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Women in Neuroscience UK

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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.

Reality covers everything to do with being a neuroscientist, both reflective pieces and advice. Research brings you the latest neuroscience news and feature pieces on topical issues. Reviews share our authors' thoughts on books and their personal experience of events including science festivals and major conferences.

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Spotlight on: Hannah K Jackson

5 days ago6 min read

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...

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Spotlight on: Jessica Agnew-Blais

Caterina Falvella

Oct 106 min read

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...

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Sex and Gender Disparities in Neuroscience

Oct 814 min read

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

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Starting at University

Sep 268 min read

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...

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Spotlight On: Eve Corrie

Sep 27 min read

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...

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ARUK Panel Questions Blog: Addressing Unanswered Queries

Aug 269 min read

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

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Bridging the Gap: Ruth Dobson

Caterina Falvella

Aug 146 min read

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

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Spotlight On: Eva Kreysing

Aug 67 min read

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

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Bridging Brains and Bytes: A Computer Scientist's Role in Neuroscience

Jul 134 min read

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,...

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Bridging the Gap: Katelynn Boerner

Caterina Falvella

Jun 1316 min read

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

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How to find and apply to post-docs during your PhD

Apr 225 min read

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

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From Uncertainty to Clarity: A First-Gen Student's Discovery of Neuroscience

Christabelle Asamoah

Apr 136 min read

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

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Finding Funding: How to fund a conference trip

Apr 44 min read

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

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Bridging the Gap: Jessica Agnew-Blais

Caterina Falvella

Mar 1911 min read

Bridging the Gap: Jessica Agnew-Blais

We are starting a new series, Bridging the Gap! For each post, we will have a conversation with a woman in neuroscience to discuss the gaps

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Spotlight on: Laura Elin Pigott

Mar 158 min read

Spotlight on: Laura Elin Pigott

We are back with our 'spotlight on' interview series, shedding light on inspiring women working in the field of neuroscience and...

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Unveiling the Legacy of Rita Levi-Montalcini: A Trailblazer in Neuroscience

Mar 83 min read

Unveiling the Legacy of Rita Levi-Montalcini: A Trailblazer in Neuroscience

Meghna Solanki explores the life and work of Rita Levi-Montalcini, a 'trailblazer' in the field of neuroscience, renowned for her discovery

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Cultivating Healthy Habits for a Productive Research Year

Feb 226 min read

Cultivating Healthy Habits for a Productive Research Year

Have you entered the New Year with renewed motivation and a spring in your step, or has the pressure to reflect and set goals completely

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Preparing for Your Viva

Feb 144 min read

Preparing for Your Viva

Is your viva looming? Here, Emily Beswick, who completed her PhD in Neuroscience at the University of Edinburgh, shares her viva experience

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Organisation in Your PhD

Jan 257 min read

Organisation in Your PhD

Rachel McKeown shares her learned experience of the importance of organisation and timekeeping, whilst completing a PhD, and how to ensure y

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The 'how's, 'what's and 'why's of becoming a postgraduate student

Ailie McWhinnie

Dec 6, 20237 min read

The 'how's, 'what's and 'why's of becoming a postgraduate student

Through this series, we will be sharing first-hand advice on applying for postgraduate courses. Here, Ailie McWhinnie questions why you...

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