I am reflecting on a moment I captured in a snapshot last month during my ‘Hockney Period’.

See the sunlight reflecting on ripples of water stirred by a gentle cool breeze. An interesting and beautiful phenomenon from an artistic viewpoint or a ‘sciency’ physics perspective.

It was refreshing just to enjoy the moment and now the picture 😊.

Art, science or both – depends how you look at it.

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by Dr Julie Charlesworth 4/10/24

What an important and exciting time this is for undergrads, postgrads, and postdocs! I am thinking about all those embarking on their studies and research careers, particularly in Life Sciences and of course generally as well. It’s time to reiterate some sentiments and messages to this new generation of scientists.

Very best wishes to Life Science students and early career researchers.

How the world and humankind need you!

How we should all be encouraging and supporting the younger research generation. For all those students and researchers driven by a passion for their subject it should be a time to really enjoy studying and research for the sake of research; a time to explore interests and have a great life and social life too. It’s not the easiest of times and research can be very frustrating with many ups and downs. It was ever thus. It is however an adventure with opportunities to grasp, whilst keeping a sense of perspective and having fun! Many of us are willing you on to a great future!

Looking forward…

The skills learnt will be transferable for many different career options. Early career researchers have much to contribute, and they deserve to be challenged, encouraged, and supported in their research careers. They also have so much potential in many walks of life and different spheres.

by Dr Julie Charlesworth 26/9/24

This is a timely reminder that A Tree of Life Sciences® continues with consistency and more surprises to come.

To Inform, Improve, and Inspire!

Still alive and kicking!
Branching out and putting down roots…

Watch this space 😊

by Dr Julie Charlesworth 16/9/24

Work is serious but we don’t have to take ourselves too seriously.

Playtime is not just for the holidays and weekends but for anytime 😂.

[An image I created in a playful moment].

After all we are all kids at heart.

After the weekend is over
After the holidays are done
There is still time and times to be playful
Let’s do it. Bring joy and have fun.

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by Dr Julie Charlesworth 9/9/24

Home sweet home 🏡.

We had some surprise visitors and guests over the summer.

Meteorological Autumn is almost upon us so it is timely to recap on the simple pleasures a garden can bring
together with its little visitors.

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‘The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.’ 😊.

by Dr Julie Charlesworth 29/8/24

Guess where?

[My photos from recent day trips to the Peak District a short drive from home in the UK.]

A breath of fresh air and exercise can be an exhilarating experience come rain or shine.

Whether for hiking hard, gentle strolls, or breathtaking views – sometimes we don’t have to travel far to find adventure. Not just great for holidays – near enough for a day trip,

A breath of fresh air on many levels. A refreshing change!

Happy holidays.

by Dr Julie Charlesworth 22/8/24

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Many people are still celebrating the joys of graduation and the senses of achievement, but probably not forgetting the angst of exams and results days! Today, my thoughts are with those younger adults about to get A-Level results, and the university decisions soon to be made.

University was a life-changing experience for me for so many positive reasons.

I know ‘the times they are a changing’. However, I would like to think that the youth of today could have the same, similar, or even better opportunities. It is important to level the playing field for them, provide places to grow, and gain independence in life and in thought.

I am thinking of the many universities with whom I have links. I give a special mention to Manchester University because it is their bicentenary year! I support many of their aspirations and I am ever grateful to them for taking a chance on me some 50 years ago!

It seems timely to share some of my previous posts at this time of year. Positivity and Perspective on Results Day.

With best wishes to all.

by Dr Julie Charlesworth 14/8/24

On a lighter note as the summer holidays begin for many people, here is post card of a few photos I have taken to capture some special holiday moments by the sea.

Happy Holidays!

by Dr Julie Charlesworth 16/7/24

More reflections and a glimmer of hope. Sometimes you return years later and see different things with new perspectives.

Woodland walk Cheshire UK April 2024.

I captured these moments on photos I took just this week. A rainbow waterfall is a natural phenomenon that can occur when sunlight interacts with water droplets in a waterfall.

(This was a return to a bluebell woodland walk visited at this time 5 years ago.)
The bluebells are as glorious as ever at this time of year in the UK.

Same place:Photos taken 5 years ago.

The beauties of Nature in springtime are soothing, inspiring, and free.

by Dr Julie Charlesworth 26/04/24

This became increasingly apparent during the Covid-19 pandemic. More people showed they were interested in science. I think this had a good effect on scientific understanding and curiosity generally. Here’s a piece I penned in poetic verse about how the language of science is spreading with a few thoughts to ponder:

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THE LANGUAGE OF SCIENCE IS SPREADING. ©

Science is for everyone!
Chat show hosts are doing it
Businesses are doing it
It seems everyone is doing it…

Speaking the language of science.

‘It’s in our DNA’
‘It’s in my genes’
‘And the DNA test shows…’

There are levels of understanding.
And a good scientist
recognises their own limits.
Other good people
Should do too.
And many people do.

So, is it DNA?
Or deoxyribonucleic acid?
(It can be) either
Or both.
But DNA can be used
to portray a concept.
Or a molecular composition
With a structure and function.
And about which there is still much to learn.

In recent times
New words are becoming
Part of the vocabulary.
R factor, RNA, Antibodies, Antigens.
And there are more words to come.
Politicians, the media, and generally,
It seems everyone is doing it.

Speaking the language of science.

Communication is key.
Speaking a new language
Can be challenging,
And also stimulating.
No-one can know everything.
But spreading understanding is important.
The language of science is spreading.
Go ahead and choose it
But be careful how you use it.

Because…science is for everyone!

©Julie Charlesworth, 2024

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Science, medical, and health communications are important.

Scientific understanding is important because knowledge and understanding help us to make informed decisions – both individually and collectively.
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by Dr Julie Charlesworth 18/03/24