Bladet nr 1; 2024 Recreation

Spring

Nr 1

Recreation

Bladet

Uppsala biologist’s Sectional Journal 51th year Number 1 2024

Ansvarig utgivare Johan Edin

Adress

Contents

02 Word from president of BÄR 03 IBG sidan 04 Board of BÄR 2024 06 BIF 2024

Bladet c/o IBG Norbyvägen 14 752 36 Uppsala

07 Klubbverket 2024

Coverpage

Fredrika Höög

09 Spring recipes

About Bladet

10 Utbytesstudier

Bladet is one of the oldest sectional newspapers in Uppsala, if not the oldest.

We are politically independent and with a main focus on biology.

08 Statistik för biloger

12 Bachelor project : How, when and what to do?

14 Sångboksbattle 15 To Read or Not to Read?

17 BIF i Romme 18 Horoscope 20 Biology pet wall

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Editorial

Fredrika Höög

Board

Lina Tuving

Hanna Chavez

Editor-in-cheif

Writer & Illustrator

Writer & Illustrator

Andreas Andersson

Sofia Olsson

Writer

Writer

Words from the presidemt of BÄR Hey everyone!

Guess what? The first edition of Bladet for this year is finally out! And with that comes my debut in Bladet with the chairman’s chronicle! Spring is around the corner, the sun is warming up, and the snow is melting away! Soon, little flowers will pop up in the ditches, and it’ll be time to put away the winter jacket. Streets are clearing of gravel, and before you know it, those lemon butterflies will be fluttering about! I think I speak for many when I say that spring is a breath of fresh air—brighter days, nature peeking out again.

With that, we’re gearing up for the end of courses, followed by new classes, labs, lectures, seminars, and maybe even a lucky excursion? Personally, I’m eagerly anticipating lunch outdoors in the sun again!

It’s been two months since I stepped into this role, and let me tell you, it’s been a wild ride of emotions.

But mostly, I’ve been pumped about what this year has in store! As a first-year student, if you told me a year ago that I’d be the president of BÄR, I’d have thought you were joking. Mostly because I thought I would be studying physics, but being trusted with such a big position felt far away. Nonetheless, we all have settled in pretty good in our positions in the board, and we’ve achieved a lot in these initial months, like hosting the first two BÄR-meetings of the year, put together a chemistry and math workshop, and by the time you’re reading this, the Bio Days have already happened, but as I’m writing this I already know it’s going to be a blast! We’ve started gearing up for what’s ahead in BÄR, and if you’re curious about who we are, there are introductions of all of us further ahead in the magazine!

If you’re looking for me you’ll probably find me at Ångströms or BMC if I’m not already in the BÄR-skog, since I’m currently doing the chemistry term! It’s like a big where’s Waldo over Uppsala instead of just EBC haha! If you can’t find me, you can reach me by email bio-ordf@utn.se, but feel free to reach out by any social media you find me on, even if you just want to chat about anything!

And by the way, I hope you are attending the BÄR-meetings we arrange once a month!

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Lots of löv, Amanda-linn

IBG-sidan På gång på IBG – Biology info Ansökan till höstens kurser

Ansökan till höstens kurser öppnar 15 mars. Sista anmälningsdag är 15 april. Gör din ansökan på antagning.se.

Examensceremoni

Den 4:e juni kommer IBG att arrangera en examensceremoni för kandidat- och masterstudenter som tar examen. Ceremonin kommer att hållas i Universiteteshuset. Har ni frågor? Kontakta Johan Edin, johan.edin@ibg.uu.se

Anmälan till tentor

Glöm inte bort att anmäla er till tentor och omtentor i Ladok senast 12 dagar innan tentan. Det går därefter inte att anmäla sig hos IBGadministrationen eller i tentasalen.

Se till att din mailadress är uppdaterad i Ladok

Mycket viktig information skickas från oss på IBG via mail. För att inte riskera att missa viktig information behöver du se till att den mailadress som du registrerat i Ladok är rätt.

Klimatfrukost på Green Week 22 mars!

Kalendarium 2024 10 apr Kursombudsmöte 15 apr Sista dag att söka höstkurser 8 maj Kursombudsmöte

Se www.ibg.uu.se för uppdaterad kalender

Biology Education Centre (IBG) – English corner Application to autumn courses The application period for autumn courses starts on March 15. Last day to apply for courses is April 15. Apply at universityadmissions.se

Valedictory ceremony On June 4, the Biology Education Centre will hold a valedictory ceremony for Bachelor’s and Maste’s students.

The Ceremony will take place at the main University building. Do you have questions? Contact Johan Edin, johan.edin@ibg.uu.se

Som en del av UTN:s Green Week bjuder IBG:s Klimatgrupp studenter på klimatfrukost på EBC fredag 22 mars. Samtidigt lanserar vi en kort enkät för studenter som en del av arbetet med att ta fram en Strategisk klimatplan för IBG och grundutbildningen i biologi. UTN kommer snart att gå ut med mer information! Vill du veta mer om IBG:s klimatarbete eller göra en föranmälan till klimatfrukosten? Hör av dig till klimat@ibg.uu.se

Register for exams

Text: Johan Edin

A lot of important information from us at the Biology Education Centre is sent to you by e-mail. To make sure you don’t miss anything, you need to have a correct e-mail adress in Ladok.

