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    #whywedoresearch: more than a hashtag, it is the foundation of a way of life

    July 24, 2017 by Kathy McKay

    #whywedoresearch It’s a nice hashtag – #whywedoresearch. But what does it really mean in an uncertain, insecure academic climate? How do we answer that question when on the bad days…

    How I found out, how NOT to be an academic

    June 28, 2017 by Kathy McKay

    Recently I’ve been following the narrative about working hours in academia. What we talked about on the blog, and what you told us in a Twitter poll. What the brilliant…

    Academic articles and non-academic inspiration

    May 8, 2017 by Kathy McKay

    Academic articles can be inspired from some very non-academic places and sometimes inspiration can come from the strangest things… A little while ago, I wrote an academic paper examining the…

    A Critical Ka-Pow – Researchers in popular culture

    April 10, 2017 by Kathy McKay

    Researchers in popular culture have not only kicked arse and saved the world but have also worn brilliant cardigans Inspired by the 20th anniversary of the cultural touchstone that is…

    Have academic career goals, will travel

    March 20, 2017 by Kathy McKay

    Our correspondent, Kathy McKay explains her approach to the need for flexibility of location that so often comes along with having academic career goals. In my last post, I spoke…

    The Academic Art of Minimalism

    March 10, 2017 by Kathy McKay

    Minimalism can be a strange beast. Right now, my life’s possessions consist of: 1. one small tortoiseshell cat; 2. one (admittedly squished) wardrobe’s worth of clothes; 3. four blankets; and,…

    Before you say Yes: 3 questions to ask yourself (And I’m not talking about marriage!)

    February 13, 2017 by Kathy McKay

    Some academics do seem to be wedded to their research, but let’s leave the marriage metaphors aside. This post is all about choosing which academic work commitments you say ‘yes’…

    Finding Your People: Mentors, Collaborators, and Guardian Angels

    January 11, 2017 by Kathy McKay

    Who do you need? It is not always easy to get by in the academic world, especially when you are just starting out. I’m not one to normally question Simon…

    Saying No: Why it’s important to be brave

    January 3, 2017 by Kathy McKay

    As we begin 2017, perhaps some of you will have taken a seasonal break from your work. Or perhaps you worked right through: it can be hard to take time…

    Going viral: 3 tips to help you through

    December 6, 2016 by Kathy McKay

      Recently an article I wrote with a colleague went viral. We had media interest over two days from all over the world. There was even an article by the…

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