Topic: 4.1 Communication
Planning a Summer of Writing (When Writing Still Feels a Bit Terrifying)
Planning a summer of writing can feel both exciting and overwhelming. This post from Elizabeth O’Connor, prize-winning novelist and UoB staff member, offers practical, realistic ways to build a writing routine that works for you. Discover how small, steady steps, supportive habits, and manageable goals can help you make meaningful progress.
Six Years to Three Minutes
The University of Birmingham Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition final was held in March. In this post, Helen Pakes, a part-time PGR in the School of Psychology, reflects on her experience of being a 3MT finalist, from preparation and feedback to presenting on campus and connecting with fellow researchers.
Reminiscing and Progress: the PhD Viva and what comes next
Getting your PhD in for your deadline is no small feat, but what about the dreaded phrase ‘PhD Viva’? In this post, postgraduate researcher Amy Porter reflects on her Viva experience and shares expert advice on approaching corrections.
Helen writes for #AcWriMo: lay a solid foundation
In this post for Academic Writing Month, Helen Hawksworth, Academic Skills Advisor in Libraries and Learning Resources, explores the often-overlooked groundwork behind academic writing and shares practical ways to strengthen your approach, while considering the role of generative AI along the way.