Articles and blogs
NoCaSS 2026: highlighting early career researchers leading plant and microbial sciences
Presentations, posters, careers panels and networking help connect scientists in Norwich and Cambridge
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New MRC funding will see the next generation of medical researchers trained in Norwich
14 PhD students per year will be supported at Norwich Research Park, starting October 2027
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Five days of phage science in Prague; reflections on the Viruses of Microbes 2026 conference
PhD student Deus Dedit Kamya reflects on presenting his research, learning more about phage therapy and networking at an international conference.
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Presenting new research on Streptomyces venezuelae at an international conference
PhD student Emma Chareyre summarises her time at a prokaryotic cell biology conference in Lisbon.
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From precision medicine to networking; Reflections on the Festival of Genomics
PhD student Raphael Hans Lweysa reflects on his experience presenting, learning, and networking at a national genomics conference earlier this year.
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Training during your PhD: what the first year of my PhD studies taught me
Earlham Institute PhD student Marine Folgoas shares her top tips for training when starting a PhD.
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Showcasing microbiology research at Norwich Science Festival 2026
UEA PhD student Ka Cheung developed a range of engaging and educational resources for the public.
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4 reasons to study microbiology in Norwich
Discover the wide range of opportunities at Norwich Research Park and the benefits of living as a student in Norwich.
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Bringing together omics experts from across Norwich Research Park and beyond
Organisers of a functional multi-omics symposium reflect on the process of planning the day, highlights from the event and the future directions for omics research.
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NoCaSS 2025: Fostering collaboration among early career researchers in plant and microbial sciences
Early career researchers gather for the latest Norwich-Cambridge Student Symposium involving talks, posters, workshops and networking.
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Inspiring the next generation: exploring the invisible microbial world with students in Koothanoor, India
Research Scientist Dr Revathy Krishnamurthi reflects on her recent visit to the village where she grew up in India to help inspire the next generation of microbiologists.
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Presenting new research at an international conference: using microphysiological systems (MPS) to study microbial infections
Dr Emily Jones visits Brussels to share her latest findings and network with researchers from around the world.
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Showcasing cutting-edge bacterial gene expression research at a prestigious US conference
Caroline Jarvis shares her experience of attending the Gordon Research Seminar and the Gordon Research Conference 2025.
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Developing interactive microbiology activities for Norwich Science Festival 2025
Raphael Lwesya created the Marvellous Microbes poster trail and activity stand to share fascinating facts about microscopic wonders.
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Building connections in the biofilm community; reflections on the Biofilms 11 conference
We hear from some of our members about their experience of attending an international conference which brought together experts in biofilms.
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Research grant success for UEA microbiologist
This new NERC funding will support a collaborative project exploring beneficial gut microbes in wild avian hosts.
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Microbiologists gather for the inaugural Centre for Microbial Interactions Annual Conference
The two-day conference gave members a chance to showcase their research, share ideas with colleagues from different institutions, and to start conversations about future collaborations.
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How, and why, do plants and microbes interact?
Microbes are found almost everywhere on Earth, and have evolved over the past 3.5 billion years to survive and thrive in diverse habitats, including in and on plants.
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Centre for Microbial Interactions launches at Norwich Research Park
Representing one of the world’s largest concentrations of microbiologists on a single site, with more than 100 microbiology research groups.
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How do processed foods affect the gut-brain axis?
Learn how research is exploring the links between certain processed foods and the microbiota-gut-axis.