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The Babraham Institute works to deliver impact by translating our science and understanding of fundamental biology to promote lifelong health and wellbeing. Our blogs offer scientists, staff and guests the chance to share their individual views and experiences on the Institute's efforts to deliver research impacts and to build a welcoming and diverse community.

 

 

13/03/2024

Into industry and back again, how I navigated the next steps after my PhD

Adam Bendall, postdoctoral researcher, reflects on his career so far.

28/02/2024

The Big Plastic Count

Looking ahead to The Big Plastic Count, Yoko Shibata, Principal Scientist at PetMedix, explains the size of the plastic pollution problem, and what can be done about it.

07/02/2024

My apprenticeship experience: from the IT helpdesk to infrastructure specialist

For National Apprenticeship week, we asked Matt to reflect on his apprenticeship experience.

24/01/2024

The birth of a new network – bringing entrepreneurs together across the Babraham Research Campus

Knowledge Exchange and Commercialisation Officer, Maha, describes the launch of a new professional network.

10/01/2024

Listening and learning – a scientist’s experience of participating in a public dialogue

Amy Wilkinson writes about her experience participating in a public dialogue focussed on embryo research

06/12/2023

How to deck the halls sustainably, our tips for a planet friendly holiday season

The holidays are just around the corner (in case you hadn’t noticed) and you’re if keen to make your festive period a more sustainable one, Green Labs is here to help! Members of our wonderful Green Labs team have provided their top tips to help you make the holiday season more planet friendly.

24/11/2023

The equity4success alternative gift guide 2023

Browse the 2023 alternative gift guide that goes beyond 'for him' and 'for her'.

22/11/2023

Why scientists in academia need to think like entrepreneurs

Mo Elzek explains the benefits of an entrepreneurial skillset as a scientist

08/11/2023

Getting social with the Biological Support Unit

Aimee, Small Animal Facility Supervisor, reflects on her involvement in the Institute's takeover of the Understanding Animal Research Instagram account. 

11/10/2023

The Hidden Cost of Science: Unpacking the emissions of laboratory plastics

Guest blogger Isabella Ragazzi, Research Associate in Life Cycle Assessments and Carbon Footprinting at UCL, writes about the impact of plastic in the lab.

27/09/2023

A day in the life of a roving researcher

The Institute’s Roving Researcher scheme, running since 2020, provides support for scientists taking long term leave. The postdoctoral position helps maintain momentum on projects by working closely with researchers on leave. Jayalini Assalaarachchi writes about her experience taking on the role. 

20/09/2023

My path to public engagement

Sasha Pratt-Taweh, Public Engagement Officer, describes her journey to her role at the Babraham Institute.

23/08/2023

Creating trans inclusion at work

Following on from recent trans inclusion training, Elizabeth reflects and provides advice on how organisations and individuals can further create an inclusive environment for gender diverse people.

02/08/2023

Being open to openness: my personal experience with public engagement

Sarah Drummond, an experienced animal technician in our animal facility, shares her perspectives on being open around the use of animals in research and the importance of animal technicians speaking about their work. 

12/07/2023

From A to T, C, G: a day in the life of a sequencing specialist

Chris Fox, our sequencing specialist working within the Genomics facility, describes a typical day in the facility as they provide support, innovation and expertise in all part of library preparation and sequencing for the Institute's researchers and companies on the Babraham Research Campus.

21/06/2023

Networking across the pond- ‘Celebrating good times’ in San Diego

Kate Dulwich, our Knowledge Exchange Officer, writes about her experience of her first industry convention, compares the event with academic conferences and shares some top tips for making the most of everything such events have to offer.

14/06/2023

Switching to a plant-based diet

Liv Cracknell writes about changing to a plant based diet.

31/05/2023

Supporting Muslim scientists today

Following on from our blog celebrating the rich history of Islamic science Arqum writes about the experience of Muslim scientists in the UK today.

17/05/2023

Showing our working - Transparency for trustworthy science

Richard Action writes about reproducibility and the importance of scientists showing their working.

26/04/2023

Celebrating the contributions of the Islamic world to natural sciences

Arqum writes about the history of Islam and science in the first of two blogs about Muslim scientists.