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Why am I leaving academia?
Posted On May 2, 2022

A lot of people on dr.ofwhat Instagram have reached out to ask why I have taken a role in the industry, and to be honest there is not just one …

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Are you a Reviewer 1 or Reviewer 2; tips for providing useful peer-reviews.
February 4, 2022

There is a common joke in academia about ‘Reviewer 2’ being the harsh, unfair, pedantic reviewer. This can often be exacerbated if it is clear that ‘Reviewer 1’ only spent …


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I can do anything, but not everything
December 15, 2021

I grew up being given a pretty strong narrative, that as a girl, I can do anything I put my mind to. From the onset of this blogpost, I want …


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My Interview with The Daily Jaws
August 1, 2021

I was asked to talk about all things sharks, the Jaws Effect and media influence with The Daily Jaws. The Daily Jaws is a fan page dedicated to the Jaws …


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Forming an identity in academia
April 8, 2021

One of the unexpected challenges I have faced during my first year post-phd in academia is knowing how to form my own academic identity. After spending five years (honours included) …


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PhDiaries: 14th May 2016
January 24, 2021

The proposal meeting which will be held in August is edging closer and I am extremely nervous to get up and present my ideas in front of experts in the …


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PhD Diaries: 23rd April 2016
January 19, 2021

Two months into my PhD journey, and honestly there is not too much to report. I am still unsure what I am doing, or what I achieve day to day. …


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PhD Diaries: 24th March 2016
January 11, 2021

Click here to read the previous installment  I have already been a PhD student for over a month. One month of how many months? A PhD is a marathon not a …


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Things to tidy up at the start of the new year
January 6, 2021

The start of the new year is a great time to tidy up a few things and set yourself up for a productive year ahead. Here are the five things I …


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2021 Goals for the Academic Year
December 18, 2020

As the year 2020 comes to an end, I am taking time to reflect on the year that was and set some goals for the academic year ahead. To publish …