Don’t forget to register for exams at the latest 12 days before the exam. You cannot register at the IBG administration or in the exam room after that.

Keep your e-mail updated in Ladok

Climate breakfast on March 22 During the student union Green Week, the Biology Education Centre climate group will host a climate breakfast for students on March 22. They will also launch a survey as part of creating a climate plan for the biology education. Do you want to know more or register for the breakfast? Send an e-mail to klimat@ibg.uu.se

Calendar 2024

There is now a climate corner at the Biologi Education Centre where you can send suggestions for making the education more sustainable. Photo: Johan Edin

10 Apr Course representative meeting 15 Apr Last day to apply for fall courses 8 May Course representative meeting

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Board of BÄR 2024 Amanda-linn

Hi! My name is Amanda-linn and I am in my first year of the biology candidate program. I am also the president of BÄR, and I look forward to a lot of things this year! It’ll be really fun to work with the rest of my amazing board making your year as great as we can, with everything regarding studies, sittningar and more! So far it has been really fun learning more about the section, UTN and the university in general, and i am looking forward to learning more! I am also looking forward to getting to know all of you, and it has been great so far. A fun fact about me is that I collect unusual snusdosor.

Agnes Hi, my name is Agnes Hallin and I’m studying my second year of biology!

I’m the vice president of BÄR, and what I’m most looking forward to this year is getting to know our board and all of you fellow members, and of course, I’m excited to organize the candidate sittning for our beloved thirdyear students. A fun fact about me is that I collect Moomin mugs and can tabs, so don’t hesitate to send them my way;)

Carolina Hi, my name is Carolina Cagenius and I’m in the first year of the biology candidate program. Im also the treasurer in BÄR, so my main job is to say no to crazy expensive ideas from the rest of the board, but I look forward to being able to explore and test out new ideas for BÄR! A fun fact? I have a really cute dog, if you ask nicely I’ll show you pictures of her!

Tom Hello! My name is Tom and I’m currently studying my first year as a biologist! As a board member (or the one and only board member if you’d like) I’m looking forward to taking care of ”Slåtterängen” later this year and further improving our section in as many ways possible!

Fun fact? I like Haggis!

Olivia Hi! My name is Olivia Nygårds and I am a second year student of the biology candidate program. The thing I look forward to the most is to be able to help and support all the students in our programs with various educational matters and to get involved in BÄR alongside the other engaged people in the section! A fun fact about me is that I’m a musician and have played keyboard in a band called Swaya, and we’ve got an EP out on Spotify!

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Annie Hello! My name is Annie Thulin and I’m a second year biology student. As the secretary of BÄR I’m of course looking forward to writing protocols, it would be a boring position if I didn’t like it haha! But I’m also excited to hang out with the other board members and BÄR-members, and hopefully getting more people involved and excited about BÄR! A fun fact about me?

I have a burn mark on my stomach after the one time I made halloumi fries with no shirt on.

Penina My name is Penina and I am in my third year. As information responsible I am really looking forward to working with the rest of the board as we all seem to enjoy each other’s company and share the same level of ambitions.

Its really fun to gain knowledge about the section, the university or UTN and I enjoy being helpful when people ask me things (hint: never doubt asking me things!!). On a less serious note I am also really looking forward to posting memes for the section’s members every Monday! Its really fun to make them and even more when people seem to enjoy them. A fun fact about me is that I have played guitar since I was 15!

Adam My name is Adam Jansson and I’m studying my 1st year of my master in ecosystems and aquatic ecology, or my 4th year in total. The things I’m looking forward to the most is to work with this supernice group of people, also known as the board, and hopefully be a nice study social responsible person creating an even better environment than before! Fun fact about me is that I have 9 tattoos and I can’t wait to get more!

We hereby present the board of BÄR 2024!

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BIF

2024

Emma Moberg, Daniel Thorell and Elvira Barinaga, we are BIF 2024! We are here to make sure that you do not become a total couch potato this year. With us you can expect to try out new sports and activities, be social, sweat a bit, maybe get hit in the face by a ball or two and enjoy fresh air. And maybe you’ll even get a cool patch, if you show up to the right activities.

Apart from continuing old traditions, our goal is to implement some new ones: a running group that will start up in March and a climbing group in April. Also activities for you by you, where you can choose the activity and hold it (with a friend or alone) and we organize it.

Here comes some propaganda: if you have any ideas regarding activities that you want to see happen, we have a questionnaire you can fill in in our story highlight on instagram.

Emma Moberg Year: 2 BIF activity you cannot miss out on: ÅM, all of the activities are super fun. You don’t need any previous experience it´s just fun to compete against the other UTN faculties.

Interesting sport fact: The world’s quickest football goal was scored 2,4 seconds after kick-off.

Daniel Thorell Year: 2 BIF activity you cannot miss out on: The running group! Running by yourself is fun in my opinion but running with other people is even better. All paces and effort-levels are welcome. So, don’t be afraid to join if you enjoy running and want to sweat, exercise and have a good time.

