In my first blog for Medically Speaking, I thought I would reflect on my experience of contributing to the ALPACA Initiative, a university major strategic programme initiated in October 2020. My aims are two-fold, to consider my recent experiences in
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Engaging with the central university: my experiences of the ALPACA initiative by Professor Jon Strefford
The changing face of Enterprise by Professor Ying Cheong
变 (bian) 化 (hua) – is Mandarin for transformation or change. In recent years, Reproductive Medicine has undergone transformational change involving not only the business landscape but, the rapid introduction of innovative technology. Indeed, time-lapse embryo culture is now standard
Read moreEnhancing interdisciplinary research: the Turing Fellowship
By Professor Cyrus Cooper with Dr Nicholas Fuggle In this blog for Medically Speaking, I thought I would address the important topic of interdisciplinary research. I am joined by Dr Nicholas Fuggle, one of two Faculty Turing Fellows, who has
Read moreA lesson from our past … by Professor Philip Calder
As academics, learned societies are important to us. Most of us will be a member of at least one such society, while those with multiple interests may have membership of several. Their role is to promote a particular academic discipline.
Read moreLearning from our strengths and successes by Professor Tim Underwood
I met with four of my personal academic tutees this week. They are the life-blood of medicine and the people who will be looking after me in the not-too-distant future. These medical students, the doctors of tomorrow, are hard-working, considered and
Read moreReflections on a career in clinical research by Professor Cyrus Cooper
I still recall the day in 1983, when I was told that my “chosen” research area was osteoporosis. I had completed my senior house officer rotation in medicine between the Royal South Hants Hospital, Lymington and Southampton General the month
Read moreWorking in partnership by Lynn Kerridge, Interim Director Wessex Institute
This is my first blog having only recently taken on the Interim Director of the Wessex Institute role following the departure of Matt Westmore. This is part time in additional to my role as Chief Executive Officer of the National
Read more“So long and thanks for all the fish…” by Professor John Holloway
It is inevitable that when coming to the end of something, you begin to reminisce and look back at what you have achieved. This is what I have been finding myself doing recently. When I wrote my last blog in
Read more“Moving forward” by Jane Wilkinson, Associate Dean (Education), Faculty of Medicine
Many of us tell our children not to wish their lives away in their haste to get on with the next phase. However, I suspect we are all longing to get to the point when the restrictions of lockdown will
Read moreEnd of term message from the Dean of Medicine
Many of us will be about to embark on a much needed extended Easter break. We celebrated the submission of the REF return for the University on Tuesday, I want to personally thank John Holloway who has been working towards
Read morePersonal reflections on a difficult year by Professor Philip Calder
I write this, 12 months from when I sent an email message to my School informing them that our buildings would be closed from 5pm the following day and that they were to take home with them the things that
Read moreImproving lives through primary healthcare research by Professor Nick Francis
Primary care is the bedrock of the NHS, with about 90% of all NHS contacts occurring in primary care. Primary care in the UK is delivered by a highly trained workforce managing patients of all ages and with an almost
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