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Russ Morphew @russmorphew.bsky.social · 22h

Awesome PhD opportunity 👇👍

James Cotton @jamesacotton.bsky.social · 2d

We have a PhD position in population genomics of sheep scab mites available from October 2026. The project will investigate Psoroptes populations in the context of eradication programs on Scottish island groups and spreading drug resistance. www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate...

University of Glasgow - Postgraduate study - Centres for Doctoral Training - NorthWest Biosciences - Our Projects - Animal Biology in Health & Disease - James Cotton

www.gla.ac.uk

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Judi Allen @profjudiallen.bsky.social · 9d

Become part of our new MRC Centre, working across Manchester and Oxford to solve a major challenge of our time - how does the immune system become dysregulated by environmental exposures to cause chronic disease.
www.manchester.ac.uk/exposome-jobs
@exposomeimmunology.bsky.social

www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk

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Aberystwyth University @aberuni.bsky.social · 22d

Our scientists are leading research into how a widely used vaccine can boost overall immunity in livestock 🐮

More: tinyl.co/3iC7

@aberdlsagb.bsky.social
@ukri.org

#AberTB#bovineTB#bTB#TB

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Russ Morphew @russmorphew.bsky.social · 22d

A little late to posting this...but really proud of #HollyNorthcote (formally on X @Hnorthcote3) for submission of her PhD thesis. 'Hide and Caecum: Exploration of the Potential Antimicrobial Activity of the Equine Tapeworm, Anoplocephala perfoliata' #TeamWorm 🪱
@aberdlsagb.bsky.social

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Dr Joanne Power @hanniepower.bsky.social · 28d

Save the dates!! @bspparasitology.bsky.social Spring Meeting 2026 will be in Bonnie Glasgow! 7-9 April 2026, with a drinks reception in Glasgow City Chambers on the 6th of April 2026!
Keep an eye on the BSP website for registration and abstract submission!
Logo by @shannaraeilean.bsky.social! 🦟

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Russ Morphew @russmorphew.bsky.social · 27d

Gutted not to be there! Hope it goes well…of course it will! #TeamFluke🍂

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Sarah Dalesman @sarahdalesman.bsky.social · 28d

Teamwork in action 😁 Reeling in 40 m of oxygen/temperature sensor cable on the @aberdlsagb.bsky.social Freshwater Field Course at Llyn Tegid. Love boat work in the sunshine! And we also found some of the very rare glutinous snails shore sampling which made my day 🥰 🐌

Students working together to reel in an oxygen sensor cable

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Russ Morphew @russmorphew.bsky.social · 28d

More coverage of @esmelogan.bsky.social award win on our @bchcaber.bsky.social web site
bchc.aber.ac.uk/2025/09/10/b...

BCHC congratulates Esme Logan, winner of British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) Undergraduate Thesis of the Year. – Barrett Centre for Helminth Control

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debbie79.bsky.social @debbie79.bsky.social · Sep 8

BSc Veterinary Bioscience and BSc Equine and Veterinary Bioscience taster event… if you are in year 12 or 13 and want to know what it’s like studying these degree @AberUni, take part in our event. @aberdlsagb.bsky.social @aberuni.bsky.social

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Russ Morphew @russmorphew.bsky.social · 28d

Super proud of @esmelogan.bsky.social for this acheivement. She will go on to great things! #TeamWorm #Fluke 🍂

Aberystwyth Life Sciences / Gwyddorau Bywyd @aberdlsagb.bsky.social · 28d

Many congrats to our recent #VetBioscience graduate @esmelogan.bsky.social on winning the #BSAS Undergrad Thesis of the Year for her innovative research into controlling the liver fluke parasite in livestock

You can read more about her success in our latest Student Story

#LifeSciences #AberUni

Blog Stories - Aberystwyth University

Esme Logan during her graduation ceremony

www.aber.ac.uk

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Russ Morphew @russmorphew.bsky.social · Sep 8

If you are interested in a taster of the new Helminth Eco-Health Hub Uk have a look at this infographic... #TeamWorm

Russ Morphew @russmorphew.bsky.social · Sep 7

www.aber.ac.uk/en/news/arch...

