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We get it, being on a tight budget while trying to live sustainably can be a real juggling act. But you can make such a big difference with just a few small changes in your daily habits. From getting to and from campus to eating a plant-based meal, there’s plenty of simple things you can…
Sometimes, articles like these can feel so full of important information that it’s hard to tell if a human actually wrote it, so I wanted to say: Hi, my name’s Josh and sometimes, I feel lonely too. I’m writing this article for anyone who has experienced loneliness during their time at university and to make…
You’ve arrived in Manchester and are starting a whole new chapter of your life. There really is a lot that goes on in your first year and a lot to get used to in your first semester too. Because you might have a lot to get your head round this year, including the newness of…
So, you’ve survived your first year of university, and hopefully found some moments of thriving too. Second year might be a time when things change from what you experienced in first year such as moving into a shared house from halls. This blog post provides tips for moving to second year living spaces. This is based on…
Starting PhD life can be different for any new researchers. You may be fresh out of studying undergraduate or a postgraduate degree, returning to academia after a while, or maybe even brand new to the academic environment. Whatever your experience at university, I want to provide a few areas for you to start to prioritise…
Moving out of University accommodation and into a shared student home brings some new responsibilities. We’ve got a handy guide to everything you need to do to make moving in stress free.
For many, conferences are really exciting times for research. Our ideas and knowledge can be shared and collaborations can be formed with others across organisations at conferences and events. At the PhD stage, conferences can often be discussed as both a great opportunity for a researcher as well as a crucial part of disseminating work…
Many have told me that research is not a linear process…a very understated sentence in my experience! For me, it has been very different to undergraduate and even master’s experiences. Although you will be drawing on others’ research from similar fields, you will be working to create something very unique. Many of us lead on…
For me, the biggest shock about moving back to university to study for my Master’s was moving from a life growing up in the Yorkshire countryside to a life living in the second biggest city in the UK. I didn’t expect this, and thought I’d adjust just fine. I was excited, even, to live in…
Whilst moving into halls is an exciting prospect, especially the opportunity to make new friends and live independently, the idea of sharing a kitchen with people you have never met before can be daunting. Here’s my rundown on how it all works. How does a shared kitchen work? It might seem like a stupid question…
If, like me, you prefer to order a mocktail as opposed to a cocktail when you are on a night out, then this blog is for you. I wanted to create a piece that detailed ideas for socials that do not encompass alcoholic drinks. 1. Activity bars A good way to enjoy a night out…
One thing I was excited about when starting my PhD was all the opportunities to write, read, research and present. I love getting stuck into new things but equally find it a challenge to see smaller tasks and projects through to the finish line on a short-term basis. However, as time as progressed, I have…
When coming to university, I didn’t anticipate how much time would be spent in my own company. Whether it’s commuting to lectures or days at the weekend, you can find yourself alone. It can be easy to feel lost or isolated, but with time, you can learn to appreciate your own company and find happiness…
When it comes to ways of working on a PhD, many online and computer-based study tools are thrown our way for various reasons. This could be for productivity, project management and personal accountability, or organising your writing to name a few! However, for some people these may inhibit creativity as well as emphasise personal shame…
My PhD experience so far has not been a smooth one, like a lot of PhD students! Particularly in terms of my nervous system, so I have been trying to learn techniques to help regulate, to understand, and even use the way my nervous system works to my advantage. Our nervous systems can be crucial…