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Women in Neuroscience UK @womeninneurouk.bsky.social · Sep 8

🚨WiNUK Day 2026 is coming to Birmingham this April!🚨
This year’s theme is neurodiversity🧠🌈
🗓️ Happening during #AutismAwarenessMonth 🗣️ Open call for talks, posters & panels (all genders welcome!) 📅 Deadline: Sun 14 Sept
#WiNUKDay2026 #Neurodiversity #WomenInSTEM

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Women in Neuroscience UK @womeninneurouk.bsky.social · Aug 9

🚨 Deadline for nominations extended! 🚨

You have one week to nominate someone doing exceptional neuroscience work! 🧠

Whether they’re in the lab, behind the scenes, or amplifying science through communication—nominate them now before the window closes 👩‍🔬 👨‍🔬

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Women in Neuroscience UK @womeninneurouk.bsky.social · Aug 3

7 days. That’s all you’ve got left to shine a light on someone doing exceptional neuroscience work!
Nominate them now before the window closes!
📌 Nominations close 10 August
🎯 Final push. Tag, share, submit.
📥 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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lizzieenglish.bsky.social @lizzieenglish.bsky.social · Aug 1

⏰ Not long left to nominate!

🌟 To help spread the word, drop us a message for printable flyers for your workplace or templates to copy to your staff / student mailing lists and social media. Every share helps!

Women in Neuroscience UK @womeninneurouk.bsky.social · Jul 31

👀 Spotted: WiNUK Awards posters across campuses!

If you want to see more incredible neuroscientists nominated, help us spread the word.

📬 Message us for a poster to put up in your workplace or department.

🏆 Nominations still open: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

#WiNUK2025 #STEMVisibility

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lizzieenglish.bsky.social @lizzieenglish.bsky.social · Jul 26

This makes me so happy 🥰

A strong network of peers and mentors can be hard to find but can make all the difference to scientists’ wellbeing and careers.

I love making this more accessible via WiNUK, particularly to support those facing biases in their day-to-day 💗

Women in Neuroscience UK @womeninneurouk.bsky.social · Jul 8

🎥 Behind every WiNUK post and project are real women making a real difference.

This intro video features three of our incredible volunteers sharing what WiNUK means to them - empowerment, community, and connection in science.

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Research at ARUK @alzheimersresearchuk.org · Jul 10

We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Women in Neuroscience UK, uniting our missions to champion EDI and women’s work in dementia research. This collaboration will strengthen inclusivity across our research community.
#AlzheimersResearchUK #WomeninNeuroscienceUK #EDIinResearch

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lizzieenglish.bsky.social @lizzieenglish.bsky.social · Jul 10

@alzheimersresearchuk.org has been a valued supporter of @womeninneurouk.bsky.social since the beginning.

It’s exciting to formalise our collaboration today through WiNUK’s Partnership Programme #WiNUKxARUK 🧡💗

Women in Neuroscience UK @womeninneurouk.bsky.social · Jul 10

📣 Big partnership news!
WiNUK is proud to announce @alzheimersresearchuk.org as our first partner!

Over the next year, we’ll work together to promote gender equity in dementia research and support women in neuroscience.

Let’s change the future, together👩‍🔬

#WiNUKxARUK #WomenInNeuroscience

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lizzieenglish.bsky.social @lizzieenglish.bsky.social · Jul 5

With further optimisation, small molecules could provide next-generation approaches to detection, monitoring and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. 4/4

lizzieenglish.bsky.social @lizzieenglish.bsky.social · Jul 5

While antibodies currently provide higher signal-to-noise, small molecules have advantages over antibodies, including quick & cheap production, & ability to resist harsh washing & buffer conditions. 3/🧵

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lizzieenglish.bsky.social @lizzieenglish.bsky.social · Jul 5

In this paper, we developed a small molecule system that can capture alpha-synuclein fibrils and late oligomers, including in human serum. 2/🧵

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lizzieenglish.bsky.social @lizzieenglish.bsky.social · Jul 5

🚨 NEW PAPER ALERT

'Detecting alpha-synuclein aggregates with small molecules on single-molecule array': pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

Excited to share this @KlenermanLab & Hunter Lab @ChemCambridge collaboration. 1/🧵

Detecting alpha-synuclein aggregates with small molecules on single-molecule array

Protein aggregates are promising biomarkers for early diagnosis of neurodegenerative disorders. Single-Molecule Array (SiMoA) is a powerful method to detect these aggregates at ultra-low concentration...

pubs.rsc.org

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lizzieenglish.bsky.social @lizzieenglish.bsky.social · Jul 5

In this paper, we developed a small molecule system that can capture alpha-synuclein fibrils and late oligomers, including in human serum. 2/🧵

lizzieenglish.bsky.social @lizzieenglish.bsky.social · Jul 3

www.womeninneuroscienceuk.org/post/what-th...

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Women in Neuroscience UK @womeninneurouk.bsky.social · Jun 17

🧠 New research co-authored by @lizzieenglish.bsky.social (founder of Women in Neuroscience) reveals over half of early-career women in dementia research report sexism—especially microaggressions & implicit bias that shape confidence and collaboration.

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Women in Neuroscience UK @womeninneurouk.bsky.social · Jun 17

Institutions must act.

