Category: skills
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Reaching for the Stars: My Week at the European Space Agency
I imagine that taking off in an aeroplane is nowhere near as exhilarating as blasting off into space on top of a rocket. But if any flight were to come close, it would be the one taking me to the European Space Agency to fulfill a lifelong dream. This was me on the 5th May…
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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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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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Breaking the Taboo: Boosting Efficiency and Creativity with AI Tools
Navigating the landscape of professional use for AI tools like ChatGPT can sometimes feel like tiptoeing around a taboo. There’s a lingering perception that using such tools might be akin to taking shortcuts or even cheating. However, it’s crucial to recognise that, much like search engines and YouTube tutorials, AI serves as a valuable support…
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The Future of Tech is Built on Generalists, not Specialists
I have one prediction for the near future of the tech sector: The end of specialisms is coming.
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Piggy in the middle: How you can work across different teams in tech
This blog post is inspired by Mike Harris’ blog on how lone testers can work across teams, which is well worth a read. I really resonated with Mike’s animal metaphors which he used to describe his commitment levels to the team he supports. In my current role as a DevOps and Quality specialist, I am…
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3 Top Tips for Applying to Speak at Conferences
Speaking and presenting at conferences can be a great way to boost your reputation, further your career, meet new people, and gain more experience in public speaking. I’ve been fortunate to have many opportunities to present at national and international conferences on a range of topics, and it’s an experience I recommend everyone to try.…
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How I learned the basics of Pandas (and how you can learn new tech skills too!)
Learning a new skill can be a daunting task. It’s often difficult to know where to start – there are an abundance of web pages, forums and online tutorials to get stuck in to. In this blog, I’ll share my experience of ;earning Python Pandas and my top tips for anyone else looking to learn…
She Codes the Cosmos 