Category Archives: education

Fear o’moans

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I’m sure you’ve all heard by now of the publication in Science this week of a study suggesting that pheromones in women’s tears reduce testosterone levels and sexual arousal in men (summarised by Ed Yong here). This is definitely not … Continue reading →

Posted in education, original research, science, silliness, TMI | 14 Comments

Book ’em!

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Well, the bookcase Mr E Man got me for Christmas may not have been a surprise, but it sure is awesome! Before: + During: (She also hopped into the dresser while I was emptying it, but I didn’t manage to … Continue reading →

Posted in blog buddies, book review, drunkenness, education, furry friends, photos | 22 Comments

RBO Cycling

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I’ve commuted by bicycle almost every day since I started my PhD in 1998. That’s a lot of kilometres, a lot of near accidents, a lot of hills, and a LOT of rain (we’re talking Glasgow and Vancouver here, two … Continue reading →

Posted in cycling, drunkenness, education, environment, exercise, fund raising, personal, politics, rants, Vancouver, whining | 14 Comments

A tale of two sisters

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

My sister is one of my favourite people in the whole world. She’s the person I miss the most from the UK, and although I love my three Canadian sisters-in-law dearly*, it’s just not quite the same. There was only … Continue reading →

Posted in career, education, family, personal, photos, publishing, science | 23 Comments

Budget oasis

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Biology is messy; grant applications even more so. There are so many intangibles: is the scope too big, too small, or just the right mix of feasible and ambitious? How’s the balance between hot topic sexy science and safe reliable … Continue reading →

Posted in career, education, grant wrangling | 2 Comments

"How much have YOU done?"

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

The Ride to Conquer Cancer is now just a few days away! At some ungodly time on Saturday morning I will be off and pedalling on the first of two consecutive 130 km days! Erm, yay? The last few weeks … Continue reading →

Posted in cycling, education, exercise, fund raising, personal | 16 Comments

The ties that bind

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

This BBC article about school tie styles brought back lots of memories! Many British schools are apparently introducing clip-on ties in order to force their students into monotonous conformity “ensure consistency” and “provide an atmosphere of discipline”. I think this … Continue reading →

Posted in education, silliness, UK | 14 Comments

Hierarchy in the UK

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

One of the things I love about Canada is the relative freedom from snobbery and classism. In the UK your accent gives away so much about your class, your education, and your region of origin, and people do judge you … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, education, rants, UK | 15 Comments

The Five Question Interview

Posted on January 31, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Crystal from “Chances Are I’m Going To Hell For This” was recently interviewed by her friend – and posted the results on her blog. She also chose to perpetuate the meme by asking for willing interview victims subjects in the … Continue reading →

Posted in blog buddies, camping, drunkenness, education, embarrassing fan girl, family, kayaking, meme, nature, personal, science | 21 Comments

2009 is looking up

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

“For everywhere we look, there is work to be done. The state of the economy calls for action, bold and swift, and we will act – not only to create new jobs, but to lay a new foundation for growth. … Continue reading →

Posted in education, environment, medicine, politics, science, technology | 11 Comments