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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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Is this really me? How to tackle imposter syndrome!

Nov 225 min read

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

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Spotlight on: Hannah K Jackson

Oct 316 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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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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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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Neuropsychiatry, Grit, and Grace: Triumphing Academic Struggle

Nov 23, 20236 min read

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...

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Mastering the Masters Application

Katie Katherine Birditt

Nov 21, 20235 min read

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...

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Moving overseas for your PhD

Nov 13, 20235 min read

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...

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PhD life with ADHD: the highs and lows

Katherine Mortimer

Oct 30, 20235 min read

PhD life with ADHD: the highs and lows

It's ADHD Awareness Month. As Katherine Mortimer - a PhD student with ADHD - says, ADHD can be both a challenge and a superpower but the...

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