Programme Director for the IBMS and RSB accredited BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science at Cardiff Metropolitan University, check out our BMS Instagram as well (below)
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9 Mar 2023
Hey, my Year 2 students at Cardiff Met, this should also be of interest ๐๐๐ #MoreCellularPathology
9 Mar 2023
The finger-up-the-bottom examination for #ProstateCancer has been drawn into question. An international panel of experts recently suggested that so-called #DigitalRectalExamination for โactive surveillanceโ should be replaced by MRI scans: theconversation.com/prostateโฆ
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9 Mar 2023
Hey, my Year 2 students at Cardiff Met, this should be of interest ๐๐๐#CellularPathology
9 Mar 2023
Lots of people are involved in the diagnosis of breast cancer, so how is the histology lab involved and what happens to your sample? ๐งต1/10
#BreastCancer #BiomedicalScience #Pathology
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19 Feb 2023
I hope my Biomedical Science students are still following me, cos this ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
13 Jul 2022
๐จ Free academic resources ๐จ
Find a collection of resources/guides/tips for writing papers, reviews, cover letters, statements, emails, grants, peer-review, CV, etc.
Please take a look, download, and share๐ #AcademicTwitter
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ALT Cover letters: Industry job. Faculty job. Journal submission. Article structure: Research vs review. Research paper anatomy. Humanities paper anatomy. Statements: Research statement. Personal statement. Diversity statement. Grant writing: Grant writing process. Research proposal. Grant support letter. Peer review/rebuttal: Peer review (I). Peer review (II). Rebuttal letter. Literature review: Literature review. Reading grid. Annotated bibliography. General writing: Useful expressions. Avoiding bias. Different paragraphs. Paraphrase/Quote/Summarize. Formal email. Manuscript: Abstract. Introduction. Result section. Materials & methods. Discussion. Other: Conference abstract. Elevator pitch. Recommendation letter. IELTS exam. Writing an essay. Data visualization. Cold email (academia). CV: Academic CV.
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3 Feb 2023
Common, BSc Biomedical Science students, there must be some staff that you think are deserving of a nomination! #SLTF #ItsNiceToBeAbleToShowYourApreciation
30 Jan 2023
There is still time to cast your vote in this years Student Led Teacher Awards! ๐
Follow the link to vote now โฌ๏ธ
cardiffmetsu.co.uk/sltaawardโฆ
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8 Dec 2022
Hereโs hoping that my BSc Biomedical Science students and graduates are still following me, so that they can look into these opportunities๐๐๐๐๐๐#biomedicalscience #woohooscience
8 Dec 2022
Jobs for biomedical scientists and graduates in Wales. A thread
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2 Nov 2022
If you are one or my current or future final year BSc Biomedical Science students, you really should look at this thread ๐๐๐๐๐
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28 Oct 2022
Hey, my BSc Biomedical Science students (Years 1, 2 or 3), you may want to get these. Everything from planning a paragraph to surviving your final year project is covered in these two little gems ๐
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25 Sep 2022
I do hope that my new Year 3 BSc Biomedical Science students are still checking their Twitter feeds (that I made them set up last year), because they will find this very useful ๐๐๐๐
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9 Aug 2022
Attention my @cardiffmet BSc Biomedical Science graduates! ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
8 Aug 2022
Some jobs for HCPC biomedical scientists and biomedical science graduates. Thread
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21 Jul 2022
Donation number 59 done and dusted! Thanks to @WelshBlood for the lovely welcome and the tea ๐ #OrangeClubEveryTime #GiveBloodSaveLives
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23 Jun 2022
Hey, my BSc Biomedical Science graduates, look at these๐๐๐๐๐
23 Jun 2022
Some jobs suitable for biomedical scientists and graduates. ๐งต
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Dr Sally Hicks retweeted
๐Just finishing your last exams?
๐ Why not use some of your summer off to do something amazing, give blood.
๐ฉธ Book your lifesaving appointment here โฌ๏ธ
wbs.wales/nbdw22
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15 Jun 2022
My about to graduate BSc Biomedical Science students at @cardiffmet might find this very useful, or in fact any of my students who are looking for summer jobs or jobs to fit around their studies ๐๐๐๐
15 Jun 2022
#SpotlightOn Interviews
Interviews are your chance to convince the employer that youโre the right person for the job but how do you do this? ๐ค
Check out our top tips and techniques ๐ bit.ly/3zzq0e7
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Dr Sally Hicks retweeted
Happy #NationalBloodDonorWeek!โค๏ธ๐ฉธ
We are highlighting the lifesaving difference donating makes. Hereโs everything you need to know about giving blood with your Welsh Blood Service ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ in one handy thread ๐.
Help us by sharing this message and booking a lifesaving donationโฌ๏ธ
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11 Jun 2022
Thinking of this for my Year 3 Contemporary Topics in Biomedical Sciences module next year - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articleโฆ. I wonder if any of my current Year 2 students think it would be interesting.... #OpportunityToShowOngoingEngagementWithProfessionalSocialMediaPlatforms #PPDB
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Dr Sally Hicks retweeted
6 Jun 2022
Did you know? ๐ค
500,000 people in the UK have undiagnosed Atrial Fibrillation (AF).
#GetToTheHeartOf Atrial Fibrillation this World Heart Rhythm Week - please share this post to help raise awareness!
#WHRW2022
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3 Jun 2022
Not sure exactly why Twitter is a great source of tips for presentations right now, but Iโm not complaining - and I hope my students are making a note of everything in this threadโฆ..
2 Jun 2022
Poorly designed slides can destroy your presentation.
Here are 9 must follow rules to create slides that pop and keep your audience engaged:๐งต๐
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3 Jun 2022
Another fantastic thread that I really hope my students at Cardiff Met will take note ofโฆโฆ.
3 Jun 2022
A thread on designing visually appealing slides. There are lots of great books/websites/videos about making slide presentationsโthis thread will focus on quick visual design tips that are easy to employ. Compiled by @__Matt_Carter__ . ๐งต1/25
ALT "Before and After" examples of slide design
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31 May 2022
If you are a student of mine and you have a presentation to do next year (that would be all of you), you should really look at and remember this threadโฆโฆ.
31 May 2022
A thread about using color as a design tool in science presentations. Color is a great tool to separate different categories of information, to highlight information, or to establish an emotional tone. ๐งต1/20
ALT Scientific graphs showing how good color choices enhance communication
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