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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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Caterina Falvella
1 day ago9 min read
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
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Neave Smith
Oct 31, 20246 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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Caterina Falvella
Oct 10, 20246 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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Rebecca Pope
Sep 2, 20247 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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Caterina Falvella
Aug 14, 20246 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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Rachel McKeown
Aug 6, 20247 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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Swati Rajwal
Jul 13, 20244 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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Caterina Falvella
Jun 13, 202416 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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Lauren Wallis
Mar 15, 20248 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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Lauren Wallis
Nov 6, 20235 min read
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...
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Lauren Wallis
Oct 2, 20234 min read
Spotlight on: Sophie Blacklaw-Taylor
In this short interview series, we will be shining a light on inspiring women working in neuroscience and reflecting on their distinct...
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Abi Parsons
Sep 6, 20233 min read
Transferring your skills from research
Transferable skills make STEM graduates highly employable outside research settings, but how do you identify those that are specific to...
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Lauren Wallis
Sep 4, 20232 min read
Spotlight on: Tomi Akingbade
In this short interview series, we will be shining a light on inspiring women working in neuroscience and reflecting on their distinct...
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Rachel McKeown
Apr 26, 20236 min read
Alternatives to Masters
Thinking about doing a PhD? It has become the norm to pursue a Masters degree first, but this is not the only route into a doctorate...
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Lauren Wallis
Mar 16, 20234 min read
Minds Matter: Rethinking Mental Health In Academia
On the 8th of February 2023, WiN UK hosted a virtual event, “Minds Matter: Rethinking Mental Health in Academia”, featuring Dr Jelena...
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Rebecca Parker
Mar 8, 20232 min read
IWD23: Dr. Claire Sexton
Dr. Claire Sexton: From UK to US, as the Senior Director of Scientific Programs and Outreach at the Alzheimer’s Association. In...
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Rebecca Parker
Mar 8, 20234 min read
IWD23: Dr. Amanda Heslegrave
Dr. Amanda Heslegrave: UK DRI Biomarker Factory Lead and UCL Senior Research Fellow. In celebration of International Women’s Day on...
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Rebecca Parker
Mar 8, 20232 min read
IWD23: Dr. Beth Geary
Dr. Beth Geary: UK DRI Proteomics Lead and University of Dundee Senior Postdoctoral Scientist. In celebration of International Women’s...
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Rebecca Parker
Mar 8, 20233 min read
IWD23: Dr. Emma Yhnell
Dr. Emma Yhnell: Equity Diversity and Inclusion representative to the British Neuroscience Association, multi-award winning science...
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Rebecca Parker
Mar 8, 20236 min read
IWD23: Dr. Kamar Ameen-Ali
Dr. Kamar Ameen-Ali: Lecturer at Teeside University and advocate for mentorship and diversity in science In celebration of International...
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