Gap Summit
Selfie with Sir Isaac Newton’s famous apple tree, sleeping at Trinity Hall where Stephen Hawking once bunked, and Hogwarts-style dinner… Read More »Gap Summit
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The Lamb
So I’ve just had a quick read through all the previously written blogs down the pages and archives of journals… Read More »The Lamb
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Lessons From A Decade Of Bridging The People Gap
It’s been over ten years since New Zealand’s (NZ) national student organization was founded, a big milestone and a time for reflection. Chiasma strives to foster links between science students, academia and industry.
Design
Design can be a loaded word with many connotations. But if you think about how something works in its context, the last 5% of improvement can make all the difference in the final result.
7 Things You Didn’t Know About Sweden – as Told by an Exchange Student
I’m currently in Stockholm, Sweden completing my Master’s Thesis in BioScience Enterprise. As an exchange student you are immersed in a new country and learn a lot of things first hand.
Here are some things I’ve learned about Sweden during my time here so far.
The $50 Million Agency Problem
If you haven’t already heard; Volkswagen are emission cheats. (Full story here)
When I heard the story my first thought was: agency problem – employees are acting in their own best interest. Why? The now ex CEO, Martin Winterkorn, says he knew nothing but I think this is unlikely.
The Importance of Short-Term Goals
So often, young adults like myself become fixated on achieving their ultimate life goals. So much so that a small setback can easily derail their progress and send them into a downward spiral of self-doubt.
Beginner’s guide to surviving postgraduate research in biological science (written by a beginner)
Please Note: The views expressed are based on the author’s personal experience and thoughts. Advice should be taken with caution (or not at all) as it’s subjective to individual circumstances.