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Geodynamics

PhD student

Continental drift in academia

and January 19, 2022
Continental drift in academia
Credit: Trud Antzée | STUDIO ANTZÉE | studioantzee.com | twitter.com/Antzee_ | instagram.com/studioantzee/

After spending about three decades in the hustle-bustle of Asian megacities, I landed up in a quiet European town to continue my research work as a postdoc. When you know you will not meet your family soon in person, you know that you will not get the food you love and, the climate that has guided you in the sun and shadow will be very different; you may expect a life struggle. Yet, people have di ...[Read More]

Work-life balance during a PhD

and September 6, 2021
Work-life balance during a PhD

Doing a PhD is one of the most rewarding experiences in life. You get to conduct your own research, develop your skills, and ultimately become a doctor! Think back to when you were told that your application was accepted, and you were going to start the PhD position. I bet you were excited and nervous; I know I was! However, after starting your PhD, the excitement may fade and stress can start to ...[Read More]

Brown Dwarfs: Cloudy with A Chance of Earth’s Mantle

and July 7, 2021
Brown Dwarfs: Cloudy with A Chance of Earth’s Mantle
Figure 1: Laci is a scientist and artist, with this concept painting of a brown dwarf showing a magenta hue. Find more of Laci's art and science communication on social media @stellerarts.

The universe is made up of stars and planets but have you ever wondered if there is anything in between? This week, Laci Brock, a PhD student from the University of Arizona’s Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, takes us on a journey into this murky region of stellar classification… Four years before the cult classic science fiction show Star Trek debuted on television in 1966, astrophysicist Dr. Shiv ...[Read More]

The most important aspect of your PhD: supervisor-student relationship

and June 7, 2021
The most important aspect of your PhD: supervisor-student relationship
Image by @TheFlatType

  There are many variables when applying for a PhD programme (country, system, length, funding, project, etc.). In regards to choosing a supervisor, I did my best to make an educated choice, and I really lucked out in terms of the people that I am working with. In the past 3.5 years, I have received scientific and professional support, mentorship, networking opportunities, creative encouragem ...[Read More]