What's the gist of pollination? Think of pollination as plant sex by proxy. Or if this makes you uncomfortable, think of it as the transfer of pollen (male sperm) to the female part of the…
Global solutions to climate change (#EEF2019Lisbon overview)
As most of you know me personally, or have been to this blog before would know, I am a passionate science communicator! I care about everything science and scicomm. Which is why, I've been working…
Science outreach and education in languages other than…
Some background info on this post This was not strictly speaking a workshop that I gave. It was actually a talk at a scientific congress organised by the Global Harmonization Initiative (GHI). It took place…
Speed-dating a scientist – A Pint of Science…
For a second year in a row, Pint Of Science Festival is making a landfall in Belgium. After the smashing success of the 2018 edition, this year we are going much bigger and much better!…
My TOP 8 podcasts for 2018
It is not a secret to anyone who knows me even a little bit that I am a sucker for podcasts. I listen to them every single day when on commute to and from work,…
Planing of 2019 is in full swing! Here’s…
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Therefore I plan! I like planing a lot - those of you who know me - know how much I like making plans.…
Your PhD in a pub? The PUBhD format…
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…
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…
Femke Gebruers – Addicted to science (The Poster…
My science sister from another mother :D Femke and I haven't met in person yet, but she's one of those people that you just know you love before you have ever set eyes on them.…