**In Collaboration** We all want to live in a home that is comfortable, beautiful and functional. But often we don’t know where to start in order to make that happen. It is more than just the odd piece of furniture and a great coffee table, though. Here are some tips to get the most from your living space and creating […]
Finishing a PhD is a huge effort, one in which you write and edit approx 50,000-70,000 words, including scientific paper chapters. Don’t get me wrong this task has been incredibly difficult, but what I have found even harder in the last few months of the PhD is the tiny little formatting errors and annoyances. If you are yet to get […]
Since leaving full-time PhD work and getting a job in the industry I have been reflecting upon my time as a full time PhD student. I have realised that there are many things that we accept as PhD students that I’m not really sure we should*. Feeling guilty for not working on the weekend or for not being the last […]
**In Collaboration** Keeping a house in good shape takes work. Even the most diligent and conscientious homeowner will notice their humble abode starting to wear out over time. Paint will fade, bathroom tiles will become chipped, and carpets will start to look old and aesthetically-unappealing. Still, with a few small renovations, you could transform your property. You could make it […]
Hey! My name is Natasha and I’m a T32 postdoc fellow in psychology and neuroscience. My research examines social and psychological factors related to teenagers’ decision making, particularly in risky contexts! I’m most excited about my emerging line of work on positive risk taking in teens! These photos are a general highlight of what it’s like to be a postdoc […]
**In Collaboration** Businesses are facing increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint, but it can be tricky to find ways to effectively limit your impact on the environment. For organisations operating in Australia, it’s essential to find the right balance between adopting eco-friendly processes and minimising costs. Find cost-effective ways to green your business with these top tips… Recycle on-site […]
I am all about the side hustles and all about research, so I have always thought that getting paid to provide your opinions is a great way to make a little extra $$$. You can join online survey companies who pay you (typically in paypal or vouchers) for your time and sometimes provide you with new products to try out! […]
Over the weekend I celebrated my 26th lap around the sun! One thing I like to do each birthday is reflect on the year that has been and set goals and plans for the year ahead. Although, I know that often plans change, it is still nice to set some! So for here they are for my next lap around […]
What is my PhD even about? What did I actually find? I don’t even know anymore. How do I have imposter syndrome worse than ever four years into my PhD?!? This paragraph is really well written- maybe my thesis isn’t as terrible as I thought I wonder what my PhD examiners are doing right now? I forget I found that […]
HI, I’m Noelle! I’m 24 and I’m entering the third year of my PhD in Biochemical Engineering at University College London (UCL). I originally from Akron, OH in the U.S. I went to MIT for undergrad and I have degrees in Chemical Engineering and Theatre Arts. Right now, I do research on a novel manufacturing method for vaccines and personalized […]
