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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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Spotlight On: Tara Spires-Jones
Professor Tara Spires-Jones shares insights on navigating scientific setbacks, balancing family and academia, and advancing dementia research through synaptic studies. As BNA President, she champions training, inclusivity, and evidence-driven science.
Rebecca Pope
Apr 1420 min read
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The Night’s Work: How sleep impacts your brain function
Sleep is more than rest - it strengthens memory, clears toxins, and optimises brain function. Discover why quality sleep is essential.
Vandana Vedartham
Mar 115 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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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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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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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 27, 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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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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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
Sara Zsadanyi
Feb 22, 20246 min read
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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...
Ailie McWhinnie
Dec 6, 20237 min read
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Neuropsychiatry, Grit, and Grace: Triumphing Academic Struggle
There is a popular image, or pressure, of how an academic journey should look but this is not always reality. Many have faced huge...
Macy Learmonth
Nov 23, 20236 min read
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Mastering the Masters Application
Through this series, we will be sharing first-hand advice on applying for postgraduate courses. This time, Katie Birditt shares her own...
Katie Katherine Birditt
Nov 21, 20235 min read
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Moving overseas for your PhD
Through this series, we will be sharing first-hand advice on applying for postgraduate courses. Here, Carly Hood reflects on her own...
Carly Hood
Nov 13, 20235 min read
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Spotlight on: Lucy Taylor
In this short interview series, we will be shining a light on inspiring women working in neuroscience and reflecting on their distinct...
Lauren Wallis
Nov 6, 20235 min read
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