Our mental health and wellbeing have a significant tie to job or career satisfaction and personal and professional development.
\n \n\n \n \nFor Day Two of Mental Health Awareness Week 2024, we are thinking about what we can do to shift our mindset for better mental health, wellbeing, and quality of life. Small steps often lead to a happier future, so try to break down your goals if they are feeling a bit overwhelming.
\n \n\n \n \nIn the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI), the journey from research to public discourse is both challenging and essential. Prof. Mike Wooldridge (Professor of Computer Science, Dept. of Computer Sciences), has navigated this path with distinction, becoming a prominent and trusted voice in the public understanding of AI. This case study chronicles Mike\u2019s journey into public engagement, highlighting his initial motivations, the milestones he has achieved, and the lessons learned along the way.
\n \n\n \n \nJoin us for an engaging lunchtime discussion featuring three RisingWISE alumnae at the forefront of climate research, policy and impact.
\n \n\n \n \nHeads of Administration and Finance (HAF) play a vital leadership role in every department in the MPLS Division, helping to ensure the effective delivery of the University\u2019s academic mission, working in partnership with their academic Heads of Department.
\n \n\n \n \nIn a leap towards integrating public involvement in scientific discovery, Dr Frances Colles, Departmental Lecturer in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases based in the Maiden Lab in the Department of Biology, leads the Genome Detectives project, an online citizen science initiative designed to decode the complexities of bacterial genomes. This successful project not only democratised scientific research but also showcased the potential of citizen contributions to advancing genomic science.
\n \n\n \n \nWelcome to the MPLS Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 programme! Since 2021, MPLS has been running a week-long programme of activities in May for anyone across the University who wants to prioritise their mental health. UNFORTUNATELY WE ARE NO LONGER TAKING BOOKINGS.
\n \n\n \n \nDr Laurence Wroe bridged the gap between music and physics to develop this innovative workshop, making use of evidence of what affects young people\u2019s engagement with science to set clear objectives and inform his decisions. This case study delves into Laurence\u2019s journey.
\n \n\n \n \nResearch staff and academics across the Division have been recognised as winners of the inaugural MPLS Awards for Outstanding Research Supervision.
\n \n\n \n \nPostdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Earth Sciences & current co-chair of the MPLS Researcher Staff Forum.
\n \n\n \n \nDiogo works in the Department of Biology and is a global leader in the design and evaluation of interventions to change environmentally relevant human behaviours.
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