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Office team bonding – keeping together by staying apart

Posted on Jul 17 2020 by Ember

While certain areas in the country, and even places overseas are in lockdown, it is crucial to find ways to keep connected, stay positive, and create new strategies to keep productive at work.

Book reflection: On writing: a memoir of the craft by Stephen King

Posted on Jul 11 2020 by Ember

I’m not really a Stephen King fan. To be completely honest, I’ve seen the films but I don’t think I’ve read any of his novels.

What song would describe your PhD journey?

Posted on Jul 8 2020 by Ember

I’m halfway through mine and my supervisor has very kindly reminded me to pace myself, be kind to myself – the PhD road is a marathon, not a sprint.

The courageous HDR student

Posted on Jun 30 2020 by Ember

I was very fortunate to have been able to participate in a live, global event this week featuring women in science. Read on for some key strategies highlighted.

Twitter and the PhD student

Posted on Jun 23 2020 by Ember

Many would say that a PhD journey can feel quite isolating at times and even more so during a pandemic.

Enrich

Posted on Jun 15 2020 by Ember

Why are we so attached to things? Is it proof of our worth, an extension of our competence?

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Grapefruit, anyone?

Posted on Jun 12 2020 by Ember

Read on for how I've incorporated this beautiful seasonal fruit into my day...

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Parallel projects, not multi-tasking

Posted on Jun 10 2020 by Ember

My daughter’s starting day care next month and I find myself wishing she was a newborn again...

Begin again

Posted on Jun 2 2020 by Ember

2020. I think it will be quite easy to remember that 2020 was the year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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I’m loving the neighborhood I moved into. Apart from the wide, tree-lined streets, the proximity to the city and my other friends, the community have been so very warm and welcoming even in the midst of lockdowns. We share an online platform where people are able to check-in with each other and share helpful information (like if anyone is in desperate need of toilet paper, someone is always happy to donate a couple of rolls). We also even take part in fitness challenges while in isolation.

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