Hey guys
I came across this website; fastbleep biology. It has short descriptive texts on biology, chemistry and physics topics for Alevel and undergraduate students. These short texts on selective topics are designed for revision notes, may be useful for you.
In addition, it also contain revision notes for medical students.
You can also write your own science topic if you feel fastbleep has not cover your topic, or you think you can improve on a science topic already on the website.
Check it out! its a useful revision tool
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Wednesday, 25 September 2013
Wednesday, 18 September 2013
Freshers week
Hey guys
This week has been a hectic and very busy week for Manchester. Freshers and returning undergraduate students in Manchester. The last few months have been very nice on the roads and in shopping malls, libraries and on public transport but now that the freshers back, this place is live 24/7.
Don't get me wrong, I am not complaining about freshers entering Manchester. In fact, if anyone who is a fresher, Welcome to Manchester. I am sure you will have a fab time at university as much as I enjoyed my undergraduate. However, it now takes twice as long on the bus, the roads are packed, there is an enormous queue for food at the canteen. Shopping in the local supermarket now takes twice as long and all the toilet rolls are sold out :-)
Generally speaking, the place feels more like a community now with students returning. Everyone seems to be in a cheeri mood which makes me smile in the mornings too. Just last night, I was talking to a completely random girl studying English and Spanish. Talking on the bus to strangers is normally a no no but students know no bounds and its actually quite refreshing to talk to a nice and friendly stranger.
Going out in Manchester will be more lively so I suppose the more the merrier. Local business seem to be benefitting from the student influx and I have also been picking up a few good student deals myself. Fresher's goodies are being given away at the Manchester student union.
All I can say is, welcome to those students new to Manchester and welcome back returning students. The town has been quiet without you guys!
This week has been a hectic and very busy week for Manchester. Freshers and returning undergraduate students in Manchester. The last few months have been very nice on the roads and in shopping malls, libraries and on public transport but now that the freshers back, this place is live 24/7.
Don't get me wrong, I am not complaining about freshers entering Manchester. In fact, if anyone who is a fresher, Welcome to Manchester. I am sure you will have a fab time at university as much as I enjoyed my undergraduate. However, it now takes twice as long on the bus, the roads are packed, there is an enormous queue for food at the canteen. Shopping in the local supermarket now takes twice as long and all the toilet rolls are sold out :-)
Generally speaking, the place feels more like a community now with students returning. Everyone seems to be in a cheeri mood which makes me smile in the mornings too. Just last night, I was talking to a completely random girl studying English and Spanish. Talking on the bus to strangers is normally a no no but students know no bounds and its actually quite refreshing to talk to a nice and friendly stranger.
Going out in Manchester will be more lively so I suppose the more the merrier. Local business seem to be benefitting from the student influx and I have also been picking up a few good student deals myself. Fresher's goodies are being given away at the Manchester student union.
All I can say is, welcome to those students new to Manchester and welcome back returning students. The town has been quiet without you guys!
Wednesday, 4 September 2013
Work experience/opportunities
Hey Folks
Today I received some great news that I have been accepted into a secondary job position as an editor of a charitable organization, who aim is to write articles and promote science & medical professions within schools. The level is mainly aimed at GSCE and A Levels. I am excited about this opportunity and it has got me thinking about what other secondary roles is possible during your PhD.
Obviously you don't want to do anything extra that hinders your PhD work but you wouldn't mind boosting a bit of your income.
The jobs market is increasingly competitive these days and obvious qualifications/experience may not be enough to land the job you want so badly. Below are a few suggestions from me as to where I think you can gain that bit more of an advantage over others.
Demonstrating opportunities
Most universities will have this opportunity for PhD students to spend 3 or 4 hours demonstrating for undergraduate labs. For some reason, I had this idea before I started doing it of running experiments for undergraduate students while they sit in the labs eating and drinking. The dream seems a bit horrible but in reality, they are a lovely bunch and you can easily chat with them about science (and other things) whilst taking a break from your PhD project and earning a bit of cash.
Universities jobs
Universities are always advertising for jobs, especially over the summer break. Most of them will be working at a bar or at the student union shop. The hours and times are very flexible and most of the jobs are run by former students for students. Jobs can range from working as a temp library staff to more exotic night-time life bar staff. They are generally very good with giving students opportunities so just pop down to your local student job center.
Volunteering Opportunities
For sure volunteering is always look good on your CV. Everyone’s short on time these days, it’s true, but if you are really honest, you’d find that you may be a bit free after all and all you may need is an hour or two on a weekend working on a local charity or community project. It's social but also looks great on the CV. Give it a go!
Feel free to recommend any other opportunities I have not mentioned.
Today I received some great news that I have been accepted into a secondary job position as an editor of a charitable organization, who aim is to write articles and promote science & medical professions within schools. The level is mainly aimed at GSCE and A Levels. I am excited about this opportunity and it has got me thinking about what other secondary roles is possible during your PhD.
Obviously you don't want to do anything extra that hinders your PhD work but you wouldn't mind boosting a bit of your income.
The jobs market is increasingly competitive these days and obvious qualifications/experience may not be enough to land the job you want so badly. Below are a few suggestions from me as to where I think you can gain that bit more of an advantage over others.
Demonstrating opportunities
Most universities will have this opportunity for PhD students to spend 3 or 4 hours demonstrating for undergraduate labs. For some reason, I had this idea before I started doing it of running experiments for undergraduate students while they sit in the labs eating and drinking. The dream seems a bit horrible but in reality, they are a lovely bunch and you can easily chat with them about science (and other things) whilst taking a break from your PhD project and earning a bit of cash.
Universities jobs
Universities are always advertising for jobs, especially over the summer break. Most of them will be working at a bar or at the student union shop. The hours and times are very flexible and most of the jobs are run by former students for students. Jobs can range from working as a temp library staff to more exotic night-time life bar staff. They are generally very good with giving students opportunities so just pop down to your local student job center.
Volunteering Opportunities
For sure volunteering is always look good on your CV. Everyone’s short on time these days, it’s true, but if you are really honest, you’d find that you may be a bit free after all and all you may need is an hour or two on a weekend working on a local charity or community project. It's social but also looks great on the CV. Give it a go!
Feel free to recommend any other opportunities I have not mentioned.
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