@emmayhnell.bsky.social
(Neuro)scientist π©π»βπ¬ β’ Academic β’ Educator (SFHEA / NTF) π©π»βπ« β’ Science Communicator β’ STEMinist β’ EDI Advocate β’ Change-Maker β’ Trustee of National Museums Wales β’ Keynote Speaker π€β’ Presenter β’ Host β’ Writer β’ (she/her)
I am pleased to share I have been awarded Principal Fellowship of @advancehe.bsky.social
This recognises sustained strategic leadership that shapes learning and teaching with impact extending beyond institutional contexts.
Above all I want to acknowledge the awesome students who inspire my work.
A brutally honest but important article by @jimdickinson.bsky.social on how βWelsh higher education is running out of wriggle roomβ wonkhe.com/blogs/welsh-... @wonkhe.bsky.social
A fantastic morning in the studio for BBC Radio Wales reviewing the papers!
We covered everything from early-onset dementia and rugby, social media bans for children and of course The Traitors!
Catch the full episode now (paper review in the last 10-15mins)
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
A wonderful way to start the year, with a new publication.
We examine ethnic representation across UK bioscience by exploring the structural factors shaping career progression, and proposing recommendations for meaningful change.
Full article: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41474708/
As 2025 comes to an end, I am taking a moment to reflect on the year that was; the lessons learned, the challenges overcome, and the people who made it meaningful - diolch yn fawr π.
And most importantly, never lose your sparkle!
Wishing everyone a Happy New Year. Here's to 2026 π₯ - let's do this!
We are delighted to announce that we have appointed five new Council members with a range of expertise.
@emmayhnell.bsky.social, Felicity Boardman, @julianhuppert.bsky.social, Rebecca Bennett and Suzanne Ost are joining us from this month.
Find out more here:π bit.ly/3MMRAgo
I amΒ very pleased to share that I will be joining Nuffield Council on Bioethics as one of five new Council members.
#MakingEthicsMatter
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New @intelligence2.bsky.social podcast episode out now...
open.spotify.com/episode/07aU...
Diolch yny fawr @gw4cat.bsky.social. Hope all is well with you all π
I'm a finalist in the Mastering Diversity Awards 2025 in the STEM Champion category!
In a world of increasing polarisation, division and hate, equity, diversity and inclusion have never been more important. I remain committed to disrupting inequitable norms.Β #YouCannotBeWhatYouCannotSee
The Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper is finally made public #academicsky #edusky https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/post-16-education-and-skills-white-paper
Huge thanks to @BBCRadioWales for inviting me back to review the papers on Sunday Supplement. From AI in medicine, to doggy day care, fat loss jabs and quality street, we covered a lot.
Catch up now on @bbcsounds.bsky.social (I'm the final 15mins)
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
π§ Ep 249 of Jo Durrantβs Beautiful Universe podcast is out Weds:
π€© @emmayhnell.bsky.social myth busts effects of heat on the brain & benefits of gardening
π @helenscales.bsky.social chats at Chelt Sci Fest about ocean
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π» jodurrantsbeautifuluniverse.libsyn.com
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
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
Congratulations #ClassOf2025 @cardiffunilib.bsky.social
Always remember, #YouGotThis @brodiescoffee.bsky.social
You've got WiFi for that?! Fair play!
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!)
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 π
In 2023 it was decided that after 12+(?) years of Cheltenham science festival Iβd take a year off in 2025.
Anyway, I failed. And ended up on stage anyway. π
Lovely to have a fleeting visit to my #SciComm home. Next year already being plotted!
(Thanks to @emmayhnell.bsky.social for π·
You are most welcome, thank you for the invite ππ»
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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!
Itβs EN Afternoonπ€©: 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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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. ππ»
π Visibility in academia matters more than ever β but how do you do it without feeling awkward? Hear from researchers whoβve been there. π§ πΊ @britishneuro.bsky.social #BNA2025 #ResearchCareers
@ianharrisonneuro.bsky.social @emmayhnell.bsky.social + Ekta Patel & Fiona Ducotterd
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ποΈ Live from #BNA2025! Learn how to boost your academic visibility with Dr Emma Yhnell and guests in this special podcast episode. πΊ Watch now or listen tomorrow:
@ianharrisonneuro.bsky.social @emmayhnell.bsky.social @britishneuro.bsky.social
youtu.be/ZD5Gyg3p3Oo
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 ππ»ππ»ππ»
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.
Join us in room 11B now for a special BNA session.
I'll be talking about taking your first steps in Neuroscience teaching.