September : News , Aberystwyth University

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Russ Morphew @russmorphew.bsky.social · Sep 7

Real pleasure to be part of the Helminth Eco-Health Hub UK. A real opportunity for experts to forge new connections. Information on the network will follow. @aberdlsagb.bsky.social @aberuni.bsky.social
www.cambrian-news.co.uk/news/univers...

Aberystwyth University expert joins network to tackle devastating worm diseases

A parasitology expert from Aberystwyth University has joined a new UK-wide network to drive global research into combating parasitic diseases of humans and animals.

www.cambrian-news.co.uk

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Arwyn Edwards @arwynedwards.bsky.social · Aug 27

Thanks to @aberuni.bsky.social for highlighting the phenomenal hard work of Drs @geomicrosoares.bsky.social @sararassner.bsky.social and team in mapping the microbiota of the South Wales coalfield. Prospects for future energy emerges from the legacy of fossil energy. academic.oup.com/femsec/artic...

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Russ Morphew @russmorphew.bsky.social · Aug 19

Was great to cover this piece for @bbccymruwales.bsky.social going over our work on canine faecal screening for helminth infections #Worms 🪱
Always pick up after your dogs for the benefit of human and animal health.

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Aberystwyth Life Sciences / Gwyddorau Bywyd @aberdlsagb.bsky.social · Aug 19

Dog fouling can have dangerous repercussions for both humans and animals

Our Reader in Parasitology, @russmorphew.bsky.social spoke to @bbccymruwales.bsky.social about results from a recent study on the pathogens found in samples

Read more 👇

#AberUni #Parasitology #LifeSciences

Dog owners not picking up poo 'may be neglecting pets'

It comes as an eight-year-old football player was

www.bbc.co.uk

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British Veterinary Association @britishvets.bsky.social · Jul 31

*NEWS* Our new policy position on the responsible use of parasiticides in grazing animals calls on vets, SQPs, and livestock & equine owners to take a holistic approach to parasite control to tackle increasing drug resistance & environmental concerns.

More info ⬇️
www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...

BVA urges vets, livestock owners and horse owners to take holistic approach to parasite control to counter environmental damage and drug resistance | British Veterinary Association

www.bva.co.uk

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Aberystwyth Life Sciences / Gwyddorau Bywyd @aberdlsagb.bsky.social · Jul 31

🐄 Our researchers are hosting activities on Bovine TB for PhD students this week.

The sessions are part of the OneZoo Centre for Doctoral Training, which prepares future scientists to tackle diseases that spread between animals and humans.

@aberuni.bsky.social

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Aberystwyth University @aberuni.bsky.social · Jul 23

Improved guidance and practical tools are required to help farmers to sustainably tackle the major problem of liver fluke infections in livestock, according to new research.

More: tinyl.co/3W5R

@aberdlsagb.bsky.social al
@ukri.org

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Aberystwyth Life Sciences / Gwyddorau Bywyd @aberdlsagb.bsky.social · Jul 17

Read more about our lecturer @guibortolotto.bsky.social research 🐧🌊

Aberystwyth University @aberuni.bsky.social · Jul 17

🐧 Penguin rehabilitation project in Brazil is tracking penguins’ journeys home with the help of one of our scientists.

More: tinyurl.com/f62d82jz

#penguins #research

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British Association for Veterinary Parasitology @bavet-parasitol.bsky.social · Jul 16

A reminder to register and submit your abstract for our annual conference on 11/12th September 2025 in Liverpool! 🗓️

We can’t wait to see you all there!!!🦟🐌🪱🐶🐓🪲

Deadline for abstracts: 11th August 2025

Link: www.myeventflo.com/event.aspx?m...

British Association for Veterinary Parasitology @bavet-parasitol.bsky.social · Jul 7

We will be hosting our annual conference in association with @bspparasitology.bsky.social‬ on the 11-12th September 2025 at the Guild Hall @liverpooluni.bsky.social 🪱
This will be an in-person meeting, registration and abstract submission are now open: www.myeventflo.com/event.aspx?m...

BAVP annual conference in association with the BSP

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The Pirbright Institute @pirbrightinst.bsky.social · Dec 16

❗ Bluetongue is a notifiable disease and should be reported.

For the latest information on the bluetongue situation in the UK and how to spot and report, please visit ➡️ www.gov.uk/government/c...