Researchers and Their Stories

Why I feel it's important to share rejection stories in academia

Rejection sucks. It can affect us like physical pain. When I was a law student I applied to a significant number of law firms for a job. Despite many interviews, I didn’t get any offers of employment…
Researchers and Their Stories

Finding a buddy is one of the most important things to do during your PhD

I am not someone who needs to be surrounded by people. So last year when I applied to be on a professional doctorate programme, I wasn’t troubled when family and friends talked of long hours ‘doing…
Researchers and Their Stories

While writing about your academic life, I say go with your gut

A few years ago, as part of my professional doctorate, I started a diary about my working life. I turned to my diary when things went wrong. And my diary entries were a powerful insight into my…