Inspired by its recent re-release of Netflix, this week we bring you a blog post on Ebola virus.

In honour of World Diabetes Day (14 Nov), we decided to shed light on a condition that affects millions to increase awareness of symptoms and highlight preventative measures. Diabetes is a serious condition that causes high blood glucose levels in 1 in 14 people in the UK. Glucose is a simple sugar used to provide energy in the body. This sugar is accessed when carbohydrates, found in food and drinks, are broken down. As the sugar enters a person's bloodstream, the body’s ma

Kayisha is a scientist at AstraZeneca who started BBSTEM, a non-proft organisation black professionals in STEM.

Teteh is a Population and Ecosystem Health PhD candidate whose work focuses on a human parasite called Schistosoma mansoni.

Adesewa is a biochemistry graduate that wants to pursue a masters and also a PhD in a research area focused in cancer research.

Heritage British Nigerian Education and career Pharmaceutical Analysis (MRes) Nottingham Trent University Class of 2019.

Karel is an astrophysics PhD student at the University of Nottingham who started a platform, POCsquared.

Dr Maria Augusta Arruda is a highly awarded scientist working at the University of Nottingham.

Rielle studied Criminology and Sociology and is currently looking to do into teaching. Through her career Gabrielle aims to break barriers a

Lea Pea is a Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience student that wants to pursue a doctorate in clinical psychology.

Tomi is a recent neuroscience graduate who wants to further her career in neurodegenerative with table-shaking career goals.

We're marking Black History Month (BHM) this year by shining a spotlight on our members.

Plastic has become the world’s greatest enemy, and its power to destroy only seems to be getting stronger!

If we had to play the ‘blame game’ ... humans may be overwhelmed by the number of pointed fingers in their direction.

Water is arguably one of the most important chemical compounds to source and sustain life on Earth. Specifically in humans, water makes up a whopping two thirds of body fluid. This week we take a look at the role of water in the human body and the importance of drinking enough water. Water acts an internal janitor for waste products in the blood, aids in joint lubrication, salt concentration control and contributes largely to skin moisture and radiance. The recommended daily

Behold! The beginning of summer is upon us! With sunny days, warm breezes and holidays booked, we decided to get very serious about the most essential item that should be the first thing in your suitcase, if not a part of your daily lifestyle: sunscreen. Aside from determining skin and hair colour, melanin also acts as a protective barrier for DNA against ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun. These UV rays can split into UV-A and UV-B. UV-B radiation is typically responsible fo

As an undergraduate student in my final year I was introduced to some neglected tropical diseases, for me it was the beginning of a path I would end up extremely passionate about. A path that would lead me to my master’s degree and a dive into some of the most debilitating diseases that are rarely talked about. The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines neglected tropical diseases as communicable diseases that are prevalent across the tropics and sub-tropics in 149 countries

At the very basis of humanity, is a yearning to know more and so we investigate to find answers. Over centuries, mankind has managed to make numerous leaps into the unknown in the name of gaining more knowledge of their surroundings. This has led to the exploration of oceans, skies, land expanses and outer space. Cosmic evolution is the idea that upon understanding and studying other planets and aspects of the galaxy we will be able to better understand our place in the unive

With all kinds of awareness days and women’s history celebration, March was truly packed with all sorts educational moments. As it comes to an end, we decided to look at the last, but certainly not the least, educational moment distinct to March and it is the awareness of endometriosis. It is an ailment that affects any woman of reproductive age all around the world irrespective of race and ethnicity. Approximately, 1.5 million women in the UK are diagnosed with it and about

In recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (Mar 21), BWiS took a look at how racial stereotypes, ideas and beliefs feed into racial discrimination. An area of social psychology focuses on how the 'self' develops. The 'self' makes up the psychological store of all acquired information about an individual and their experiences. This process is reliant on self exploration and can be influenced by what the 'self' is presented with externa