Interesting sport fact: Humans are the only organisms that play sports.

Elvira Barinaga Year: 1 BIF activity you cannot miss out on: Climbing! Whether that be the climbing group or an activity that occurs once. It’s super fun to get to act dumb on the wall and inhale chalk for hours on end Interesting sport fact: There is a cross country trail in New Zealand that goes from the northernmost point to the southernmost point, to complete it you have to canoe from

one island to the other.

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KLUBBVERKET 2024 Post: Sir Darwin Namn: Julia Nilsson Årskurs: År 2 Ser fram emot: Att få komma på roliga varianter på onsdagsölen!! Samt förbereda och planera Selektionen 2024!!

Favoritmärke: Årets onsdagsölmärke! Så nöjd!

Post: Darwinfinken Namn: Julia Lundgren Årskurs: År 2 Ser fram emot: Hela året tillsammans med vårt fina klubbverk, att föra vidare och skapa traditioner!

Favoritmärke: BÄRunchen, påskäggsjakten 23, Stairway to heaven! Går inte att välja.

Post: Flexfink Namn: Ester Ward Årskurs: År 1 Ser fram emot: Att hitta på massa roliga olika typer va spex, och roliga aktiviter på onsdagsölen.

Favoritmärke: Ett märke jag fått av min familj eller Lilla My märket.

Post: Flexfink Namn: Mira Egnell Årskurs: År 2 Ser fram emot: ”På spåret”eventet som vi planerar!!

Favoritmärke: Mina djungeldromedarsmärken!

Både det vår huvudfadder Waldermar gjorde och det recceBella gjorde till oss!

Post: Fixarfink Namn: Bella Vega Årskurs: År 1 Ser fram emot: Att pynta sönder varenda liten sittning vi kommer ha!

Favoritmärke: Hmmm, nobelsittningsmärket eller QKarl BÄRtITs märket

Post: Fixarfink Namn: Ellen Paulsson Årskurs: År 2 Ser fram emot: Att ha sittning med GRUS!!

Favoritmärke: Märket från BÄ(R)t shIT Krazy!!

Post: Fotofink Namn: Greta Melander Årskurs: År 2 Ser fram emot: Att köra beerpong på en onsdagsöl!!

Favoritmärke: Blomsterbjörnarnas märke!

Post: Fotofink Namn: Elsa Nilsson Årskurs: År 2 Ser fram emot: Att få vara paparazzi på alla sittningar och fota alla fina gäster!

Favoritmärke: Alfons Åberg och QKarl BÄRtITs märket

Post: Födofink Namn: Hanna Chavez Årskurs: Jag vet faktiskt inte Ser fram emot: Eventuell karaoke kväll och Singstar med Fyskam!

Favoritmärke: Alfons märket jag designade när jag var Darwin hihi!

Post: Födofink Namn: ????? Årskurs: ?????

Ser fram emot: Att DU ska söka denna post!!

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Spring recipes Text & Photo: Fredrika Höög

Spring is finally here! Slowly but surely, the snow is melting and the cold is retiring for now. The birds are singing. It won’t be long before coltsfoot and snowdrops are growing in the ditches. To think, you can finally dust off that bike of yours that has been locked in a shed for ages. Except for all this wonder, Easter is fast approaching, therefore it is time for… springfika! But what should you bake for Easter or the weekend?

Well, here are 2 suggestions to help you on the way!

1. Lemon and lime cheesecake

Pastries and desserts with citrus are some of the most delicious things I know and then why not combine that with one of the best cakes there is, cheesecake! Therefore I now present one of my absolute favorite recipes.

It is luxurious, light and fresh. A cake you just have to taste. It is also perfect to prepare a few days before and then put in the freezer. No need to stress on the day of the party right? Or why not hot up a bleeck day with some everyday luxury? No matter what, you won’t regret making this cake, I guarantee it.

Ingredients: Base: 150 g butter 300 g Digestive biscuits 1 ½ dl Coconutflakes

Steps: Crush the Digestive biscuits and blend them together with melted butter and coconutflakes into a crumbly mass. Push out in a springform with a spoon until smooth and put it in the fridge. Put gelatin leaves in cold water and warm up the lemon and lime juice.

Filling: Melt gelatin leaves in the hot citrus juice and leave to 6 gelatine leaves cool down. Mix cottage cheese with a fork until soft 1 lemon ( juice & peell) and fluffy, stir in the condensed milk and mix proper3 lime (Juice & peel) ly. Add prepared citrus mix and the citrus peel. Care600 g cream cheese fully add whipped cream and stir until even. Pour the 2 sweetened condensed milk filling in the springform and put in the fridge again 2 ½ dl whipped cream for at least 4 h (but preferably overnight). Done! Easy peasy lemon squeezy!

2. Chocolate tosca cake

“False” tosca cake, “ryttarkaka”, chocolate tosca cake. There is a Swedish idiom that goes “ A dear child has many names” and that certainly is the case for this cake. Which is the right one? No idea, but what does it really matter. It is one of the simplest recipes I know and extremely forgiving. I mean, chocolate, coconut and tosca. Can it get any better? It is also just as good cold as warm so it is no problem to freeze the cake.

