Simon Gregory

Microbial ecologist fascinated by how microbes interact with each other, their environment, our environment, especially in constructed/engineered environments

[Simon Gregory @Aha_micro]

Seems like a reasonable way to do things

[Simon Gregory @Aha_micro]

Agent Based Modelling PhD opportunity on natural hydrogen systems at Heriot Watt.

[BritGeoMicro @BritGeoMicro]

PhD opportunity: Modelling Natural Hydrogen systems using Agent Based modelling. Based at Heriot Watt University and working with us at the British Geological Survey - would suit a geologist/modeller curious about microbes
https://t.co/GEOcz7sPlk

[Simon Gregory @Aha_micro]

@DavidWiddick 2nd wave of Spanish flu?

[Pandemic Center at Brown School of Public Health @pandemiccenter]

The continuing spread #H5N1 has affected more than just dairy cows in the US. This updated animated video highlights key impact points in the timeline from early this year up to October 11th.

📽️ Watch here ⤵️

[Simon Gregory @Aha_micro]

I'm moving to Scotland in early 2025 (Glasgow-Edinburgh-Stirling). If anyone hears of any jobs that might suit a microbial ecologist/geomicrobiologist/environmental scientist/geobiotechnologist/ environmental microbiologist, do let me know!

[Simon Gregory @Aha_micro]

@DavidWiddick I thought that said London when I first read it - that would definitely require chips!

[Simon Gregory @Aha_micro]

Fully funded PhD on Streptomyces and other soil microorganisms with @lore_fermar in Glasgow. Check it out and apply here: https://t.co/tp5kbDPXf3

[Paul Hoskisson 😷🔬🧫🧬🐸🐍🦎 @PaulHoskisson]

Reminder that Lorena Fernández-Martínez and I have a studentship available, starting autumn 2024 - on evolution of antibiotic-producing bacteria - closing date 9th Feb https://t.co/YETY9JR38w pls RT

[Lorena Fernández @lore_fermar]

Check out this awesome short video created by @LizahvdAart @MinuteEarth as part of our @BBSRC funded project! 😊 https://t.co/1WJVfjjJVM

[Simon Gregory @Aha_micro]

Are @TwiningsUK discontinuing their dark caramel tea? At least I'm better prepared than when they stopped making their Prince of Wales blend.

[Simon Gregory @Aha_micro]

My own example: this week I will be interviewing for a postdoc at another institution. Even though I am a CoI on this project, the starting salary for the postdoc is higher than my current salary. Best of all, the funding for both our jobs ultimately comes from the same source.

[Simon Gregory @Aha_micro]

A helpful blog about why @ProspectUnion members have been striking today.

[John A Stevenson @volcan01010]

I've written a blog post about why I'm on #strike today. It shows how the public sector pays £32k for a "software developer" where the private sector pays £35-70k. We struggle to recruit and retain staff and services are suffering.

https://t.co/CFZvRCcAsf cc #prospectstrike

[Simon Gregory @Aha_micro]

Is it just me, or is anyone else fascinated by the "micro-dune" systems that develop along concrete central reservations?

[Simon Gregory @Aha_micro]

4. I've never bought into the political ideology that says wearing a mask harms the economy. On the contrary, if wearing a mask reduces transmission, it reduces the number of sick days people take and therefore can be good for the economy

[Simon Gregory @Aha_micro]

I'm one of those weirdos still wearing a mask about the place. Based on the looks I get when I'm out and about, I feel like I need to explain myself. So, here are 4 reasons I'm still masking.

[Simon Gregory @Aha_micro]

3. It is better not to get covid than to get covid. It increasingly looks like it is best to avoid covid if you have already had it once https://t.co/BWhad1Wl7W

[Simon Gregory @Aha_micro]

Would introducing mask wearing in schools also "stop more cases of the bacterial infection" and effectively reduce the similar number of under 14 year olds who have died of covid in the same period ) and not potentially contribute to antibiotic resistance? https://t.co/jDBfQ5LGKC

[Simon Gregory @Aha_micro]

Where do we sign up to join the Anti-Growth Coalition?