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Thursday 25 February 2016
REGENERATION of {REACT} Magazine
The {REACT} magazine is back and in the process of being revamped but we will soon be needing writers to contribute towards the next issue, with the theme of
'REGENERATION'
Inline with this new theme we now have a new purpose, summarised here:
" {REACT} magazine wants to inform those interested in science on science-based research, providing an insight not only into the end products of research but all activities that go on behind the red brick doors of Newcastle’s science departments."
With this new purpose we will be focusing more on the research happening at Newcastle University across all the Science departments, delving into the areas of science that you may not hear about everyday. We look forward to hearing more about the new and exciting research that goes on within our university and hope to keep you informed on it.
Tuesday 18 November 2014
Issue 6 is (finally) here!
Issue 6 is out! Sorry it took us a while, but we hope you enjoy this one! In this issue, we have decided to take a look into the future and focus on the theme of “What lies beyond”. On page 11 and 13, we take look at what happens to our bodies after we die and all the options you have. If you are more concerned with the more immediate future, go to page 3 for an insight into the world after graduation, or read all about the NEPG conference on page 5 for some more inspiration on career choices. Or, if you'd rather not think about that right now (we completely understand), check out the articles on the future of mineral mining (page 7) and the questions of whether or not you can be too old to become a great scientist (the answer is no, you will be relieved to see – page 16). We have also been out and about to give you first-hand accounts of the Body Worlds: Vital exhibition at the Life Science Ccentre (page 20) and the Sparks North East hack day (page 15). Our regular puzzle sections are of course also present, as is the science profile.
Lastly, we are always looking for new contributors – editing, writing, illustrating or just helping out with distribution, whatever takes your fancy, we would love to hear from you. We would also like to thank everyone for keeping {react} going throughout two years. We have recently been awarded funding by the university postgraduate innovation fund to keep us going for at least one more year and this would not have been possible without your support, both as contributors and readers.
Monday 23 June 2014
Issue 5 Release and Issue 6 Call for Proposals!
It's the count down to the end of the academic year and we've got plenty
of thoughts on how to "Stay on Target" in Newcastle
University student science magazine {react} Issue 5, available
at locations around campus and the city right now! Come for the project
management advice and get lost in a mathematical maze. The end of the academic
year isn't the end of the world, which is why for Issue 6 we're
asking "What Lies Beyond?"
{react} articles are brief, thought-provoking and fun.
We aren't looking for technical papers or 2000 word essays - we want you
to tell us about the science, technology, engineering and maths topics that
really interest you. Your article can be a research piece, interview, review of
a book or film, comic strip or anything else you can think of. Check out
or past issues to see the topics other students have explored (http://reactmagazine.co.uk/the-latest-issue/).
Here's a few ideas to get the old thinker ticking:
- Death:
Final Destination? We're not talking ghosts and ghouls, but what
processes do we undergo. Or perhaps you can tell us about research into
how communities or new technologies are changing the lives of those left
behind.
- We've
found the magnetic highway, a new limit to our solar system. What other
limits are being found and how do we plan to crash through them?
- Diagnosis
is just the beginning and sometimes even being 'cured' isn't the end.
Medical students, discuss.
- Most
frightening of all, what happens after the gown comes off and you're
officially a graduate?
Got an interesting idea but it doesn't fit the theme? Send a proposal in
anyway! This is your chance to tell us and the readers something
awesome about what's going in your world! (We especially welcome proposals
highlighting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in the North
East.)
- NCL:Research - showcase a fascinating research project
taking place at Newcastle University. It doesn't have to be your
own work, just something you find interesting.
- Science Heroes - sing the praises of a favourite science
personality
- Science:fiction - explore the science behind books and films.
Is the rapid development of everyday technology outstripping writers'
abilities to deal with it? When was the last time you saw a mobile phone
work in a horror movie?
- Student stories - your inspiring science experiences from
everyday life
Send your 100 word proposal about your article idea and
why it should be read by Newcastle to react.mag.team@gmail.com by June 30, 2014.
Wednesday 11 December 2013
New Issue!
Keep an eye out for the
newly arrived issue 4 of Newcastle University’s student magazine {react}, where
we asked for your take on the theme "In the blink of an eye". From
monitoring processes using light to startled squids, there’s plenty to cast
your eye upon. You’ve also contributed articles about on-going research, field
experiences, and a special feature on the British Science Festival 2013.
We are now looking for people to help us with the distribution, so
if you would like to help get {react} out to our readers and make sure there
are always plenty of copies in e.g. your common room or school reception,
please get in touch!
Want to get in on this great way of telling the world about your
research and degree? You’re in luck as we’re now accepting proposals for issue
5 with the theme “Stay on target”.
Here
are some suggestions to get you started:
·
How do self-assembling nanostructures stick to their blueprints?
·
If you are involved in drug design, open up the world of targeted
drug delivery to those outside the lab.
·
Governments around the world are setting all sorts of goals for
sustainable resource use and waste reduction, but can they actually reach those
targets?
Can’t think of anything to do with our theme? Don’t worry; we
still want to hear about your research and experiences for our “NCL Research”
and “NCL Uni Science” sections. Alternatively, you could write about your
personal Science Hero or tell us about an exciting Science Fiction.
Please
send your proposals to react.mag.team@gmail.com by
January 4th - what a great way to kick off the New Year! We only need about 100
words about your planned article: what will it cover and what makes it
interesting? Please do not send entire articles or previously published work. We look forward to hearing from you!
Elspeth and Gesa
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