Author: Josephine Thomas // Editor: Jill Merlini Like many PhD students, I went into my PhD with high hopes of a career in academic research and finding the next wonder drug. Also like many PhD students, I had realised in my second year that the lab was not for me and I started thinking about … Continue reading Alternative Careers within Academia: Research Management
Authors: Erin Pallott, Ayobami Olanrewaju & Jill Merlini I don’t think we need to emphasise the importance of communicating research to the public. It is essential we keep a two-way conversation about how public money is spent, how research is conducted, and how our research is beneficial, in language understandable to all. This is already … Continue reading The Value of Public Engagement – Pint of Science Launch Event
Author: Jill Merlini // Editor: Erin Pallott In2science are searching for volunteers to work with them on their summer programme to mentor and teach students from underrepresented backgrounds to help them realise their full potential within STEM. What is In2science? The In2science summer programme provides disadvantaged Year 12 students with the support, skills and experience … Continue reading In2science summer programme – mentoring underrepresented students
Authors: Phoebe Harding-Walker & Jill Merlini What is Pint of Science? You may recognise the name, Pint of Science, from Jill’s blog post When alcohol and research mix… earlier this year, but let us reintroduce ourselves. We are Pint of Science and we are a global science festival, bringing experts to your local pub, café or space to share … Continue reading Who’s getting the next round? Pint of Science is back!
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