I am the module leader of a third year biotechnology module, in which we cover topics from bioremediation to genome editing and synthetic biology. Biotechnology advances rely on innovative thinking, and being able to make new and unexpected connections between …
Many people are surprised when I mention that I am an introvert. I enjoy giving talks in public. I love to connect with new people, and I have a huge network, offline and on social media. However, I can only …
As part of my new lecturer role, I am completing the Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (PCTHE). Our first formative assignment was to write a reflective statement. I used the suggested format of reflecting on my own experiences as learner, …
Reflections on learning and teaching biology in formal and informal settings Read more »
I give a lot of talks and workshops on how scientists/researchers/academics can use social media in a professional context. Two questions that regularly pop up are, for which purposes I use the different platforms, and how much time I spend on social …
A while ago, I read an interesting blog post by Kirk Englehardt, reflecting on why many researchers are still reluctant to use social media in their daily work. Kirk lists his top ten of reasons that make it worth-while for …
Spread your wings and tweet – three tips for getting ‘unstuck’ Read more »
March is a very busy month for me with two big science events: National Science and Engineering Week and the Oxfordshire Science Festival. Every year, the science festival starts with a launch event, “Science in your World”, in Oxford City Centre. Many science organisations from …
Science Festival: Creating an engaging space in a 3×3×2 m gazebo Read more »