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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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World Autism Acceptance Month: Are autistic students truly accepted in higher education?
As part of World Autism Acceptance Month, Ciara Lee reflects on whether autistic students are truly recognised and considered within higher education.
Ciara Lee
Apr 177 min read
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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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Why Are So Many Autistic Women Overlooked?
ASD is diagnosed more in males and many autistic women go unrecognised. For World Autism Awareness Day, let's discuss what needs to change!
Freya Wardell
Apr 24 min read
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Bridging the Gap: Katie Mckinnon
In this new Bridging the Gap article, Dr Katie Mckinnon shares insights into neonatology, her career journey, and more!
Rebecca Pope
Mar 2511 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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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'...
Elizabeth 'Lizzie' English
Jan 312 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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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
Rebecca Pope
Jan 1712 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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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
Neave Smith
Sep 19, 20247 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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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
Emily Beswick
Jul 30, 20243 min read
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