Full paper here: alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
#SexismInScience #WomenInSTEM #AcademicEquity #Neuroscience

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lizzieenglish.bsky.social @lizzieenglish.bsky.social · Jun 17

Whole range of exciting volunteer roles to get stuck into! 🧠🎉

With our belief that diverse minds create innovative ideas and that all voices matter, we’d love to see applicants from across backgrounds, genders, career positions and locations 💖

⬇️ Apply below

Women in Neuroscience UK @womeninneurouk.bsky.social · Jun 16

🚀 WiNUK is expanding our volunteer team.

We’re looking for people to help drive our mission of supporting women in neuroscience. Roles available:

🎯 Events Manager
🎨 Graphics Manager
📚 Content Creator (Blog Focus)
🧾 Operations Exec
🧠 Core Graphics Creator
📋 People & Ops Manager

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Women in Neuroscience UK @womeninneurouk.bsky.social · May 28

Innovation needs all voices. 🎙️💖

At Women in Neuroscience UK, we’re building a future where female-identifying researchers lead breakthroughs in brain health and are celebrated for their successes! 🙌🌟
#DiverseScience #NeuroEquity #WiNUK
@lizzieenglish.bsky.social

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lizzieenglish.bsky.social @lizzieenglish.bsky.social · May 8

Looking forward to giving the welcome talk for the first ever WiNUK Day tomorrow 🌟

Hope to see you there, whether in person or online!

Last chance to register ➡️ WiNUKDay2025.eventbrite.com

Women in Neuroscience UK @womeninneurouk.bsky.social · May 7

💬 Let’s talk about mental health- and we want YOU to be part of the conversation! 💬
#WiNUKDay2025 #MindsMatter event at the University of Nottingham THIS FRIDAY! It’s FREE and open to EVERYONE – whether you’re a student, professional, or anyone passionate about mental well-being 🧠
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lizzieenglish.bsky.social @lizzieenglish.bsky.social · May 7

Last chance to register for @womeninneurouk.bsky.social’s first conference day! ⌛

🧠 #WiNUKDay2025: Minds Matter 🧠
‼️ This Friday
📍University of Nottingham & online
👥 FREE for all genders, locations & career stages

Sign up here ➡️ WiNUKDay2025.eventbrite.com

WiNUK Day: Minds Matter @ University of Nottingham

Join us for WiNUK Day: Minds Matter @ University of Nottingham, where we'll be spotlighting mental health research!

WiNUKDay2025.eventbrite.com

lizzieenglish.bsky.social @lizzieenglish.bsky.social · May 1

Perfect timing for a thesis focus block 💆🏻‍♀️‼️
All career stages welcome- bring any project you’re working on. Hope to see you there ⬇️

Women in Neuroscience UK @womeninneurouk.bsky.social · May 1

📣 Calling all students & deadline warriors!
Join “Synaptic Synergy: Study Session” on May 15, 6–7 PM BST 🧠💪
A safe, motivating space to study & connect
📍Sign-up here: forms.gle/i4wHjd7q9fad...
#StudySession #AcademicCommunity #FocusTime #BlueskyEvents

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Women in Neuroscience UK @womeninneurouk.bsky.social · Apr 30

✨🧠GIVEAWAY ALERT🧠✨

Be the FIRST to visit our stand (46) at the #BNA2025 conference today and show us you follow us on social + our mailing list — and you’ll WIN our exclusive WiNUK tote bag! Only one up for grabs… don’t walk, RUN!

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lizzieenglish.bsky.social @lizzieenglish.bsky.social · Apr 28

A dream to be supported by so many wonderful women at #BNA2025 🤗

Hear more about @womeninneurouk.bsky.social at our session (Tue 9:30-11:15am, room 11B)- all genders & career stages welcome ‼️

Then don’t miss our stand (46) for cute freebies & insightful chats 🧠🌟

@britishneuro.bsky.social

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lizzieenglish.bsky.social @lizzieenglish.bsky.social · Apr 27

At #BNA2025?
See you at our session on Tuesday morning 👀

Women in Neuroscience UK @womeninneurouk.bsky.social · Apr 27

🔬 Tackling Sex & Gender Disparities in Neuroscience

🕤 9:30–11:15am | 📍 Room 11B

Join us for a powerful panel amplifying the voices of women across all career stages spanning England and Wales.

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lizzieenglish.bsky.social @lizzieenglish.bsky.social · Apr 23

#WiNUKDay2025 registration is open! ⬇️

🔗 Register to join us: WiNUKDay2025.eventbrite.com

‼️Submit your abstract in neuroscience or psychology by Friday 25th for a chance to present: forms.gle/DXsYE8zHLbCv...

Women in Neuroscience UK @womeninneurouk.bsky.social · Apr 23

🚨 WiNUK Day 2025: Minds Matter - FREE Mental Health Event at @uniofnottingham.bsky.social ! 🚨

Open to EVERYONE, no matter where you’re from! 🌍

✅ Talks, discussions, and networking opportunities

✅ FREE Registration via the QR code
Let’s talk about mental well-being together! 🧠💚

#WiNUKDay2025

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lizzieenglish.bsky.social @lizzieenglish.bsky.social · Apr 16

🚨 Submit your abstract to present at the first ever WiNUK Day! 🎉

The conference may be mental health themed, but we’d love our ECR presentations to span diverse neuroscience / psychology topics.

Looking forward to platforming you & your work! 🗣️

Women in Neuroscience UK @womeninneurouk.bsky.social · Apr 16

Interested in presenting a poster or doing a 5 minute flash talk? Submit an abstract using the QR code by Friday 25th April!

Save the date and see you there!👩‍🔬

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