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Personal Reflection: Initiating and Organising “Menopause in Focus” at Cardiff University

Posted on 29 October 2025 by Karen Reed

As October draws to a close and we mark the end of Menopause Awareness Month, I’ve taken a moment to reflect on one of its highlights, the Cardiff University Menopause […]

Supporting introverted medical students.

Posted on 20 September 2025 by Karen Reed

The most recent trigger for this blog was a conversation at the most recent open day with an introverted individual who was apprehensive about medicine.  Prior to this, my interest […]

From Maternity Leave to EDI Lead: A Journey I Never Planned

Posted on 9 September 2025 by Karen Reed

If someone had told me 20 years ago that I’d end up chairing committees focused on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), and working under titles that include the words “EDI […]

Resilience is a measure of privileged

Posted on 15 August 2025 by Karen Reed

"Resilience is a measure of privileged" a quote from Alex from the ADHD adults podcast. Blimey this got me thinking 🤔 Resilience is seen as a good thing, a superpower […]

A conversation about harassment and bullying.

Posted on 7 June 2024 by Karen Reed

Harassment and bullying, is a big impact, emotive topic that is not often openly discussed. Indeed, in 2023, staff feedback within the School of Medicine, Cardiff University, highlighted that some […]