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Dr Emma Yhnell πŸ§¬πŸ”¬πŸ§ͺ🧠 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@emmayhnell.bsky.social

(Neuro)scientist πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ”¬ β€’ Academic β€’ Educator (SFHEA / NTF) πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ« β€’ Science Communicator β€’ STEMinist β€’ EDI Advocate β€’ Change-Maker β€’ Trustee of National Museums Wales β€’ Keynote Speaker πŸŽ€β€’ Presenter β€’ Host β€’ Writer β€’ (she/her)

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🎧 Ep 249 of Jo Durrant’s Beautiful Universe podcast is out Weds:

🀩 @emmayhnell.bsky.social myth busts effects of heat on the brain & benefits of gardening

🌊 @helenscales.bsky.social chats at Chelt Sci Fest about ocean

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01.09.2025 19:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm also fascinated by our teaching spaces and how they don't really enable us to move furniture etc.
If you are able to, it's worth thinking about how to use and move the physical space around too

10.08.2025 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Heyyy, UG teaching is hard.
I've accepted there's a lot of things I can't control.
Id say for long sessions, can you incorporate some time to reflect, chat to neighbour about learning etc as anything over 50mins is a long time to pay attention in a windowless lecture theatre

10.08.2025 21:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations #ClassOf2025 @cardiffunilib.bsky.social

Always remember, #YouGotThis @brodiescoffee.bsky.social

15.07.2025 21:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You've got WiFi for that?! Fair play!

06.07.2025 15:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks to everyone who attended yesterday, especially our speakers and panelists @theblochian.bsky.social, @emmayhnell.bsky.social, @claunader.bsky.social and @drkatel.bsky.social (and all those who aren't on Bluesky yet!)

13.06.2025 11:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I was at this event as part of the final panel on communication of research at a wider level (outreach etc) with @emmayhnell.bsky.social and Clau Nader and expertly chaired by Andrew Barker πŸ˜€

12.06.2025 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In 2023 it was decided that after 12+(?) years of Cheltenham science festival I’d take a year off in 2025.

Anyway, I failed. And ended up on stage anyway. πŸ˜…
Lovely to have a fleeting visit to my #SciComm home. Next year already being plotted!
(Thanks to @emmayhnell.bsky.social for πŸ“·

08.06.2025 20:34 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You are most welcome, thank you for the invite πŸ™πŸ»

05.06.2025 17:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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05.06.2025 08:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A lecture theatre with a slide that says a timeline…. Showing a small overview of Emma’s career whilst she talks about it.

A lecture theatre with a slide that says a timeline…. Showing a small overview of Emma’s career whilst she talks about it.

Fabulous talk by the lovely @emmayhnell.bsky.social hwre at @edinunineuro.bsky.social talking about teaching and engaging students with lots of fun tidbits and ideas to consider. Think about your strengths, different modes or medias and maybe make it personal!

04.06.2025 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s EN Afternoon🀩: PhD data blitz; @emmayhnell.bsky.social shares ideas on teaching & engagement. Highlights of our range of teaching programmes - how to get involved! Keynote: Andy Stansfield @sidb-edinburgh.bsky.social on behaviour and cognition in genetic neurodevelopmental conditions.
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04.06.2025 15:04 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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An honour to be invited by HRH King Charles to attend a Garden party at Buckingham Palace to celebrate and recognise those working in education and skills, it was an incredible day. πŸ™πŸ»

20.05.2025 07:06 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dementia Researcher: Make Your Mark: Elevating Your Academic Visibility - BNA2025 Festival of Neuroscience Recorded live at the BNA 2025 Festival of Neuroscience, this special episode of the Dementia Researcher Podcast explores how researchers can build visibility in authentic and meaningful ways.Host D...

πŸ‘€ Visibility in academia matters more than ever β€” but how do you do it without feeling awkward? Hear from researchers who’ve been there. 🎧 πŸ“Ί @britishneuro.bsky.social #BNA2025 #ResearchCareers

@ianharrisonneuro.bsky.social @emmayhnell.bsky.social + Ekta Patel & Fiona Ducotterd

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12.05.2025 07:31 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Make Your Mark: Elevating Your Academic Visibility - BNA2025 Festival of Neuroscience
YouTube video by Dementia Researcher Make Your Mark: Elevating Your Academic Visibility - BNA2025 Festival of Neuroscience

πŸŽ™οΈ Live from #BNA2025! Learn how to boost your academic visibility with Dr Emma Yhnell and guests in this special podcast episode. πŸ“Ί Watch now or listen tomorrow:

@ianharrisonneuro.bsky.social @emmayhnell.bsky.social @britishneuro.bsky.social

youtu.be/ZD5Gyg3p3Oo

09.05.2025 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What a #BNA2025 it was.

