Monthly Archives: July 2014

A ‘can do, will do’ culture for all

Posted on July 3, 2014 by soapboxscience

Dr Geertje van Keulen (GVK) is an Associate Professor in Biochemistry at Swansea University, Institute of Life Sciences. Her specialty is microbial biochemistry, having a particular interest in antibiotics biosynthesis and modulation of wettability of natural, biological, and man-made materials using … Continue reading →

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Hoping that this is all a misconception

Posted on July 2, 2014 by soapboxscience

Nia Blackwell (NB) is currently a PhD student at Aberystwyth University. Her research investigates the geomicrobiology of coal mine drainage, more specifically the oxidation of the ochreous precipitate found in iron-bearing waters associated with historic and present day mining. Here, … Continue reading →

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Excellent science should not have to be a solitary pursuit

Posted on July 1, 2014 by soapboxscience

Dr Kami Koldewyn (KK) is a lecturer in the School of Psychology at Bangor University, and of the our Soapbox Science (SS) speakers for the Swansea event this Saturday.  Her field of research is neuroscience, with a specialty in disorders … Continue reading →

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