Second year Bsc Cell and Developmental Biology student Nitish Aswani describes his exciting and intense time working at the innovative Prenetics. He recounts his time helping develop blood type prediction models, as well as the skills he gained from this experience and shares his tips on looking for internships.
Continue reading My part in preventative healthcareIf you’re not sure what to do after your degree in Life Sciences, but think you’d like to study further, take a look at these useful links that we have compiled to help you navigate finding further study. They can help you find a starting point if you’re not sure where to look or what’s right for you.
Continue reading Further Study ResourcesTrying to source an internship can be a bit of a minefield – it’s not just about selling yourself in your application, you also have to find it in the first place! If you’re not sure where to start, or need some extra advice or guidance, have a look at these website links for some helpful information.
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Second year Msci Cell and Developmental Biology student Huiru Lian shares her experience working at the Institute of Zoology, Beijing, over the summer. She recounts the exciting work she was undertaking, as well as the skills needed to approach and manage experiments performed in the lab. Her inspiring article also touches on the courage needed in life to help you move towards for your goals.
Continue reading Stepping out of my comfort zone at the Beijing Institute of Zoology
In this article, second year Bsc Biodiversity and Conservation student Emmie Bowlt describes her time working on a marine research vessel in Ischia, Italy, with Oceanomare Delphi’s Onlus. She describes her time tracking cetaceans, collecting data, and what she learnt about the impact of plastic and human presence on marine ecosystems.
Continue reading Tracking Sperm Whales in the Mediterranean
London has so much to offer for everyone, but we wanted to put together some ideas on how you can explore London as a Life Sciences student. We’ve included things to see and do where you can explore your passions, spark a new interest, expand your knowledge or meet like-minded people. We couldn’t cover everything in one post, so this article focuses on the exciting science events happening throughout London. From seminars to annual exhibitions and festivals, comedy nights or late nights at museums- there’s a lot to explore.
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London has so much to offer for everyone, but we wanted to put together some ideas on how you can explore London as a Life Sciences student. We’ve included things to see and do where you can explore your passions, spark a new interest, expand your knowledge or meet like-minded people. We couldn’t cover everything in one post, so this article focuses on the array of fascinating and peculiar museums in London… and even then we’ve only scratched the surface.
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We all know going for walk is good for us now and then, or every day (if that’s your thing), so here we have compiled a list of a few of our favourite outdoor spaces in London. If you’re looking for spaces to go for a run, have a picnic, to read, sit and think, go on a long walk, a small or a big space, busy or secluded, for cold or hot weather- there is something for all occasions here. Delve deep into this list and explore a little bit more of London.
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Second year BSc Cell and Developmental Biology student Janice Sim recounts her time interning at Malaysia’s Palm Oil Board. In this article, she describes not only the amazing science she learnt about, but also the skills she developed by completing this internship in person and online. Alongside the incredible work Janice undertook, she details the pressures of completing this internship during lockdown and end-of-first-year exams.
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To get an honest and real idea of what it’s like to be an International Student at UCL, you have answered some of our questions to tell us about your experiences. This is part one of our series getting a feel for what it’s like living abroad, people’s top tips, common challenges and how to face them, and some of the best moments defining their time as an International Student.
This article is written by Aryan Shah Kenia, from India, and though an International Student, due to the pandemic he has spent his first year studying at home. We wanted to know his experience this year, and what his feelings are preparing to go to London having had his first year online at home.
Continue reading My Experience as an International Student – Part 1