Associate Professor at Sheffield Hallam University. Pedagogy Editor for Access Microbiology. Here for the molecular microbiology, HE pedagogy and outreach... and a side of crafting. All views, and typos, are my own. She /her.https://bsky.app/profile/mellacey.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/mellacey.bsky.social/post/3mddkbhc67c2eCheck out our most recent publication. New undergraduate students use of social media forms an integral part of their studies, with different groups being used for different functions @dave-thesmith.bsky.social @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social https://doi.org/10.1042/ETLS2025303026 Jan 2026 15:21 +0000at://did:plc:aykihv222o7anvao3s33cocx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mddkbhc67c2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/mellacey.bsky.social/post/3m5tlnzjgz22cHappy to share our latest research about undergraduate students as role models for new scientists. https://shura.shu.ac.uk/36347/1/Lacey_2021_Undergraduate_Students_as_Role_Models.pdf17 Nov 2025 15:57 +0000at://did:plc:aykihv222o7anvao3s33cocx/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5tlnzjgz22chttps://bsky.app/profile/mellacey.bsky.social/post/3lsjg2m72z22eErin Brady shared how in depth qualitative analysis of students' experiences can be shared through stories #ukstemconf25 My take homes: 1) Longitudinal interview data is awesome 2) need to be careful tell students the stories of other, as we speak from own lens 3) stories let students feel seen26 Jun 2025 15:13 +0000at://did:plc:aykihv222o7anvao3s33cocx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsjg2m72z22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/mellacey.bsky.social/post/3lsjfm3kabk2eDylan Jones gives an holistic view of decolonising the BMS curriculum #ukstemconf25 May take homes: 1) listening to students is essential 2) staff are onboard 3) lack of diverse medical images is massive issue26 Jun 2025 15:05 +0000at://did:plc:aykihv222o7anvao3s33cocx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsjfm3kabk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/mellacey.bsky.social/post/3lsive7q7z22tBecky Barnes et al taking about how to support students with exams #ukstemconf25 My take homes: 1) evaluation of exam skills is key 2) mock exams are really useful 3) give students expalmars of exam answers of different grades 4) what are students doing with all the exam questions they request26 Jun 2025 10:14 +0000at://did:plc:aykihv222o7anvao3s33cocx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsive7q7z22thttps://bsky.app/profile/mellacey.bsky.social/post/3lsisyejm2c2lFirst subject talk of the day #UKSTEMConf25. Chris Love talking about student self support. My take homes 1) transitioning to HE requires different study skills 2) students can be taught self evaluation & study skills theories in an accessible way 3) this can be scaffolding into to subject module26 Jun 2025 09:32 +0000at://did:plc:aykihv222o7anvao3s33cocx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsisyejm2c2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/mellacey.bsky.social/post/3lsgrakrank23Super excited for the #LSTeachingInnovationAwards #UKstemconf2525 Jun 2025 13:55 +0000at://did:plc:aykihv222o7anvao3s33cocx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsgrakrank23https://bsky.app/profile/mellacey.bsky.social/post/3lsgnl3v3us2xInnovative work from Holly Matthews et al in using card cards to teach health and safety #ukstemconf25 My take homes: 1) These card games are awesome 2) and an open resource https://figshare.edgehill.ac.uk/articles/educational_resource/Health_and_Safety_Hazard_Hunter_A_Hazard_Symbol_Card_Game/28007147 https://figshare.edgehill.ac.uk/articles/educational_resource/PPE_Lab_Gear_Up_A_Personal_Protective_Equipment_Puzzle_Game/28007243 https://figshare.edgehill.ac.uk/articles/educational_resource/Lab_Equipment_Identifier_An_Interactive_Card_Game/2803601025 Jun 2025 12:50 +0000at://did:plc:aykihv222o7anvao3s33cocx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsgnl3v3us2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/mellacey.bsky.social/post/3lsgmormids2x@annajkirkham.bsky.social starts the lab skills strand with her work on integrating videos into labs. #ukstemconf25 My take homes are: 1) videos of lab skills can be used by students at different times 2) ask students what videos they'd find helpful 3) film students are great at making videos25 Jun 2025 12:34 +0000at://did:plc:aykihv222o7anvao3s33cocx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsgmormids2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/mellacey.bsky.social/post/3lsgegbdijc2pKathryn Dudley next up talking about barriers to uptaking a BMS placement #UKSTEMConf25 My take homes: 1) accessibility of BMS placements is important 2) funding is key 3) travel and cost is a close second 4) those with disabilities and those who are carers are less likely to apply25 Jun 2025 10:06 +0000at://did:plc:aykihv222o7anvao3s33cocx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsgegbdijc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/mellacey.bsky.social/post/3lsgds3opyc2pGreat first subject talk #UKSTEMConf25 by Sam Johnson. Using the self-efficacy framework to better understand first year students to better. My take homes: 1) mastery is success as well as practice 2) stress is important 3) students need skills/ framework to manage stress and time management25 Jun 2025 09:54 +0000at://did:plc:aykihv222o7anvao3s33cocx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsgds3opyc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/mellacey.bsky.social/post/3lrs3fc5mns2dCheck out our latest paper: https://doi.org/10.53761/fh6q4v89 We co-designed our MSc programme to embed AI skills, confidence and ethical understanding. This couldn’t have happened without our amazing student co-authors: Dami, Skye, Charlie and Chinenye @dave-thesmith.bsky.social @nigelfrancis.bsky.social17 Jun 2025 08:31 +0000at://did:plc:aykihv222o7anvao3s33cocx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrs3fc5mns2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/mellacey.bsky.social/post/3lpqnb5johk2oSuper proud to be part of the ##UnravellingBiofilms workshop at the #FoFD @festofdebate.bsky.social. We were chats to folks about sewage fungus, river pollution and our hopes for the Don and her catchment... whilst crafting! #Crochet #NeedleFelting #SciArt @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social22 May 2025 07:55 +0000at://did:plc:aykihv222o7anvao3s33cocx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpqnb5johk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/mellacey.bsky.social/post/3lpmatm44nc2pThey've grown up so fast.... and now the nest is empty 😔. They did really well though, 6 fledglings from 8 eggs [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 May 2025 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:aykihv222o7anvao3s33cocx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpmatm44nc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/mellacey.bsky.social/post/3loiz2tgh4s2tBabies! [contains quote post or other embedded content]06 May 2025 13:40 +0000at://did:plc:aykihv222o7anvao3s33cocx/app.bsky.feed.post/3loiz2tgh4s2thttps://bsky.app/profile/mellacey.bsky.social/post/3lnx6npxsfk2vThis is a lovely and well considered @microbiologysociety.org paper introducing and comparing three different citizen science projects. I'd strongly recommend a read for those thinking of starting a #CitizenScience project as well as folks interested in #PublicEngagement and #Outreach [contains quote post or other embedded content]29 Apr 2025 11:32 +0000at://did:plc:aykihv222o7anvao3s33cocx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnx6npxsfk2v