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Ever look around your lab or department and feel like maybe you’re the last dinosaur? It seems like everyone is talking about Machine Learning (ML), applying it to their data, and getting fascinating results. The buzz is undeniable! And if you’re anything like me, you might start wondering - “Should I be using ML? How do I even get started without an extensive background in it?” Read more
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Ever have that nagging feeling? The one that whispers you don’t really belong here? That any minute now, someone’s going to tap you on the shoulder and say, “We figured it out, you’ve just been lucky/blagging it all along”? Maybe you got good results, passed an exam, or even finished your PhD (hello!), but deep down, you feel like a fraud just waiting to be exposed. Read more
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So you’ve done the research, maybe even started writing it up… now comes the part where you have to actually talk about it in front of other people. Cue the sweaty palms and racing heart, right? Whether it’s a casual lab meeting update, a formal conference talk, or standing by a poster hoping someone stops by, presenting your work can feel pretty nerve-wracking. Read more
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You can’t really escape it these days, can you? Artificial Intelligence, or AI, seems to be popping up everywhere, and academia is no exception. Maybe you’re excited about the possibilities, maybe you’re a bit skeptical, or maybe, like me when I first started seeing it everywhere, you’re just trying to figure out what it actually means for your day-to-day research life. Read more
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Today, let’s talk about something that often feels like the Mount Everest of early research life - writing your very first academic paper. If you’re feeling intimidated, overwhelmed, or just don’t know where to start – trust me, you’re not alone! I remember staring at my results and wondering how on earth I was going to turn that into something resembling a real publication. Read more
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Let’s talk about something fundamental to research - reading papers. Lots and lots of papers. When I first started, I remember feeling totally overwhelmed. How was I supposed to read all of this stuff? And actually understand it? Read more
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So, I just finished my PhD. Feels a bit surreal! And maybe a little weird to be writing a “guide” when I feel like I’ve only just figured some things out myself. But maybe that’s the best time to share – while it’s all still fresh. These are just a few thoughts, things I learned along the way, often the hard way. Hope they help you as you start your own research journey. Read more