Author Archives: Guest Blogger
Parliamentary Links Day: science and public trust
By Sophie Kleanthous, intern at the Society of Biology Parliamentary Links Day is upon us once more with a whole host of key speakers, discussing trust and public engagement with science. The Society of Biology organises Links Day on behalf of the science and engineering community to build strong relationships with Parliament and MPs. The … Continue reading
Supporting our future scientists and engineers
Rachel Lambert-Forsyth, director of education and training at the Society of Biology, discusses the role degree accreditation can play in building the next generation of skilled life scientists. On 3rd June, I participated in a panel debate for Westminster Higher Education Forums. The topic of the event was ‘Developing the next generation of scientists … Continue reading
Anthony Carlisle: author, surgeon and discoverer of electrolysis
by Anita Sedgwick, project officer for Biology: Changing the World. The winners of the project’s ‘top ten’ poll were announced on the 9th June, and included Anthony Carlisle. Naked guardsmen and gothic novels aren’t the things that spring to mind when you’re first asked to think of a typical surgeon, but then Anthony Carlisle was far … Continue reading
How do you use PhD theses?
Dr Katie Howe, research and engagement manager at the British Library, takes a look back at the results from a recent survey with the Society of Biology. This post was previously published on the British Library science blog. In the British Library’s science team we’re interested in how people access scientific information and how we … Continue reading
Are robot animals the future?
Michelle Reeve from the Royal Veterinary College is trying to make an eight-legged robot as part of her PhD As a child, did you dream of a future world where robots were part of our everyday life? With robots such as Johnny 5, Terminator’s T-800, and of course R2-D2 and C-3PO as major characters in … Continue reading
How the health service is failing Deaf people
By Jon Kudlick, director of membership, marketing and communications at the Society of Biology and trustee of SignHealth Imagine you are in hospital about to have an operation. For most of us, that’s a stressful enough situation in itself. Now imagine that because all the GPs, consultants and nurses do not speak your language, you … Continue reading
A precautionary tale
Ahead of the Society of Biology’s next Policy Lates event on the precautionary principle, Tracey Brown of Sense About Science gives her view on some of the issues surrounding the principle and its application. What would you say if I suggested farmers start using a compound that could mess with your hormones in order to … Continue reading
Wake up to Make up!
Guest blogger Chloe Warren investigates the fascinating history and evolution of make up, leading to the popularity of cosmetics in modern society. Applying make up can be part of a daily routine for many of us. What you may not be aware of is the history and science behind staples like eyeliner, mascara and lipstick.
Science Communication Award 2014 – why apply?
Liz Granger is a previous winner of the Science Communication Award and has just finished a PhD in cell biology. Here she tells us about her experiences after winning the award and why others should apply. During my PhD I got involved with lots of different public engagement projects and school outreach activities. Back in 2012 … Continue reading
Science and the Winter Olympics
Whether they’re aiming for gold, or just proud to have qualified (Malta, Timor-Leste, Tonga and Zimbabwe are all making their debut this year), the Sochi Winter Olympics represent the pinnacle of many athletes’ careers. Chloe Warren considers “all things biological” regarding athletic training and preparation. As well as practising for their specific event and improving … Continue reading