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Mike Shaw @drmikeshaw.bsky.social · 22d

Updates to LinkedIn Ts&Cs, I'll be opting out from the data for AI training thank you.
#LinkedIn #GenAI #DataSecurity #DataPrivacy

Screenshot of LinkedIn Settings page showing the option for using data for Generative AI, option is set to off.

Mike Shaw @drmikeshaw.bsky.social · Jun 19

Have been giving a lot of thought to story-telling pedagogies recently. It was great to put some of this into action for #Pint25 @pintofscience.uk talk on Phage research and DNA sequencing, and then share my thoughts with the @microbiologysociety.org
Check out the blog article linked here:

Microbiology Society @microbiologysociety.org · Jun 19

"Whether at a conference, in a classroom, or over a pint at a pub, we have a responsibility to make science accessible, engaging, and meaningful". Read our latest blog from @drmikeshaw.bsky.social about presenting their research on phage biology at a Pint of Science event in May. microb.io/3G2KkKu

From Lab Bench to Bar Stool: Storytelling Strategies for Public Science Talks

Sharing our research with the public is one of the most rewarding—and challenging—parts of being a scientist. Whether at a conference, in a classroom, or over a pint at a pub, we have a…

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Mike Shaw @drmikeshaw.bsky.social · Jun 5

Look at this amazing artwork!! Created by artist @vixenish56 based on my phage research work. Even a MinIon sequencer in there too! Love it, check out their Instagram page for more amazing artwork. #SciArt #Pint25 #Phage
www.instagram.com/vixenish56/

Four colourful postcards showing digital art images of phage. One shows a stylised microscope looking at a phage, another a phage walking alongside two scientists, another shows a pattern of phage, cells and equipment.

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Mel Lacey @mellacey.bsky.social · Apr 17

Super proud of this paper with @dralisongraham.bsky.social @mdillonphd.bsky.social et al.

In this work we reflected on how to make a conference session more accessible, did those things @microbiologysociety.org 🦠👩‍🏫 and the evaluated the session - and we made a difference 🥳🥳

doi.org/10.1099/acmi...

Towards an inclusive conference experience: evaluation of the Education and Outreach Symposium at the Microbiology Society Annual Conference 2024

The Microbiology Society Education and Outreach Symposium serves as a platform for microbiology educators to share contemporary practices with an international audience. The Symposium is held yearly d...

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Mike Shaw @drmikeshaw.bsky.social · May 21

Had a great time last night at the Pessimist Bar in Lincoln presenting my work on phage for @pintofscience.uk I really love public engagement with science events and thoroughly enjoyed talking phage, DNA, next-gen sequencing and AMR! Many thanks to all involved 🧬 #pint25 #Lincoln

A group of people seated in a bar attentively watching the presenter near a screen displaying a bacteria diagram. The room features green pillars, wooden beams, hanging plants, and a chalkboard advertising wine tasting events.

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Mike Shaw @drmikeshaw.bsky.social · May 15

It's Global Accessibility Awareness Day! I've been working on inclusive and accessible education for years and there is still a lot of work to do to raise awareness. Accessible content is good content, and it is better for everyone! digitaleducation.lincoln.ac.uk/resourceshub... #GAAD #Accessibility

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Mike Shaw @drmikeshaw.bsky.social · May 13

Creative Reactions is live at Lincoln Cathedral! I've had a sneak peek at the amazing science-meets-art exhibition created by local artists and staff at the University of Lincoln. Check it out. pintofscience.co.uk/event/creati... #Pint25 #SciArt #LincolnCathedral

Creative Reactions art exhibition

Creative Reactions is our art-meets-science exhibition. The exhibition features the works of local artists, inspired by this year's Pint of Science speaker…

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Pint of Science UK @pintofscience.uk · May 4

The force is strong with this one 🧠👓 Come to the dark side, we have science talks!

We would be honoured if you would join us 19-21 May 2025 for #pint25

📍45+ locations
🗣400 events

🎟 Programme and tickets 👇
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#MayThe4thBeWithYou #StarWarsDay

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Pint of Science World @pintsworld.bsky.social · Apr 28

3 weeks to go before #pint25!!

📅 19-21 May 2025
🗺️ 27 countries
📍+520 cities

🫂👩‍🔬🎉Thousands of scientists and volunteers celebrating science around the globe!!

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All the details here. Join the party! pintofscience.com

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Mike Shaw @drmikeshaw.bsky.social · May 1

Just finished reading this latest paper from my colleague Dr Nicola Chanamuto on the use of writing retreats in HE. Based on Nicola's guidance I've run a few of these over the past academic year and thoroughly enjoyed them. Highly recommended 👍 bpb-eu-w2.wpmucdn.com/blogs.lincol... #AcademicWriting

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Mike Shaw @drmikeshaw.bsky.social · Apr 15

Looking forward to an evening of science with @pintofscience.uk in Lincoln, 20th May, at the Pessimist (great name for a bar!)
Come along to chat about phage DNA #pint25
pintofscience.co.uk/event/scienc...

Pint of Science talk outline with a picture of Mike smiling. Talk title is Unveiling nature's code within a vast microbial war. Embark on a fascinating journey into the microscopic world of microbes and DNA, where nature’s code holds incredible secrets. Discover how bacteriophages - the most abundant organisms on Earth - could be the key to tackling the global threat of antimicrobial resistance.

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Pint of Science UK @pintofscience.uk · Apr 14

✨Tickets for #pint25 are now on sale!✨
🎟Book here 👉 pintofscience.co.uk 👈
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🗓19th-21rd May 2025
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