Katrina

Immunology scientist, now Science Technician.
Science Technician of the Year 2024.
Volunteer at Oxfordshire Wildlife Rescue & GirlGuiding.
All views are my own.

[Katrina @KatLawrence]

Another mystery solved! Thanks @MysteryAgency this one was fantastic!

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I am presenting at @theASE Technician Conference on 3rd July in Bristol!

If anyone is interested in Science Outreach, come along and see some practical ideas that can be taken beyond the lab to schools and community groups (I currently work between the ages of 4-11).

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@BrecklandSci I love these! They make the practical prep so much easier! I put them in gas jars for the water and they fit perfectly!

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Just thought of a new branded freebie I would quite like if there are any takers....
Doorstops!
Would be lovely to have 'Technician Use Only' printed on them.

All my doorstops are breaking and/or stolen/'borrowed'.

@Philip_HarrisUK @BrecklandSci @Preproom Just sharing ideas

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Thank you for my new badges @Preproom I love them so much!!

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@tescomobile That doesn't work when I have no service and can't make/receive calls or send/receive sms. Can no-one provide an update with estimated time frame?

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@tescomobile I've had no phone signal for nearly 24hrs now, your live checker says a phone mast 'near me' isn't working. Any idea how long it'll take to fix? OX11 area.

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@Preproom @TECHOGNITIONUK Thank you! Order placed 😁

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Anyone else in working during the holidays? Hate this but this culture is needed for next week so please cross your fingers for me that we get good enough growth 🙏🏻

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Any other technicians working inside a trust and use a Microsoft Teams channel to collaborate across the trust? Would love to hear your insights, pros and cons please! 🙏🏻

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https://t.co/Mv1wg9jZqt

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I walked around @nationaltrust Basildon Park on Sunday and took my camera out for the first time in ages. It was glorious just taking time in nature. After a while standing still listening to some rustling leaves, I was rewarded with the sight of this gorgeous creature 🐁

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@Philip_HarrisUK I shared this news with our Engineering/Product Design department and recommended you as a trusted supplier. Handy to have another option in the mix 😁

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@ScietechSmith I do when I can, but it doesn't help. As soon as I'm back to work or whatever other responsibility I'm instantly frustrated/in a bad mood or just really low 😢

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Anyone have any actually helpful tips for burnout?
I am feeling so tense, stressed out and overwhelmed. It's making me unsympathetic and angry (tears aren't too far away).
I can't stop any of the things I'm doing. A restful day/afternoon helps in the moment but doesn't last...

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Could have cried coming into work this morning. All my pondweed has lost its leaves 🍃 😭

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@BexBookaholic 🤞🏻
I will save it for my holiday - tackling the physical TBR pile at the moment!

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@scitechbeck Let's see if it stays that way for the practical next week! 🤞🏻

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#Techognition Wow! First time in my 6 years of teching, I've got bubbling pond weed!