PhD student in Economics. My research focuses on trade policy, inequality and development economics, but I am enthusiastic about learning new things in almost any field! In my free time I enjoy hiking and spending time in the nature, reading fiction and volunteering with scouts. If you have an hour, ask me about my dog.
Gene therapy is a ray of hope for many people battling life-altering diseases. This was also the case for an 8-year-old boy, Oliver Chu, who was diagnosed with a devastating… Read More »What’s the buzz around gene therapy?
Why do some articles feel effortless to read while others lose us halfway through? The answer is often pacing. This article explores how science communicators can use structure, tension, sentence… Read More »Pacing fast and slow: how to structure a scicomm article
The career path after a PhD can look very different from person to person. This personal story gives you some insights into careers in the industry and in academia, and… Read More »Journey of a Researcher – From Academia to Industry, and Back to Academia
Science is one of the most misunderstood human endeavors. In this article, Maha explores the myths surrounding research to reveal what it truly looks like: messy, uncertain, collaborative, and quietly… Read More »What science is and isn’t – the perspective of a researcher
The best beginnings don’t lecture; they captivate. If you’re unsure how to do that, you’re not alone. Here, we adapt creative writing tools to science communication, showing you how to… Read More »Once upon a time – or not? How to write an effective start to a scicomm article
Thinking of pursuing a PhD? Want to know what it’s really like? In this piece, Vinaya busts the obvious myths about a PhD and summarises the experiences of PhD students.
Ever since its development 10,000 years ago, demands on agriculture have been increasing. Can the latest AI technologies finally put an end to hunger around the world? Find out in… Read More »The promise of precision agriculture – can AI help to feed the world?
Take a closer look at the risk factors, onset and progression of migraines, a condition twice as common in women than in men. We will also discuss the unique and… Read More »Migraine, a Dance of Harmony and Havoc
Sex and gender, two terms that might seem straightforward but are actually very complicated in themselves. This article explores the complexity and intersection of sex and gender in individuals with… Read More »At the Intersection of Sex and Gender: Differences of Sex Development
Legal and pharmaceutical developments have hugely enhanced women’s reproductive freedom, but concerns persist about the health risks and limitations of typical oestrogen-based contraceptives. From blood clotting to persistent STD transmission,… Read More »The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Sides of Oestrogen