spotLights episode 9: Dr Jenny Richens
We’re pleased to share the latest episode of ‘spotLights’, our interview series highlighting the people behind the most exciting biological preprints. This episode is the second in a series recorded live at the Biologists @ 100 conference in Liverpool, which took place in March 2025. Our guest this time is…
| Posted on | 30 April 2025 |
spotLights mini-series: conversations from Biologists @ 100
We’re happy to announce a special spotLights podcast mini-series, featuring conversations recorded at the Biologists @ 100 conference held in Liverpool this past March. The series is co-produced by the preLights Conference Reporter at Biologists @ 100, Jonathan Townson, and our Community Manager, Reinier Prosee. This 8-episode series launches with an…
| Posted on | 16 April 2025 |
Get ready for Biologists @ 100 in Liverpool with our pre-conference video and guide
The Biologists @ 100 conference in Liverpool is just around the corner and we would like to prepare all attendees for an inspiring and engaging experience! Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a seasoned conference-goer, our latest resources will help you navigate the event with confidence. 🎥 Pre-Conference Video In…
| Posted on | 17 March 2025 |
Episode 3 of ‘spotLights’ is now live
Another episode of spotLights has just aired! At spotLights, we highlight the (early-career) researchers and the stories behind the latest preprints. In this third episode, we talk to Dr Nafisa Jadavji and Dr Chris Smith about their recent preprint entitled “An updated and expanded characterization of the biological sciences academic…
| Posted on | 1 October 2024 |
New episode alert: ‘spotLights’ releases episode 2
The spotLights team has just published the second episode of their interview series, highlighting the (early-career) researchers and stories behind the latest preprints. In this second episode, the team talks to Dr Bipasha Dey, Dr Girish Kale and Verena Kaul about their recent preprint entitled “Divergent evolutionary strategies preempt tissue…
| Posted on | 16 August 2024 |
Introducing Shreya Pramanik – one of the SciCommConnect three-minute talk winners
In June, the Node, preLights and FocalPlane hosted SciCommConnect, a science communication event focussed on learning new scicomm skills and networking with like-minded researchers. As part of the day, we hosted a three-minute research talk competition, and we were treated to 12 fantastic talks on a range of topics. We…
| Posted on | 7 August 2024 |