This is part of the Engaged Medicine āInspiring Storiesā blog series. Here Arjuna talks about his experience of engaging with patients and the public to raise awareness of blinding diseases.
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‘Inspiring Stories’ with Zain Akhtar
This is part of the Engaged Medicine āInspiring Storiesā blog series. Here Zain tells us about his involvement with public engagement through the Widening Access to Medicine Society (WAMSoc).
Read moreThe importance of clinical research by Professor Diana Baralle, Associate Dean (Research)
I have been in my new role as Associate Dean (Research) for 20 days now and itās been interesting for me to see the inner workings of our fantastic medical school. I take over from Professor John Holloway, who after
Read moreIs competition good for us? by Professor Philip Calder
We are surrounded by competition, from the inane to the highbrow. We love competition. The last three months alone have given us the gift of the Tour de France, the Euros, the Olympics, the Paralymics and Emma Raducanu at the
Read moreGetting back to face-to-face working by Lynn Kerridge
Since the easing of restrictions by the Government in July, I have noticed how many people are starting to be excited about and have been positive about the opportunity to meet up with colleagues and start working together again in
Read moreEngaging with the central university: my experiences of the ALPACA initiative by Professor Jon Strefford
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
Read moreThe polarising effect of COVID-19 by Professor Salim Khakoo
During the ongoing COVID pandemic the technical staff have been crucial in making the Faculty safe for everyone.Ā As external restrictions are relaxed, they are continuing manage the extremely difficult balance between productive working on-site and preventing the spread of COVID-19:
Read moreThe changing face of Enterprise by Professor Ying Cheong
å (bian) å (hua) ā 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 moreCOVID disparity around the world by Professor James Batchelor
It looks like we are coming out of lockdown, though the number of infections of the Delta variant are increasing in the UK. I have been staring at the number of hospital admissions data that, although they have gone up,
Read moreUpdate from Dr Jane Wilkinson, Associate Dean for Education
This is a busy and stressful time for staff and students alike as we are in the midst of the exam period. Last year students sat formative exams and progressed regardless of the outcome. This year the exams are summative,
Read moreA lesson from our past ā¦ 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.
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