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After a year since the UK went into a nationwide lockdown, the Research Hive Scholars at the University of Sussex asked their fellow Doctoral Researchers to tell them about their experiences of completing a PhD during a pandemic. There has been much discussion about the difficulties that PhD students have faced over the past year, funding difficulties, challenges fostering a working environment, and field work delays to name a few.
Read MoreWhen COVID-19 came around, an obvious joke went around in academic circles: PhD students are already isolated, so nothing will change for them. But nothing could be further than the truth. COVID-19 lockdown and university closures mean a big aggravation to the isolation already experienced by researchers.
Read MoreAs colleges announced the transition to virtual teaching, academics around the world have utilised social media to share questions, tips and resources, as we all scramble to move our classrooms online. It’s been truly moving to witness the generosity of colleagues.
Read MoreThe definition of “diversity” emphasizes that of being different, having variety, and the recognition and inclusion of differences (e.g., people, races, culture). This is echoed through the multiplicity of our growing older adult population, whereby we are afforded the opportunity to not only learn of, but also acknowledge the breadth of experiences of each individual.
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