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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Q&A from BSc Students
At a careers session at Monash University, I got asked some really great questions. So, I thought I’d ask and answer them again here so everyone can benefit. Transcript: I just went to an event at Monash uni talking about careers beyond science bachelor’s degree. So no we’re not talking about people with PhDs at […]
Twenty Questions for Humans – Book Review
I read Craig’s book – here are my thoughts. Transcript: Hi there everyone. I’ve just finished reading this book 20 questions for humans by soon to be Dr. Craig Harper. He’s embarking on a PhD in neuroscience as it is. He’s keen on being a neuroscientist. So, I thought I’d just quickly go through what […]
Atomic Habits – Book Review
I read James’ book. Here I my thoughts. Transcipt: Hi there! I just finished reading this book by James Clear. A different JC on Atomic Habits. I was lucky enough to hear him talk about this and have him sign my book. I thought I’d quickly run through some of the things that I got […]
LinkedIn for Researchers
LinkedIn is essential for research success in the 21st century. As well as go through the three different ways researchers should be using LinkedIn – positioning, promotion, partnerships.