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Royal Microscopical Society @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social · 15h

*Deadline EXTENSION*

The abstract submission deadline for Microscopy of Oxidation 12 has been extended until 19 December.

Don't miss the chance to share your work at this great conference covering a wide range of oxidation phenomena 🔬🙂

https://ow.ly/97fb50X8kWH

Close-up microscopic image of oxidized particles promoting the RMS-hosted event 'Microscopy of Oxidation 12' at Loughborough University, May 18-20, 2026.

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Royal Microscopical Society @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social · 1d

...And that's a wrap for our Facility Management Training Course 2025! Thanks so much to everyone who attended in #York over the last couple of days. We really hope you enjoyed the course - and wishing everyone a safe journey home! 😃👏🔬

Group of professionals wearing conference badges posing on a modern staircase inside a building with large windows.

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Royal Microscopical Society @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social · 1d

📣 Registration and sponsorship bookings for UK Light Microscopy Facility Meeting 2026 are now *OPEN*

This popular event provides a great opportunity to network with fellow facility staff as well as industry representatives.

Book now: https://ow.ly/2eEL50X7KVf

Royal Microscopical Society @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social · 1d

Big thanks to everyone taking part in this year's Facility Management Training Course in #York. We hope you're enjoying all the content - including last night's dinner in some grand surroundings! 😀🔬

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Royal Microscopical Society @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social · 2d

Sponsorship opportunities are *now available* for Virtual European Flow Core Meeting 2025 - including short 'techno bite' presentations.

Find out more and book sponsorship: https://ow.ly/AQyY50X713u

Virtual European Flow Core Meeting 2025 scheduled online for December 4-5, free RMS event with option to add to calendar.

Royal Microscopical Society @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social · 6d

Tell us about your #FlowCytometry 'Crib' 😃🔬

Highlight your core facility and introduce yourself to the community by giving a short 'Crib Talk' at our upcoming Virtual European Flow Core Meeting!

More info: https://ow.ly/PiEP50X5xXV

Virtual European Flow Core Meeting 2025 scheduled online for December 4-5, free RMS event.

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Royal Microscopical Society @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social · 6d

📣Registration for UK LM Facility Meeting 2026 opens on *Tuesday 7 October*

This popular event provides a great opportunity to network with fellow facility staff as well as industry representatives.

Find out more: https://ow.ly/rVO050X5wAN

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

Huge congratulations to Professor Helen Hansma, who has received an RMS Honorary Fellowship for distinguished services to #microscopy.

Helen is renowned for her pioneering work in applying Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) to biology.

Read more: https://ow.ly/9X2W50X4PNg

Helen Hansma, wearing glasses and a dark shirt, pictured holding the RMS Honorary Fellowship Certificate.

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Royal Microscopical Society @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social · 8d

Registration and sponsorship bookings are now *open* for Flow Cytometry Facilities Meeting 2026!

Excellent annual meeting seeking to highlight and address common issues within the community.

Book now: https://ow.ly/tavy50X4k4t

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Royal Microscopical Society @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social · 9d

The deadline for abstract submissions for Microscopy of Oxidation 12 is *tomorrow* - (Tuesday, 30 September).

Don't miss out! 😀 🔬

Find out more and submit your abstract: https://ow.ly/wnBQ50X3JA8

Close-up microscopic image showing oxidized particles, promoting the RMS-hosted Microscopy of Oxidation 12 event in May 2026 at Loughborough University, UK.

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George Heath @georgerheath.bsky.social · 14d

Join us in Leeds next Summer for: AFM & SPM 2026

Co-organised with Lekshmi Kailas, Kristina Rusimova, Samuel Jarvis and Jess Cole from the Royal Microscopical Society.
#AFM #SPM #Microscopy

Image featuring University of Leeds campus and text overlay: AFM & SPM 2026, June 22-25, Leeds, UK

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Sali Davis @becomingsali.bsky.social · 20d

I love seeing examples of inclusivity in the workplace and it made me so happy to see, as the only Welsh speaker there bilingual signs just for me! Not requested, just careful, intentional signs to allow me to feel well and truly part of the team. Thank you/Diolch @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social

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Royal Microscopical Society @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social · 22d

📣Register your interest for UK Light Microscopy Facility Meeting 2026 (8-9 Jan, Newcastle, UK)

Great meeting covering the basics of running a core facility, plus the latest technological and application developments 😀🔬

Sign up for info here: rms.org.uk/rms-event-ca...

@rmsearlycareer.bsky.social

Promotional image for UKLMF 2026. Blue, intricately patterned micrograph background. White text giving event name, dates and location.

