Have you noticed that people are weirdly enthused about the Kon Mari method of de-cluttering? Maybe you yourself are a convert? I hate tidying. So I thought the Netflix series seemed vaguely absurd. But I was quickly drawn in. I read the book - just out of curiosity too. And I think I’ve started to … Continue reading Marie Kondo and Metacognitive Therapy: what life-changing magic do ‘spark joy’ and ‘leave it alone’ have in common?
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What do you do all day?
There are over 4,000 postgraduate research students at the University of Manchester, each with their own story to tell. Sharing knowledge and experience can be important professionally – whether it’s collaborating on a multidisciplinary project, or getting a unique perspective from outside your own bubble. There are also important benefits of social connectedness for our … Continue reading What do you do all day?
How to manage stress as a PGR student
By Tarnjit Sidhu @TarnjitSidhu Starting university as a postgraduate student can be a difficult time for many people. After finishing university for the first time around, you probably feel established and have a routine in place. So starting a new degree can be a daunting time. Where is my timetable? Why is no-one checking if … Continue reading How to manage stress as a PGR student
Perfectionism and Me
“What is your biggest flaw?” .. “Oh, well I am just SUCH a perfectionist!” Undeniably one of the most cliché and eye-roll inducing answers to this classic interview question, declaring yourself a perfectionist is often viewed as a humble brag. Most people think perfectionism is just admitting everything you do has to be just right, … Continue reading Perfectionism and Me
The trials and tribulations of the systematic review
By Jessica Stepanous @JStepanous Science is incremental, with every study – positive or negative – meant to contribute to a body of knowledge. Reviewing this body of knowledge is a key part of the process, to know what was done before and what still needs to be done. This is done as part of a … Continue reading The trials and tribulations of the systematic review
Research and social responsibility
Photo credit: Jessica Loveday - Planet Bee Magazine The winner of the Science Comms Essay Competition for the Doctoral Academy Graduate Society (DAGS) conference was announced in April as Sarah Harbach for her article on 'Research and social responsibility'. We caught up with Sarah and asked her a few questions about social responsibility at the University … Continue reading Research and social responsibility
Life Outside of Academia: Medical Writing
The world is keen to convince us that we’ve made a terrible choice by doing a PhD: “So many research scientists, so few openings for professors” “Why doing a PhD is often a waste of time” However, these headlines and articles tend to ignore the fact that there are career options other than academic … Continue reading Life Outside of Academia: Medical Writing
The importance of language and insinuation in student/supervisor relationships
The imposter syndrome is a common issue that affects a large number of young people and seems to be particularly prevalent in academic institutions. From my own observations and experiences, this most likely arises from the constant reminders of the pressure that comes from remaining within academia and therefore forcing students to attempt to live … Continue reading The importance of language and insinuation in student/supervisor relationships
How to Tackle Your New Year’s Resolution?
Author: Jason Chu We welcome 2019 with the usual chant - New year, new me It's time for that New Year's Resolution. This age-old tradition dates-back to Babylonians entering the new year by promising to their gods that they would return borrowed objects and to pay their debts. Today, it is more concerned with an annual … Continue reading How to Tackle Your New Year’s Resolution?
Battling the Stats and Succeeding as a Woman in Science
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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