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Tag: PhD life
Moods and Menstruation During the PhD
This week, resident blogger Ebba writes about an often hidden struggle: the management of menstruation and PMS during the PhD. The reader is advised that the post deals with depression symptoms, pain, and blood.
Armchair experts and saving the world: disillusionment about academia and philosophy
This week, Joyce Fungo reflects on the inequalities that inevitably shape knowledge production within the field of Philosophy and in academia more generally, which became evident to her when she moved from the Philippines to Scotland to do her PhD in 2021.
Finding focus at Cove Park Creative Residencies 2024
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.
Dealing with grief during my PhD
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.
Why you need to try improv as a PhD student
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.
Having it All? Balancing a PhD and Parenthood
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.
Letting athletes lead: how elite sport inspires me as a researcher
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.
Going home to write about it: new blogger alert!
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.
Welcome to the Real World: Expectations and Self-Doubt in Your PhD
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.
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