Emails are such an integral part of so many of our jobs. They can also be a cause of distraction and stress. I recently posted my tips for taking a break from emails, but I also wanted to share my strategies for managing emails. These are by no means groundbreaking or unique ideas, but things that I find super useful. […]
Achieving work life balance is a topic that I post about frequently, because it is something I am navigating. I am also aware that I am not alone in this, I have conversations with my bestfriends (who don’t work in academia) and they are struggling too. One of the things that interrupts my balance is emails. As a teaching academic […]
I have always enjoyed teaching- even while growing up I often volunteered in coaching or tutoring roles- so in ways it is unsurprising that I now have a teacher-prominent role within academia. While I have always enjoyed teaching, since starting my full time position this year I have realised that I am also very passionate about being an effective teacher. […]
There are two distinct paths within academia. Teaching and Research. The way that academics journey down these paths is individual, some will never stray from the research path, some will jump between the two paths, some will combine the paths harmoniously. When starting out in academia, it can be daunting to look ahead at the two paths, both of which […]
Academia is not known for its job security, even in times without a global pandemic. It is also not known for its linear career trajectory. We know this going in, but it doesn’t mean that the uncertainty is easy. I am at the start of my academic career and I genuinely don’t know where it will take me from here. […]
“I am going to make time for myself when I finish my PhD”, “I am going to do [that thing i enjoy] after this teaching period ends”, “I am going to have work/life balance when I get a real job”. I am sure that many of us are guilty of having these thoughts. Of being so busy that we can’t […]
Is work-life balance possible in academia? Or many other careers for that matter? What does work life balance actually look like? Do you even know if you have work life balance? These are big questions. Big questions that are difficult to answer. Big questions that are important because the answer could have consequences (both good and bad) upon our lives. […]
One of the things I have learnt since joining academia as a PhD student in 2016, is that there are clear and distinct seasons within academia. Just like we do in our everyday lives, we have to move through these seasons, and sometimes this can mean enduring long and cold winters. Other times it means flourishing in extended summers (think […]
**In Collaboration** All academics can relate to the fact that everyday tasks seem to just pass us by. When focusing on a project, be it a PhD, an academic paper, or planning a class, the chores of daily life seem to go unnoticed – or rather, wilfully ignored. If you can relate to this feeling, then read on to find […]
I am an Academic and a scientist, but I am also into fashion! So I wanted to share a week of my academic outfits. Day one: Skirt is from Seed Heritage Top is an oldie from Kmart (I have had it for 3 years and it still looks brand new!) Shoes are old faithful Converses Day two: Dress is a […]