I finally took some of my own advice a few days ago and took a day-trip out to the Isle of Arran. It was going to be one the last nice days for some time according to the forecast and so I thought I’d hike the Goatfell. It was when I started struggling a bit … Continue reading Walking on Arran and Writing: The Struggle is Part of the Process
The many faces of public-facing practice as research
Tessa Buddle is a second-year PhD student in Theatre Studies at the University of Glasgow. Her practice-as-research project is titled ‘Utopia on Tour’ and involves creating a new touring theatre production in collaboration with Tessa’s theatre company, The Suitcase Ensemble. For more information about Tessa’s research project visit: utopiaontour.tumblr.com For more information about Tessa’s practice … Continue reading The many faces of public-facing practice as research
Where does all my time go?: 4 ways to manage the PhD-and tasks
Looking back on May I feel like I haven’t done any work. I’ve read a few things, done a wee bit of writing, but it doesn’t feel like I’ve made any forward progress. Yes, I went away for a few days but that doesn’t seem to account for it. However, I’ve realised this seemed to … Continue reading Where does all my time go?: 4 ways to manage the PhD-and tasks
Reflections and Lessons from Running a Conference
I (Aileen Lichtenstein) am a first year AHRC-funded PhD student in History at the University of Glasgow. I signed up to help organise the 7th Annual Glasgow University College of Arts Postgraduate Conference at the end of last year to get an idea what it is like to organise these events and to meet other … Continue reading Reflections and Lessons from Running a Conference
Writing and Public Engagement: Finding your voice
I wasn’t surprised when my writing came up in my annual review. My supervisor and I had identified my writing as an area that needed work. I was less nervous going into this year’s APR, but just before it began I was still going over my ‘proof’ that I had done my due-diligence in addressing … Continue reading Writing and Public Engagement: Finding your voice
Accessible Art = Social Health
My name is Frank Hayes and I’m the founder of the For Enjoyment Company, an art workshop company that provides totally accessible classes in Drawing, Photography and Printing. I studied for six years at Art College and have been involved in art ever since in one form or another including having my own illustration business. … Continue reading Accessible Art = Social Health
Drawing for Enjoyment: Finding community and rediscovering humanity
I’ve spoken a lot about the need for community, rest, and the value of the arts and humanities. While I was in Dumfries I found those things in an organization called Drawing for Enjoyment or DFE for short. I stumbled across it walking up the high street one day, new to Dumfries, and looking for … Continue reading Drawing for Enjoyment: Finding community and rediscovering humanity
Plan a Trip: Destress, Recharge, and be more Productive
If I could go back and give myself one piece of advice at the outset of my PhD, I’d tell myself to plan a trip, to plan lots of trips. I’ve known this from the start, but it’s only my recent trip to Oban and my upcoming trip to the Isle of Mull that has … Continue reading Plan a Trip: Destress, Recharge, and be more Productive
Feeling Overwhelmed: 5 ways to manage yourself better
I’ve mentioned more than once how overwhelmed I feel by my PhD at times. There are publications, conference papers, grants, and public engagement pieces to write alongside your thesis, all to fulfil the undefined and amorphous goal of ‘employability’. Not to mention all those other logistical and bureaucratic tasks that need doing as well as … Continue reading Feeling Overwhelmed: 5 ways to manage yourself better
Organise a conference they said – it’ll be fun, they said
I (Aileen Lichtenstein) am a first year AHRC-funded PhD student in History at the University of Glasgow. I signed up to help organise the 7th Annual Glasgow University College of Arts Postgraduate Conference at the end of last year to get an idea what it is like to organise these events and to meet other … Continue reading Organise a conference they said – it’ll be fun, they said
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