Tag: Women in STEM
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CHECK YOUR BOOBS
PSA – CHECK YOUR BOOBS* *or pecs – this involves everyone! Checking your boobs/pecs regularly might just save your life! THE FACTS: 1 in 8 women will be affected by breast cancer in their lifetime. Around 400 men are diagnosed every year. Breast cancer is still the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women under 40…
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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…
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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)…
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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 + biology = bethology 