Oliver Schofield
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"There's no need to worry as much as you are..."
Having written about the importance of supporting each other as a community, for our focus on the recent Be Well Week, I wanted to highlight some excellent advice from a student in our own doctoral community. The following blog, originally...
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Thought of trying a study retreat?
My study retreat in rural France Working from home or university can get a bit overwhelming sometimes and one good way to counteract this can be to take a study retreat. That’s what my partner (who’s able to work remotely)...
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A Doctoral Perspective on Be Well Week
A Doctoral Perspective on Be Well Week This week (18th-22nd March) is Be Well Week. The University-wide scheme breaks down wellbeing into five key areas: Be Active, Be Mindful, Be Healthy, Be Connected, and Be You. The scheme is designed...
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Jenna's reflections on homesickness
As Spring is nearing, I have begun to feel the tinges of homesickness. I long for the Cherry blossoms blooming and the walks down to lake Washington in the sunshine. As an international student I have experienced my share of...
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Chinese New Year
Hi there, Happy to see you again. I hope everyone is warm and safe with the snow. The new semester is beginning. Although the weather is quite cold, it seems the snow brought us a brand new start. I want...
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5 reasons to take a PhD Placement
Before Christmas I was lucky enough to complete a placement at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Germany as part of my PhD. Beyond the chance to test glühwein in multiple Bavarian Christmas markets, it was a great opportunity for...