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Louise Cole @louisecole.bsky.social · Jul 8

We did it! What a fabulous learning opportunity to be part of UTS 2025 Research Translation Competition. So excited to see what's ahead for our Wonder Project! @aimi-uts.bsky.social @australianmms.bsky.social @micro-au.bsky.social Congrats to other teams & thx to competition organisers and judges.

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Louise Cole @louisecole.bsky.social · Jun 19

The MIF @aimi-uts.bsky.social is proud to display the new #AcknowledgementGuidelines launched by @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social and @globalbioimaging.bsky.social – helping #ImagingScientists get #CreditWhereItsDue
Download poster & join the campaign! globalbioimaging.org/documents/im...

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Louise Cole @louisecole.bsky.social · Apr 29

@royalmicrosoc.bsky.social and @australianmms.bsky.social join forces via MoU to strengthen our microscopy communities across the globe. Read more here: www.rms.org.uk/resource/rms... Looking forward to cross-promoting our future microscopy activities. Here is AMMS cross-promoting RMS-hosted IMC21

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Louise Cole @louisecole.bsky.social · Mar 6

@oxfordinstruments.bsky.social ?

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DrLachie @drlachie.bsky.social · Feb 14

A labmate made the mistake of mentioning that she had been given a fountain pen but had no ink for it so didn't use it.

I told her how to clean it and gave her a bottle of ink.

I believe this is called "penabling"

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Royal Microscopical Society @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social · Feb 14

RMS Early Career Award: Applications deadline has been *EXTENDED* to 28 February!

This is a great opportunity to receive recognition for your work - and a chance to win a cash prize 😀

Find out more and enter: rms.org.uk/resource/202...

@rmsearlycareer.bsky.social @bioimaginguk.bsky.social

A close-up image of a microscope focusing on a sample.

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Royal Microscopical Society @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social · Feb 11

What does it take to run a core facility effectively?

Learn from the experts on this excellent course - suited to all levels, from those experienced in running a core lab to those looking to move into the field. (Deadline: 5 March)

Register: rms.org.uk/rms-event-ca...

@rmsearlycareer.bsky.social

Promotional image for Virtual Facility Management Training Course 2025. White text giving course name and dates (19 - 21 March). Five different micrographs form the background.

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Royal Microscopical Society @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social · Feb 10

Don't forget - abstract submissions deadline for #mmc2025 is *this Friday* (14 February).

Present your work at Europe's largest #microscopy and #imaging event taking place this year!

Abstract submissions: mmc-series.org.uk/conference/a...

@bioimaginguk.bsky.social @globalbioimaging.bsky.social

Abstract Submission

Abstract submission is now open. All submissions should be made through Oxford Abstracts.

mmc-series.org.uk

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Microscopy Australia @micro-au.bsky.social · Feb 11

🎉 Job Opportunity 🎉 Our University of Queensland facility is looking for a Senior X-Ray Scientist – applications close 16th of Feb, so get in quick!
uq.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/uqcare...

#X-ray #hiring #STEMjobs #wewantyou

The text in the image repeats what is said in the tweet, with a photo of the University of Queensland in the BG.

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Alicia Hidalgo Lab @aliciahidalgolab.bsky.social · Feb 10

Looking for an enthusiastic post-doc to investigate how experience shapes the brain. Drosophila neurogenetics, molecular and cellular mechanisms, imaging, optogenetics, neural circuits and behaviour will be used. At University of Birmingham campus, UK. Application deadline 19 March.
Pls RT.

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Louise Cole @louisecole.bsky.social · Feb 8

Found a place for my new microscope 🔬 that I acquired at #APMC13 #ACMM28 Took longer to install than I thought 😜 thanks Zeiss Australia & NZ @australianmms.bsky.social @micro-au.bsky.social

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Royal Microscopical Society @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social · Feb 7

Entries are 🔥OPEN🔥 for the 2025 RMS Scientific Imaging Competition.

Great opportunity to showcase your technical and artistic talents in #microscopy

Shortlisted images will be on display at #mmc2025 - where we'll pick the winners!

Submit your image: mmc-series.org.uk/meetings-fea...

Two visitors at mmc2023 chat in the middle of the gallery of shortlisted images for the imaging competition of that year. A series of large display boards are pictured left and right, with large colourful micrographs affixed to them.

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Louise Cole @louisecole.bsky.social · Feb 7

IYKYK B.T.Bollard has left #APMC13 #ACMM28 in Brisbane & is heading to Sydney for #ACMM29 in 2027! @australianmms.bsky.social @micro-au.bsky.social

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jofmicroscopy.bsky.social @jofmicroscopy.bsky.social · Feb 4

📣Have you read the Light Microscopy Core Facility Management special issue of @JofMicroscopy?

