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The importance of research assistants

August 21, 2020August 21, 2020Leave a comment

To end the week, I wanted to take a moment to consider those who help many of us get through the day, keep us grounded and keep things in perspective. I am, of course, talking about pets. I put out a call for the pets of PhD students who are based at Scottish universities and … Continue reading The importance of research assistants

How To Look After Your PhD Student

May 18, 2017May 19, 20174 Comments

Our guest post today comes from Birdie, a part time PhD assistant. Birdie is supposed to be working on creating a healthy but constructive work/life balance, but spends most of her time trying to make the work environment as difficult as possible. When she isn't "working", Birdie's main interests include tennis balls, snacks and shouting … Continue reading How To Look After Your PhD Student

The perfect metaphor from my PhD

January 27, 2017January 27, 2017Leave a comment

Yo! Apologies it's been all quiet on the Western Front (SGSAH blog) this week; I've been SO BUSY and then got sick, probably as a result of all the busy-ness. The lesson? Don't do anything, ever! Just kidding, of course it's great to stay busy. It's a fantastic distraction from the end of the world, … Continue reading The perfect metaphor from my PhD

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year…

December 6, 2016December 12, 2016Leave a comment

That's right, folks, it's funding application season! This week I have some excellent advice from this year's intake of SGSAH AHRC funded students, to help and encourage anyone in the process of composing a proposal. I also thought I'd share the story of my own funding journey, as a means of proving that dreams can come true with … Continue reading The Most Wonderful Time of the Year…

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