Feline ridiculous
Aligning expectations
True story; we have a table tennis table. If only we had some time to play. Does this resonate with your Dept? This toon might connect too… 4 stars
Seasonally Affected?
The end is in sight for LeeBurt and it’s about time. We’re getting worried that he might really be a vampire. Halloween
Scariest costume ever?
P=0.06 shouldn’t be scary. The difference between 0.05 and 0.06 isn’t very much; you are only 1% less confident that the difference you have observed is real. It doesn’t mean you don’t have a difference! However, sometimes it feels like a disaster. Remember, the data are what they are so say what you see! A…
Little help please boys
Superhero sunscreen?
Today Conro, Danielle and I were at the Manchester Museum of Science and Industry as part of “Superhero scientists” at the Manchester science week. These public engagement events are a great way to start the conversation about science (and how cool it is) to kids. They’re tiring but a fun time for all involved. About 1000…
Welcome Olivia
Welcome Olivia! The team welcomed a new member recently, Olivia Kingston joined us for her MRes project. Her project will investigate one of our favourite proteins, LaNt a31, and it’s effects on corneal epithelial cells. Should be a fun time. Of course, a new team member means a new character (and hopefully some new material) for…
Ban bar charts
Time for a timely reminder to my students; bar charts are not a good option when it comes to continuous variables. Show me the data, no hiding here!
How do you study? Now updated with outcomes!
The 2018 cohort of Masters in Research students took their end of module multiple choice exam today. While the class stress about their answers to the questions, it’s a chance for me to learn whether the changes I’ve made to my teaching approaches are working or not. I love data (no surprise) and so building up…
