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: 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: Erin Pallott // Editors: Luke Marshall, Sophie Alshukri When I joined my PhD programme, I needed to figure out which lab I wanted to join. I got given lots of advice on what to ask other PhD and postdoc members, and a prominent suggestion was to find out what the lab environment is like. … Continue reading “I Don’t Want to Cause Trouble”: Acceptance of Bullying in Academia
Author: Priya Srivastava // Editor: Erin Pallott Featured photo by Priya Srivastava. Embarking on a PhD journey at the University of Manchester is a thrilling experience, but it comes with its own set of challenges. Beyond the academic rigours, there's a wealth of resources and opportunities that can significantly enhance your time as a postgraduate … Continue reading Maximising Your PhD Experience: My Comprehensive Guide to Life at the University of Manchester
By Mia Bennion “Self-care” is a term you may have heard banded about a lot; I certainly have. When I initially thought about self-care, I pictured a facemask on, in the bath, with a glass of wine…and this may well be your form of self-care but one of the first things I want to convey … Continue reading Treat yo’self – Self-care during your studies
By Phoebe Harding-Walker There is a tremendous amount of advice available to anyone starting a PhD, so much so that it’s difficult to know what to filter out and what to pay attention to. If you Google ‘advice for new PhD students’, as soon as you press that enter key, a whopping 206 million results … Continue reading Taking the leap: Returning to full-time study
By Erin Pallott - One of my favourite parts of my undergrad student experience was being part of a society. I joined the mixed martial arts society in my first year and went on to run it as part of the committee. I gained a lot from it, and I hope my experience encourages people … Continue reading Fighting to Get Fit
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com By Seyma Calisgan Wondering if you should start yoga? But don't know what it is or where to begin? Let’s get you started! Yoga is a comprehensive wellness approach that incorporates physical postures, breathing exercises and meditation. It comes from Sanskrit word ‘yuji,’ which means unity. Yoga has been gaining … Continue reading Why try Yoga?
By Mia Bennion Typically, we don’t tend to question our brain or our thinking – if you think it, it must be right…right? Not necessarily! Thoughts are opinions, not facts! Our brain can be our best friend, helping to alert us to any danger, problem solve and granting us with creativity and imagination. Unfortunately, sometimes … Continue reading Is your mind playing tricks on you? 10 common unhelpful thinking styles which can affect your mood
By Olivia Wong Freedom Day…….long-awaited yet also feared. While we may all want to eventually get back to the normal lives we led pre-pandemic, we’ve also spent almost a year and a half being used to the ‘new normal’. So it’s understandable if some of us feel anxiety rather than joy at the prospect of … Continue reading 5 ways to free yourself from Freedom Day fears for those feeling anxious
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