Ingredients: Steps: Chocolate Cake: Put the oven at 200 °C. Melt the butter to the cake and 150 g butter put it on the side to cool a bit. Whisk eggs and sugar 4 eggs fluffy and stir in the cocoa, vanilla sugar and salt. Add 3 dl sugar flour and the melted butter and blend until you get an 2 tsp vanilla sugar even batter. Fill a long pan ( ca 20 x 30 cm) and bake 1 dl Cocoa in the middle of the oven for 15 min ( the cake has to 2 pinches salt be enough baked to carry the tosca so it should have 3 dl Flour a small crust on top). While the cake is in the oven, mix the ingredients for the tosca together in a pot and Tosca: boil on middle heat while stirring. One boiling let the 5 ½ dl Coconut flakes tosca simmer for 5 min. Take out the cake of the oven 75 g butter and put the coconut tosca on top. Even out the tosca 1 ½ dl whipped cream and bake for 10 min further until it is nice and gol1 ½ dl sugar den. Let the cake cool down before cut in squares. Eat 1 dl light syrup newly baked or freeze and save for later!

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Linneas utbyte i Edinburgh Namn: Linnea Eriksson Vart har du studerat? Edinburgh (Skottland) Period: HT 2022 Varför ansökte du om utbyte/Vad var det som lockade?

Jag har varit kär i Edinburgh och Skottland ända sedan jag reste dit med familjen när jag var 13, så när jag såg att det fanns en möjlighet att studera där på utbytesstudier tvekade jag inte en sekund!

Vart bodde du under dina utbytesstudier?

Edinburgh är ökänt för att vara en stad där det är svårt att hitta boende, och det var inget undantag för mig. Det slutade med att jag bodde på airbnb med två andra svenskar. Dyrt men jag fick en liten familj på så vis så jag klagar inte!

Vad pluggade du för typ av kurser?

Jag läste Immunology 3, Molecular Microbiology 3 och Molecular Genetics 3 Vad var det bästa med ditt land/ favoritminne?

Oj svårt! Jag måste nog säga alla fina människor man lärde känna men också den otroliga naturen! Vi var ett gäng som hyrde en bil och åkte upp i Highlands en helg och det är ett minne som ligger högt på listan.

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Kristins utbyte i Seoul Namn: Kristin Erlandsson Vart har du studerat? I Seoul, Sydkorea Period: HT 2023 Varför ansökte du om utbyte/Vad var det som lockade?

Jag har alltid velat studera utomlands och få bo och uppleva en annan kultur. Jag har också alltid velat se och uppleva hur studentlivet och hur utbildningen är i ett annat land i jämförelse med Sverige. Det är en så unik upplevelse som jag kände att jag jättegärna ville vara med om.

Vart bodde du under dina utbytesstudier?

Jag bodde först på ett airbnb i Seol de två första veckorna men sedan hittade jag ett share house som jag bodde i resten av terminen (tips är att alltid fixa boende innan du åker iväg… gör inte som jag hahahah) men det blev bra tillslut och jag hade ett jättebra läge och bodde med jättetrevliga personer!

Vad pluggade du för typ av kurser?

Jag läste mest biologikurser såsom livsmedelsmikrobiologi, epigenetik och neurobiologi men det var sådan konkurrens om kurser så jag var tvungen att läsa två andra också och då blev det en engelska kurs och en politik kurs.

Vad var det bästa med ditt land/favoritminne?

Jag tycker det bästa med Sydkorea och speciellt Seoul är att allt finns där. Det finns så mycket att göra och om du gillar att göra saker hela tiden så kommer du ändå aldrig få slut på saker att göra. Det är ett väldigt aktivt land vilket är jättekul men det kan också bli lite stressigt för folk som kanske vill ha det lite lugnare. Mitt favoritminne är nog från första veckan när jag för första gången träffade en av mina närmaste kompisar från Korea och vi gick på en festival tillsammans. Det var en så bra start på utbytet och det var nog en av de roligaste festivalerna jag har gått på.

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Degree project: How, when and what to do?

Auther: Fredrika Höög

A bit of this and that:

Thought a lot about the bachelor thesis? Do you want to do a project instead of just writing for weeks on end? Then maybe a degree project is for you. What is a degree project? It is an examination for bachelor students that can be done instead of the classical bachelor thesis consisting of only writing.

You might not know of this because the course can not be found in the bachelor program syllabus or at Antagning.se. This is because “Degree project C in Biology” is a course that requires you to apply directly to one of IBG’s coordinators. The reason is that you need to first find a project and then fill out an application form and project plan that you then send to IBG. Once they are satisfied, you will be admitted to the course. There is a lot to keep track of during the process so here are are a few things that are easy to forget when trying to find your bachelor thesis that could help you avoid a lot of unnecessary stress. Remember that all projects are individual though and that there will always be exceptions.

• Don’t take on too much! The project is 15 hp, usually corresponding to 10 weeks of work. The course is a great way to get more lab experience and working experience on projects individually, but you are still required to write a scientific report.Think about that when you do your project plan/ accept a project so you don’t get overwhelmed. If it doesn’t feel right, say no!

