Time really is flying this year. Can you believe that I've been in my new job three months already? Because I can't. The first month was a whirlwind of information, the next gave me glimpses of the variety of things I can learn about in this role and that has only continued in my third [...]
At what point on the PhD journey does a PhD end? If you have been following this blog for a little while then you will know that back in September 2018 I submitted my PhD thesis, and then three months later in December I successfully defended my thesis and passed my viva. Since then I [...]
Podcasts are becoming more and more popular. They are how we learn new knowledge, learn new skills and even get our news now. They are even becoming a huge tool for bloggers and institutions looking to reach more diverse audiences in their digital marketing strategies. But everyone seems to have their favourites that they are [...]
As a researcher, to learn more about a new field or to delve deeper into possible explanations for your lab results or research question, you would probably spend a lot of time reading and searching through research publications right? The aim being to expand your knowledge and learn from what others have done before you. [...]
2019 has been the year where I have left my student status behind and jumped head first into the real world and attempts to actually adult - starting with getting myself my first proper full time job as a science communications officer. I am a few months into my role now and think I am [...]
When I'm not in the lab, or now sharing the science stories of some incredible researchers in my new job, you will probably find me sat at a computer browsing the latest holiday destinations, flight prices and top things to do in wherever that flight is to - in fact we have just booked our [...]
Another month and another edition of my Scientist in the Spotlight. This month I want to introduce you to an inspirational lady that I have discovered on Instagram very recently. But I fell in love with what she does within a millisecond and am just inspired by her and everything she stands for. So naturally, [...]
Nothing beats taking some time for yourself. Sitting in a cosy corner and cwtched up with a good book ready to learn something new. This year I have set myself the challenge to start reading more again, and to celebrate this year's World Book Day, I wanted to build on last year's book recommendation blog [...]
All PhD students have their own projects to work on. It is your sole focus for about 4 years of your life so understandably you would want to pursue your research question as far and wide as the time (and money!) permits you. However, regardless of how independent you are as a researcher, you will [...]
So, you're a PhD student and you have spent at least the last three to four years of your life conducting exciting and novel research into a field that you are passionate about and interested in. But now it is time for the dreaded thesis write up and you have no idea how to start? [...]
