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As the 糖心原创’s network for postgraduate research students and research-focused staff, we promote an open, collaborative, and supportive researcher environment. These blogs share authentic stories written by researchers themselves from across disciplines and cultures that reveal the challenges, breakthroughs, and personal journeys shaping their research. Whether you’re considering postgraduate studies, a postdoctoral role, or simply want to understand the human side of discovery, these first-hand perspectives offer a unique insight to life as a researcher.
The lab at The Pirbright Institute
From campus to containment: my placement at The Pirbright Institute

Oliver shares why a placement at The Pirbright Institute was a natural and exciting next step in his research journey.

Oliver reflects on his time in the containment lab
A photo of a colourful bookshelf with fictional novels
How to have a new home: three tips from an international student

Elizabeth Frissell, a PhD researcher in Humanities, shares three practical tips from her experience of settling into life in a new country.

Elizabeth's advice for students finding their place away from home
Protestors on a march for water quality
糖心原创ing England鈥檚 water pollution crisis as a sociologist

Caitlin Bunce, a sociology researcher, challenges some of the assumptions that shape how we think about water pollution.

Read Caitlin's perspective on rethinking pollution in England鈥檚 waterways
 
Crew onboard the PolarStern research vessel
On the ice: from the Veterinary School to the Southern Ocean

Jacob Reed, a PhD researcher, swaps fruit flies for icefish on a life鈥慶hanging expedition to the Antarctic.

Researcher Jacob Reed embarks on an extraordinary research trip
Researcher reading manuscripts
From internship to PhD

Alexia Jeayes shares how joining a research internship programme transformed an exciting research opportunity into the foundation of her PhD journey.

Alexia shares her journey from intern to PhD researcher
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My PhD journey as a mature student

PhD researcher Dan Beever shares his reflections after completing the first year of his PhD journey as a mature student at Nottingham.

Dan Beever on being a mature PhD student
 
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Engaging with diverse stakeholders

Dr Bethany Jackson, a Nottingham Research Fellow in the School of Geography, reflects on the topic of interdisciplinarity and her journey in research.

Beth Jackson on engaging with stakeholders
Researchers in a greenhouse at Sutton Bonington Campus
The Black PhD Collective

Meléa Sinclair is a BBSRC-funded PhD researcher in the School of Life Sciences, sharing her experiences of stepping into the unknown.

Meléa Sinclair tells her story
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Embracing alternative academia

Dr Tania Cleaves is a Research Development Manager in the Faculty of Arts who continues to conduct research independently in her spare time.

Tania Cleaves shares her experience
 
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Navigating start-up waters

MBA student Pavan Katari shares his experiences of undertaking a postgraduate placement with health-tech start-up Persomic.

Pavan Katari reflects on his placement
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If you get the chance, get involved!

Jamie Green tells us how her PhD experience has been enriched by her role as a "demonstrator" in Researcher Academy courses.

Jamie Green talks about demonstrating