UCL Kinesis Magazine

Issue 8 is finally out!!!! We are beyond proud to present our biggest issue to date, and to share the talent, creativity, and hard work of all of the writers, artists, and editors from @UCL and @TheUnionUCL who have contributed. Check it out here! indd.adobe.com/view/fcba060a-…

Altay has been President of @UCLKinesis for two years, Treasurer of @UCLCheeseGrater twice and has now successfully been elected as Managing Editor for Kinesis Magazine!

Thank you to @TheUnionUCL for awarding Kinesis Magazine Most Developed Arts Society 2022! It's a huge honour, and more motivation to continue the great work next year!

Welcome to the Kinesis Podcast! 🎧🔬 Here, we delve deeper into our articles, and interview researchers who extend the conversation. Episode 1 is inspired by 'Nature in blue, blue in nature' by Sermila Ispartaligil @TheUnionUCL @ucl @uclbiosciences open.spotify.com/show/2UyX796BA…

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Over the past eighteen months, science journalism has been of utmost importance. However, is integrity being sacrificed in favour of headlines? Madeleine Throssell considers how this balance has been dealt with. Original artwork courtesy of Mei-Ann Sim. kinesismagazine.com/2021/07/28/the…

The implications of water scarcity may spread far wider than our health, yet dealing with this may not quite be so straightforward. Alexander Hancock discusses potential solutions. Original artwork by Sophie Maho Chan. kinesismagazine.com/2021/06/27/is-…

Whilst e-books are becoming increasingly popular, could there still be benefits to reading on paper? Anastasiya Kolesnichenko considers its implications, with original artwork courtesy of Rahel Kiss. kinesismagazine.com/2021/06/27/the…

Governments around the world have sought their own interests above an international COVID-19 response. Lia Bote considers the implications of global medical nationalism. Artwork is provided by Sophie Maho Chan. kinesismagazine.com/2021/06/27/glo…

Will robust policy considerations be implemented to deal with the increasing prevalence of brain-computer interfaces like #Neuralink? Ebani Dhawan discusses, with original artwork by Olivia Kehoe kinesismagazine.com/2021/06/27/the…

Are our brains a product of culture, or is our culture a product of our brains? Chrysi Anastasaki explores the fascinating world of neuroanthropology, with original artwork provided by Lola Artiles. kinesismagazine.com/2021/06/27/the…

Dementia is an increasingly major issue in the UK - but is there hope for the future? Similoluwa Ayeniyegbe discusses how the UK government is responding to this crisis. Original article by Lola Artiles. kinesismagazine.com/2021/06/27/add…

Jenny Katsouli stresses the importance of public funding in medical innovation - and how Brexit may undercut this. Her article is accompanied by Sophie Maho Chan's artwork. kinesismagazine.com/2021/06/27/the…

COVID-19 has highlighted many existing flaws in our governments, healthcare systems, and general ways of life. Has it really made it us better prepared for the future? Niru Varma weighs in. Her article is accompanied by Grace Gu's artwork. kinesismagazine.com/2021/06/27/cov…

Can the way we use colour to communicate research be inadvertently leading to misconceptions? Marie Emilie Maeland investigates, with original artwork courtesy of Rahel Kiss. kinesismagazine.com/2021/06/27/the…

Although we think of blue as ubiquitous in nature, is this really the case? Sermila Ispartaligil delves into the wonderous history of 'blue', with original artwork by Lucie Gourmet. kinesismagazine.com/2021/06/27/nat…

It was brilliant welcoming @Kat_Arney to Kinesis last month! Maddie Wigmore-Sykes covers the event, about the highs, lows, and everything else surrounding science communication. Her new book #RebelCell is amazing and out now! rebelcellbook.com/shop kinesismagazine.com/2020/11/19/dr-…

Thanks so much to @Kat_Arney for a really amazing event this evening! Our review of her new book #RebelCell will be coming soon! rebelcellbook.com/buy-rebel-cell

Really excited to be welcoming the utterly amazing @Kat_Arney tomorrow afternoon to hear more about the world of science writing and broadcasting! Link to be shared on Facebook soon facebook.com/events/2895028…

One drawback of the delivery industry, a saving grace during 2020, is its environmental effect. Alexander Hancock discusses how, from sustainable packaging to zero-emission delivery, services are changing their ways. Vera Liu provides original artwork. kinesismagazine.com/2020/11/03/sen…