Research Hive | Sci-Comm Blog

Blog run by PGRs and postdocs. We are building a platform for all early career researchers to practice sci-comm and writing.
Project lead: @ErinPallott

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Expressive writing for mental wellbeing! @FBMH_UoM PGRs, sign up for a taster session either online or on campus. Sign up link 👇👇
https://t.co/Y3n6pmkvtD

[Erin the Slime Scientist @ErinPallott]

I'm representing North West at the @FameLab national final 6 June!
I'll be bringing the gross factor to my talk on mucus, alongside nine other amazing speakers covering a wide range of science topics.
So excited to show Cheltenham Science Festival attendees what I'm all about!

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Nina has shared a brief overview of @uk_biobank, wanting to raise awareness of this immense resource!
https://t.co/OOEKFYpszN

[Taylor & Francis @WeAreTandF]

"Communicating science and establishing constructive dialogues with different members of society is challenging, but crucial to allow science to make the world a better place for everyone."

@fedespaggiari_ @ResHiveBlog @senseaboutsci

https://t.co/8SWogrWUME

#SciComm #SciPol

[Erin the Slime Scientist @ErinPallott]

#FluorescenceFriday #FluorescentFriday
A Trichuris muris egg getting up close and personal with the epithelium.

[Research Hive | Sci-Comm Blog @ResHiveBlog]

.@DrPeeChiwara shares her journey and perspectives as a black woman in Palaeosciences. We are loving these submissions from incredible, inspiring people.
@heri_uct
https://t.co/FQqfwcLY4f

[Dr. Precious Chiwara @DrPeeChiwara]

I recently shared my PhD journey in a blog with @ResHiveBlog—Research Hive, reflecting on how I navigated the highs and lows of PhD life. You can read it here 👉https://t.co/2HMPAqHelg
@heri_uct @GenusPalaeo

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Why do people without a home have a 30-year lower life expectancy? Jenny, a registered nurse and postgrad researcher, explains types of homelessness, how it impacts health, and how we can help improve healthcare access.
https://t.co/MA4Be5CFgA

[Research Hive | Sci-Comm Blog @ResHiveBlog]

Nompumelelo has shared her incredible journey into a PhD in African Archaeology and some helpful advice for those considering a PhD in general!
@WitsUniversity @GenusPalaeo @ICArEHB
https://t.co/XGQB2Qw6wO

[Research Hive | Sci-Comm Blog @ResHiveBlog]

New free resource: Our blog team has put together a guide to help spark some writing inspiration!
Give it a read to learn styles and techniques other authors used.
Find the link in this new post, plus how to hear about upcoming workshops 👀
https://t.co/H9ykiEekbE

[Voice of Young Science @voiceofyoungsci]

Today we're in Manchester at @OfficialUoM delivering a Standing up for Science workshop encouraging early career scientists to engage with the public.

Stay tuned for live tweets from our panellists!

[Nicholas Booth @Thievesbook]

@ResHiveBlog @ErinPallott @LJMU_PGRs Hell yes, though this was disappointing to read earlier

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Is this surprising to you? Check our blog for a recent article on how helpful reading fiction can be to your mental health and wellbeing.

[YouGov @YouGov]

40% of Britons haven't read a single book in the last 12 months, with the median Briton having read or listened to just three in the past year

0 books: 40%
1: 3%
2: 5%
3: 7%
4: 4%
5: 3%
6-10: 10%
11-15: 6%
16-20: 4%
21-30: 5%
31-50: 4%
51+: 4%

[Research Hive | Sci-Comm Blog @ResHiveBlog]

We're here at the Research Communications Conference 2025. We're an open-to-all starting point for those thinking about #scicomm and research comms. Stop by our check our website for more!

[Research Hive | Sci-Comm Blog @ResHiveBlog]

What makes a great leader? Confidence? Charisma? Jiya from @AllianceMBS explains that psychology points to something else: Emotional intelligence and understanding people. Read more in the full post!
#blog #psychology #leadership
https://t.co/oTl2USaGOu

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What is your favourite book genre?

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Bookworms and bibliophiles rejoice! Studies show that fiction reading has a number of benefits. Sarah from @LJMU_PGRs covers this topic and hopes it will encourage you to take a break from endless academic papers and pick up that novel.
#PhDChat #SciComm
https://t.co/0vZnmtfdwF

[Taylor & Francis @WeAreTandF]

"Communicating science and establishing constructive dialogues with different members of society is challenging, but crucial to allow science to make the world a better place for everyone."

@fedespaggiari_ @ResHiveBlog @senseaboutsci

https://t.co/xZQzD5FqWl

#SciComm #SciPol

[Sense about Science @senseaboutsci]

"Communicating science +establishing constructive dialogues with different members of society is challenging, but crucial to allow science to make the world a better place" - @fedespaggiari_

New article in @ResHiveBlog exploring how science and policy aren't all that different

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@senseaboutsci

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Scientists and politicians need to communicate if we want groundbreaking science to make it into public life. @fedespaggiari_ writes about barriers and progress to effective cross-talk between these two worlds.
#scicomm #policy
https://t.co/fS1TJFZTsA