Researcher Blog

Discovering your path to effective public engagement Discovering your path to effective public engagement

Discovering your path to effective public engagement

Increasing public knowledge, and the confidence to use that knowledge, can empower and inspire people.

Posted on: 6 September 2021

How to prepare for a successful futureHow to prepare for a successful future

How to prepare for a successful future

Postdocs are busy people. Between the research, writing, teaching and supervising, there’s often little time left to think about what comes next.

Posted on: 3 September 2021

An issue for every researcherAn issue for every researcher

An issue for every researcher

The National Concordat for Researcher Development states clearly: “promote the wellbeing and mental health of researchers”.

Posted on: 25 August 2021

How to be a resilient researcherHow to be a resilient researcher

How to be a resilient researcher

Here are some of my top tips on how to thrive as a researcher under difficult circumstances.

Posted on: 23 August 2021

Difficult Conversations – are you ready?Difficult Conversations – are you ready?

Difficult Conversations – are you ready?

Managing professional relationships, particularly the one you have with your manager, can at times feel challenging.

Posted on: 17 August 2021

Why you may soon be consulting an Octopus about scientific researchWhy you may soon be consulting an Octopus about scientific research

Why you may soon be consulting an Octopus about scientific research

Publishing a scientific paper is a huge undertaking, and often the culmination of months or years of work.

Posted on: 13 August 2021

Researching the World, Leaving No-one BehindResearching the World, Leaving No-one Behind

Researching the World, Leaving No-one Behind

What we do in research matters!

Posted on: 11 August 2021

Recognising thinking processes that affect our wellbeing – Tips for Researchers Recognising thinking processes that affect our wellbeing – Tips for Researchers

Recognising thinking processes that affect our wellbeing – Tips for Researchers

Our thinking process can either be destructive or empowering.

Posted on: 29 June 2021

The Benefits of Achieving a Calmer Life – Tips for ResearchersThe Benefits of Achieving a Calmer Life – Tips for Researchers

The Benefits of Achieving a Calmer Life – Tips for Researchers

As researchers, we are often faced with situations of undue pressure and stress.

Posted on: 25 June 2021