Features and opinion

“I want young women to know their science dreams are possible”: Herts biologist influencer on cancer research, chronic illness and being a woman working in STEM

At age 16, Ellie Hurer was diagnosed with salivary gland tumours. Resultant major operations and treatments would leave her lips and tongue partially paralysed, while severe nerve pain, and medication like morphine, would make day-to-day life difficult.

9 February 2024
Meet the manager of Robot House: "I strive to understand how we can communicate with robot companions"

20 November 2023
Meet the Herts graduate campaigning against harassment on public transport - by telling bystanders what they can do to help

31 October 2023
RoboVacation! A well-deserved break for our Robot House team

22 September 2023
How the tourism industry – and other travellers – can help families of autistic children get the break they deserve

21 August 2023
Women’s World Cup: how better sports diplomacy can help women’s football grow

4 August 2023
"Blake was always around sitting on my shoulder and rattling my cage...as a scientist, I believe he prevented me from falling into complacency"

27 July 2023
Top tips to boost your mental health

9 March 2023