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bwisnetwork.bsky.social @bwisnetwork.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

⏳ Less than weeks until Celebrating You! Free tickets, a room full of Black women in science, and an evening you'll be thinking about long after it's over. Don't be the one wishing you'd signed up. 🎟️ Grab yours: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/celebratin... #CY2026

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Celebrating You 2026

Celebrating You 2026 is our annual event designed to celebrate Black women in the UK Sciences. Giving you your flowers whilst you're here!

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bwisnetwork.bsky.social @bwisnetwork.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

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Celebrating You 2026

Celebrating You 2026 is our annual event designed to celebrate Black women in the UK Sciences. Giving you your flowers whilst you're here!

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Black In Plant Science- UK @blackinplantsci.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

It's not too late for you meet the Early Bird registration deadline! Here's what some of our attendees said about last year's conference: “The conference was well organised, and I enjoyed a very bit of the programme, it was an excellent experience.” Register by 18 September: buff.ly/KVEGYfT

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Black In Plant Science- UK @blackinplantsci.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

📢 Workshop Announcement! 1. Leading authentically at every career stage: as a Black scientist 2. Building your 'Brand' as a scientist 3. Exploring Careers Beyond Academia (back by popular demand) Learn more on our website: buff.ly/mF4TveH

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bwisnetwork.bsky.social @bwisnetwork.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Who is Celebrating You for? 🤔 Whether you're just starting out or years into your career, whether you've felt like the only one in the room, this room is for you. 📅 14 Oct 📍 Carlton House Terrace, London 🎟️ Free: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/celebratin... Are you joining us? #CY2026

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bwisnetwork.bsky.social @bwisnetwork.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

🎧New Podcast Episode🎧 Mrs Maiyai Taal Hocheimy joins us on our latest episode! She is a marine ecologist and National Geographic Explorer. We discuss her work based in the Gambia West Africa. Listen here ➡️ open.spotify.com/episode/6YpNTl

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bwisnetwork.bsky.social @bwisnetwork.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🎊 Celebrating You is returning for its 5th year! Date: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 Location: 10-11 Carlton House Terrace, London Doors open 6:30 PM | Programme ends 9:30 PM Tickets are free and available now: lnkd.in/eA3AHdzJ Let's come together to celebrate #CY2026

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Black In Neuro @blackinneuro.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

🚀 Looking for your next opportunity or hiring talent? Use #HireBlackInNeuro to share jobs or let the community know you're on the market. 📚 Use #NeuroCareerResource to share career tips, mentorship, fellowships & resources. Let's help each other grow. 🌍 #BINW26

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Black In Neuro @blackinneuro.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Applications are open for the 2026–27 Black In Neuro Mentorship Cohort! 🧠✨ Apply as a mentor or mentee for 1:1 matching, application support, professional development & a global neuro community. 📲 Scan the QR code to apply! #BlackInNeuro

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Black In Neuro @blackinneuro.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

💼 Your neuroscience career can take you anywhere. Join #NeuroCareers at #BINW26 for "Becoming a Global Asset in Neuroscience," a career panel on building skills, expanding your network, and making an impact worldwide. 🗓 July 31 | 🕛 12–1:30 PM ET Registration is open now!

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bwisnetwork.bsky.social @bwisnetwork.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Meet us at the Black Graduate Careers Conference at Imperial on 26 June! A free event that will include talks, expert workshops, and an exhibitor hall. Also includes free lunch, and Nigerian food accompanied by live Afrobeats DJ! Register for your free tickets here 📷 bit.ly/Black-Gradua...

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bwisnetwork.bsky.social @bwisnetwork.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

You asked for advice column styles episodes on the podcast, so now we want to hear from you! Tell us: what's your biggest challenge in academia or industry? Comment below or send us a DM.

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Black In Neuro @blackinneuro.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

🎉Save the date! Black In Neuro Week 2026 is July 27–Aug 2. We're celebrating our 6th annual BIN Week with returning favorites like #NeuroRacism, #NeuroAcrossTheDiaspora, and #BINRollCall plus a brand new theme: #BlackInTime. ✨ 🧠 #BINW26 #AReimaginedFuture

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bwisnetwork.bsky.social @bwisnetwork.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

🎧Podcast Alert 🎧 Dr Goabaone Ramatlapeng who is a hydrogeochemist joins us on this episode. She is a National Geographic Wayfinder and Explorer and Research fellow at the University of Botswana, Okavango Research Institute.

