Erin the Slime Scientist (@erinpallott) 's Twitter Profile
Erin the Slime Scientist

@erinpallott

PhD Student in @grencisgroup | Mucus and parasites |
Lead Editor @ResHiveBlog | STEM Ambassador | Sci-Comm | Public Engagement

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When things go wrong in your PhD, it can feel like the end of the world. Dead ends and failed experiments are hard, but often inevitable. Elan writes about her experience and tips on managing stress in these situations, emphasising community. #PhDChat research-hive.com/2025/02/06/pro…

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Bookworms and bibliophiles rejoice! Studies show that fiction reading has a number of benefits. Sarah from LJMU PGR Development covers this topic and hopes it will encourage you to take a break from endless academic papers and pick up that novel. #PhDChat #SciComm research-hive.com/2025/02/20/a-c…

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What makes a great leader? Confidence? Charisma? Jiya from Alliance MBS explains that psychology points to something else: Emotional intelligence and understanding people. Read more in the full post! #blog #psychology #leadership research-hive.com/2025/03/03/how…

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Is this surprising to you? Check our blog for a recent article on how helpful reading fiction can be to your mental health and wellbeing.

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The main function of being at school is to learn the skills needed for the rest of your life - mainly being a fully paid up member of the awkward squad and subverting rules and manipulating bosses. There is clearly hope for the future here.

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New free resource: Our blog team has put together a guide to help spark some writing inspiration! Give it a read to learn styles and techniques other authors used. Find the link in this new post, plus how to hear about upcoming workshops 👀 research-hive.com/2025/03/07/how…

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I recently shared my PhD journey in a blog with Research Hive | Sci-Comm Blog—Research Hive, reflecting on how I navigated the highs and lows of PhD life. You can read it here 👉research-hive.com/2025/04/04/thr… HERI GENUS

I recently shared my PhD journey in a blog with <a href="/ResHiveBlog/">Research Hive | Sci-Comm Blog</a>—Research Hive, reflecting on how I navigated the highs and lows of PhD life. You can read it here 👉research-hive.com/2025/04/04/thr… 
<a href="/heri_uct/">HERI</a> <a href="/GenusPalaeo/">GENUS</a>
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I am so pleased to announce I have been shortlisted for the British Society for Immunology Public Engagement Award! I've been supporting PE initiatives for the last few years, as well as developing my own (Research Hive | Sci-Comm Blog). It's all starting to come together!

I am so pleased to announce I have been shortlisted for the <a href="/britsocimm/">British Society for Immunology</a> Public Engagement Award!
I've been supporting PE initiatives for the last few years, as well as developing my own (<a href="/ResHiveBlog/">Research Hive | Sci-Comm Blog</a>). It's all starting to come together!
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I'm representing North West at the FameLab national final 6 June! I'll be bringing the gross factor to my talk on mucus, alongside nine other amazing speakers covering a wide range of science topics. So excited to show Cheltenham Science Festival attendees what I'm all about!

I'm representing North West at the <a href="/FameLab/">FameLab</a> national final 6 June!
I'll be bringing the gross factor to my talk on mucus, alongside nine other amazing speakers covering a wide range of science topics.
So excited to show Cheltenham Science Festival attendees what I'm all about!
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Just a short video on how proposed benefits cuts would keep disabled people out of work. #TakingThePIP #cutskill #DisabilityRebellion #WelfareNotWarfare #nothingaboutuswithoutus

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What came first, the scientist or the journalist? A great first panel for #abswss25 discussing career paths into science journalism. We heard 2 perspectives from a science background, and 2 from a journalism background! ABSW

What came first, the scientist or the journalist? A great first panel for #abswss25 discussing career paths into science journalism. We heard 2 perspectives from a science background, and 2 from a journalism background! <a href="/absw/">ABSW</a>
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"Including a story in your communication is a good way to introduce yourself and your science to the world." Zoe Chernova on the power of storytelling for science communication spr.ly/60174mCSz Erin the Slime Scientist Research Hive | Sci-Comm Blog #SciComm #ResearchImpact