• It takes time! Finding a project can be super fast, but sometimes it takes time and that's okay. Try to start looking for a project at least 6 months before. Sometimes it can take much shorter though. Sometimes longer. Make sure to give yourself time to really find something you like to do.

• Don’t know what to do? Ask older students or think about which course you liked best so far. Ask lecturers or lab teachers if they can recommend a project or subject. They usually either have something themselves or can recommend someone for you to reach out to that have similar projects. You can also check out Uppsala university project page which has adverts for both projects and summer jobs.

Remember that if you want to do a project in botany, then maybe a project in November will be a problem. Try to be realistic when deciding what period to do the project.

• Apply for the Bachelor thesis course too. Why? Because if you apply for the course during the same period and don’t get a degree project, then you can just do a bachelor thesis.

• Apply on time! Make sure that you send all your papers (project plan, Ladok result certificate and application form). They usually want it a month before the start of the project, but it is often possible to turn in until 2 weeks beforehand.

• Start writing! Researching and writing is something you should do continuously. It might seem boring but the time flie by, so don’t wait until the very last minute. You will thank yourself in the end, promise!

• In order to get your degree diploma from Uppsala university, you need to have the last points/ course that are registred in Ladok from Uppsala university. Make sure, if you do your degree project somewhere else, that you still have a course after or that you have some other points from the university that register afterwards.

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From start to finish

It can feel like a long and complicated process to get a degree project. Sometimes it might even be a bit overwhelming. Here are 12 general steps to help you on your way to a complete bachelor project!

1. Start the search. Think about what you want to do!

2. Reach out to professors, or/and existing projects on the “Uppsala project site” or a company.

Write to more than one!

3. Go to interviews. Be prepared with potential questions about project.

4. Choose a project/ thesis that you like.

5. Make a project plan (1-2 pages) together with your supervisor and sign the application form.

Make sure to read all the instructions for the degree project before sending it in.

6. Admit your project plan and application form with supervisor to the counselors best suited to your thesis at IBG. 7. The counselor admit you to the course named “Examensarbete C/ Degree project C”.

8. Carry out the project with continuous laboratory work and writing of report. Recieve feedback on the first draft from supervisor and rewrite/ correct it. Get OK from supervisor when done.

9. Present the project in a 25 min presentation and answer questions. Give feedback on another report.

10. Rewrite report after feedback from opponent. Admit the final version of the report to the cordinator together with a title page and a popular science summary for your report.

11. Wait for feedback from counselor, review and send for approval.

12. Bachelor project finished!

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More information can be found at https://www.ibg.uu.se/student-en/programme-pages/bachelors-programme/degree-project-c-in-biology/

Sångboksbattle Text av: Fredrika Höög

Tycker, tycckker, tyyyckker, tyckker biologerna att det finns en låt som är helt klart bättre en alla andra i sångboken? Det var frågan vi ställde oss när vi bestämde oss för att göra denna undersökning.

Sångboken är en av biologernas käraste ägodelar som ständigt medtages på fin- som fulsittningar.

Sångboken är därav något näst intill alla biologer (och naturvetare) äger. Antalet sånger vi sjungit i slutet av vår studietid, oändligt. Finns det då en låt som helt klart är underskattad och aldrig sjungs som alla älskar? Eller är biologer vanedjur som föredrar de trygga i klassikerna? Det var det hög tid att ta reda på. Bladet presenterar därav: Sångboksbattle 2024!

Svaren blev många (hela 37 st) och resultatet är nu inne! Kommer biologerna hålla med sina egna åsikter? Det får tiden avgöra. Här kommer dock resultatet:

Segrare: 1. Dansen går på Svinsta skär 2. Spritbolaget 3. Jag är utbildad jag lovar Favoritcitat: • Fördelar: Brutal och rolig, skojjig klang och lagom med riv. Extra bra om man kan de censurerade verserna. Nackdelar: är Q:s sektionslåt (ew) ”Lille Olle” • Portos visa är sååååå underskattad! Den har en knasig dans, rolig text och det bästa är när man sjunger den sent in i en sittning och någon fortsätter sjunga fel, så den går bara snabbare och snabbare. Portos visa behöver mer kärlek in my humble opinion • Sektionslåten är inget att leka med, det är den som är unik för oss biologer! Plus vem älskar inte Carola?

• GOAT

”Svinsta skär”

Svar: Biologer är vanedjur och föredrar det säkra och vanliga. Sångbokspärlan är nu korad!

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To Read or Not to Read?

Author: Lina Tuving

Have you, at least once in your life, experienced the wonder of a good book? Perhaps it was a fairytale you read when you were little, or a dystopian novel you found during your teens. Like many other students, I have been reading a lot less ever since I started university. Perhaps the long days of lectures and browsing through textbooks are the reason behind it, because when I finally get some free time on my hands it has been difficult to pick up a book. But how do we change that? After all, reading can provide good relaxation for a busy mind. The following text is made to help you find ways to incorporate more books in your everyday life, and hopefully bring back the joy of reading!

Where Do I Begin?

