Prof. Michael Sweet

Father, Husband, award winning Researcher & Lecturer, Prof @DerbyUni, Trustee @ORP_IndianOcean, co-founder @CoralSpawning, fellow @RoyalSocBio & @ICRSCoralReefs

[Prof. Michael Sweet @DiseaseMatters]

Gearing up for the next two long term ex-situ experiments at our Aquatic Research Facility @DerbyUni

[Paul Stevens 🥀💚 @paul_d_stevens]

@twotakecase People should be aware that only seven Russell Group universities have a TEF gold for teaching: 19 others do, including seven Post-92s. People should also know that the RG is a self-selecting lobbying group: membership alone does not confer, or indicate, teaching excellence.

[casey bayne-minta @twotakecase]

the only thing propping up the top unis is grad schemes, russell group prestige, and alumni networks.

but pound for pound, you get more bang for your buck at an ex polytechnic

[Raphaela Gracie @RaphaelaGracie]

Interested in microbes, corals or nutrient stress?

The first paper from my PhD has been published in @NatureComms!

Couldn't have asked for a better team @TheCoralReefLab and @DiseaseMatters.

https://t.co/iwXNCgloBv

[Prof. Michael Sweet @DiseaseMatters]

We only need £5,000 to hit our target on the @BigGive campaign. For the @ORP_INDIANOCEAN this is vital funds. Please dig deep and support us. Every penny, pound, cent or dollar counts so please help a turtle out https://t.co/AbtMS5CjrN

[Prof. Michael Sweet @DiseaseMatters]

Aliens amongst us!!!!

Or possibly Promachocrinus kerguelensis, a free-swimming, stemless crinoid (feather-star) found in the Antarctic at depths of up to 1000m.

You decide for yourself, but I’m going for Aliens!!!

[Prof. Michael Sweet @DiseaseMatters]

@HigherEd_UK The journal does not matter but the quality of the paper/research does. I’m on panels that assess these & I can testify that we are looking at quality/ impact not the journal itself. Sometimes (& only sometimes) the journal CAN give you an indication that the paper is good.

[Prof. Michael Sweet @DiseaseMatters]

Do you monitor seagrass meadows in your research or as part of your conservation practices?

Need a decision framework, integrating core methods, lower-level metrics and technology?

Well, we may just have the answer you are looking for

https://t.co/quWbyLijSg @Coralful_Kara

[Prof. Michael Sweet @DiseaseMatters]

Some Maldivian reefs have bounced back since they were hit in 2016 by bleaching. Sadly this is not the case in all parts & in all countries. The only way to ensure that future generations continue to bask in the glory of these ecosystems is to stop or reverse climate change!!

[DerbyUniPress @DerbyUniPress]

Coral pioneer professor Michael Sweet (@DiseaseMatters) has won a prestigious national education award, recognising his commitment to mentoring the next generation of marine scientists.

Via @FENews

https://t.co/uVD6tnW0dZ

[Prof. Michael Sweet @DiseaseMatters]

@cornbreeder1 Two years too late lol

[Prof. Michael Sweet @DiseaseMatters]

🫶 fully funded PhD available in my lab👇

EXPLORING SEAGRASS MICROBIOME STEWARDSHIP TO PROMOTE HEALTHY ECOSYSTEMS UNDER VARIABLE CLIMATE CHANGE SCENARIOS

applications close midday, Friday 21 April 2023

For full details see https://t.co/DP0IBj3Rz2

[Prof. Michael Sweet @DiseaseMatters]

@GabriellaScata @EmmaFishGal @DerbyUni @trionabarker Still waiting for reviewers - been months and months and it’s not the only one which is stalled

[Prof. Michael Sweet @DiseaseMatters]

It’s been very interesting to be involved in the production & testing of a new suncream - one that is not only reef safe but actually nourishes coral. I didn’t believe it at first so that’s why we tested it to confirm the hype 🤩 https://t.co/c3okC5BJf2 @DerbyUni @trionabarker

[DerbyUniPress @DerbyUniPress]

Professor Michael Sweet (@DiseaseMatters) has been shortlisted for a prestigious Times Higher Education award recognising his commitment to mentoring the next generation of marine scientists.

Read more via @Marketing Derby https://t.co/w7XvZ875sz

[Prof. Michael Sweet @DiseaseMatters]

Going to @ICRSCoralReefs symposium in Auckland? Join us in session 8. Innovations in reef conservation & intervention. Sub theme: Systems. #70 | Towards a future-focused nature-base circular economy for coral reef, seagrass & mangrove regeneration. https://t.co/LK8TOP9pgX

[DerbyUniPress @DerbyUniPress]

What causes coral bleaching and how does it affect the oceans and human life? Professor Mike Sweet (@DiseaseMatters) spoke to @NatGeo about coral bleaching

https://t.co/dx3UYHhqoW

[Prof. Michael Sweet @DiseaseMatters]

Come join me on @BBCBreakfast (09:20) as we discuss what’s happening to our reefs around the world.

Since 2023 this latest marine heatwave has been causing havoc beneath our oceans surface.

Corals are the canaries in the coal mine & they are singing their little hearts out.

[Prof. Michael Sweet @DiseaseMatters]

Great to see this latest planned project garnering attention and thanks to the @UN for showcasing our our work is helping save coral reefs around the world https://t.co/tv9CfelcG4 @DerbyUni impact in action

[Prof. Michael Sweet @DiseaseMatters]

@NorbertRoettger Have a look at the population figures

[Prof. Michael Sweet @DiseaseMatters]

When I was born there were 4.6 billion people on our planet. When I finished University there were 6.4 billion. At the end of my PhD we were just passing 7 billion. And now. Well now there are 8.2 billion. Don’t tell me there isn’t an over population problem on our planet!!!!