looooong interview so maybe bookmark it for the weekend 😂
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Thinking only of Rosalind Franklin today, and what was stolen from her (and so many other female scientists alongside her).
Rosalind Franklin and the damage of gender harassment
Spurred by a recent report on sexual harassment in academia, our columnist revisits a historical case and reflects on what has changed—and what hasn’t
www.science.org
November 7, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Thinking only of Rosalind Franklin today, and what was stolen from her (and so many other female scientists alongside her).
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80 download of my checklist of actionable items for any researcher to adopt to support an equitable and sustainable scholarly publishing landscape zenodo.org/records/1741...
Still need to do this myself, but I'd love to see printouts on office doors or hallways ;) #AcademicSky #OpenAccess #DiamondOA
Still need to do this myself, but I'd love to see printouts on office doors or hallways ;) #AcademicSky #OpenAccess #DiamondOA
For Equitable and sustainable scholarly publishing | Pour un édition scientifique équitable et pérenne [Checklist]
This bilingual checklist presents 13 concrete actions researchers can take to move toward a more equitable and sustainable scholarly publishing ecosystem.Each action is classified by career stage (all...
zenodo.org
November 7, 2025 at 4:56 PM
80 download of my checklist of actionable items for any researcher to adopt to support an equitable and sustainable scholarly publishing landscape zenodo.org/records/1741...
Still need to do this myself, but I'd love to see printouts on office doors or hallways ;) #AcademicSky #OpenAccess #DiamondOA
Still need to do this myself, but I'd love to see printouts on office doors or hallways ;) #AcademicSky #OpenAccess #DiamondOA
Another two grant rejections this week 😢 But also an amazing response to my crowdfunding AND phosphorescence at Stanley Bay beach tonight 🎉
November 7, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Another two grant rejections this week 😢 But also an amazing response to my crowdfunding AND phosphorescence at Stanley Bay beach tonight 🎉
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Coffee tips are always appreciated.
I have a big weekend planned - being flown to Auckland to do a media thing - secret at the moment, but will be public in a few weeks.
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I have a big weekend planned - being flown to Auckland to do a media thing - secret at the moment, but will be public in a few weeks.
P.
There are three main ways you can help my work with Rights Aotearoa:
First, you can tip me coffee money directly at:
Paul Thistoll
03-0547-0039160-001
(I can't tell you how important these little coffee tips are to my emotional morale - they really keep me going!)
First, you can tip me coffee money directly at:
Paul Thistoll
03-0547-0039160-001
(I can't tell you how important these little coffee tips are to my emotional morale - they really keep me going!)
November 6, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Coffee tips are always appreciated.
I have a big weekend planned - being flown to Auckland to do a media thing - secret at the moment, but will be public in a few weeks.
P.
I have a big weekend planned - being flown to Auckland to do a media thing - secret at the moment, but will be public in a few weeks.
P.
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Wondering why no one likes your posts anymore, even among your friends? It's because @jay.bsky.team and team have decided to hide a huge amount of content from all of our feeds by default.
Here's how to turn it off.
First go to the hamburger menu in the upper left corner
Here's how to turn it off.
First go to the hamburger menu in the upper left corner
November 6, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Wondering why no one likes your posts anymore, even among your friends? It's because @jay.bsky.team and team have decided to hide a huge amount of content from all of our feeds by default.
Here's how to turn it off.
First go to the hamburger menu in the upper left corner
Here's how to turn it off.
First go to the hamburger menu in the upper left corner
One hard thing about managing to take my employer to court, is the number of current & former staff who contact me for advice. 3 this week alone. One can’t get uni to confirm their role or building access without a court order or lawyers letter. Any lawyers willing to help pro bono?!
November 6, 2025 at 7:45 PM
One hard thing about managing to take my employer to court, is the number of current & former staff who contact me for advice. 3 this week alone. One can’t get uni to confirm their role or building access without a court order or lawyers letter. Any lawyers willing to help pro bono?!
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Wow it defaults to hiding quite a few things. Many probably for the best, but for now I'm switching most to warn (and I remain willing to see rude posts - I follow @dimsie.bsky.social after all)
If you aren't seeing skeets from some of your fave people, they might have been labeled "Rude" by bsky mods. Idk what they are thinking, I don't need a mommy to tell me who to be buddies with. Anyway, go into Settings > moderation > bluesky moderation (advanced) and turn Rude off.
November 6, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Wow it defaults to hiding quite a few things. Many probably for the best, but for now I'm switching most to warn (and I remain willing to see rude posts - I follow @dimsie.bsky.social after all)
It was lovely to chat with @skepchick.org about my case and my crowdfunding campaign. It’s a looooong interview so maybe bookmark it for the weekend 😂
Dr. Siouxsie Wiles saved lives during the pandemic by educating the public about what was happening. During that time, she withstood relentless harassment from conspiracy theorists & went to court to force employers to protect people like her. Here's her story! 🧪 www.patreon.com/posts/142933...
This Scientist Saved Lives During COVID. Now She Needs Your Help | Rebecca Watson
Get more from Rebecca Watson on Patreon
www.patreon.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:26 PM
It was lovely to chat with @skepchick.org about my case and my crowdfunding campaign. It’s a looooong interview so maybe bookmark it for the weekend 😂
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Measles outbreak update
No new measles cases today. Total confirmed cases remains at 17. All no longer infectious. The outbreak is still ongoing, and we are focused on stamping out further spread. An outbreak can only be declared over after 42 days with no new cases - so we’re not there yet.
No new measles cases today. Total confirmed cases remains at 17. All no longer infectious. The outbreak is still ongoing, and we are focused on stamping out further spread. An outbreak can only be declared over after 42 days with no new cases - so we’re not there yet.
November 6, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Measles outbreak update
No new measles cases today. Total confirmed cases remains at 17. All no longer infectious. The outbreak is still ongoing, and we are focused on stamping out further spread. An outbreak can only be declared over after 42 days with no new cases - so we’re not there yet.
No new measles cases today. Total confirmed cases remains at 17. All no longer infectious. The outbreak is still ongoing, and we are focused on stamping out further spread. An outbreak can only be declared over after 42 days with no new cases - so we’re not there yet.
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💻Online hui about #measles for Deaf and disabled people, their whānau, carers, support services, about the measles outbreak. Link to event details: facebook.com/share/1CJX5y15DT/
NZSL interpreters will be provided. 👍 Info on measles in alternate formats/NZSL: info.health.nz/measles.
NZSL interpreters will be provided. 👍 Info on measles in alternate formats/NZSL: info.health.nz/measles.
November 5, 2025 at 2:49 AM
💻Online hui about #measles for Deaf and disabled people, their whānau, carers, support services, about the measles outbreak. Link to event details: facebook.com/share/1CJX5y15DT/
NZSL interpreters will be provided. 👍 Info on measles in alternate formats/NZSL: info.health.nz/measles.
NZSL interpreters will be provided. 👍 Info on measles in alternate formats/NZSL: info.health.nz/measles.
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