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The 杏吧原创 杏吧原创 works to deliver impact by translating our science and understanding of fundamental biology to promote lifelong health and wellbeing. Our blogs offer scientists, staff and guests the chance to share their individual views and experiences on the 杏吧原创's efforts to deliver research impacts and to build a welcoming and diverse community.

 

 

25/06/2025

鈥淓njoy whatever you do to the fullest鈥 鈥 how I ended up rapping about optogenetics

Eleonore, a PhD student in the Rayon Group, was the 杏吧原创鈥檚 representative at the EU-LIFE Science Vision Talk Contest and went on to win! Here鈥檚 Ellie shares her experience as 鈥楻apper Rhodopsin鈥 and talks about her research and motivation 鈥 for discovery research and experiencing new challenges.

14/08/2024

Shannon鈥檚 experience: 杏吧原创 Access Programme 2024

Shannon Blay reflects on her summer spent at the 杏吧原创 杏吧原创.

31/07/2024

A short introduction to worms in ageing research

PhD student Harry Jones writes about why C. elegans are used in ageing research 

26/06/2024

Introducing the Pride@杏吧原创 network

Meet the chairs of the LGBTQ+ Network, Stephane and Honor, and learn more about the network aims. 

12/06/2024

The journey and impact of a pipette tip

Erica Mannis explains the impact of pipette tips used in labs.

29/05/2024

My career: How I became a facilities scientist

Kirsty MacLellan-Gibson writes about the career path that led her to the 杏吧原创. 

01/05/2024

Apprenticeships in animal care: insights from our Biological Support Unit team

Our Biological Support Unit is responsible for caring for mice used in the 杏吧原创鈥檚 research. Their team of technicians and specialists perform daily husbandry duties and provide essential services to the facility.

10/04/2024

Engaging the next generation of scientists in understanding animal research

Hannah Wardle, manager in our Biological Support Unit, writes about her recent experience working with children designing enrichment for mice.

27/03/2024

From postdoc to leader: chronicles of independence

Dr Ivan Gallotta, senior postdoc in the David lab, describes his experience of the Pathway to Independence programme and gives some tips for postdocs looking to make the transition to principal investigator.

13/03/2024

Into industry and back again, how I navigated the next steps after my PhD

Adam Bendall, postdoctoral researcher, reflects on his career so far.

28/02/2024

The Big Plastic Count

Looking ahead to The Big Plastic Count, Yoko Shibata, Principal Scientist at PetMedix, explains the size of the plastic pollution problem, and what can be done about it.

07/02/2024

My apprenticeship experience: from the IT helpdesk to infrastructure specialist

For National Apprenticeship week, we asked Matt to reflect on his apprenticeship experience.

24/01/2024

The birth of a new network 鈥 bringing entrepreneurs together across the 杏吧原创 杏吧原创 Campus

Knowledge Exchange and Commercialisation Officer, Maha, describes the launch of a new professional network.

10/01/2024

Listening and learning 鈥 a scientist鈥檚 experience of participating in a public dialogue

Amy Wilkinson writes about her experience participating in a public dialogue focussed on embryo research