About me
Welcome to my blog! I’m a first-year PhD student specialising in regenerative medicine with a focus on neuroscience. Here, I share my academic journey, explore the latest neuroscience research, and provide practical advice for fellow students navigating their own academic paths.
New Blog Post every week!
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Why academia makes smart people doubt themselves
Read more: Why academia makes smart people doubt themselvesEver feel like academia is making you doubt yourself? You’re not alone. This blog explores why smart, capable PhD students and researchers struggle with self-doubt, from constant comparison to slow progress, and why it’s often the system, not your ability, that’s the real problem.
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What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Research Assistant
Becoming a research assistant teaches you far more than technical skills. From managing expectations and juggling multiple tasks to learning resilience when experiments fail, this…
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Redefining Success: What Makes a Good PhD Student?
What does a good PhD really look like? Spoiler: it’s not perfection. This honest, guide breaks down what success in a PhD actually means, from…
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Unlocking Hidden Skills from Your PhD Journey
A PhD teaches you far more than a niche research topic. From problem-solving and communication to resilience and project management, this post breaks down the…
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How to prep for a PhD Interview (Beyond memorising questions)
Preparing for a PhD interview isn’t just about memorising answers. This guide breaks down how to confidently tell your research story, stand out from other…
