Many successful researchers benefit from mentors earlier in their careers. But such networks are out of reach for some. Here's how 'cold emails' and social media can be used to build virtual networks, particularly for traditionally excluded groups. elifesciences.org/articles/96381… 19/n

This is hugely disappointing. UK snubs EU over rejoining popular Erasmus student swap scheme. Government spokesperson said the UK has “no plans” to rejoin European program politico.eu/article/uk-eu-…

More than 400 students Goldsmiths, University of London have written to the university threatening legal action after mass staff redundancies resulted in courses and modules being axed, reports Juliette Rowsell timeshighereducation.com/news/goldsmith…

Research published in the Nature portfolio journal npj Vaccines describes a new method capable of distinguishing authentic and falsified (i.e. fake) vaccines using mass spectrometry bit.ly/202408-zitzmann

Great slide presented at the World Health Organization (WHO) WHO R&D Blueprint meeting today summarizing the #vaccine regulatory status for #mpox

From science policy to graphic design tips, there's so much to learn from our #ECRWebinars! You can watch them at any time on our YouTube ⬇️ #AcademicChatter #PhDChat elifesciences.org/collections/84… 20/n

Strike ballot announced at University of Hull over plans to sack up to 127 staff 🚨 Hull University UCU #VoteToSaveJobs Tens of millions of pounds of debt & a failed carbon neutral campus Our members should not suffer as a result of senior leader's financial mismanagement 👇 ucu.org.uk/article/13713/…

The difference between 1.5°C, 2°C and 3°C global warming means vastly different scenarios for the future. Our survival hinges on these few degrees. Addressing the climate crisis & limiting temperature rise is possible if we #ActNow. un.org/actnow —via UN Climate Change

Demonstrate the effective application of #bioinformatics approaches to answer questions related to #ViralBiology🦠 Submit an abstract by 10 September to be considered for a talk or poster at Virus Genomics, Evolution and Bioinformatics.  #VGEB24 📎 Info: bit.ly/3QZwjiL

We’re launching a new short-term visa scheme that will allow international researchers to develop their skills and undertake research collaborations, work placements, and internships in critical technology areas. Find out more: orlo.uk/ExXtR

Excited to announce that we've been awarded an MRC NIRG to study single-cell RNA-sequencing and seasonal coronaviruses in collaboration with UCLH and UK Health Security Agency. Stay tuned—there will be a postdoc position available soon for anyone interested in joining our team!

In response to evolving #mpox #pheic, UNICEF announces emergency tender for mpox #vaccine procurement to ensure equitable #access. #vaccinenation #vaccines #globalhealth #unicef #foreverychild #infectiousdisease #procurement vaccinenation.org/global-health/…

Carroll Lab Immunosquad Tom Tipton Yasmin Caolann Brady Cillian Gartlan #ECI2024 #immunology #conference #Dublin #Ireland

HKU5 in minks! 😣 ‘We identified a MERS-like coronavirus—Pipistrellus bat coronavirus HKU5—in two mink from a single farm associated with an outbreak of pneumonia, as well as the first report, to our knowledge, of a coronavirus in nutria.’ nature.com/articles/s4158…

The Extreme Weather Report, Sept 5, 2024: This is your weather on fossil fuels.

Because Brexit is such a winner for the economy, we’re delaying its implementation again. I’m getting bored of this economic self-flagellation. Brexit is doing us no good, holds no future promise, and we should be getting rid of it.

One Virology was well represented at this cosy meeting on Emerging Viruses...Dr Kieran Pitchers (first photo) presented work on African horse sickness virus SPIDVAC