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Tips to increase student engagement
Posted On November 13, 2020

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 …

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The two paths of academia- intertwined or isolated?
November 9, 2020

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 …


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The uncertainty of Academia
November 3, 2020

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, …


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There will never be the ‘right time’ to make time for yourself.
October 28, 2020

“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 …


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Tips for achieving Work/Life Balance as an Early Career Academic
October 22, 2020

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 …


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The Seasons of Academia.
October 20, 2020

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 …


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How To Cope With Day To Day Tasks When Your Schedule Is Full
October 19, 2020

**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 …


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A week of Academic Outfits
October 14, 2020

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 …


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My approach to reading teaching evaluations
October 8, 2020

As I am a teaching academic, teaching evaluations are an important part of my role. They contribute to my KPIs and allow me to determine how I am going with …


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Academia: The Ultramarathon
October 1, 2020

When you start a PhD, you are warned that a PhD is a marathon and not a sprint. But if we thought a PhD was a marathon, then academia is …