The best way to find motivation for reading is to set a clear goal. Choose a number of books or pages, which you aim to complete during a specific timeline. There are many apps and web pages designed to help you keep track of your goal, and they can also send you reminders to make sure you stick to it.

How Do I Stay Motivated?

It’s easy to fall back into old habits and lose motivation when times get difficult. Here is a list of suggestions that could help you stick to your goal.

• Read only what you enjoy • Join a book club If you don’t like what you’re reading, give it up. It’s Not only is this a great way to gain motivation, but better to stop and find another book, or you might also an easy way to meet new people. Many nations lose your motivation. Reading shouldn’t be a chore. in Uppsala have their own book clubs that usually It might take a couple of tries to find a perfect fit, gather once a month or so. You could also create a but try to search different authors, and perhaps club with your friends. Get together over a fika and explore some genres you enjoyed when you were discuss the latest book. younger.

• Compete with a friend When that inner motivation is lacking, it can be helpful with some pressure from the outside. Get together with a friend and set individual goals for your reading. Who reaches theirs first?

• Read in public If it’s difficult to read alone at home, try sitting in a library or in a café. This way, you limit the distractions that can be found at home, such as the pile of laundry or other house chores. Perhaps it can also be helpful to be surrounded by other people.

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How Do I Find the Time to Read?

A student’s life is busy, so it’s necessary to make good use of the limited free time. Below are a few tips that could help you reach your reading goals faster.

• Always bring a book with you A day can be filled with unexpected moments of waiting. Perhaps you’re waiting at the dentist’s office, you’re sitting on the bus, or your friend is late to arrive at the café. Use this time to read a few pages, and you might even notice that time passes faster.

• Listen to audiobooks If you’re really busy, this can be a great alternative since it allows multitasking. While listening to a book, you could sew on your overalls or cook dinner at the same time! Did you know that the libraries in Sweden have an app that allows you to listen to audiobooks for free? The app is called Biblio, and all it requires is that you have a Swedish library card.

• Create a reading habit I have noticed that I usually have some time to read before bed. It is a great time to relax and prepare for sleep. By repeating this daily, it soon becomes a habit.

The Editorial Staff ’s Best Reading Suggestions “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig “I read this book at a time in my life when I was filled with a lot of doubt and many questions. It brought me a lot of comfort by acknowledging things that most of us can relate to, while also consisting of a thrilling story. This is a heartfelt book based on a very exciting concept, and I would recommend it to anyone.” /Lina “I’m Glad My Mom Died” by Jennette McCurdy “I’m an inexperienced reader, so this is a tip for anyone who wants to start reading but still isn’t sure of what to reach for. This book is thrilling, raw, touches on important topics, and is generally good to read in my opinion.” / Hanna “Anxious People” by Fredrik Backman “May sound heavy, but this book is so much more than just that. It’s a funny, thoughtful, and entertaining story about how you can both lose yourself and then find yourself in life again. And it does this with plenty of humor, mixed with seriousness. What else can you expect from the author of ‘A Man Called Ove?’” / Fredrika “Five People You Meet in Heaven” by Mitch Albom “This book almost gave me a spiritual experience by making me question what I believe and what is possible. It brought hope, and was very well-written.” /Julia

Free Apps and Web Pages That Can Help

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Goodreads - Great for setting goals and getting recommendations.

Biblio - An app by Swedish libraries that allows you to listen to free audiobooks.

Av: Andreas & Fredrika

BIF i Romme

Det var den 14/1 -2024 som BIF gjorde historia när de tog med BÄR på sin första skidresa.

Resan började kl 06:30 en kall vinterdag men hur blev egentligen resan? Vad tyckte biologerna? Kom de hem igen? Varför tar vi inte och frågar dem tänkte vi. Så här är en liten sammanställning av BIF och biologerna i Romme. kt?

Resans höjdpun !” drack öl i backen h oc e d a ll ri g vi ” När h särskilt de som oc en ck ba i er og ” Att se alla biol åkte med ovve” så allt gick snabbt h oc t a n d or a br t ” Det var väldig öjdpunkt” det var nog en h ed vänner” ”Att vara där m h fint väder” oc en ck ba i lk fo ” Lite

Vilken backe var bäst? ”Lenas svarta lätt!!” ” Lenas svarta (tror den hette så)” ” Diagonalen, finns en annan väg man kan ta som också är blå när den övergår till en svart backe, funkar om man inte är bra på att åka medan ens kompisar är det!” ” Präststigen”

Ditt bästa tips för när man åker på skidresa? ” Ta inte matbiljett, ha med mat som kan grillas och ha med något snacks till hemresan, man blir hungrig!” ” Ta med godis och choklad att äta i backen, och åk med dina kompisar!” ” Varma kläder!! Och mycket fika” ” Ha någonstans att lägga skidkortet så du slipp er ta upp och ner det hela tiden!”

Resans diss? ” Att det bara var 1 dag!” ” Resan hade ett slut” ” Gå upp tidigt” ” Att de inte hade öppet efter 15 :( ”

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Horoscope Spring 2024

Undrar du hur framtiden kommer se ut? Då har du hittat rätt! Här nedan kommer Bladets egna stjärnskådare avslöja himlavalvets hemligheter.

