In Part 1 of this post I set out the incredible value that I have earned from a small group of my peers, individually and collectively, along my pathway to PhD that continues into my post-PhD life. For me, this value may be itemised in a number of categories including (in alphabetical order), belonging, community,Continue reading “Reflecting with a purpose – part 2”
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Reflecting with a purpose – part 1
Along the pathway to my PhD I have engaged in regular reflection for many years, initially for my own benefit, but as my confidence grew I reflected on and blogged about topics that might help others on their own pathways. WordPress tells me that to date I have published 91 blog posts and as IContinue reading “Reflecting with a purpose – part 1”
2024: A year of two halves
During this Twixmas period I find myself humming the words of the late John Lennon: “…and what have you done, another year over, a new one just begun….’ These few days offer an opportunity to reflect on the year that has gone and to give some thought as to what the year ahead might bring.Continue reading “2024: A year of two halves”
2023 in review; 2024: a preview
Professionally and academically, 2023 closed out on a high point, attending my graduation ceremony at Lancaster University, marking the end of my PhD studies that I started in January 2019. I had the honour of being conferred with my degree by The Rt Hon Alan Milburn, Chancellor of Lancaster University, pictured here (image courtesy ofContinue reading “2023 in review; 2024: a preview”
Thinking about accessibility: Part 3
Ensure all diagrams and tables are accessible and have alt text labels… PhD Examiners’ report, May 2023 Regular readers will know that since I ‘discovered’ the importance of making writing accessible it is never far from my mind. Since this post is part 3 of a series entitled ‘Thinking about accessibility’, it seems to meContinue reading “Thinking about accessibility: Part 3”
Organising the chaos… EndNote and Word
I like to think that every challenge I have encountered on my PhD pathway is a lesson learned and worth documenting on my blog so I (and any interested reader) can benefit from my experience. This post was prompted by a few recent events – addressing minor typographical errors in my thesis, preparation to submitContinue reading “Organising the chaos… EndNote and Word”
Sandra Flynn 