Author: Cherene de Bruyn // Editor: Sophie Alshukri & Oliver Hartley Forging metal. Photo from Pexels In his book, The Art of Peace (1991) Morihei Ueshiba, founder of the martial art of Aikido, wrote: “Iron is full of impurities that weaken it; through forging, it becomes steel and is transformed into a razor-sharp sword. Human … Continue reading The PhD Confirmation process is not a hurdle – It’s a crucible
Author: Osman Khaleel // Editor: Cherene de Bruyn Cover image from Pexels *Archaeology: The study of past human cultures through the material culture (artefacts) left behind. *Lithics: Archaeological artefacts made from stone, including hand axes, scrapers, projectile points and knives. *Cataracts: Areas on the Nile between Aswan and Khartoum where the water is shallow. BACKGROUND Growing … Continue reading Navigating the PhD journey amid prolonged conflict: Challenges, growth, and resilience
Author: Precious Chiwara // Editors: Cherene de Bruyn & Sarah Charlin Klingberg My journey to pursue a PhD in palaeosciences, specifically archaeology, started in 2021 when I received the Human Evolution Research Institute (HERI) #Advancing Woman Award for black female students at the University of Cape Town in South Africa. This #Advancing Woman program was … Continue reading Thriving against all odds: Navigating a PhD as a black woman in palaeosciences
Author: Nompumelelo Maringa // Editors: Cherene de Bruyn & Sarah Charlin Klingberg THE PAST I have had an interest in history, archaeology and the environment for as long as I can remember. I cherished being outside, playing with plants, gardening, watching insects forage for food or tunnelling a new home in the soils of my home garden. … Continue reading The Road to PhD: A Zooarchaeologist’s Reflection on the Past and the Present
Author: Rojita Buddhacharya // Editors: Cherene de Bruyn & Emily Barrett Cover image by Binita Buddhacharya. If you imagine the Kathmandu Valley as a bowl, we live right at the centre, surrounded by hills and mountains. Standing at an altitude of 1,400 meters, Kathmandu’s residents are sometimes called “frogs in a well” – implying a limited worldview. … Continue reading Cosmic Curiosities: From the Moon to the Milky Way
Author: Dr Victoria Verkerk // Editor: Cherene de Bruyn Since the 1990s, virtual reality (VR) has literally transformed the tourism industry by enabling tourists to virtually travel anywhere, anytime without any limitations. VR offers unique opportunities for immersive experiences, allowing tourists to explore destinations and attractions from the comfort of their homes. For example, WildEarth, … Continue reading Virtual Reality in Tourism: What Now?
Author: Jamie Williams // Editor: Cherene de Bruyn Image by Volodymyr Hryshchenko on Unsplash. A big part of all PGR journeys is communication, whether that be meetings with supervisors, office banter or discussions in the lab. Not to mention posters, presentations, or the dreaded viva. Added to this, of course, is all of the written … Continue reading Communicating Your Work to the Public: A Skill, an Art, and a Tool
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