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Prof Cloutman-Green
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Lead Healthcare Scientist & IPC Consultant. Passionate about SciCom. Gamer, TV/movie fan, tea drinker & wife of the best guy on the planet - all opinions my own

Blogging at https://girlymicrobiologist.com
This weeks #firstreadfriday is about #leadership #feminism and walking in the Lady Mayor's Show

Give it a read if you are interested in the history of women in the workplace, and why representation still matters

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January 18, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Plenty of people have already contacted me this 2026 as they are looking to apply for PhDs, or are part of a January intake

I thought it would be a good time to re-share a link to my recent book in case it can support. On Amazon for as little as £2.99

www.amazon.co.uk/Shouldnt-Hap...

#PhD
It Shouldn't Happen to a PhD Student: How to thrive, not just survive, during your PhD
Buy It Shouldn't Happen to a PhD Student: How to thrive, not just survive, during your PhD by Cloutman-Green BEM, Prof Elaine, Rickard, Dr Helen, Watkins, Dr Samuel, Wallace, Alice, Cloutman-Green, Jon (ISBN: 9781806050758) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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January 18, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Reposted by Prof Cloutman-Green
Danish Foreign Minster Lars Løkke Rasmussen speaks after WH meeting: "For us, ideas that would not respect the territorial of the Kingdom of Denmark and the right of self-determination of the Greenlandic people are of course totally unacceptable. We therefore still have a fundamental disagreement."
January 14, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Reposted by Prof Cloutman-Green
South Carolina measles cases jump 68% in one week amid holiday activities and lagging vaccination.
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South Carolina measles cases jump 68% in one week amid holiday activities and lagging vaccination | CNN
The first measles cases hit last fall, and the South Carolina health department declared an outbreak at the start of October. Now, more than 300 cases have been reported over the past few months, and ...
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January 13, 2026 at 6:36 AM
Reposted by Prof Cloutman-Green
By attacking Venezuela, Donald Trump has established a precedent for other leaders—notably Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping—who want to take military action against countries in their respective regions. www.newyorker.com/news/the-led...
The Aggressive Ambitions of Trump’s “Donroe Doctrine”
After his assault on Venezuela, the President is turning his attention to the rest of the Western Hemisphere.
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January 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Reposted by Prof Cloutman-Green
BREAKING: In a major blow to Donald Trump, the Senate voted 52–47 to advance a resolution that would bar the president from taking further military action in Venezuela without congressional approval. Republican Sens. Paul, Hawley, Murkowski, Collins, and Young supported the measure.
January 9, 2026 at 7:04 PM
For my first post in 2026 I wanted to use a bit of reflection from 2025 to map my thinking for 2026.

I can't wait to hear ideas about how we can build and develop our community and support each other more in the next 12 months

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Looking Back and Looking Forward: A Girlymicro 2025 year in review and looking forward to 2026
This week is the first ‘return to normal’ back at work week for many people, and the reality can hit hard. I’ve been reading articles about how to get over this particular speed b…
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January 9, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Just a reminder that u never know where your random holiday discussion ideas will lead

2014 ideas post vs 2025 blog numbers

My point is this. If you have had the 'what if' conversations this winter holiday, please be brave and embed them beyond when you feel the brutal bump of a return to reality
December 27, 2025 at 7:34 PM
One of my colleagues passed away this morning

Drink that champagne people

Kiss that crush

Live the moment

None of us know when this crazy roller coaster will end. Get off the ride with no regrets
December 23, 2025 at 10:57 AM
If you are still looking for a last minute stocking filler for those researchers and students in your life, today is the last day where you can pick up the kindle version of It Shouldn't Happen to a PhD Student for only 99p

#lessthanacupofcoffee

#phd #phdchat

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It Shouldn't Happen to a PhD Student: How to thrive, not just survive, during your PhD
Buy It Shouldn't Happen to a PhD Student: How to thrive, not just survive, during your PhD by Cloutman-Green BEM, Prof Elaine, Rickard, Dr Helen, Watkins, Dr Samuel, Wallace, Alice, Cloutman-Green, Jon (ISBN: 9781806050758) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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December 21, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Counting myself so lucky to have another great review on Amazon for It Shouldn't Happen to a PhD Student

Even better for anyone who wants to pick it up, the Ebook is still on sale for only 99p for a few more days

www.amazon.co.uk/Shouldnt-Hap...

#phd #phdproblems #phdchat #phdlife
December 18, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Reposted by Prof Cloutman-Green
Looking for a Christmas pick me up for your students or the university bound

The kindle version of It Shouldn't Happen to a PhD Student will be on sale for 7 days from 12/09 - pick up the Ebook for only 99p

#PhDstudies #PhD #postdoctoralstudy #academiclife

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It Shouldn't Happen to a PhD Student: How to thrive, not just survive, during your PhD : Cloutman-Green BEM, Prof Elaine, Rickard, Dr Helen, Watkins, Dr Samuel, Wallace, Alice, Cloutman-Green, Jon: Am...
Buy It Shouldn't Happen to a PhD Student: How to thrive, not just survive, during your PhD by Cloutman-Green BEM, Prof Elaine, Rickard, Dr Helen, Watkins, Dr Samuel, Wallace, Alice, Cloutman-Green, Jo...
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December 15, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Looking for a Christmas pick me up for your students or the university bound

The kindle version of It Shouldn't Happen to a PhD Student will be on sale for 7 days from 12/09 - pick up the Ebook for only 99p

#PhDstudies #PhD #postdoctoralstudy #academiclife

www.amazon.co.uk/Shouldnt-Hap...
It Shouldn't Happen to a PhD Student: How to thrive, not just survive, during your PhD : Cloutman-Green BEM, Prof Elaine, Rickard, Dr Helen, Watkins, Dr Samuel, Wallace, Alice, Cloutman-Green, Jon: Am...
Buy It Shouldn't Happen to a PhD Student: How to thrive, not just survive, during your PhD by Cloutman-Green BEM, Prof Elaine, Rickard, Dr Helen, Watkins, Dr Samuel, Wallace, Alice, Cloutman-Green, Jo...
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December 15, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Still looking for a Christmas pick me up for your students or the university bound within your friends & family - great news!