Are you wondering what the future will look like? Look no further! Below you will find Bladets own astrologists exposing secrets of the universe.

VÄDUR (21 Mars - 19 April) -

Den Lyserande Cellen

Kära vädur, det nya året kan för dig ha känts trögflytande och stjärnorna spår om svårigheter att finna motivation. Livet som cell tuffar på men för att förnyas måste man ibland riva ner sina väggar och lysera i ett virrvarr av DNA och cytosol. Vässa hornen, ta sats och spräck väggarna för att se de nya möjligheter som väntar i världen.

ARIES (March 21- April 19)

The Cell in Lysis

Dear Aries, the new year might feel like walking through mud and the stars tell a story of lacking motivation. Life as a cell goes on but in order to rejuvenate one sometimes must tear down walls and through lysis release a whirlwind of DNA and cytosol. Sharpen those horns and ram the walls confining you, to see the possibilities waiting in the world.

OXE (20 April – 20 Maj)

KRÄFTAN (21 Juni – 22 Juli)

Emotionell Limnolog

Kräftan, de floder du gråter bör under våren inventeras. Din närhet till känslor gagnar dig, men under strilande vårregn behöver du komma underfund med var känslorna kommer ifrån för att inte översvämmas. Låter du vattenmängderna rinna undan ger du utrymme för grönskande tillväxt. Ta hjälp av en stadig Oxe för att hålla dina tankar gröna.

CANCER (June 21 - July 22)

The Emotional Limnologist

Cancer, the rivers you cry should be the object of inventory in this spring. Your closeness to emotions is one of your best qualities, but underneath the spring rainfalls you need to find the source or else you risk getting swept away by the emotional floods. Let the water masses run off and you’ll give space for beautiful greenery.

Ask a steady Taurus for help to keep your thoughts and feelings green.

Samarbetande Trädgårdsmästare

Kära Oxe, det är dags för dig att förse klövarna med trädgårdshandskar och förbereda jorden för gröna små vänner. Ta hjälp av vänner för att nå dina mål. Varför inte be en Jungfru om att låna en stickling på obestämd tid? Eller be ett Lejon om några extra solstrålar för att värma jorden?

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20)

The Collaborating Gardener

Dear Taurus, it is high time you equip your hooves with gardening gloves and prepare the soil for some green little friends. In order to reach your goals, you should ask you friends for assistance. Why not borrow cuttings from an unsuspecting Virgo, or ask a Leo for some extra sun beams to heat the earth?

TVILLINGEN (21 Maj – 20 Juni)

Den delande cellen

Tvillingen din tvådelade rackare! Under flera veckor har du varit i ett stadie av metafas. Kromosomerna har varit uppradade, spindelfibrer fästa och det är dags att göra slag i saken! Celldelning kommer innebära snabba förändringar, med många som drar i dig.

Men efter denna krävande tid kommer du ha dubbel uppsättning av färdigheter!

GEMINI (May 21 – June 20)

The dividing cell

Gemini you divided bastard! For several weeks now you have been in a stage of metaphase. The chromosomes are lined up, the microtubule are fastened and it is time to make something of it! Cell division will entail fast changes, with many things pulling at you.

But after this testing time you will have double the skill!

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LEJON (23 Juli – 22 Augusti)

Lysande Solstråle

Varma Lejon, du solens barn. För dig innebär förnyelse under nästkommande månader en lugn och stärkande period. Gör som biet och använd solens strålar för att guida dig till ditt nästa äventyr. Din gyllene utstrålning kan under denna tid attrahera lycksökande vänner, men himlavalven manar dig att vara försiktig, utan solskydd kan de bästa av manar brännas ut.

LEO (July 23 - August 22)

The Radiant Sun Beam

Warm Leo, child of the sun. In the coming month, you will experience rejuvenation as a calm and strengthening period. Be like the bee and let the sunbeams guide you to your next adventure. Your golden radiation could attract opportunistic friends, but the milky way urges you to be careful, without sunscreen the best of manes burn out.

JUNGFRU (23 Augusti – 22 September)

STENBOCK (22 December – 19 Januari)

Jungfrun, dags för vårstädning! Ett organiserat sinne kräver en organiserad omvärld, så nu är det hög tid att balansera jämvikterna i ditt eget lilla ekosystem. Likt ett välfungerande naturreservat gör du bäst i att räfsa upp höstens fallna löv, skotta undan den kalla snön från vintern och göra dig redo för de varma månaderna framför dig. För att få inspiration ber Saturnus dig att gå ut och njuta av det varma vårvädret.

Kära stenbock, livet som en jordnära livsnjutare är inte lätt.

Att vara mask ska vara en livsstil men det avbryts jämt och ständigt av pinade vänner, skvaller och tråkig undervisning.

Man vill ju bara gräva ner sig i fuktig mull och försvinna!

Mars säger till dig att under dessa månader göra tid för dina egna intressen, även om han hörde att ett visst vattentecken tycker att du talar ur bock-skägget…

Eftertänksam Ekolog

VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)

The Mindful Ecologist

Virgo, it’s time for a spring cleaning! An organized mind needs organized space, so it’s high time to balance the equilibrium in your own little ecosystem. Like a well managed nature reserve you’ll do best in raking the leaves of fall and shoveling out the cold snow of winter to get ready for the warm months ahead. For inspiration, Saturn is urging you to go out and bask in the warm spring weather.

