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PGR WSS 2026: timeout to reflect, network with colleagues, and recharge
A dedicated space to write is valuable, but the connections made along the way can be just as important. Reflecting on this year’s PGR Writing Summer School, Aline Nixon, a PGR in the School of Infection, Inflammation and Immunology, shares how conversations with fellow researchers and sessions on thesis writing and publishing helped her gain fresh perspectives and renewed momentum.
‘Reviewer 2’ and Me: Lessons from Publishing My First Book
After publishing her first book, Holly Prescott, the PGR Careers Advisor in Careers Network, reflects on the realities of receiving 14 pages of reviewer feedback. From managing emotional reactions to developing a keen “reviewdar”, she shares practical strategies for responding to critique and turning feedback into a valuable part of the publishing process.
Building your online profile as a postgraduate researcher
From ORCID to LinkedIn, a strong online presence can help researchers raise their profile and connect with wider audiences. Laura Johnson, Research Skills Officer in Libraries and Learning Resources, highlights key platforms for PGRs and offers practical tips on curating profiles to showcase research, build networks, and ensure work is discoverable and credited.
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