This blog comes to you from the interdisciplinary Researcher Development team at the University of Sheffield who lead the Think Ahead…
The importance of balance. Or why everyone needs a Trev!
We often talk about the importance of researchers taking breaks and having a good work-life balance. But having something that’s…
Value yourself: The importance of your mental health.
“…’Cause looking for heaven, found the devil in me”. By Elena Massera Health First! Easy to say. Especially when you…
Online learning is more important than ever in these times of limited freedom.
not everyone completes online courses as some prefer just to dip into what is relevant
Researcher Led 3. Communicating climate change with decision makers, Lizzy Parker
The Think Ahead Team offered researchers from the University of Sheffield the opportunity to apply for funding to organise and…
Graduate schemes – why researchers shouldn’t turn up their noses!
Shall I start with the bad news? Graduate schemes specifically targeted at those with a PhD are rare. A few…
RECLAIMING YOUR ‘WEEKEND’ – by SGSAH (Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities)
As many of us continue to work at home, I’ve been thinking about what this might do to us, in…
#TalesofJoyinResearch 11- The colours of research – Eleni Routoula
Eleni Routoula is a researcher in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Sheffield. Her research…
Reflections on the lockdown
We asked them to share their images and stories from their time spent living differently during this pandemic. We asked how they were finding ways of coping with a new routine and reduced freedom.
Crack your confirmation review viva like a pro!
Manasi R. Mulay is a second-year PhD researcher in the Department of Chemistry. A friend of mine recently asked how…
Experiences of being a researcher during lockdown
Dr. Konstantina Maragkou a Research Associate in the Department of Economics at The University of Sheffield discusses COVID-19 related research…