Skvallrande Annelid

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)

Gossiping Annelid

Dear Capricorn, life as a grounded hedonist is not easy. Being a worm should be a lifestyle but it’s often interrupted by agonized friends, gossip and boring lectures. Don’t you just want to bury yourself in damp soil and disappear!? Mars is telling you to make time for your own interests during these months, but he also heard a certain water sign thinks you’re spewing bull-shit…

VÅGEN (23 September – 22 Oktober)

Virulent Parasit

Kära Våg, har du någonsin tänkt på att de minsta organismerna kan göra stor skillnad? Vare sig du känner dig som en eukaryot parasit, bakterie eller virus är din virulens skyhög under månaderna framför dig. Smitta alla du kan med ditt glada humör och din omgivning kommer tacka dig för det. Tala med vattumannen, hen hjälpa dig bli föränd-ring(mask)-en du vill se i världen.

LIBRA (September 23 - October 22) The Virulent Parasite Dear Libra, have you ever considered that the smallest of life forms can make a big difference? You may feel like a eukaryotic parasite, a bacteria or a virus but nonetheless your virulence will be skyrocketing during the months ahead. Your good humored state of mind is contagious and your surroundings will thank you for it. Speak to Aquarius, they can help you become the mange you want to see in the world.

SKORPION (23 Oktober – 21 November)

VATTUMAN (20 Januari – 18 Februari)

Ledare av Bakterie Kult-uren

Kära vattuman, vissa kanske ser dig som en udda enstöring, men stjärnorna vet bättre. Genom din vältalighet kan du övertala nästan vem som helst att följa dig och det har blivit hög tid att mobilisera ditt imperium. Likt en bakteriell biofilm kan du få alla, stora som små, arbetande som slumrande att jobba tillsammans.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18)

The Bacterial Cult Leader

Dear Aquarius, some might say you are a weird loner, but the stars know better. Through your well-spoken words you can convince almost anyone to follow you and it's high time you mobilize your empire. Like a bacterial biofilm you can get anyone, big or small, active and dormant to work together.

Ömsade Vanor

FISKEN (19 Februari – 20 Mars)

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21) –

Fisken, de drömska svallande vågor som är ditt hem kommer snart bli alltför strömmiga. Det blir då hög tid att lätta på trycket och förbereda dig för ett hejdundrande Valborgsfirande! Många planeter kommer stå på din sida.

Neptunus puttar dig ut på en flotte i Fyrisån, medan Merkurius drar med dig från nation till nation. Det blir en tid du sent kommer glömma eller inte minnas, beroende på alkoholintag…

Stackars Skorpion. Du har fått ta många smällar på senaste tiden, och det är nog dags att ömsa ditt lemlästade exoskelett.

Dina nya snygga klor kommer med tiden bli vassare än de förra, men var försiktig så du inte klipper banden med någon förhastat!

Stjärnorna ber dig att ta tillfället i akt att göra något nytt. Testa ett nytt recept, köp några nya kläder eller testa meditation. Nytt skal, nytt jag!

Shed the Old Ways

Poor little Scorpio. You’ve taken many hits as of late, and it's probably time you shed your battered exoskeleton. Your new fancy claws will in time be even sharper than before, but be careful as to not cut someone out too hastily! The stars are asking you to try something new. Cook something from an unfamiliar recipe, buy new clothes or try to meditate. New shell, new me!

SKYTTEN (22 November – 21 December) –

Äventyrlig Fågelskådare

Skytten, ditt jaktvana öga gör dig perfekt för såväl mikroskopering som fågelskådning. Ditt uppdrag under kommande tid är att utforska världar stora som små. Låt dig förloras i skönheten av växande bakteriekolonier, eller spendera timmar med att utforska luftrummets bevingade varelser. Du är till naturen pricksäker, men Uranus säger bestämt till dig att under denna månad inte skjuta ner andras idéer.

Festande Marinbiolog

PISCES (February 19 - March 20)

The Partying Marine Biologist

Pisces, the dreamy flowing waves that make up your home will soon get far too streamy. It will therefore be high time to release some pressure and prepare for a smashing Valborgcelebration! Many planets will be in your corner. Neptune will push you to a raft on the Fyris-river, and Mercury will be dragging you from nation to nation. It will be a time you’ll never forget, or won’t remember depending on your alcohol intake…

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21) –

The Adventurous Ornithologist

Sagittarius, your hunting primed eye is perfect for microscopy as well as birdwatching. Your goal for the foreseeable future should be to explore worlds, big and small. Lose yourself in the beauty of a growing biofilm, or spend time uncovering bewinged creatures of the aerospace. Your bulls-eye aim is your claim to fame, but Uranus is definitely telling you to not shoot down other people's ideas during this time.

Author: Sofia Olsson Spiritual advisor: Chat GPT

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BIOLOGY PET WALL

Just some cute pets and animals sent in by biology students to brighten your day!

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