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Be kinder to yourself in 2022
It’s bit of a cliché to write one of those “new year, new you” blog posts in January. Technically, I’m…
Prep for PREP
This year’s PREP scheme is now open for applications from University of Sheffield PGRs. The aim of the scheme is…
‘Out of the blue’ zone at COP26: My experience of attending the COP26, Glasgow
Manasi R. Mulay is a PhD researcher in the Department of Chemistry. “Everyone I met was a climate enthusiast and passionate…
When Networking Goes Right: An Unexpected Success Story
This post has been written by Dr Lauren Alex O’Hagan, Research Associate in The Department of Sociological Studies Okay, I’ll…
Celebrating 100 Thesis Writing Retreats!
When I organised the first Thesis Writing Retreat back in May 2020 I never imagined that 18-months later we would…
Happy academic writing month!
October 2021 went out on a bit of a fanfare – the clocks have gone back (in the UK) and…
Creative approaches to gaining experience
Researchers have always struggled to find a good time to gain additional experience or skills. Formally advertised opportunities often don’t…
Getting started with academic blogging – tips from an expert!
As my turn on the team blog lurched around again, it occurred to me, not for the first time, that…
Recognising our Outstanding Postdocs 2021!
It’s turned decidedly cold and damp over the last week or so in Sheffield so reading through and posting this…
Introducing the 2021 SuperVisionaries!
I’ve been in this role for nearly two years now, and I already firmly feel that September is one of…
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