This blog comes to you from the interdisciplinary Researcher Development team at the University of Sheffield who lead the Think Ahead…
Living with reduced freedom – part 2: How not to go stir-crazy at home
This is part 2 of a post by guest blogger Dr. Alison Thompson, from the University of Sheffield’s Department of…
Living with reduced freedom – part 1: Choosing a positive mind set
This is a post by guest blogger Dr. Alison Thompson, from the University of Sheffield’s Department of Materials Science and…
Coronavirus: Contingencies and calm.
Hey, everyone. As a team, we talked about whether to stick to our normal blog-plans, in order to give everyone…
Building your network and exploring your options
Interested in exploring career options or developing future research collaborations?
Planning a conference? Here’s how to make it more accessible for ill and disabled researchers
As you probably know by now, conferences are a huge part of life as a researcher. They’re a fantastic way…
Why “just do it” is never going to win the fight against procrastination
I am inclined to believe there is not single person in existence that has never procrastinated. When you define procrastination…
Random Acts of Kindness
Be kind to yourself and each other. It’s not just Jerry Springer catchphrase, it’s a mantra that isn’t hard to…
#sheffvista 118 Dr David Hurst, Operational Researcher
We post v i s t a profiles so you can read careers beyond academia stories (use the tags at the…
Is it time to leave New Year’s Resolutions and to enter The Crystal Maze?
The beginning of the year can feel like a powerful time to “start afresh”, and it can be tempting to…
How to make sure you get your Literature Review right!
What is a literature review\/ why do you need to do one? and how can you make sure you get it right?
