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From Cambridge to the Fens can feel a Long Way
This week I attended the Discovery Awards associated with the Longitude Prize. These provide seedcorn money for those facing some bottleneck in their quest for a rapid test that helps to rule out unnecessary use of antibiotics, the focus of … Continue reading
Posted in Communicating Science, Education
Tagged AMR, Longitude Prize, public engagement, Wisbech
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When the Going gets Tough, be Kind
In academia there is tremendous pressure to be permanently at the top of one’s game. One is expected to be able to perform across many fronts: lecturing, grant-writing, pastoral care, admissions, outreach, committees….Not only to perform, to excel in all … Continue reading
Why Didn’t I Become a Biologist?
The question in the title is not a rhetorical question. I find it strange when I look back at my early years, why I ended up so convinced I wanted to be a physicist, particularly as there was no family … Continue reading
Stiffening the Backbone
As usual the problem seems to lie with the sub-editors. I read a piece in the Guardian entitled ‘Struggling students are not lacking resilience – they need more support.’ Reading the heading on its own I thought that the article … Continue reading
Putting a Value on the Intangible
Does being around trees make you less stressed? A recent study claims it does and, for many of us, green spaces undoubtedly confer a sense of peace and a place to sit and relax. Do trees confer benefits that can … Continue reading
