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WiNUK blog posts cover a variety of topics, from advice on tackling the unique challenges women face in neuroscience, to inspiring career stories and summaries of new neuroscientific research.
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Bridging the Gap: Dr Katie Mckinnon
In this new Bridging the Gap article, Dr Katie Mckinnon shares insights into neonatology, her career journey, and more!
Rebecca Pope
3 days ago11 min read
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DEI-stroying Research: How Science Loses When Inclusivity is Undermined
This International Women's Day, we are discussing the alarming DEI reversals and how science stands to 'lose' when inclusivity is undermined
Peehu Jain
Mar 85 min read
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Spotlight On: Joana Pinto
Dr Joana Pinto discusses the importance of the Maternal Brain Project, how essential mixed sex studies are and the challenges she has faced
Rebecca Pope
Feb 267 min read
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From Struggle to Success: The Legacy of Women in Science - For International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! The 11th February 2025 marks its tenth anniversary, but what is this day all about?
Rachel Grasmeder Allen
Feb 118 min read
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How to Build Inclusive Research Environments: Advice from #WiNUKAwards2024 finalists and judges
WiNUK hosted their first awards event...Here, judges, winners and finalists shared their career journeys, advice and why they were selected
Rebecca Pope
Jan 2815 min read
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Bridging the Gap: Rachel Horne
For our new article, we talked to Rachel Horne, journalist and co-chair of the Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement Group
Caterina Falvella
Jan 219 min read
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Is this really me? How to tackle imposter syndrome!
As a young woman, embarking upon my career within Neuroscience, and as the first individual within my family to pursue a STEM career, the em
Riya Verma
Nov 22, 20245 min read
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Spotlight on: Hannah K Jackson
We are back with our 'spotlight on' interview series, shedding light on inspiring women working in the field of neuroscience and...
Neave Smith
Oct 31, 20246 min read
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Spotlight on: Jessica Agnew-Blais
We are back with our 'spotlight on' interview series, shedding light on inspiring women working in the field of neuroscience and...
Caterina Falvella
Oct 10, 20246 min read
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Sex and Gender Disparities in Neuroscience
Despite growing movements toward equality, women continue to face barriers in society and in neuroscience spaces. From skewed representation
Giulia Lima
Oct 8, 202414 min read
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Starting at University
Off to university for the first time this year? A bit nervous about what to expect or how to make the most of your time there? Not to...
Rachel McKeown
Sep 26, 20248 min read
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Spotlight On: Eve Corrie
We are back with our 'spotlight on' interview series, shedding light on inspiring women working in the field of neuroscience and...
Rebecca Pope
Sep 2, 20247 min read
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ARUK Panel Questions Blog: Addressing Unanswered Queries
It was fantastic to see the huge amount of thought-provoking questions for our panel at our ARUK24 workshop, ‘Tackling gender gaps in dement
Rebecca Parker
Aug 26, 20249 min read
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Bridging the Gap: Ruth Dobson
For our new article, we talked with Professor Ruth Dobson, consultant neurologist and researcher at the Wolfson Institute for Population Hea
Caterina Falvella
Aug 14, 20246 min read
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Spotlight On: Eva Kreysing
We are back with our 'spotlight on' interview series, shedding light on inspiring women working in the field of neuroscience and reflecting
Rachel McKeown
Aug 6, 20247 min read
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Bridging Brains and Bytes: A Computer Scientist's Role in Neuroscience
Ever wondered how computer science and neuroscience might fit hand in hand? With our AI, Tech and Computation event coming up next week,...
Swati Rajwal
Jul 13, 20244 min read
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Bridging the Gap: Katelynn Boerner
For our second article, we talked with Dr Katelynn Boerner, investigator at the British Columbia Children's Hospital Research Institute (BCC
Caterina Falvella
Jun 13, 202416 min read
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How to find and apply to post-docs during your PhD
Juggling your thesis and job hunting can be stressful. Here are some tips on finding, applying and interviewing for post-doctoral roles when
Emma Garland
Apr 22, 20245 min read
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From Uncertainty to Clarity: A First-Gen Student's Discovery of Neuroscience
Applying to university can be daunting, especially when you are the first in your family to pursue higher education! Christabelle Asamoah br
Christabelle Asamoah
Apr 13, 20246 min read
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Finding Funding: How to fund a conference trip
Wanting to go to a conference but worried about the expense? Final-year PhD student, Naomi Thorne, shares all of the places you can apply fo
Naomi Thorne
Apr 4, 20244 min read
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