The kindle version of It Shouldn't Happen to a PhD Student will be in sale for £1.99 for 7 days from the 15th December

#PhDstudies #PhD

www.amazon.co.uk/Shouldnt-Hap...
It Shouldn't Happen to a PhD Student: How to thrive, not just survive, during your PhD : Cloutman-Green BEM, Prof Elaine, Rickard, Dr Helen, Watkins, Dr Samuel, Wallace, Alice, Cloutman-Green, Jon: Am...
Buy It Shouldn't Happen to a PhD Student: How to thrive, not just survive, during your PhD by Cloutman-Green BEM, Prof Elaine, Rickard, Dr Helen, Watkins, Dr Samuel, Wallace, Alice, Cloutman-Green, Jo...
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December 13, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The Girlymicrobiologist.com blog has just hit 21000 reads for 2025 with a few weeks left to go, on track to match/exceed 2024

I'm beyond grateful to everyone who writes guest blogs and those of you who take time to read their words and mine

Thank you everyone

#scienceblog #scienceblogger
December 12, 2025 at 9:16 AM
11 years ago today I passed my PhD viva

So much has happened since then, glorious experiences, things I would never have dreamed of

Sadly it's not the same for everyone. To try & even the playing field I wrote a book to try to help

www.amazon.co.uk/Shouldnt-Hap...
It Shouldn't Happen to a PhD Student: How to thrive, not just survive, during your PhD
Buy It Shouldn't Happen to a PhD Student: How to thrive, not just survive, during your PhD by Cloutman-Green BEM, Prof Elaine, Rickard, Dr Helen, Watkins, Dr Samuel, Wallace, Alice, Cloutman-Green, Jon (ISBN: 9781806050758) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
www.amazon.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 10:42 AM
I wld never ask someone to write a blog about my book, in fact it took me a while to persuade myself it was OK to share this 1 that dropped into my inbox. I'm proud of the messages I've had saying that it has helped & my hope is it will help others still more

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Guest Book Review: “It Shouldn’t Happen to a PhD Student” by Professor Elaine Cloutman-Green
I must admit I shed a bit of a happy tear when this arrived unsolicited in my inbox, it’s been a bit of a week. My next thought was that there is no way I could share it, as it would be the e…
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November 7, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Book no 1 is out and available to buy RIGHT NOW on Amazon (pls support if u can, it means the world)

www.amazon.co.uk/Shouldnt-Hap...

Book no 2 is being worked up & on representation of infection in media/TV

Hit me up with your ideas in case I've missed any, good/bad/ scientifically cringe worthy
It Shouldn't Happen to a PhD Student: How to thrive, not just survive, during your PhD : Cloutman-Green BEM, Prof Elaine, Rickard, Dr Helen, Watkins, Dr Samuel, Wallace, Alice, Cloutman-Green, Jon: Am...
Buy It Shouldn't Happen to a PhD Student: How to thrive, not just survive, during your PhD by Cloutman-Green BEM, Prof Elaine, Rickard, Dr Helen, Watkins, Dr Samuel, Wallace, Alice, Cloutman-Green, Jo...
www.amazon.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 7:19 PM
It's Halloween

You know what that means....

A blog post that focuses on infection and vampire movies/TV

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Halloween 2025: Let’s talk all things vampirism and infection
I am not a big Halloween girly, to be honest I can take it or leave it because I’m mostly excited about the build up to Christmas. That said, what I do love are movies and TV, and despite nev…
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October 31, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Time goes by so fast
October 27, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Having a needed break frm wrking this wkend & letting the fact that my book has hit the shelves sink in

There's plenty in there on how to achieve academic success, but also on how to manage your work life balance & allow yourself time for reflection

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1806050757

#phd #phdlife
It Shouldn't Happen to a PhD Student: How to thrive, not just survive, during your PhD
Buy It Shouldn't Happen to a PhD Student: How to thrive, not just survive, during your PhD by Cloutman-Green BEM, Prof Elaine, Rickard, Dr Helen, Watkins, Dr Samuel, Wallace, Alice, Cloutman-Green, Jon (ISBN: 9781806050758) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
www.amazon.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Reposted by Prof Cloutman-Green
The books for Fridays book launch have arrived!

If you can't make it to London you can still grab a copy at www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1806050765

#PhD #PhDstudies #PhDlife #PhDproblems #healthcarescience #academia #academiclife
October 14, 2025 at 2:34 PM
I'm starting research for my 2025 Halloween blog post. It'll be on vampirism & infection in movies/TV

My starter for 10 list:

The Strain
Ultraviolet
The passage

Daybreakers
Underworld
Nosferatu
Blade

The Last Man on Earth
The Omega Man
I am Legend

What am I missing?

#halloween #vampires
October 19, 2025 at 10:41 AM
I can't believe its been five years already. You have all taught me so much and this is the result. An actual, real, book!

Thank you for all your continuous support. You encourage me to be brave, stay visible, and to keep moving forward.

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Marking the Fifth Anniversary of the Girlymicrobiologist Blog by Launching My First Book – It Shouldn’t Happen to a PhD Student: How to thrive, not just survive, during your PhD
This week marks the 5th anniversary of regular posting on Girlymicrobiologist.com. I can’t believe that time has flown by so quickly. I also can’t believe that something that started ou…
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October 16, 2025 at 12:19 PM