How Can We Better Serve Students Suffering from Mental Health Issues
According to the Centre for Mental Health, one in six children has a mental health issue, up from one in ten 15 years ago, and one in nine as recently…
Why we haven’t marked your work – and what to do about it
As most of you are probably aware there has been a period of strike action within the university. Part of this has included a marking boycott. First of all we…
To our students. Why we are prepared to strike, with a heavy heart.
Picture this. You are a lecturer. You’ve worked really hard to get where you are. Your job typically involves conducting research and you also have a fair amount of teaching…
Asking for help with your mental health
Asking for help can be one of the most daunting but one of the best things you can do. It is often difficult to know where to start and who…
Out of the Lab and Into the Wild
Recently, an interesting piece of research was published in the journal Appetite (1), that demonstrated that we could be underestimating the effect of external influences (such as portion size) on…
Episode 14 – COVID-19 and Student Life
In Episode 14, host Miriam speaks with guest Bethany Blackford-Jones who is currently a masters student at the University of Liverpool. They discuss what it has been like studying during…
Staying Productive Whilst Working at Home
Incessant zoom calls, a lack of interaction and low motivation are all elements that we have become accustomed to and they have certainly been taxing. Nevertheless, planning an adequate routine can refine our experience of working from home and help us to enhance our work….
Episode 13 – Critical Thinking
In this episode, one of our new hosts, Appey discusses critical thinking with PhD student Yiovi Derpsch. They discuss how critical thinking can be transferred or applied to any discipline…
How we can support others during the ‘Covid Christmas’
Volunteering in the community Supporting our country is vital, but our community needs us too. Our villages, towns and cities are filled with people in need of support and there…
Episode 12 – Menstrual Cycle, Alcohol, and Women’s Health
In this episode, one of our new hosts, Miriam, discusses the relationship between the menstrual cycle and alcohol use with PhD student Jasmine Warren. The conversation highlights the need for…