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I used to fall ill sometimes knowing that I was going to embark on an exploratory journey that required an immense understanding of data, but I would get better the…
- George Azubuike
- February 28, 2020
One of the reasons why I love the hashtag #ScientistsWithTattoos on Twitter is that it demonstrates one of the many ways that scientists are also people with…
- Dr Anna Boegehold
- May 6, 2019
I had moved full circle - from the desire to do research, to clinical practice and on to inquiring, exploring and creating a cohesive idea from other people’s research…
- Gail Morris
- September 1, 2020
I finally finished the corrections to my final draft and got the thumbs up from my supervisor. Every postgrad student will agree - this is a really painful experience. I…
- Bronwyn Swartz
- June 5, 2019
I clearly remember the mentors I have had during my career. What they had in common was that they all asked killer questions that triggered thought and action, or taught…
I am more than familiar with the fears and doubting thoughts that flood your mind before applying for a graduate degree. Although these fears are not necessarily truths,…
- Christine Streeter
- June 13, 2019
The first time I applied to MD/PhD programs I got rejected. Completely. Not a single interview. It hurt – a lot. But I applied again the following year and ended up…
I had just entered the first few days of my PhD and was starting to feel super organised, getting on with my reading, making notes and…
- Shruti Turner
- May 20, 2019
A few days ago, I attended a conference in Québec City. I don’t consider myself an expert at networking or making the most out of a conference but I really enjoy them. I…
For the first 11 weeks of my PhD, I didn’t spend any time working in the office. Changing cities, homes, and lifestyles was extremely overwhelming for me and I found…
- Anastasia Doronina
- May 27, 2019