#postgraduate researcher

[argostudies]

— 25/10/24

some recent bits and pieces :)

[ineedfairypee]

To P or not to P(hD)

[llyfrenfys]

Hang on-

This theory might be half baked - but I think I've just realised why researching has been harder than normal recently/I'm not getting as much done in the same amount of time as I used to.

Researching is now even more of an uphill struggle because of AI and search engine optimisation being dogshit.

When I started Llyfr Enfys, boolean commands did the trick. Now? I'm getting results which are not what I searched for, even if I use " " or Ctrl+F.

Most of what I want is still there - but goddam if it isn't harder to locate shit.

[somewhereupthere]

Day 1 of my PhD!

Feeling overwhelmed, out of my depth, but incredibly ready.

2nd October 2024

Unlike many others, I returned to the same university this week to begin my PhD. I was very fortunate to find a supervisor during my undergraduate dissertation who shared my research interests and then agreed to be my PhD supervisor. I already know that the staff at my university are great, and I can't wait to work with them over these next few years.

Although I had to sit through a lot of repeated information, such as a 40 minute talk on the university library (the same library I have been using for the past 3 years), we were given the opportunity in the morning to meet our fellow PhD-starters. I found the only other starter in my school and met others in different disciplines - luckily, everyone seemed as nervous as each other!

After a talk from the chair of the research board and the postgraduate research rep, we were invited to have a walk around campus. I went and collected my fancy new PhD ID badge and started the process to get my staff ID card (crazy!) before making my way over to the staff offices building. After 3 years of being locked out of certain buildings with my undergraduate card, I now have access to every building! Unbeknownst to me, research students are allotted an entire floor of the staff offices building to use as our own (it even has a kitchen!!!) - after 3 years, I didn't think I could discover anything new about this university!

Myself and the other new starter then met with our head of school, supervisors, and programme lead to have a chat about expectations and to have any questions answered. Having graduated only last month, there were less introductions for me and more catch ups... It was all very chill and lovely; I doubt I could've found a nicer group of academics.

I have my first supervision meeting scheduled for two weeks away and I'm working on a couple other research projects in the meantime. We had a lot of information thrown our way but I left feeling happy, assured, and (oddly) ready. Even on day one, it feels different to undergraduate. No longer a student in lessons, but a researcher alongside the senior academics. I'm (perhaps cautiously) optimistic about what's ahead for me, but right now? Right now, it feels great.

Song of the week: Sailor Song by Gigi Perez

[dimdiamond]

Wondering if I'm actually neurodivergent while not drawing or writing although I wanted to because my PC is turned off and turning it on or opening the Google doc seems like a big struggle despite being on the phone already typing this in this fine night how are you all people

[tu-shit]

Survey on K-drama Viewership

Looking for Indian queer K-drama watchers!! 

Please fill out the survey and help me get my degree!🌼🫂

https://forms.gle/AQGMNdCMRCsBXb849

Research Topic: "Korean drama viewership and its role in idealized romantic beliefs: a comparative study between heterosexual and LGBQ emerging adults"

Eligibility criteria:

You are eligible to participate in the current study if you:

a. watch Korean dramas

b. are between 18-25 years

c. are of Indian nationality

[a-curious-studyblr]

28/7/23 - I set today as my last day in the lab for my master's! Ran my final SDS gel and did some more biochem fluorescence assays (that still aren't working but oh well). So for the next month, I'll be in dissertation-writing mode

[strawberrysapphocake]

dear mutuals I am so sorry for the absolute onslaught of reblogged goncharov posts but I had to. for scholastic preservation. please I am an academic I must document what I can for fear of our great history being lost to the cruel sands of time. please, think of our descendants. think of all the future generations. they need to know.

[argostudies]

— 04/10/24

you know how you read one paper and suddenly acquire about five more because of citations…? yeah.

[rwpohl]

material buw: royal college of art, postgraduate art & design prospectus 1998 - 1999

[townpostin]

PhD Exams Underway at Jamshedpur Women's University

Final session tests for various disciplines held in August after 7-month coursework Jamshedpur Women’s University conducts PhD final exams for multiple disciplines, with results and registrations expected soon. JAMSHEDPUR – Jamshedpur Women’s University is hosting PhD final session examinations for various subjects in the first week of August. The university has successfully organized these…

[windsails]

mr research walked fast and talked faster, “Bring me the file on whales!”

His research assistant Mario scrambled to retrieve the file from a stack of boxes. After a quick glance through a series of indexes the file was expertly retrieved.

“Thank you Mario, now I need the file on airplanes.”

“Sure thing boss!” Mario went to get the file, jumping over stacks of boxes and papers. He even went down a pipe into the lower level of the building where additional documents were stored. There was also a goomba. He ignored it

Finally he found the file on airplanes and returned it to Mr Research who was smoking fifteen cigarettes and drinking five cups of coffee all at the same time

“I just can’t do research fast enough!!” he screamed. “If only i were more than a man!!”

Mario frowned, “Is there anything I can help you research?”

Mr research took a drink of coffee.

“No!”

Mario decided to go home early. On the way home he found one hundred gold coins

[chellquin]

On another totally unrelated note, I also passed my assessment ❤️

[govtjobsonly]

JIPMER Recruitment 2024: 102 Senior Resident Posts Apply Now

JIPMER has announced 102 vacancies for the role of Senior Resident. Candidates with MD, MS, or DNB qualifications are eligible to apply. The positions are based in Puducherry, offering a pay scale of Rs. 1,20,000 per month. The application process begins on June 4, 2024, and ends on June 24, 2024. Applications can be submitted with an online payment.

[tjeromebaker]

Head of Doctoral College, Zi Parker, sharing her amazing story on making postgraduate research less lonely

Source: Queen Mary, University of London It’s challenging in postgraduate research and Zi Parker knows this – she’s been there. Feeling lonely and far from home during her PhD, she struggled with her mental health and withdrew six months before she was due to complete it. As the Head of Doctoral College at Queen Mary University of London, she’s now the person that she needed someone to be for…

[hdpsp]

A Training and Development Event in frame of Harding Distinguished Postgraduate Scholarship Programme was held this Tuesday, the 21th of November 2023. A fascinating lecture from Taylor Shores, ThinkLab, as well as insightful discussions from participants left no one indifferent! All the participants told us about the new ideas and questions appeared for them. We believe that the dose of inspiration will help them to improve the quality of their postgraduate student lives and works and, for sure, will affect their work-life balance.

All members of the Harding Programme cohort are kindly invited to get new challenges and ideas at the next Training and Development Event.

Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/C0BnjTuSY6Q/