A society in UCL trying to bring together world class research and the next generation of scientists. Welcome to SciCon!
At SciCon, our aim is to bring together world class research and the next generation of scientists.
We want to create an environment for a two-way conversation about scientific ideas across all fields.
An informal setting promotes a more open-minded exchange of ideas between researchers and students by replacing the austerity of the lecture hall with lab workshops, talks, networking events and
16/03/2022
Our last PIZZA&PhD event of the term is happening on Monday, AND it’s a collaboration with UCL Chemical & Physical Society! 🥳🚀💊 As always, FREE PIZZA, DRINKS, and networking opportunities!!!
This will be our final PhD event of Term 2, so if you have missed out on all other events - this is your final chance!!🤯🤯 Come join us at 6pm on Monday, March 21 in NatSci Common Room, Katheleen Lonsdale Building
09/02/2022
Just a reminder: our Pizza&PhD event is TOMORROW!
Meet us at 6PM in the Natural Sciences Common Room, Katheleen Lonsdale Building
>>>> swipe to learn more about the speakers!
DON’T FORGET TO BOOK YOUR FREE TICKET IN ADVANCE 🍕 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ucl-biosciences-phdpizza-night-tickets-262422511797
07/02/2022
Another PIZZA&PhD event is coming up THIS THURSDAY, please make sure to book your free ticket ASAP. See you all very soon! 📚🦠💊 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ucl-biosciences-phdpizza-night-tickets-262422511797
31/01/2022
Just a quick reminder to get your tickets if you haven't 🔜🍕🍕🔜
See you at 6pm today!
28/01/2022
REMINDER: Pizza&PhD CHEMISTRY is coming up on Monday! Swipe to learn more about the speakers.
Make sure to get a FREE ticket if you’re planning to attend https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pizza-phd-chemistry-tickets-255195525687
25/01/2022
It’s is officially Term 2, and SciCon is back with our Ph.D. speaker series!
Come join us NEXT MONDAY, January 31st at 6 pm to meet our speakers in CHEMISTRY! 🧪🧪👩🔬
As always, there will be free pizza and drinks provided for everyone at the end of the session :)
More information about the speakers will be posted later this week, so stay tuned! 🍕
We will be meeting in Natural Sciences Common Room, KATHELEEN LONSDALE BUILDING.
PLEASE GET YOUR FREE TICKET IN ADVANCE. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pizza-phd-chemistry-tickets-255195525687
08/12/2021
A big THANK YOU to everyone for attending our Pizza&PhD event last Wednesday! A special thank you to our speakers for sharing their experiences with us. Here are some photos in case you missed out - stay tuned for more fun workshops to come in Term 2! 🍕
02/12/2021
Hey guys, a big thanks to everyone who attended our PIZZA&PhD session last night! We have ANOTHER event coming up next week, on WEDNESDAY December 8th - if you’re FREE, interested in PALEONTOLOGY, and looking to explore the GRANT MUSEUM - come out and join us for a special workshop led by a current PhD student Cecily Nicholl. The workshop will start at 3PM at the GRANT MUSEUM OF ZOOLOGY, WC1E 6DE.
***Tickets are FREE and available on https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/grant-museum-workshop-palaeontology-taster-tickets-217698962457
***Please make sure to book in advance, as the tickets sell out quickly!
30/11/2021
Just a reminder: TOMORROW is our FIRST PIZZA&PhD event of the year! SWIPE right to LEARN MORE about our SPEAKERS.
We will be hosting five PhD students TOMORROW at 6PM.
***Please make sure to cancel your tickets if you are NOT planning to attend - as we are currently sold out!!***
25/11/2021
Thinking about doing a PhD in Neuroscience? Ever wondered what it’s like trying to tackle the mysteries behind the brain, the mind, and the nervous system? Wanna know more about the skills and the knowledge needed to do research in one of the most active and rapidly growing fields in modern science? If YES is the answer, come join us at one of our regular PIZZA&PhD events NEXT WEDNESDAY, December 1st, at 6PM. We will be hosting 3 current PhD Neuroscience students - this is a chance to learn about their experience and ask questions in a fun, informal setting! BONUS: free PIZZA and DRINKS.
FREE tickets available on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pizza-phds-neuroscience-edition-tickets-216861517637
24/03/2021
“I would rather have questions that can't be answered than answers that can't be questioned.”
― Richard P. Feynman
This Wednesday our book recommendation is “Six Easy Pieces” by Richard P Feynman, well known for his extraordinary teaching expertise.
“Six Easy Pieces” contains some of the most accessible and foundational chapters from the famous “Lectures on Physics” (also well worth a full read), ranging from the conservation of energy to the relationship of physics to other areas of science. Feynman reduces complex problems into easy, enjoyable stories and provides the reader an accessible way to understand the basics of physics.
If you are up for a lighter position, we encourage you to try Feynman’s autobiography: “Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!”.
As always, comment with any positions that you think are worth reading.