Sometimes your current role is not exactly what you want to do in life or at the moment. And, in those cases it may seem like there are not many options. But, in reality there are lots. Most don’t require retraining. And most can be trialed via/within your current role. Transcript: I guess as we […]
Having Tough Conversations with Your Supervisor
No matter how well your PhD progresses, no matter how good a relationship you (think you) have with your supervisor(s), at some point there’ll be a need for a tough conversation. It could be about publication authorship. It could be about experimental design. It could be about grant writing, or thesis submission or leaving academia. […]
Twitter for Researchers
For whatever reason, I feel like researchers jumped on Twitter like a shopper desperate for toilet paper during social distancing. But, if like me you’re still not sure what the fuss over twitter (or toilet paper) was about, or If you want to know about more about the platform this workshop is for you. I’ll […]
The Craft of Research – Book Review
The Craft of Research 3rd Edition by Booth, Colomb & Williams Transcript: A book I just finished reading is The Craft of Research by Booth, et al. This is the 3rd edition, but there is a 4th edition out now. A number of authors have since passed away on this, and so they’ve also updated […]
Twitter for Researchers
For whatever reason, I feel like researchers jumped on Twitter like a shopper desperate for toilet paper during social distancing. But, if like me you’re still not sure what the fuss over twitter (or toilet paper) was about, or If you want to know about more about the platform this workshop is for you. I’ll […]
Leveraging Your Conference Presentation for Career Success
Other than social media, conference presentations are likely the largest audience you can present your work to. And, let’s be honest, you could have had a barbecue during COVID-19 with all of your research-related followers and not violated social distancing laws. So conferences are huge opportunities. But, so much of the focus is on the […]
Three Tips for Writing Grants Faster
Three tips for writing grants faster: – Pre-write sections – Plan writing the specific grant – Re-apply if/when you are unsuccessful Transcript: If you’re thinking about putting together a grant or perhaps writing more grants. What are some tips that I have for you to make them more competitive or to get more organised? I […]
Leveraging Your Conference Presentation for Career Success
Other than social media, conference presentations are likely the largest audience you can present your work to. And, let’s be honest, you could have had a barbecue during COVID19 with all of your research-related followers and not violated social distancing laws. So conferences are huge opportunities. But, so much of the focus is on the […]
Smart Work – Book Review
I read Dermot’s book – here are my thoughts. Transcript: Hi there! So, for this review of Smart Work by a Dermot Crowley, I thought I’d match the book cover, and where are in. Some takeaway messages for me from this book: 1.) Get everything located in one electronic spot. I know that we like […]
Facebook for Researchers
For whatever reasons, I feel like researchers have steered away from Facebook as a research-communication medium. I’m not sure why. Maybe timing? Or how it grew? Regardless, I think it has HEAPS to offer. In fact, if you are thinking of promoting your research on a social media platform, Facebook should be at the top […]