Planing of 2019 is in full swing! Here’s what to expect
I am one who loves planing! Most of the times, I get to execute at least part of the plan, so here go my outline for 2019! Do you plan ahead?
Your PhD in a pub? The PUBhD format made a smooth landing in Brussels
Three scientists walk into a bar... No, this is not the beginning of a joke, but rather of a new initiative that got kicked-off on 27 November in Brussels, Belgium. PUBhD Brussels is a format in which young scientists get the chance to talk about their research infront of an…
Social benefits of science communication (Workshop recaps, #1)
This is a short infographic with the info on the overall social benefits of science communication. These were points I shared with the attendees of the kick-off event of the PUBhD Brussels. This is a new initiative to help young researchers get at ease with science outreach activities. For…
Julie Vanderlinden – nature, the life of a scientist and researching ageing (The Poster Session, part 9)
Meet Julie - a nurse, a traveler, a doctoral research fellow and a lovely person. Check her story out in the Poster Session.
Femke Gebruers – Addicted to science (The Poster Session, part 8)
Here's Femke - a professional scicommer! I adore the fact she works with science-buffs from all ages! Meet her in her Poster Session here!
The science impostor (part 2) – Beating our brain in its own game of insecurities.
In this part two of the twin-post on the impostor syndrome, I summarise some of the popular and relatively easy ways to stop yourself from self-sabotage.
The science impostor (part 1) – You are not good enough to be a scientist!
A two-part blog post on what it's like to have an impostor syndrome as a scientist and how to tell. You probably have it too!
Speak human to me, scientist!
Science can be difficult to understand. But if you are not in with the latest jargon, in can be practically incomprehensible. And here's why that's a bad thing...
Standing up for science – does making science comedy help scientists?
To laugh or not to laugh with/at science?
(R)evolutionary Nobel, 2018 – Chemistry
The Nobel prize week is often compared to the Oscars of the scientific world. Who won and what were they wearing?