Pint of Science Festival 2018 – ‘Unravelling the Brain’
Kirstin Leslie attended ‘Unravelling the Brain’, a Pint of Science Festival event exploring dyslexia, perceptions and predictions.
Category: Features
Pint of Science Festival 2018: ‘Solution Revolution’
In the second instalment of our Pint of Science Festival coverage, Kirstin takes a look at how society can benefit from social science innovations.
Pint of Science Festival 2018: ‘What has science ever done for our sex lives?’
Pint of Science Festival 2018 saw theGIST attend a variety of talks in pubs across Glasgow. Kirstin Leslie takes a look back on the events from May this year.
PhD: Please help, Depressed.
Diagnosed with depression at the start of her PhD and with research revealing 1 in 2 PhD students has a mental health condition, Audrey shares her experience and how to access help should you need it.
The Autistic Revolution
Frances Osis investigates the history of autism research, and how the neurodiversity movement is promoting positive change for the future.
A New Step in Cancer Immunotherapy
Michael MacMillan delves into the potential capabilities of an exciting new cancer vaccine that, at first, doesn’t seem to behave like a vaccine at all.
Let’s Hear it for the Women of Science
Kirstin Leslie explores a brief history of female scientists and how inspiring women are helping to shift perceptions.
Modern Genomics, Ancient DNA
Frances Osis explores how traces of ancient DNA can tell us about diseases in the past.
