By Olivia Wong “Why do I feel so tired and anxious?” I often ask myself. I’ve not been working 12-hour shifts, risking my life on a coronavirus ward. I’ve not had to contend with abusive passengers or customers refusing to wear masks. Nor have I had to deal with the stress of redundancy or of … Continue reading Love thyself
Who wrote the book of… Good vibes! We’re sure that's how The Montones song goes. We’re back with our February edition of Hive Vibes, and as the vaccine roll-out continues apace, we at the Research Hive have been keeping busy wrapping up on our daily walks and keeping warm at home with some hearty soup. … Continue reading Hive Vibes (February 2021)
By Jack Sharpen New Year's Tricks It’s been less than a month and I’ve already broken the sacred oath. Two casual sips into an IPA and dry January, one of my few new year’s resolutions, was over without realising. These promises we swear to ourselves every solar cycle are often inspiring, motivating and (on my … Continue reading The Four Humours of Wellbeing
It's been delayed. But we are happy to announce the winner of our Winter Warmer competition! Charlotte Mellor, a Cancer Research UK PhD student has delightfully thrown together her edition of Winter Warmer #7 - After Eight Peppermint Hot Chocolate. This has won her a £10 gift voucher to Costa. P.S. We are loving her … Continue reading Winter Warmer Winner
By Megan Priestley What weighs a third of your body weight and is inhabited by Keanu Reeves? That’s right, the matrix! Okay maybe there’s a bit of a difference between the simulated reality from the 1999 blockbuster and the matrix which I’ll be talking about, but I’d argue my kind of matrix is just as … Continue reading Manchester and the Immuno-Matrix
New Year Cheer Welcome back to the monthly moods of Hive Vibes! Now that the Christmas chocolates have been chewed and the last Eggnog brewed, 2021 has arrived with its pazazz and tier-full news. Even as we write, the university slowly grinds its gears back into action (Semester 2 technically starts February 8th), lockdown again … Continue reading Hive Vibes (January 2021)
When thinking of teachers, I used to succumb to thinking about two specific typecasts: That discplinarian who uses the profession as an extension for their psychological torture The over-stressed, overworked soul that serves as a low-key inspiration for parents to abuse. These stereotypes might spring up fond or traumatic teen memories, but one thing it … Continue reading Giving Back and the Pluses of Pedagogy
By Olivia Wong Turmeric Milk with Honey and Ginger 2021 has finally arrived - hurrah! It’s taken its time but alas, we are now safely in its warm embrace. To celebrate, we would like to bring you a bonus Winter Warmer as a way of welcoming in the new year. So here is Turmeric Milk … Continue reading * Bonus Winter Warmer *
By Leoma Williams Two-year-long Ebola outbreak ends at last Whilst the world has been focused on one viral disease, another has been steadily brought under control. This July the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced that the second-largest Ebola outbreak in history, one that began in August 2018 and claimed 2299 lives, was finally over. Taking … Continue reading 10 Incredible Scientific Breakthroughs and Discoveries of 2020 (that aren’t the vaccine!)
By Olivia Wong Mulled Apple Juice Christmas may be over for this year but we can carry on the festive spirit with this hot spiced apple drink. Its simplicity lends itself to being made on returning home weary from the biting cold, howling winds and heavy rain. This comforting beverage will be sure to warm … Continue reading Winter Warmer #8
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