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‘When is it ethical to carry out medical research in developing countries?’
A guest lecture by Professor Michael Parker, Professor of Bioethics and Director of the Ethox Centre at the University of Oxford.
Thursday 18th April 2013
5:30pm reception, 6:00pm lecture.
Sunley Conference Centre.
Hosted by the School of Health, University of Northampton.
R.S.V.P. by Thursday 11th April 2013 to Karen Haines on 01604 892373 or at karen.haines@northampton.ac.uk.
Research with impact
A reinterpretation of ‘research impact’ for a Friday afternoon…
Image credit: Research Counselling (2011)
Top seven predictions for the future of research
Sarah Porter, head of innovation at the JISC, knows that technology is moving fast and believes that it will have an ever-increasing influence on the way researchers work. She and Torsten Reimer have come up with seven predictions for the future of research: Read the rest of this entry
RCUK’s research career case study resource
RCUK has published further research career case studies, designed to inspire the next generation to think about pursuing a career in research.
Each case study tells their own personal story of how they got involved in research, what it takes to be a researcher, and their rewarding experiences from their chosen career paths. The RCUK resource now contains 44 case studies in total, covering a wide range of disciplines including arts and humanities; maths; biology; social sciences; and physics. Read the rest of this entry
“What’s Happiness in Hamlet?”
Dr Richard Chamberlain will be giving his research seminar, “What’s Happiness in Hamlet?” at 1pm on Tuesday 23rd October in MY 120. Please come along: Read the rest of this entry
Sport & Exercise Research Seminar
The 4th Sport & Exercise Research Seminar will take place at 1pm on Wednesday 31st October in Cottesbrooke 318.
The particular session is a joint venture with the MOPS (Molecular, Microbial and Physiological Sciences) research group and has one presentation taking place:
‘The effects of Isometric Exercise Training on Artery Dimensions and Blood Flow in Middle-aged Men’
Dr. Tony Baross – Senior Lecturer, Sport, Exercise & Life Sciences
More details about the talk, including a link to Tony’s related journal article, can be found below. Do circulate this on to students/colleagues who you think may be interested in the seminar. Read the rest of this entry
Passionate about science? FameLab needs YOU!
The search is on for the new voices of science communication. FameLab has become arguably the world’s leading science communication competition, and is designed to help people communicate science and engineering to a wider audience, whether in schools, at public events or through the media. Over the autumn heats will be taking place across the country from Aberdeen to London, Cardiff to Cambridge.
If you’re currently working in science. technology, engineering or maths, and think you can explain a science or engineering concept in an engaging way to non-scientists in just three minutes, FameLab wants to hear from you!
The winner of the heats will get the chance to take part in a weekend MasterClass with experts in media & communication skills, before vying for the title of FameLab UK champion at the National Final in March 2013 where they will have the chance to take home £1,750 to further their career.
So if you think you have what it takes visit http://famelab.org/uk to register.
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