I recently had the privilege of being funded to travel overseas (UK to Australia) to visit a leading academic in my field. I am sharing my experience with you because I am an internally presenting …| Voices of Academia
I remember the first time a journal editor rejected my article. I sat staring at the email, feeling like someone had just deflated my academic “balloon”. I had poured my heart and soul into that ma…| Voices of Academia
Recent research reveals that around two thirds of University Research Staff in the UK are employed on fixed-term contracts, which are usually less than two years. This practice has no end in sight. One of my colleagues jumped between fixed-term contracts for 17 years. I am just starting my fifth year on a series of […]| Voices of Academia
When people think of someone pursuing a PhD, they often focus on the prestige and intellectual fulfilment associated with earning the degree. For the students themselves, however, the journey is fr…| Voices of Academia
TW: Domestic Abuse A long time ago (nine years, in fact), I was strong, energetic and capable. I was always active. Five days a week I taught at a nearby university. Three times a week, I sca…| Voices of Academia
TW: Sexual Harassment, Indecent Assault “Boy, you will regret denying me access to you, mark my words!”Usually, a light laugh would follow Mr. Smith’s every sentence but, for the first time, his sm…| Voices of Academia
Six years of studying were almost at an end. It was December, and I was looking forward to Christmas. Beyond that, I was looking ahead to April of the following year when I would complete my BA deg…| Voices of Academia
Over my last decade in academia, I have been given many opportunities to work on cutting edge science and engineering projects in a field that brings me great excitement and joy. However, despite the interesting projects and great colleagues, it can be hard to truly thrive and work at your best when you are left […]| Voices of Academia
Are you a stressed academic, feeling the weight of constant pressure and burnout looming over you? I understand—I’ve been there. My journey as a cancer scientist led me to a place of exhausti…| Voices of Academia
Navigating higher education (HE) is difficult for any student, but for those who don’t fit the traditional mould – whether due to neurodivergence, disability, other protected characteri…| Voices of Academia
