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How to Prepare for a PhD Interview: A Practical Guide
So, you’ve got a PhD interview coming up—congrats! You’ve been invited to present in front of a team of professors, lecturers, and researchers. The interview isn’t just about proving your intelligence (your CV already does that); it’s about demonstrating enthusiasm, motivation, and whether you’d be a good fit for the team. What’re some of the…
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Why New Year’s Resolutions Might Be Overrated (and What to Do Instead!)
Ah, the start of a new year! A clean slate, a fresh calendar, and endless possibilities for the next 12 months. It’s no wonder so many of us dive headfirst into setting big, shiny New Year’s resolutions. But here’s the thing: I don’t have a good track record with New Year’s Resolutions. Every year, I’d…
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5 Ways to Bring Space Closer to Home
Space can often feel distant, which is very understandable since the Kármán line (where space is usually defined as starting) sits 100km above the Earth’s surface. But many applications of space technology are closer to home than you may think. Satellites orbiting us provide a variety of services, such as GPS navigation, weather forecasting, and…
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One Giant Leap for StudentKind: Top Tips from my First Conference as a PhD Student
Last week I attended the 75th International Astronautical Congress in Milan to present a paper I worked on about smart maintenance of satellites. This was the first conference I’d ever attended as a PhD student, as well as being the first time I’d ever presented a piece of academic work! Having never been to a…
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PhD Reflections: 6 Months In
If you’re reading this, then that means I have passed my 6 month review for my PhD! (Phew!) Looking back over the last 6 months, I have learned so much! I feel like I’m finally starting to settle into the rhythms of a PhD and getting used to the cycle of academic life. It feels…
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So, you’re thinking about doing a PhD…
When I was considering applying to start a PhD, I had a lot of questions. Having been out of university for 5 years by the time I applied, I wasn’t sure where to start. I didn’t know what I didn’t know! So inspired by that, and some conversations with my fellow PhD students Agathe and…
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From Insanity to Innovation: Overcoming the Pesticide Paradox in Testing
You may have heard the phrase ‘Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results’, and by that definition testing can be insane. (I’m sure there are many testers out there who would agree!)
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PCOS: What a Pain in the Abs!
Just over a year ago, in the summer of 2023, I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). PCOS affects more people than you might realise. Around 10% of people with ovaries are estimated to have it, with many people being undiagnosed due to a lack of understanding of the condition, and because hormonal birth…
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Quantum Leap – The 2024 BCS SIGiST Conference
On the 19th of June, the BCS Special Interest Group in Software Testing (SIGiST) welcomed nearly 200 in-person and online attendees to their 2024 Summer Conference, hosted at the BCS Offices in London and live-streamed via Zoom. A key event in the Software Testing calendar, this conference attracted speakers and attendees from across the world…
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PhD Reflections: One Month In
To say the first month of my PhD has been a whirlwind would be a huge understatement. I have learned so much already, about my research area, of course, but also about myself, and about academic life. And I still have 3 years and 5 months left to go! When starting something new, I think…
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