How learning to do nothing is great for your wellbeing, and tips on how to achieve in a busy bee city. The Prequel As a kid, my parents taught me a rare skill: How to be bored. This was the time when the pinnacle of my home hi-tech was Windows 95 screensavers and printing pics … Continue reading Sound of Silence: the benefits of doing nothing
Hive Vibes (November 2020)
A Wellbeing Welcome Welcome all to Hive Vibes, our monthly wellbeing bulletin. We are Jack and Olivia, your wellbeing sub-editors for 2020-21! Now that the nerves (or hangovers) are settled from freshers and you’ve hopefully settled into your new home and studies, we’re here to provide a rundown on the past, present and future of … Continue reading Hive Vibes (November 2020)
Stoptober (how to quit addictive things – in a good way!)
By Olivia Wong We know what you’re thinking. Not you too, Research Hive – haven't we all had to stop enough of our lives already in this pandemic? ……and now you’re trying to ruin October by shamelessly renaming it ‘Stoptober’? Are you sure you don’t secretly work for the government? Hold your horses for we’re … Continue reading Stoptober (how to quit addictive things – in a good way!)
Self-harm and aggression: two sides of the same coin?
By Matina Shafti @MatinaPsy Self-harm and aggression are harmful behaviours that can have severe consequences for both the individual and those around them. These behaviours are prevalent across the world, making it a global health issue. On the surface, it might seem that self-harm and aggression are two completely different behaviours. After all, one is … Continue reading Self-harm and aggression: two sides of the same coin?
Is a fulfilling scientific career just a Tweet away?
Claudio Toledo@flickr By Nadine Mirza Forbes, Science and Nature have sung the praises of science on Twitter for years, and it’s never been easier to enhance your career with the bird app. Twitter gets a bad rep for the controversies on its platform, the most hilarious being a recent dispute instigated by the editor of … Continue reading Is a fulfilling scientific career just a Tweet away?
Understanding Dementia on the Fly
By Jo Sharpe Fruit flies: it’s hard to find a soft spot for these irritating insects, but stick them in a lab and they take on a new importance. The fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, is more often associated with an overflowing kitchen bin than a lab, but in fact it's a great model for understanding … Continue reading Understanding Dementia on the Fly
Picture a Scientist
By Charlotte Criscuolo The MRC DTP have recently hosted an online viewing of the film, Picture a Scientist. This film followed the lives of Prof Nancy Hopkins, Prof Jane Willenbring, and Dr Raychelle Burks, and their personal journeys of sexism in academia. From exclusion, gendered insults to sexual harassment. These struggles, small and large are faced … Continue reading Picture a Scientist
Figuring out your Presentation Figures
By Marina Gardasevic@MarinaGNeuro I’m sitting in a theatre, my coat squashed under me, staring up at powerpoint slides. I’m standing in a hot, humid conference room, paper plate in hand, staring at a poster. The person presenting this data is clearly very smart; their work sure looks complicated. They’re talking about Figure 4 now, should … Continue reading Figuring out your Presentation Figures
Top tips for working from home
By Olivia M Our homes have become our offices and our offices have become our homes. With this blurring of physical boundaries brought about by a global pandemic, it’s no wonder we’re all struggling with our productivity. Once we’ve cleared the food cupboards of all snacks and have exhausted all other forms of procrastination, that … Continue reading Top tips for working from home
Runspiration!
Naomi Phillips @NaomiPhillips95 As we’ve all been confined to our houses, keen runners and complete running newbies alike have been making the most of the sunny weather and taking the opportunity to get out of the house and get their legs moving. However, just as I’ve grown very bored of my room, my usual routes … Continue reading Runspiration!
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