There is no doubt that there are countless incredible women working in scientific research. Is there even a gender gap in academia? Surely not still!? Surely we don’t need to keep promoting women in science? Surely the job is done, right? Sadly, although the effects of the gender gap may not be immediately obvious, there … Continue reading Battling the Stats and Succeeding as a Woman in Science
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PhD’s and Social Responsibility: Spreading the word – public outreach and green impact
We’re stressed; things aren’t working out as planned. The idea of spending those few free hours of your time and energy volunteering for committees, events and activities seems silly. I’m going to convince you otherwise. Some vocab that you’ve probably heard of: “Social Responsibility” is an obligation to act for the benefit of society at … Continue reading PhD’s and Social Responsibility: Spreading the word – public outreach and green impact
Claiming Victory in your Viva
Authors: By Mike Daniels and Katie Walwyn-Brown So your thesis either submitted (how good did that feel, right?) or almost done, the end of your PhD is in sight and the distant future is now not so distant. There is one more challenge to get through, your viva. The subject of academic myth and legend, … Continue reading Claiming Victory in your Viva