A preview of the exciting articles you can find in EUSci’s newest magazine issue!
Euscireka: A collection of short news articles
Pulling tropical disease out of neglect into acknowledgement by Simar Mann
How humans struggle to define their own role on earth by Elena Hein
Jellyfish in robotic hats to do deep sea research by Clare McDonald
An equity lens for medical devices by Elena Hein
Diversity, equity, and the “human struggles” in scientific research
How inclusive is the University of Edinburgh? From Edinburgh Seven to Decolonisation. Ellie Dempsey delves into the historical struggles and current challenges of promoting equality in science at the University of Edinburgh, highlighting the need for sustained initiatives and commitment to foster diversity and inclusion.
Nurturing Inclusivity in Physics: A journey with The Blackett Lab Family. Kaela Albert explores the efforts of organisations like the Blackett Lab Family in fostering a sense of belonging for underrepresented groups and in ensuring that science is accessible to everyone.
A Place for Everyone: using science communication to promote inclusivity. Sara Teles shares Native Scientists’ approach to promote children’s science literacy and a more inclusive community.
Breaking Barriers: The role of science festivals in fostering inclusivity. Heather McEwan explores the potential positive impacts of science festivals, diving into the work done by Edinburgh Science as an example of how public engagement projects can support inclusivity in science.
“Sexy” Science: Science by the default white male. Anishka Gupta uncovers the shadows cast by [white] male driven research, detailing how convenient biases in research may perpetuate layers of gaps in scientific data and knowledge.
Queer Data with Dr Kevin Guyan. Katie and Kelsey from EUSci’s podcast team met with Kevin to discuss his book and get his insight into the intersection between data and identity.
Bringing humanity and humour to science writing. Kája Kubičková argues for a more humorous and transparent approach to scientific communication that celebrates humanity in science.
I’m an Academic… Get me out of here?! Juda Milvidaite shares their journey as an academic, highlighting the need to check in with ourselves more often than not.
Science outside the lab: exploring the intricate web of science, politics and the role of the public in the “conversation”
To Fund or Not to Fund: How much should the public hold the strings?
Faidra Batsaki explores the intersection between public engagement and scientific progress in the digital era.
Exploring the interdependence between politics and science. Nathalie Canteli Kuehnel examines the complex relationship between science and politics and how their influences on each other can be leveraged to create positive societal impact.
The chill sets in. International collaboration has been a cause of triumph for scientists for decades,but in science, as in politics, a new Iron Curtain is slowly descending. Mika Kontiainen investigates.
A scientist walks into a bar… Katie Pickup shares how Pint of Science not only brings science to the public but also serves as a vital space for scientists to cross disciplines, spark collaborations, and explore new skills in a relaxed and laughter-filled setting.
Embarking on Citizen Science: An introductory dive.
by Vanthanaa Sridhar, who explores the significance of citizen science in bridging the gap between science and society, fostering collaboration, and promoting scientific literacy among the public.
Home Diagnostics and Health Monitoring: A rising trend in 2024. Luna Wang explores the transformative era of home diagnostics, unveiling the potential benefits and concerns surrounding self-monitoring technologies.
Biohacking: From fear to fascination. Anna Motýľová explores societal attitudes towards non-conventional genetic modification, stressing the importance of looking beyond the fear to recognise the potential benefits that it might bring.
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