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May 2019

MS and the PhD

Posted on 28 May 2019 by doctoral-academy-blog

Today is World MS Day – a day which aims to raise awareness of multiple sclerosis and bring together those who are living with the condition to share their stories. […]

Climate change: yes, your individual action does make a difference

Posted on 21 May 2019 by doctoral-academy-blog

Song_about_summer / shutterstock Steve Westlake, School of Psychology What can we do in the face of the climate emergency? Many say we should drive less, fly less, eat less meat. But others […]

Blogging and the PhD

Posted on 14 May 2019 by doctoral-academy-blog

Have you ever thought about setting up your own blog? It's a great way to practise your communication and public engagement skills, as well as boosting your public profile. It […]

Helping to rebuild lives after stroke

Posted on 7 May 2019 by doctoral-academy-blog

Last week saw the launch of the Stroke Association’s annual stroke awareness month, Make May Purple. Here, Alex Smith from the School of Medicine tells us how he aims to […]