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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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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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Rachel Grasmeder Allen
Feb 118 min read
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?
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Elizabeth 'Lizzie' English
Jan 312 min read
The Gender Credibility Gap: Embracing femininity in a world of masculinity
Lizzie responds to Becca's blog about the WiNUK 2024 Awards, pondering the binary perception of the words 'feminine' and 'scientist'...
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Rebecca Pope
Jan 2815 min read
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
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Caterina Falvella
Jan 219 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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Rebecca Pope
Jan 1712 min read
WiNUK Wrapped 2024: A Year in Review
2024 has been a monumental year for Women in Neuroscience UK...Let's take some time to reflect on our highlights from 2024
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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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Giulia Lima
Oct 8, 202414 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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Neave Smith
Sep 18, 20247 min read
Does it hurt more being a woman? Understanding Sex Differences in Pain Perception
Pain is a complex and subjective experience that varies among individuals. However, there is increasing evidence that men and women differ i
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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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Rebecca Parker
Aug 26, 20249 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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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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Emily Beswick
Jul 30, 20243 min read
Lessons in Chemistry: A Review
In this snappy review, Emily Beswick discusses Bonnie Garmus' bestselling and engaging novel, Lessons in Chemistry, which exposes the world
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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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Caterina Falvella
Mar 19, 202411 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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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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Meghna Solanki
Mar 8, 20243 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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Carly Hood
Aug 28, 20234 min read
The Gendered Brain: A Review
Carly Hood reviews Gina Rippon's book, The Gendered Brain, highlighting why we must move on from searching for sex differences in the...
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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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