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Early-Mid Career Academics (Wtf are we doing?)
Posted On September 27, 2021

So I am not really a mid-career academic, but in a way it feels like I am because it seems that a PhD is early career academia, post PhD is …

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Early Career Academic Crisis?
February 14, 2021

Is there such a thing as an Early Career Academic Crisis? Because if so I think I may be in it. Crisis is perhaps too extreme of a word, adjustment is …


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Stop saying Sorry.
February 2, 2021

One of my student evaluations last term said: “Bri needs to stop saying sorry for things that aren’t her fault or responsibility”. What an interesting comment. Upon reflection this is definitely …


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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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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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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 …


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How do you define Work Life Balance?
September 28, 2020

I started writing a blog post which was intended to be a list of my tips for achieving Work Life Balance as an Early Career Researcher/ Academic. When I started …


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The next steps for Dr.ofwhat
September 23, 2020

As some of you may know, Dr.ofwhat is no longer a spring chicken. This website turned 4 this year (which I like to say is atleast 20 in blog years). …


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The types of lists Early Career Researchers should be keeping
September 17, 2020

Early Career Researchers often have a lot going on, between researching, teaching, and administration. There are a few lists ECRs should be keeping and continually adding too. Keeping the lists …


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Day in the Life of an Early Career Academic
July 23, 2020

I have shared many 'day in the life of' posts previously, however this is my first as an Early Career Academic! 6.36am- A slightly earlier start than usual today. Up, showered …