As part of the SGSAH cohort, I have been lucky to attend a series of doctoral training events throughout the course of my PhD. These events have provided us with an awareness of some of the challenges awaiting us as PhD students, and equipped us with some of the skills we need get through. Last Friday was the … Continue reading Contemplating Life Beyond the SGSAH Cohort
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International Women’s Day: The women that shape my PhD
March is Women's History Month, and today (March 8th) is International Women's Day: a global celebration (which has apparently been observed since the early 1900's) of 'the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women', and a 'call to action for accelerating gender parity'. There are lots of ways that you can take part in this global event, from simply celebrating … Continue reading International Women’s Day: The women that shape my PhD
‘Postdoctoral Careers Beyond Academia’
Since I'm free of D.H. Lawrence (for now!) I've got a wee bit more free time on my hands to take part if real life, as well as attending more PhD-related events. So last Thursday I popped up to the University of Stirling to attended the 'Postdoctoral Careers Beyond Academia' event, organised by the Faculty of … Continue reading ‘Postdoctoral Careers Beyond Academia’