Look for longer … later

A central section of the geographically accurate map of the London Underground network

Can you solve these visual puns of London Underground stations? If you travel through London, you'll likely catch the Tube; and while waiting for your train, you'll probably spend a few idle moments looking at the adverts that paper the opposite wall. Most you'll forget the instant you step onto the train - but occasionally … Continue reading Look for longer … later

Picture The Scene

Week Five was an incredibly long and dispiriting week, in which I hung around, failed to do interviews, and was generally hard on myself. I started to write a blog post about my largest bugbear, which was my continuing difficulty in communicating in Spanish to the level I’d like, and then – the post felt … Continue reading Picture The Scene

What is the purpose of outreach?

Last month, I had the opportunity to participate in several outreach events around Bristol. With Cotham School Science Club, I made baking soda volcanoes and played risk with party poppers; I gave an interview on the Love & Science BCfm Radio show (May 15th podcast); I  prepared for Bristol Doctoral College's "Research without Borders" Showcase … Continue reading What is the purpose of outreach?