Tag: blogging
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Trying to get used to a ‘new normal’ as a PhD student…
It’s been 5 weeks since lockdown here in the UK and 5 weeks since we’ve all had to rapidly change our ways of working. For a lot of people that will be mean working from home and for some that will probably mean working from home for the first time. While some people are just…
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My tinnitus story…
*LONG POST ALERT* First of all, what is tinnitus? Tinnitus is classed as the perception of noise or ringing in one or both ears. Tinnitus has not been recognised as a condition itself, it is typically a symptom of an underlying condition e.g. age-related hearing loss, ear injury or a circulatory system disorder (Mayo Clinic). Today…
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5 things I’m grateful for during this time of uncertainty
My wonderful boyfriend Zach Cheeeesssy… I know, but I also don’t care! My awesome friends and family I can’t wait to give you all a big ol’ squeeze when this is over! A roof over my head Our small 1 bed plant-filled flat in Leeds is our little sanctuary Food in the fridge No stockpiling…
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Research and COVID-19, what does this all mean for PhD students?
Across the UK, labs and universities have closed (apart from those working on a vaccine or treatment for COVID-19), leaving many researchers like myself feeling uncertain about the future. Some people have suggested that this time could be used as a “writing retreat” to write papers, reviews and grant applications. I think we can all…
beth + biology = bethology 