I am thankful to be here. I know what this opportunity means. But knowing the weight of the opportunity does not remove the ache of the sacrifice. People often see the achievement, but they do not always see what it costs.
Tag: Academia
What is Academia’s Role in a ‘Post-Literate Society’?
This week, Resident Blogger Emma discusses James Marriott's "The dawn of the post-literate society" and its implications for the work of academic researchers.
Looking Back: My research path towards becoming a Chancellor’s Fellow at Gray’s School of Art
This week, guest blogger Laura Leuzzi dives into post-PhD life and her journey toward a postdoctoral fellowship...
AI, Attention, and Academia
This week, Resident Blogger Emma discusses generative artificial intelligence, 'cognitive offboarding', and the implications of this on academic publishing and thinking at large...
Back to Basics: Demystifying Publications
This week, Resident Blogger Emma unpacks everything you need to know about academic publishing...
On Side Projects: How Much is Too Much? And Other Questions to Consider
This week, Resident Blogger Emma talks about side projects: When should I take them on, and when should I leave them be?....
A Letter to My First Year Self: Part 2
This week, a group of 3 doctoral and early career researchers share what they wish they would have known going into the first year of their PhD...
Why I Left Academia
This week, guest blogger Callum Simpson shares his story about starting a PhD, leaving a PhD, and re-discovering his passion in the process...
Debunking the Progression: Here’s Why it Really Matters
End-of-year progressions, annual reviews, and 'updates' hang over the heads of many researchers this month. This week, Resident Blogger Emma shares her insights on the Annual Progression and why you should take it seriously...
Summer School Preview: ‘Zine Your Thesis
This week, guest blogger Dr Iain Taylor shares the curious intersection between 'zine-making and cultivating academic arguments...
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