Science journalist Linda Geddes (CF 2017) chaired an event that explored the impact that sleep has on the brain, with the British Academy on 16 June. Linda discussed the relationship between light, circadian rhythms, sleep and mental functions.
Science education consultant Dr Sai Pathmanathan (CF 2016) presented at the Finding Ada Conference on 22 July. Sai discussed the topic of her Fellowship, which explored family science engagement and learning through storytelling.
By Sai Pathmanathan,
The work of scientist Rebecca-Ann Burton (CF 2015) has been highlighted as part of the University of Oxford’s campaign 100 Women of Oxford Medical Sciences, this month. Rebecca’s Fellowship researched neural triggers of cardiac arrhythmias and she now runs her own research group.
By Rebecca Burton,
Forensic scientist Leisa Nichols-Drew (CF 2018) appeared on Crimewatch (BBC1) on 16 March to discuss her recent research on preventing knife crime. Leisa carried out the research following findings gathered during her Fellowship, which explored forensic science approaches to knife crime investigations.
By Leisa Nichols-Drew,
Science education consultant Sai Pathmanathan (CF 2016) wrote a book, Utterly Jarvellous, which was published on 4 March. The book shares accessible science lesson ideas for primary school pupils and was informed by her Fellowship, which investigated learning through storytelling.
By Sai Pathmanathan,
