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…
Your alternative academic identity: learning the rules? February 3, 2017 by Heather Griffiths How do we make the ‘right’ career decisions in academia, and build our…
‘I’m busy’ part 2: it’s a problem January 16, 2017 by Jenny Delasalle Last week, I wrote about two positive types of busy, but this week…
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…
‘I’m busy’ part 1: good kinds of busy January 9, 2017 by Jenny Delasalle Following on from Kathy’s recent post on why you might have to be…
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…
Staying in academia: 3 things I find helpful at challenging times May 6, 2016 by Kathy McKay Working in academia can be a tricky thing. As much as the work…
Writing about my research interest on expressive writing January 27, 2016 by Guest Blogger In such a demanding and precarious society that we live in, it is…
Dealing with the Darkness: How to find strength in yourself and in others December 21, 2015 by Guest Blogger Sometimes our research can take us to dark and difficult places. In this…
Four weeks and a deadline: curiosity, confusion, boredom and love in #survivephd15 November 11, 2015 by Jenny Delasalle The last four weeks of my life have been rather hectic, so I’m…