A year in review: 2018 edition
The last few weeks have seen a flood of people posting their 2018 achievements, promoting the academic currency of papers published, grants won, students mentored and conferences …
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NoBell Prize 2018
The phrase “Nobel Prize” usually evokes a sense of prestige and gravitas. There is no doubt that these prizes are bestowed upon individuals who have made outstanding contributions …
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Magnified 2018
The Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute (IHMRI), in association with the School of Arts, English and Media at the University of Wollongong (UOW), are hosting a …
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a weekend walk around the Bokeh library
If you’ve read my bio, you will know that I (somewhat arrogantly) consider myself “a passionate advocate for the use of programming by life scientists”. This came about following …
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what to do when you can't get a word in edge ways
I don’t believe in resolutions, mostly because I have finally learnt (after 20-something years) that I will never stick to them. However, January 1st this year saw me looking to …
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Book review: Human Universe
I know, I know, book reviews are so seventh grade. But I am making a conscious effort not only to read more this year, but also to actively engaging with the media I consume. So, I …
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Manuscript: The sticky cell savers
All great wines and whiskys are matured, some for many many years. Ageing in this way allows time for complex chemical interactions that improves their quality. Although the …
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lifeguards of the cell
I believe communicating science with a broad and diverse audience is our responsibility as researchers. One of my most important audiences has always been my friends and family, …
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ideas on what helps and hinders symposium speakers
During the recent conference, a friend was scheduled to give a talk about her work. Sitting in the audience watching a parade of marvellous speakers is a special kind of torture, …
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