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As I come to my final year in university, I am beginning to think about what I want to do after I graduate. The seminars and lectures I have attended this year, and throughout my time in university, have prepared me for my future career. Although I hope to be successful in obtaining a jobContinue reading “What next?”

Over the last few years, chemists, physicists and biologists have made huge advancements in the field of medicine. Today, there is a considerable number of inherited genetic diseases affecting a large number of individuals. The most common genetic diseases are cystic fibrosis, and spinal muscular atrophy. Both of which cause deterioration as time goes on.Continue reading “Gene therapy – its advances.”

Depending on your experience and qualifications, and how you come across in your CV, you may be invited to an interview. Interviews are a way in which an employer can determine the type of person you are, and whether you are right for the particular job. Some employers have assessment centres, instead of interviews. ThisContinue reading “How to make a good first impression – make it count!”

Almost everyone has some form of social media nowadays, whether it be to keep up with the latest news, or to keep in contact with friends and family, it is a way in which people are able to interact. Many job seekers are unaware that potential employers will search them on social media platforms duringContinue reading “The influence of social media for employability – you can’t hide everything!”

This blog was inspired by a talk by Clare Brass, Bangor University. We have all probably wrote many CVs in our lives, but for me the most important one will be the one which will hopefully gain me my dream job. Career planning Before you apply to your dream job, you need to do yourContinue reading “CV writing and career planning”

This blog is inspired by a lecture which was given by Alex Papodopulos. What is the illegal wildlife trade? The illegal wildlife trade is when poachers kill animals for their skin, fur and bones for example. For example, an elephant would be killed for their tusks as they are used for medicinal purposes in someContinue reading “The illegal wildlife trade – how can we stop it?”

A talk by Matt Geary from Chester University. In order to study animals and their conservation in the wild, it is important that we are able to detect them. As Matt pointed out, some animals are easier to detect than others based upon their size, colour and sometimes even behaviour. Understanding the best way toContinue reading “How urban development is impacting parrots in the Dominican Republic”

A talk by Olga Golyshina, Bangor University. This lecture highlighted how microbiology has changed over the last few years. Microbiology has greatly changed over the last few years, possibly due to the advent of new DNA sequencing technologies and the genomic revolution. Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek The ability to study microorganisms started when Antonie Van LeeuwenhoekContinue reading “The historical aspect of environmental microbiology – how has it changed?”

A talk by James Mcdonald, Bangor University. As the effects of climate change are rapidly increasing, the need to protect flora species becomes increasingly important. With forests and woodlands globally ensuring species diversity, tree health is a major concern. Within the last 30 years, UK trees have experienced a major increase of disease outbreak whichContinue reading “A threat to trees – Acute oak decline.”