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Podcast alert🎧
Dr Sope Wolffs joins us on this episode to discuss respiratory health inequalities in Black communities. open.spotify.com/episode/0nkj...
October 27, 2025 at 10:37 PM
🎉 Celebrating You 2025 is happening TOMORROW! ✨
The Black Women in Science Network can’t wait to welcome everyone who signed up for Celebrating You 2025. We are thrilled to have Tobi Rachel as our host for this year’s event!
October 22, 2025 at 9:29 PM
📢Pdocast Snippet🎧:
Part of Sophie’s PhD research explored the generalisability of public neuroimaging data based on White cohorts and applying them to ethnically diverse populations. In this snippet, Sophie mentions the importance of transparency in research findings.
September 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM
🔊See our latest episode on the podcast with Dr Sophie Martin discussing the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare, such as in dementia care. creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
September 2, 2025 at 5:13 PM
📣 Podcast Recap🚨 Facial recognition systems pose great challenges for the Black community. Dr Mavis Machirori explained on a previous episode the significance of racial representation in technology development to reduce harms to affected communities. Why not revisit the whole episode? 🎧
August 11, 2025 at 10:43 AM
🚨 Blog Alert🚨
The perfume industry is very diverse, but it may be difficult to choose personal fragrances.
Research explains the structure of fragrances, why scents can change, and how we can enhance perfumes.
Find out more in our new blog post: www.bwisnetwork.co.uk/post/scent-sations
August 9, 2025 at 4:59 PM
📣 Podcast Recap🎧 The growing use of AI raises concerns of its ethics and safety. Why not revisit our conversation with Favour Borokini where she briefly discussed some of findings relating to the benefits and harms of AI use on Black women. #AI #BlackWomenInAI
August 4, 2025 at 10:43 AM
🧬 On a previous episode, Sasha Henriques, a genetic counsellor, discussed the ongoing legacy of racism on the genetics field and gave an example of how problematic language continues to be used all this time later. Definitely worth another listen! #BlackWomenInScience
July 28, 2025 at 10:43 AM
☀️ With good weather, why not take yourself and some friends into the great outdoors? On a previous episode, we explored the relationship between nature and mental wellbeing with Bushra Schuitemaker. Definitely worth a listen for a sunny walk in the park. 🌄 🥾 #hiking
July 21, 2025 at 10:43 AM
🔊 Blog Post Alert🩸

Health services around the world have struggled for years to solve the growing issue of dwindling blood supply for transfusions.

Scientists from Japan believe artificial blood may be the solution!

Read more in our latest post: www.bwisnetwork.co.uk/post/artific...
July 11, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Summer can be a great time to pick up new interests and skills. If you’re looking to make the most out of this summer and beyond, we’ve got some event ideas, tips and tricks to help!

Check out our latest blog post: www.bwisnetwork.co.uk/post/summer-...
July 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
🌞UK summertime is here!🌞 Why not revisit our conversation with certified dermatologist Dr Mary Sommerlad where discuss the importance of protecting our Black skin, yes even wearing sunscreen! We also have some blog posts on this that you can read further!
July 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Banning and removing mercury from personal care products includes understanding the social drivers behind why Black and brown women are inclined to use them. Here is Dr Irabor’s response to how we can move beyond negative social stereotypes and embrace our Blackness. 🎧 ⬇️
June 30, 2025 at 10:43 AM
🚨 🎧 Podcast alert:
Dr Esohe Irabor, a public health scientist, joins on our latest episode to discuss mercury as a chemical of concern.
June 23, 2025 at 10:43 AM
🚨 Podcast alter🚨 Simone (X) Braithwaite joins us from Newark, New Jersey to discuss the issue of toxic chemicals in personal care and beauty products! 🎧 creators.spotify.com/pod/show/bwi...
June 9, 2025 at 10:43 AM
🎧 What are the aims of neuroaesthetics research? Dwaynica (@dwaynica) tells us on our latest episode the historical significance of art within human cultures. Check it out to learn more! ⬇️
June 2, 2025 at 10:43 AM
🚨 Podcast alert🚨
Dwaynica Greaves (@dwaynica) is a neuroaesthetician and she joins us on this episode to explain her work and journey. ⬇️ 🎧 creators.spotify.com/pod/show/bwi...
May 26, 2025 at 10:43 AM
We were excited to join @mission44 x Google for 'Navigating Careers in Tech: Roles, Passions & Values.' It was an event filled with powerful conversations and inspiring insights.
May 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
We were excited to join mission 44 x Google for 'Navigating Careers in Tech: Roles, Passions & Values.' It was an event filled with powerful conversations and inspiring insights.
May 25, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Here’s a snippet of Laila Fadli Dokkali telling us about a day in the life working in the Mercedes Formula One Team. Check out the rest of the episode to hear about Laila’s journey into the motor sports industry and what opportunities aspiring engineers can take advantage of.
May 19, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Laila Fadli Dokkali, simulation engineer at Mercedes Formula One team joins us on this episode. You don’t want to miss it. creators.spotify.com/pod/show/bwi...
May 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Many tea drinkers link tea with comfort. Some researchers attribute this to social thermoregulation.

In this post, we explore the theory of social thermoregulation & how tea can help people feel less lonely.

Read it here: www.bwisnetwork.co.uk/post/cups-an...
April 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
In addition to helping to detect some health issues, scientists have found that stem cells found in menstrual blood can also help treat some diseases such as Alzheimer's Disease.

Read more in our latest post: www.bwisnetwork.co.uk/post/menstru...
April 15, 2025 at 7:59 PM
We’re back with podcast episodes and kicking off the year, we wanted to review 2024. Listen to our episode sum up! creators.spotify.com/pod/show/bwi...
April 7, 2025 at 7:14 PM
March 7, 2025 at 8:36 PM