Tag: Women in science

• The importance of cervical screenings

  Here in the UK, if you’re 25 or over and have a cervix you should be invited to have a cervical screening test by your GP. If for whatever reason you fit the criteria but are not invited you must speak to your GP to make an appointment, it could save your life.  The topic…

  Beth Webb

  October 9, 2020

  Science

  Biology, blogger, blogging, cancer, cervical cancer, cervical screening, health, hpv, public health, research, Scicomm, scicommer, Science, science blogger, Science Communication, scientist, uk blogger, women, Women in academia, Women in science, Women in STEM, women's health

• Getting ready for uni?

  Whether it’s your first time at uni, you’re heading back for another year or you’re started a post-graduate degree this September, here are some tips and advice after being in uni for approx. 7 years (wow that’s scary) that will help you get prepared. I know things are a little different this year (thanks COVID)…

  Beth Webb

  August 28, 2020

  Science

  advice, Biology, blog, blogging, harry potter, Organisation, PhD, Planning, Positivity, productivity, quidditch, Scicomm, Science, Science Communication, societies, Student, tips and tricks, uni, university, Women in academia, Women in science, Women in STEM, writing

• Returning to the labs

  It’s been a few weeks since starting our phased return to the labs here at Leeds. I’m very fortunate to be part of the early phase of returning. I’ve been very eager to get back in the lab, I definitely missed the lab during lockdown but I was also pretty nervous about heading back. It’s…

  Beth Webb

  August 14, 2020

  Science

  Academic life, BHF, blog, blogging, bloglife, cardiovascular disease, Coronavirus, deaf, hearing loss, Journal Club, Lab life, Life, lifestyle, pandemic, passion, PhD, PhD life, platelets, Positivity, post graduate student, Preparation, research, Scicomm, Science, Science Communication, social media, STEM, Student, Studying, thrombosis, tinnitus, Women in academia, Women in science, Women in STEM, writing

• My PhD application journey…

  I’m halfway through my 2nd year of my PhD which sounds mad, I never thought I’d ever end up doing a PhD. I recently gave a STEM Ambassador career talk to a group of A-level biology students and I thought I’d share my PhD application journey with you all. I have to say my PhD…

  Beth Webb

  July 12, 2020

  Life, Science

  Academia, Academic life, BHF, Biology, blog, blog life, blogging, bloglife, cardiovascular disease, Life, lifestyle, motivation, Organisation, passion, PhD, PhD life, Planning, Positivity, post graduate student, Preparation, research, Scicomm, Science, STEM, Studying, Women in academia, Women in science, Women in STEM, writing

• My PhD project…

  As you’ll find with a lot of research, certain projects can be confidential, particularly if it is novel or has a novel technique/model involved.  That’s the case with my project, I’m unable to discuss data and findings until it’s published so I’m going to give a general background of my PhD project.  In my ‘About…

  Beth Webb

  July 7, 2020

  Life, Science

  Academia, Academic life, Biology, blog, blog life, blogging, cardiovascular disease, Journal Club, motivation, Organisation, passion, PhD, PhD life, post grad research, post graduate student, research, Scicomm, Science, STEM, Student, Studying, Women in science, writing

• Tinnitus Tuesdays: ‘Zoom Fatigue’

  It’s week 8 of lockdown here in the UK and that’s meant that a lot of us are working from home and now more than ever we are using video calling for pretty much everything. While video calling is a great use of tech and allows us to see those we cannot physically be with,…

  Beth Webb

  May 26, 2020

  Life, tinnitus

  Academia, Academic chatter, Academic life, accessibility, anxiety, Biology, blog, blogging, bloglife, COVID-19, deaf, disability, hard of hearing, hearing impaired, hearing impairment, hearing loss, Life, lifestyle, lockdown, motivation, PhD, PhD life, Positivity, post grad research, post graduate student, rambling, research, Scicomm, Science, STEM, STEMinist, Student, Studying, tinnitus, tinnitus awareness, tinnitus help, Women in academia, Women in science, Women in STEM, writing

• Why I’m doing a PhD in cardiovascular disease…

  What is a PhD? A PhD (doctorate of philosophy) is a postgraduate doctoral degree, which is awarded to students who complete an original thesis offering a significant new contribution to the knowledge of their field. In the UK, a PhD project is typically 3-4 years full time and 5-7 years part-time. A PhD project is quite…

  Beth Webb

  May 18, 2020

  Life, Science

  Academic chatter, Academic life, anxiety, BHF, Biology, blog, blogging, bloglife, cardiovascular disease, Life, motivation, passion, PhD, PhD life, Positivity, post grad research, post graduate student, research, Scicomm, Science, STEM, STEMinist, Student, Women in science, Women in STEM, writing

• Acing that journal club presentation

  If my Instagram post has led you here then you’re probably looking for advice on how to ace that journal club presentation. Everyone has a different way of working so what might work for me may not work for you but it’s great that you’ve found yourself here and want to learn, and hopefully this…

  Beth Webb

  May 17, 2020

  Science

  Academia, Academic life, anxiety, blog, blogging, bloglife, Journal Club, motivation, Organisation, passion, PhD, PhD life, Planning, Positivity, post graduate student, Preparation, research, STEM, Student, Studying, Women in academia, Women in science, Women in STEM, writing