Dr Geraldine Echue, former PhD student from FRG, now Deputy Editor at Advanced Materials, Advanced Portfolio, and Wiley In Research, gave a wonderful overview of publishing, with a focus on Advanced Portfolio journals. Great to have top tips, and the latest on the use of AI in scientific publishing, also afterwards over coffee.

Geri also generously spent time with members of the FRG and gave members an opportunity to share some of their latest results.

Great to have Geraldine Echue back in Bristol! Thank you for a wonderful visit! #BristolAlumni!

It’s been a joyful week for the FRG, marked by the cultural festival and group brithday celebrations!

On Tuesday 16th August of Lunar Calendar, three members of the group took part in the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival event held at the Global Lounge, where they shared experiences of traditional customs associated with this important cultural occasion of family reunion.

Later in the week, the entire group gathered for a shared evening meal to celebrate the birthdays of three group members, including Charl Faul, Ben Harker, and Yuerong Tian! It was a wonderful opportunity to relax and enjoy good food!.

This July celebrates the success of Faul Research Group members and their graduation! Congratulations once again to Dr Helal Alharbi, Dr Xue Fang, Shaohua Li, Amelia Reay, Becca Rees-Porter, Freddy Walden, and Paige Barker!

Warmest wishes from all of us in the group, and the very best to their next chapters, whether in academia, industry, or beyond!

Many congratulations to Dr Helal Alharbi on successfully passing his viva on May 7th! As always, celebrations followed the great news. We wish him continued success and all the best in his future endeavours!