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Royal Microscopical Society @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social · 23d

Special features from our September issue of infocus Magazine #RMSinfocus include this great article by Lorelei Robertson about an exciting art-meets-science outreach initiative, showcasing the wonder of meteorites at the microscale.

Read more: www.rms.org.uk/resource/mic...

Promotional image for a public outreach initiative called 'Microscopic meteorites', featuring a meteorite being examined under a magnifying glass.

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Royal Microscopical Society @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social · Sep 8

Don't miss the upcoming Australia-hosted Expansion Microscopy User Group Meeting (18 Sep, 5pm-6pm AEST / 8am-9am BST).

Great forum for researchers to share knowledge and enable rapid uptake of new techniques.

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

@garvaninstitute.bsky.social @bioimagingna.bsky.social

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Royal Microscopical Society @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social · Sep 8

Don't miss the upcoming Australia-hosted Expansion Microscopy User Group Meeting (18 Sep, 5pm-6pm AEST / 8am-9am BST).

Great forum for researchers to share knowledge and enable rapid uptake of new techniques.

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

@garvaninstitute.bsky.social @bioimagingna.bsky.social

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Royal Microscopical Society @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social · Sep 8

Read the special features from our September issue of infocus Magazine #RMSinfocus - including this colourful look back at #mmc2025. If you were there, maybe you can spot yourself!

Read more: rms.org.uk/resource/inf...

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

A crowd of delegates at mmc2025 gather in the central area of the exhibition hall, beneath a large, domed roof.

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Royal Microscopical Society @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social · Sep 8

Our September issue of infocus Magazine #RMSinfocus is now available online!

Read more: rms.org.uk/library/info...

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

Front cover of infocus Magazine, September 2025, featuring a pink-coloured micrograph resembling a large doughnut.

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Peter O'Toole @yorkbioimaging.bsky.social · Sep 5

NEW SEASON! #TheMicroscopists is back with guest star Maddy Parsons @KingsCollegeLon talking
Dynamics of bioimaging
Importance of imaging communities
Big mountain adventures
Love of animals
Architecture
+ more! Stream: bit.ly/microscopist...

@royalmicrosoc.bsky.social @eurobioimaging.bsky.social

The Microscopists | Maddy Parsons (King's College London)

This time on The Microscopists, we're thrilled to have Maddy Parsons, Professor of Cell Biology and Director of the Nikon Imaging Centre at King's College London, as our special guest.Maddy reflect...

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Royal Microscopical Society @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social · Sep 1

One year to go before #IMC21 - the world's premier #microscopy event kicks off in Liverpool! - featuring a blockbuster scientific programme & exhibition showcasing the latest products and technology. (Exhibition space soon to go on sale!)😀🔬

Read more: rms.org.uk/resource/int...

Promotional flyer for IMC21, featuring event information and an image of the Docks area of Liverpool.

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Royal Microscopical Society @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social · Aug 20

Our September issue of infocus Magazine #RMSinfocus is coming soon!

Lots of great content on the way, including a report and 'picture special' on mmc2025, revisiting some of the best moments from Manchester earlier this summer😀🔬

rms.org.uk/resource/inf...

A crowd of attendees gather inside a large, domed exhibition hall, with a number of exhibitor stands visible.

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Royal Microscopical Society @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social · Aug 12

📣 Applications are *open* for our Technical Specialist Job Shadowing scheme in #microscopy, #imaging and #FlowCytometry. Spend up to 5 days at a UK core facility and learn about the technical job roles essential to their running 🔬😀

rms.org.uk/opportunitie...

@rmsearlycareer.bsky.social

Promotional flyer for the Technical specialist job shadowing scheme, featuring QR code and information about the scheme.

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Sali Davis @becomingsali.bsky.social · Jul 30

Day 3 of M and M in Salt Lake and @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social team here are showing off their yo-yo skills. Come and visit us on Booth 1329 and get some tips and tricks from our very own Adam Clay

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Peter O'Toole @yorkbioimaging.bsky.social · Jul 30

Fun talking at #MM2025 in Salt Lake City. #CellPhe getting a brief introduction alongside how projects are using #SRM, #QPI through to spatial omic approaches.
Thx @welcome trust and @ukri.org BBSRC for funding.

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Sali Davis @becomingsali.bsky.social · Jul 28

Great to see one of our own Lucy Collinson picking up the Distinguished Scientist Award at M and M this year. Well deserved and a wonderful accolade. Congratulations Lucy! @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social

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