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Jun
16
I'm a Dr now...
On 15 June 2023 I passed my viva... it still feels weird saying it, somehow not real. It has been
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Jun
03
Reflecting on: Letting go of my comfortable bioscience identity
It has been a while since posting, and as I am doing final preparations for my EdD vida in 10
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Apr
02
Finding balance through compromising
As I come to the final write-up phase of my research, I continue thinking about how best to explain the
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May
12
A Grounded Theory conversation
On Wednesday 11 May I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr Oliver Thomson
(University College of Osteopathy / The Words Matter
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Mar
06
Virtual research interviews reading list
After spending most of the day writing about how I did my EdD research, I have
been thinking about the
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Dec
08
Academic success and failure - my message to my first year undergrads
Talking to a number of first year students about stress leading up to exam time,
and about fear of failure,
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Nov
26
“Just do it”… but how? Reflections on becoming a grounded theorist
As I reach the final stages of my doctoral research, and am close to having
developed a substantive grounded theory,
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Jul
27
New seminar presentation
Hi all,
Last Saturday I was invited to give a presentation at a Queens University (ON,
Canada) community of practice
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Jul
18
Why I am still working full-time
Hi all,
The anniversary of my mum's passing is a moment of reflection every year. As I
sit down with
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Jun
09
3 things I wish I knew before starting my EdD
I am currently sitting on the sofa with my youngest son fast asleep on my lap. I
have just finished
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