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Rachel Honeyghan-Williams, PhD 🐝 @sciwithrach.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

👩🏾‍🔬 In a world that tells Black women to do twice the work for half the recognition, is there any joy in a scientific career? 👩🏾‍💻 I had a VERY cathartic chat with Tulela on the Black Women in Science Podcast, supported by @bwisnetwork.bsky.social 🖤✨ Tune in here: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...

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52. Hearing Loss Research with Dr Rachel Honeyghan-Williams by Black Women in Science Podcast

Dr Rachel Honeyghan-Williams is a neuroscientist, currently doing her postdoctoral fellowship at the UCL Ear Institute. She shares her academic journey, including the navigating burnout and overwhelm,...

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bwisnetwork.bsky.social @bwisnetwork.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Podcast Snippet The astrophysics field is far from abstract! We discussed with Dr Larissa Palethorpe some of the implications of this research including improving our understanding about our own planet and even detecting other life forms. Listen to the rest of the episode for more.

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bwisnetwork.bsky.social @bwisnetwork.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Dr Larissa Palethorpe joins us on this episode discussing her field and interest in astrophysics. open.spotify.com/episode/4j2w... #astrophysics #BWiSNetwork

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bwisnetwork.bsky.social @bwisnetwork.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Mary shares her view on what data science is and its impact on the world. Listen to the episode to learn more about this field in an ever-evolving data generation.

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Black In Neuro @blackinneuro.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

🧠 Join the Black In Neuro Seminar Series! Featuring Dr. Licelia “CeCe” Williams (University of Pittsburgh) discussing authentic inclusion in representation. 🗓 April 3 ⏰ 9AM PST | 12PM EST 🔗 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #BlackInNeuro #Neuroscience #DiversityInSTEM #RepresentationMatters

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bwisnetwork.bsky.social @bwisnetwork.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Kathryn explains some of the reasons why racial representation remains a challenge in the patent litigation field. Listen to the episode to find out more.

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bwisnetwork.bsky.social @bwisnetwork.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

🎧New Podcast Episode🎧 Kathryn Plummer is a physics graduate but has been working in the legal field as a patent litigator. Join us on for this latest episode where Kathryn introduces us to this little known field. open.spotify.com/episode/49xk... #Physics #BWiSPodcast #BlackWomenInSTEM

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Black In Neuro @blackinneuro.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

The #BlackInNeuroSeminarSeries is back! ✨ Join us Feb 27 for a talk by Dr. Tracie Canada (Duke University) on culture, research & more. 🧠 9AM PST | 12PM EST Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #BINSeminar

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bwisnetwork.bsky.social @bwisnetwork.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Brunch Talks LIVE! -Cambridge is back Join us for a morning of inspiring conversations, meaningful connections, and shared experiences with Black Women across science. 👉 Get your free tickes here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/black-wome...

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bwisnetwork.bsky.social @bwisnetwork.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

AI may make our lives easier, but some tools can negatively impact the environment, social wellbeing and health of Black communities. Our blog post explores these ventures and how we can ensure AI is used for help, not harm. www.bwisnetwork.co.uk/post/black-communities-and-ai

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bwisnetwork.bsky.social @bwisnetwork.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

🚨 Volunteers 🚨 Our podcast has achieved so much in the last few years but we are looking to build a team to take the podcast to new heights! If you are interested (or know someone who would be), why not take a look at our volunteer roles and apply. We'd love to hear from you!

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bwisnetwork.bsky.social @bwisnetwork.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

The season of gift-giving is here! In this month's blog post, we've shared 12 gift ideas for Black women in science. www.bwisnetwork.co.uk/post/a-bwis-...

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bwisnetwork.bsky.social @bwisnetwork.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Dr Sope Wolff introduces us to the Equal Breath Priority Setting Partnership. Have a listen to the rest of the episode to find out more about the impact of respiratory health conditions. #BlackWomenInScience

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bwisnetwork.bsky.social @bwisnetwork.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Podcast alert🎧 Dr Sope Wolffs joins us on this episode to discuss respiratory health inequalities in Black communities. open.spotify.com/episode/0nkj...

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bwisnetwork.bsky.social @bwisnetwork.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

🎉 Celebrating You 2025 is happening TOMORROW! ✨ The Black Women in Science Network can’t wait to welcome everyone who signed up for Celebrating You 2025. We are thrilled to have Tobi Rachel as our host for this year’s event!

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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

There's only 📢📢 2 DAYS until #BiMWeek2025...have you registered? Secure your spot now. Pre-Register and Donate today: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro

Promotional schedule for Black in Micro Week 2025, hosted by the Black Microbiologists Association from October 14 to 16. The event is organized into three themed days: "Pathways for Change" on October 14, featuring a keynote by Marian Johnson-Thompson, PhD at 12 PM and a panel on "Finding Black Spaces in STEM" at 1:15 PM; "Careers & Research" on October 15, including an Early Career Research Symposium from 9 AM to 12 PM and a panel on "Navigating Careers in Microbiology" at 2 PM; and "Community" on October 16, with a panel titled "Empowering Your Science" at 12 PM and a workshop called "Science in Action: Zine Creation" at 1:30 PM. All times are in EST and registration is open.

