Do what you’re passionate about: combining travel, art, and research
I arrived in Manchester roughly one and a half years ago. This meant moving to a foreign city in a foreign country. I was extremely curious and excited about discovering this new place, and ambitious to finally meet my…
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Autism, Acceptance and Abstinence in Research
Jake Sheppard shares his experience and advice on studying for a PhD with autism, and why development activities and events can be great for building your confidence as an academic.
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The higher the mountain, the better the view
Daniel Gallant reflects on keeping motivated in your research
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How to focus when you can’t – and other tips(!)
It’s always a pleasure to meet new research students at the beginning of your journey at my Managing your Research Project development session each year. However, I’m aware right now that there are lots of you (us!) having to…
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Study, stress and self-care: getting the right balance
My research is focused on how stress and alcohol (both individually and in combination) impact brain activity and cognitive performance, as prolonged stress exposure may be a potential pathway to alcohol and substance misuse. Since our brains are still…
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Finding your Own Style
Joseph Massey reflects on the pleasures and challenges of research through the lockdown.
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Participating in the Winter Symposium, the Nordic Summer University
Over 5-8 March 2020, I took part in the Winter Symposium under the theme of Artistic Research: Performing Heterotopia, as part of the Nordic Summer University, hosted by University of Wrocłow in Poland. Although NSU sounds like a university,…
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New PhD, New Beginnings
September. As Autumn begins to swirl around Manchester, I spot the first leaves that have fallen. They mould into the creases of the cobbles in Albert Square, soaked by the rain and pressed by shoes. In the cycle of…
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