From plenaries to podcasts, keynotes to cathedrals, it was brilliant.

Many thanks to everyone who contributed and made it such a brilliant success πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

02.05.2025 18:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A special shoutout to @tspiresjones.bsky.social, Kate Baker and @emmayhnell.bsky.social, for their engaging taster sessions, which were very well received by #BNA2025 attendees.

02.05.2025 18:19 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Sandrine Williams a white woman stood behind a lecturn and in front of a PowerPoint slide in a conference room

Sandrine Williams a white woman stood behind a lecturn and in front of a PowerPoint slide in a conference room

Join us in room 11B now for a special BNA session.

I'll be talking about taking your first steps in Neuroscience teaching.

30.04.2025 08:37 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yay!!

23.04.2025 12:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Stop making beautiful PowerPoints! On being more efficient in teachingΒ preparation If you ask most university educators what the most time consuming aspect of their job is, you will probably get the answer of β€˜teaching prep’. I’ve certainly worked into the small hours many a time trying to perfect my lecture slides. I’ve created so many really high quality slide decks, including carefully thought out animations and annotations. I’ve searched for diagrams to use with my students, failed to find one I really like, and then spent hours creating a slightly different one, hacking the built in shapes to create lovely diagrams that are just the way I want them.

Stop making beautiful PowerPoints! On being more efficient in teachingΒ preparation

If you ask most university educators what the most time consuming aspect of their job is, you will probably get the answer of β€˜teaching prep’. I’ve certainly worked into the small hours many a time trying to perfect…

22.04.2025 09:34 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 4
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Life Sciences researchers partner with L.A. communities to identify neuroscience research that can address real-life needs - Life Sciences Photo: UCLA-CDU seed grant collaborators with community partners at Normandie Church of Christ. Pictured left to right: Dr. Stanley Talbert,

The UCLA-CDU Dana Center for Neuroscience and Society has been paving the way for a new kind of scientific partnership with the public. Read about its recent collaborations in LA to address real-world challenges.

#neurosociety #neuroscience #communityengagement

11.04.2025 16:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
You Got This coffee cup in bright sunshine surrounded by cherry blossom trees

You Got This coffee cup in bright sunshine surrounded by cherry blossom trees

Here's your Thursday reminder...

@brodiescoffee.bsky.social

10.04.2025 17:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
WAW Womens Academy Wales letters with lights in them

WAW Womens Academy Wales letters with lights in them

Womens academy Wales bunting flag

Womens academy Wales bunting flag

Andrea and Emma with champagne in front of bunting and a lake

Andrea and Emma with champagne in front of bunting and a lake

A wonderful way to end the week, attending the first ever @WomensAcademyWales retreat!

The awesome new venture of
@andreabyrnetv.bsky.social
Beth Baldwin & Emma Jay.
It's going to be EPIC πŸ₯°

04.04.2025 17:49 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you and great to meet you 😊

04.04.2025 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Academics are nervous about media relations - being misinterpreted or misquoted says @emmayhnell.bsky.social at #uksg2025 but β€œwe need to inspire the next generation” and get better at measuring the wider impact of research and communication

02.04.2025 11:46 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Really good point from @emmayhnell.bsky.social about better training needed for academics to communicate their research well - and more motivation / reward needed for reaching broader audiences #uksg2025

02.04.2025 11:40 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

@emmayhnell.bsky.social talking about her research in Huntington’s disease and patients not able to understand the literature on their condition - science needs to be more understandable (this is why we founded @growkudos.bsky.social - science needs stories!) #uksg2025

02.04.2025 11:39 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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I'll let you all into a little secret, I struggle with 9am lectures too.

But I have a fun presentation on mammalian brains, so fab case studies and coffee!!

Let's do this πŸ’œπŸ’ͺπŸ»πŸ™πŸ»

18.03.2025 08:41 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I do hope the #GenderPayGapBot is on Blue Sky for #InternationalWomensDay.

You do your thing ☺️

07.03.2025 20:40 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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🎧 Ep 225 of Jo Durrant’s Beautiful Universe podcast is out Weds:

🀩 @emmayhnell.bsky.social myth busts neuroscience inc the lizard brain & what exercise does for our brain health

πŸƒ A-Z Plants with Faith Douglas - D

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24.02.2025 09:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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