Category: Student/ECR activities
Marine Mammal Science MSc students meet Dr Asha de Vos
One woman whale show! The Marine Mammal Science MSc students met with the inspirational and charismatic cetacean scientist, Dr Asha de Vos. As a St Andrew’s alumni herself, Asha proved to the excited and awe-stricken students that the sky is …
December 19, 2018 | Student/ECR activities
Early career researcher Q&A session
On 23 February 2018, we celebrated the United Nations International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a public lecture, which was followed by an early career researcher Q&A session with two esteemed professors in science: Professor Eleanor Riley …
March 13, 2018 | BE&D activities
Biology Society International Women in Science Day event
On the 12th February, the University of St Andrews Biology Society (BioSoc) launched their student-led event in honour of International Women in Science Day, in collaboration with other science-related societies within the University. The event was opened by our guest …
February 18, 2018 | New BE&D initiatives
Postgraduate careers event
On 23rd January 2018, the post-graduate members of the BE&D committee hosted our second annual Postgraduate Careers Event as part of the Biology Postgraduate Research Conference. Our intention was to highlight the diversity of careers available post-PhD, and this year …
February 9, 2018 | BE&D activities
BioSoc event for International Day of Women and Girls in Science
In honour of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the Biology Society of the University of St Andrews will be hosting a free event celebrating the achievements and careers of women working across the science faculties. Professor Clare …
February 6, 2018 | New BE&D initiatives
The SOI Early Careers Network welcome day
Over the summer of 2017, young scientists at the Scottish Oceans Institute (SOI) set up an early careers network (ECN) within the department to discuss project ideas, share resources and learn from others’ experiences within research. The group has been …
October 10, 2017 | New BE&D initiatives
Biology Equality and Diversity Committee careers event
On 17 January 2017 we held a careers session as part of the annual Biology Postgraduate Student Conference. Our intention was to highlight the diversity of careers available after a Biology PhD to the postgraduate and postdoctoral students in the …
March 26, 2017 | BE&D activities