Unfortunately it's true. Our micro students are some of the best students here (and the nicest!). Felt weird giving a lecture today to the first years today that I won't be delivering again...

Could be a prophage? We have seen similar things with strains with prophage in them.

Very proud of PhD student number 3, Dr Rhian Ford, who graduated yesterday! Rhian was the first "fully Bdello" PhD in my group.

That's a shame! I don't know if you'd want a Bdello/ bacterial interactions person from across the pond? I have time Thursday...

Having an excellent week visiting Dr Laurence Wilson at the Uni of York. Lots of microscopy, especially learning analysis methods, discussing grants and papers... really productive week with an excellent collaborator. Trip funded by @amiposts.bsky.social via a Professional Development Award

PhD student number 3 passed their viva today! Well done Dr Ford! And a big thank you to both her examiners.

My first post over here! On Friday I got to see the first 2 PhDs from my group graduate! Congrats Dr Sam Jackson and Dr Bailey Secker!