This week, guest blogger Matthew Floyd writes about his residency at Cove Park and how this opportunity helped him find focus and creativity as he shifted from part time to full time studies. For those hoping to undertake a residency of this sort in the future, reading Matthew's post is a great way to find out more about Cove Park and what to expect from a week at this scenic and inspiring artistic haven.
Grief is a natural part of life, and many of us will experience it during our PhDs. This week, Katie MacLean writes about the loss of her dad. She shares practical advice for how to cope with grief, and how her research has become a way of honouring the memory of her loved one.
This week, resident blogger Ebba writes about her experience of doing improvisational theatre, and explains why she thinks many PhD researchers (and others) would benefit from the improv mindset.
This week on the SGSAH blog, guest blogger Jenny Brown shares what life is like being a PhD researcher and a parent, how her children helped her navigate the switch from full-time career professional to part-time researcher, and gives you three pieces of advice for how to navigate PhD life.
Sometimes we find inspiration in unexpected places. This week on the SGSAH blog, resident blogger Ebba reflects on what researchers, famous for sitting so very still, can learn about resilience from successful athletes.
This week, new resident blogger Ebba Strutzenbladh introduces you to her life as a researcher, reveals what song she's been listening to in anticipation of taking up this role, and hints at some of the topics that will be dealt with by our guest bloggers this coming semester.
In this week's blog, Mengyuan Yue shares her wisdom and advice for making the transition from a Master's degree to a PhD, rethinking "perfection", and trusting yourself and your work.
In this week’s blog, Meike van Lit shares her advice on how to coordinate an interdisciplinary team, how to make the transition from Master's degree to PhD, and, more importantly, how to survive your PhD supervisors!
In this week’s blog, guest author Eneida García Villanueva shares her reflections on organising and running a series of online writing retreats, and the surprising power of music to help you find your writing groove.
In this week's blog, Adam Nasser Benmakhlouf and Marta Duran Arranz reflect on the SGSAH workshop, Speak and Be Heard. They talk about the practicalities of organising the workshop, the emotional experience of attending, and the importance of having a so-called Good Voice.
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