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Black In Neuro @blackinneuro.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

We’re looking for neuro-inspired art for our 5th Annual Report! 🧠🎨 Submit your drawings, photos, microscopy, paintings & more by tomorrow, Sept. 30th! 🔗 forms.gle/mcW28wmzWF3jZy1c9 #5YearsOfBIN #Neuroskyence #BlackInSTEM #SciArt

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Nature Portfolio @natureportfolio.nature.com · 22/09/2025

We are excited to present the shortlists for the 2025 Nature Awards for Inspiring Women in Science. Congratulations to the thirteen excellent candidates who made it to this year’s shortlist. Read more about the candidates and learn more about the award: go.nature.com/46nlAWy #WomeninStem

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bwisnetwork.bsky.social @bwisnetwork.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

📢Pdocast Snippet🎧: Part of Sophie’s PhD research explored the generalisability of public neuroimaging data based on White cohorts and applying them to ethnically diverse populations. In this snippet, Sophie mentions the importance of transparency in research findings.

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bwisnetwork.bsky.social @bwisnetwork.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

🔊See our latest episode on the podcast with Dr Sophie Martin discussing the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare, such as in dementia care. creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...

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bwisnetwork.bsky.social @bwisnetwork.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

📣 Podcast Recap🚨 Facial recognition systems pose great challenges for the Black community. Dr Mavis Machirori explained on a previous episode the significance of racial representation in technology development to reduce harms to affected communities. Why not revisit the whole episode? 🎧

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bwisnetwork.bsky.social @bwisnetwork.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

🚨 Blog Alert🚨 The perfume industry is very diverse, but it may be difficult to choose personal fragrances. Research explains the structure of fragrances, why scents can change, and how we can enhance perfumes. Find out more in our new blog post: www.bwisnetwork.co.uk/post/scent-sations

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bwisnetwork.bsky.social @bwisnetwork.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

📣 Podcast Recap🎧 The growing use of AI raises concerns of its ethics and safety. Why not revisit our conversation with Favour Borokini where she briefly discussed some of findings relating to the benefits and harms of AI use on Black women. #AI #BlackWomenInAI

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bwisnetwork.bsky.social @bwisnetwork.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

🧬 On a previous episode, Sasha Henriques, a genetic counsellor, discussed the ongoing legacy of racism on the genetics field and gave an example of how problematic language continues to be used all this time later. Definitely worth another listen! #BlackWomenInScience

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bwisnetwork.bsky.social @bwisnetwork.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

☀️ With good weather, why not take yourself and some friends into the great outdoors? On a previous episode, we explored the relationship between nature and mental wellbeing with Bushra Schuitemaker. Definitely worth a listen for a sunny walk in the park. 🌄 🥾 #hiking

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bwisnetwork.bsky.social @bwisnetwork.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

🔊 Blog Post Alert🩸 Health services around the world have struggled for years to solve the growing issue of dwindling blood supply for transfusions. Scientists from Japan believe artificial blood may be the solution! Read more in our latest post: www.bwisnetwork.co.uk/post/artific...

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bwisnetwork.bsky.social @bwisnetwork.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Summer can be a great time to pick up new interests and skills. If you’re looking to make the most out of this summer and beyond, we’ve got some event ideas, tips and tricks to help! Check out our latest blog post: www.bwisnetwork.co.uk/post/summer-...

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bwisnetwork.bsky.social @bwisnetwork.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

🌞UK summertime is here!🌞 Why not revisit our conversation with certified dermatologist Dr Mary Sommerlad where discuss the importance of protecting our Black skin, yes even wearing sunscreen! We also have some blog posts on this that you can read further!

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bwisnetwork.bsky.social @bwisnetwork.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Banning and removing mercury from personal care products includes understanding the social drivers behind why Black and brown women are inclined to use them. Here is Dr Irabor’s response to how we can move beyond negative social stereotypes and embrace our Blackness. 🎧 ⬇️

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bwisnetwork.bsky.social @bwisnetwork.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

We’re trialling a weeknight evening edition of our usual Saturday Brunch Talks with BWiS - happening tonight at 7pm! It’s still the same come-as-you-are, safe space - open to all members of the Network (joining instructions are in your inboxes). We’d love to see you there!

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