This special issue has become one of our most read issues and it features 15 papers, 13 of which are #OpenAccess.

tinyurl.com/54syt394

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Global BioImaging @globalbioimaging.bsky.social · Feb 3

🎙️ Global BioImaging Train-the-Trainer 2025 Course is open for applications

📅 17-21 November 2025
📍 Melbourne, Australia
⚫ Course for imaging core facility professionals to organize and deliver effective training programs
⚫ Travel grants available

globalbioimaging.org/internationa...

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Louise Cole @louisecole.bsky.social · Feb 7

@australianmms.bsky.social We love microscopy! Thx for visiting our booth at #APMC13 #ACMM28 - we enjoyed meeting you! See you #IMC21 @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social

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Louise Cole @louisecole.bsky.social · Feb 7

@aimi-uts.bsky.social @australianmms.bsky.social Our very own Dr Amy Bottomley presents a talk on potential reuse of student prac data at #APMC13 #ACMM28 👏

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Louise Cole @louisecole.bsky.social · Feb 5

Are you training users at the optical microscope but want to enhance the learning of your users, this course is for you! @australianmms.bsky.social

Microscopy Australia @micro-au.bsky.social · Feb 5

Join us in Melbourne for the next Global BioImaging train-the-trainer course! Learn to deliver effective training programs at your light microscopy facility.
Free of charge, travel grants are available.
@australianmms.bsky.social #LMA @louisecole.bsky.social

Global BioImaging @globalbioimaging.bsky.social · Feb 3

🎙️ Global BioImaging Train-the-Trainer 2025 Course is open for applications

📅 17-21 November 2025
📍 Melbourne, Australia
⚫ Course for imaging core facility professionals to organize and deliver effective training programs
⚫ Travel grants available

globalbioimaging.org/internationa...

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Louise Cole @louisecole.bsky.social · Feb 5

It’s going to be a fantastic opportunity to gain new skills in how to train effectively and to enhance learning of optical microscopy methods

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Louise Cole @louisecole.bsky.social · Feb 4

@australianmms.bsky.social @micro-au.bsky.social @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social

Paul McMillan @drpaulmcmillan.bsky.social · Feb 4

Looking forward to hosting everyone in #Melbourne. Applications are open now!

Global BioImaging @globalbioimaging.bsky.social · Feb 3

🎙️ Global BioImaging Train-the-Trainer 2025 Course is open for applications

📅 17-21 November 2025
📍 Melbourne, Australia
⚫ Course for imaging core facility professionals to organize and deliver effective training programs
⚫ Travel grants available

globalbioimaging.org/internationa...

Louise Cole @louisecole.bsky.social · Feb 4

Highly recommend this course @australianmms.bsky.social - apply now! @micro-au.bsky.social

Global BioImaging @globalbioimaging.bsky.social · Feb 3

🎙️ Global BioImaging Train-the-Trainer 2025 Course is open for applications

📅 17-21 November 2025
📍 Melbourne, Australia
⚫ Course for imaging core facility professionals to organize and deliver effective training programs
⚫ Travel grants available

globalbioimaging.org/internationa...

Louise Cole @louisecole.bsky.social · Feb 4

Prof. Kelly Rogers delivers a wonderful tribute to Spencer Shorte at #APMC13 #ACMM28. Spencer Shorte was a huge advocate for core imaging facilities & has contributed enormously to the microscopy community around the world. He was known & well-respected by many @australianmms.bsky.social members.

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Louise Cole @louisecole.bsky.social · Feb 3

Congratulations to Prof. Joanne Etheridge for delivering an amazing plenary lecture at #APMC13. She was awarded with the David Cockayne plaque in honour of David Cockayne - one of the most influential Australians in the history of microscopy. @australianmms.bsky.social

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Louise Cole @louisecole.bsky.social · Feb 3

All ready for day 1 of #APMC13 in Brisbane and to showcase @australianmms.bsky.social and @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social upcoming conferences #IMC21. Looking forward to chatting to you all at booth #16!

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Louise Cole @louisecole.bsky.social · Feb 1

@australianmms.bsky.social

ℍ𝕒𝕞𝕚𝕕 𝕊⌬𝕝𝕖𝕚𝕞𝕒𝕟𝕚𝕟𝕖𝕛𝕒𝕕 🔬🐨 @hamidsolly.bsky.social · Feb 1

I’ll be attending APMC13 in Brisbane next week and would love to catch up with fellow optical microscopists to discuss cutting-edge imaging solutions. Come visit us at Booth 24 to chat about the latest advancements in live-cell, intravital, lightsheet and super-res microscopy

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