Imposter syndrome is widespread in academia. Resident blogger Ebba gives her perspective on what's actually going on in those moments when you feel like what you're saying is marking you out as a fraud, when you can't make your way into an academic discussion, or plainly when you start to harbour a secret suspicion that you're not smart enough to do a PhD.
Resident blogger Ebba reflects on two sides of the same coin: teaching and being taught. She writes about the authority and meaning of the teaching figure in the classroom, the educator's perceived power to exercise control over students' written and spoken voice, and of the potential in developments surrounding AI engines to transform the role of education.
Dialogue is vital to the research community. This week, PhD researchers Emma McCabe and Eeva Savolainen speak about navigating PhD life with disability and chronic illness, the labour of locating and gaining access to health resources, and the importance of connection and solidarity among chronically ill and/or disabled scholars.
How can you mark the moment of thesis submission? Celebrating with friends and family is the obvious choice, but what if you want to add a little whimsy and show just how nerdy you can get about your research? Dr Maike Dinger, this week’s guest blogger, offers one option: find a date that connects to your research topic.
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.
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 blog, find out how you can get involved with SGSAH's 10 year anniversary celebrations coming up in autumn this year, with the chance to showcase your research.
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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