11 Tips For Working From Home With Kids
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There are thousands of people who work from home every day, and are used to managing their work schedules around childcare. But for the vast majority of people who are…
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“What for?”: when languages were an unpopular option
Maria Seijo-Richart -
Around fifteen years ago, I met a girl whose friends deemed her crazy because she decided to study Arab (“What for?”). She ended having the last laugh when an oil…
Two Jobs, One Mission: The Rise in Student Mental Health
Aisling Carey -
It’s no secret that Mental Health is a consistent emerging theme making itself comfy in our daily conversations. Whether it’s being voiced through the media, addressed by parliament or simply…
Every day is a school day: 3 things I learned when working in HE
Aisling Carey -
Teaching in Higher Education was a bit of an accidental/slightly detoured pathway for me. However, I can confidently say this ‘accident’, or detour, of working in HE was a unique…
The pros and cons of doing a PhD in Brazil
Luana Chiquetto -
I finished my PhD in 2016. It was the longest 4 years of my life but at the same time, the years passed in a blink of an eye. It…
The Best Book of Quotes: Famous Quotes for Life and Happiness
Ricardo Roque Mateos -
Pay attention because this is one of those useful professional secrets I share with you 😀 As a teacher, when you are in a class and you are choosing topics…
Making connections
Shona McIntosh -
Recently my thoughts have been occupied with getting in touch with people who are far away. These are people who are interested in taking part in my research project. Because…
Surveying the (un)known prospect
Shona McIntosh -
I’ve been in my Research Associate position for 6 months now. From where I stand, things are looking rather different compared to a year ago. Although I can’t see very…
Memorable Images
Shona McIntosh -
This week my university is having a festival. It is not quite Glastonbury of course. It is an anniversary celebration. This includes a series of cross-university events which showcase the…
Impact: how cultural factors vary its definition
Shona McIntosh -
Impact is on my mind. I have just finished a large-scale report with impact in the title and about to embark on a small-scale project about the enduring impact of…
