Registration is now open for our third annual James McCune Smith conference on June 25 and 26! Join us to celebrate and amplify the voices and visions of Black scholars, thinkers, and changemakers. Learn more ➡️ gla.ac/3FjU82a UofG JMS PhD

One of our partners in academia King's College London is starting a new initiative for Black students in Yr12 called the Black Access Project which supports students looking to apply to Russell Group universities. Applications open now until 15th June 👉🏾 kcllifecycle.fra1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ek…

Join us for #BlackSpaceWeek 2025 — a celebration of Black excellence in space, science, and storytelling ✨ 🗓️ June 15–21 🪐 From panels to craft night — there’s something for everyone 🌌 Let’s explore the universe together! 🔗 Registration links coming soon! #BlackInAstro

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.

🚨 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/bwisn…

🚨 New Blog post🚨 Why are cancer diagnoses in young people on the rise? Are there carcinogens in Black hair care products & braiding hair? What can we do about it? In our latest blog post, we explore these questions and more. 📖 Read it here: bwisnetwork.co.uk/post/bowels-an…

I’m honoured to have a NEW PODCAST FEATURE 🗣️🧠‼️on Black Women in Science’s platform where I discussed with the wonderful Tulela Pea: Neuroaesthetics, Theatre-Neuroscience and my PhD journey as a Black woman navigating academia 👩🏾‍🎓 Thank you for having me 💐 open.spotify.com/episode/3QoXkC…

🎧 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! ⬇️

Time is almost up! Don’t miss your chance to secure £500 for activities that promote diversity and inclusion in immunology. Let’s build a more inclusive immunology community, together ⭐️ #EDI 🚨 Applications close Monday 9 June! 👉 Apply now: bit.ly/3gYExJv

🚨 Podcast alert🚨 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/bwisn…

What is Beauty Justice? Simone (X) Braithwaite gives her insight into this new emerging area and how it relates to Black women’s health outcomes and wellbeing.🎧⬇️

📣 Mark your calendar! 🗓️ July 26 | Port Harcourt ✨ SheSynapse Summit Award 2025 Where women connect, mentor & lead. One spark. One voice. One powerful movement. You don't want to miss this! 🔥 IBRO - International Brain Research Organization Dana Career Network in Neuroscience & Society Repository for Women In Neuroscience

UK members of the public with wavy, curly, coily hair, hair coverings and head-based devices, we would love to hear from you! Survey link: research.sc/participant/lo…

🎧 🚨 Podcast alert: Dr Esohe Irabor, a public health scientist, joins on our latest episode to discuss mercury as a chemical of concern.

🚨 New from Diabetes UK: The Black Leaders in Diabetes PhD Studentship offers full funding for aspiring Black researchers. Click the link to learn more 👇diabetes.org.uk/our-research/f…

We’re trialling a weeknight evening edition of our usual Saturday Brunch Talks with BWiS — happening tonight at 7pm! It’s still the same come-as-you-are, safe space — open to all members of the Network (joining instructions are in your inboxes). We’d love to see you there!

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. 🎧 ⬇️

📣We’re looking for passionate medical students to join the Envision Research Summer School as Research Buddies this summer You’ll support Black Year 12/13 students as they explore health inequalities and appraise research, plus help build their confidence to pursue medicine!