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The official Bluesky account for the postgraduate research blog
@EdinUniHealth @EdinburghUni. All posts are our own.
@rhysmaredudd.bsky.social navigates the complexity, frustration, and advantages of the ologies in research. 😅

For u curious ologists: within the blog is a resource that can help you reflect on your own ologies so definitely check it out! 😀

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#ontology #epistemology
May 21, 2025 at 10:45 AM
On navigating taboo in research; an insightful piece from Lindsey Hayes on navigating the implications of lived experience polyamory research. 🙂
The power of using privilege and navigating stigma makes this a valuable read for anyone researching taboo topics.
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March 6, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Here’s another dive into our archive series! 🤩
A meta-analysis might seem like a daunting task, but Hamdullah and Cristian are to help! This is a two-part series, so keep an eye out for Part 2 as well! 😀
#academia #PhDLife #AcademicChatter #phd

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November 27, 2024 at 11:38 AM
It's the (Academic) New Year! 😀
The team have been reflecting on the last year; setting new goals & strategies to support next steps. We hope it inspires you to reflect & reenergise for the new academic year.
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October 3, 2024 at 11:36 AM
Bluesky
🧐Rhys Davies is reflecting on our R workshop in our final Research Bow blog of the AY2023/24… and we decided to go beyond blogging and rerunning workshops!
👉Blog: blogs.ed.ac.uk/research-bow...
👉#R #data_science #workshop
July 3, 2024 at 4:32 PM
New Blog Alert!!
How do I communicate my research? 🤔💭
A powerful blog by Augustus Nathaniel (pen name) who answers this complex question.
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#black_male_experience #autoethnographic_narrative #research_communication
June 12, 2024 at 12:40 PM
When your PhD Subject is Taboo 🫣😀
Reflections from RB Team member and Health in Social Science PhD candidate, Hannah Kimler. Read on for insight on respectfully challenging stigma through research and communication for people affected by bowel incontinence.
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June 5, 2024 at 11:43 AM
Welcome to the 4th blog on our "Hello from the other side"-Alumni Series 👋 Where we hear from graduates of HiSS about their post-PhD journey 👩‍🎓 @cathclarissa.bsky.social offers a view of the lecturer/researcher's life 👩‍🏫 😀
#PhDAlumni #lecturer #Researcher
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May 1, 2024 at 10:37 AM
Addressing the 🐘 in the room!
To help deal with the stress of the viva, here’s: Demystifying the Viva Process Pt.2- The Student Experience as part of our Archive Series. These tips and tricks will surely give you the confidence and help prepare for the scary viva 😱🤩
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April 17, 2024 at 10:59 AM
Welcome to the third blog on Research Bow's "Hello from the other side"-Alumni Series 👋 where we hear from graduates of the HiSS about their post-PhD journey.
In this blog, @raahatmanrai.bsky.social is offering us a fresh view of post-PhD life 💼🎓😀
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March 28, 2024 at 1:19 PM
Time to address the 🐘 in the room! To help us deal with the stress of the dreaded Viva 🫣 from our Archive Series: Demystifying the Viva Process- The Staff Perspective. These tips and tricks will give you the confidence and help prepare for the ever looming viva 🥳🎓💪
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March 6, 2024 at 11:57 AM
🤩Improving discipline, wellbeing, insights, and uncertainty management. These are some Yoga benefits that 🧘 Samridha - PhD student and yoga instructor - shares with us.
👉https://blogs.ed.ac.uk/research-bow/diary-of-a-yogi-phd/
👉#Studentlife #Yoga #Wellbeing
👉Samridha S. J. B. Rana / Sam: samridhar
February 29, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Welcome to the second blog on Research Bow's "Hello from the other side"-Alumni Series, where we hear from graduates of the SHiSS about their post-PhD journey 🎓💼
In this blog, Tine shares a snippet of a postdoc's life 😀
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February 21, 2024 at 11:55 AM
🤔 Wondering how to store and organise your research data? Then this event might be of your interest. 👨‍💻/ ‘How to store and organise your data properly’ Seminar+Lunch+Q&A/Feb 27th.
👉 Book online/in person: www.events.ed.ac.uk/index.cfm?ev...
👉 UoE DRS: digitalresearchservices.ed.ac.uk/lunchtime-se...
February 19, 2024 at 3:05 PM
🎉Welcome readers! 🤔 Have you thought about dipping into the Digital Research? If so, 👨‍💻 @RhysMaredudd will walk you through his internship experience in the Digital Research Ambassador Scheme.
👉https://blogs.ed.ac.uk/research-bow/digital-research-ambassador-scheme/
👉#Digital_Research #Intership #CDCS
February 14, 2024 at 12:01 PM
Here’s part 2 of Aigli’s blog on: Online Recruitment 😀
Aigli shares her experiences recruiting online for her survey imparting invaluable insights that are sure to help any researcher traversing the world of online recruitment. So, to academia and beyond! 🥳
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February 7, 2024 at 12:22 PM
🎉 Welcome to the "Hello from the other side"-Alumni Series,😲where we hear from graduates about their post-PhD journey.🎓Lucie is the first one to take us on her journey.👉https://blogs.ed.ac.uk/research-bow/hello-from-the-other-side-alumni-series-lucie-woellenstein/👉#PhDAlumni #postphd #Data_Science
February 1, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Continuing our Archive Series, here’s a blog that'll help you fight off the January blues 😀
Our very own Aigli shares her pro-tips on: Online Recruitment. So sit back with a warm drink and prepare to channel your inner Jenga Master 😄💪

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January 24, 2024 at 11:41 AM
A blast from the past! 🥳
Here’s an interesting blog from our archive series: How to be a savvy scholar by Dennis Relojo Howell
So sit back, relax, and delve into a few tips & tricks of the trade 💪 😃
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#research #academia #researchcommunication
January 10, 2024 at 11:35 AM
Welcome merry readers to our Research Bow Festive Special PART 2 🥳 This spectacular showcase shares the creativity of our PGRs through the holiday lens. So sit down, grab yourself a sweet treat and a mulled wine/tea, and enjoy the feast of work! 🎄☃️ 👉 blogs.ed.ac.uk/research-bow... @ssjbr.bsky.social
December 24, 2023 at 12:02 PM
Welcome merry readers, to our Research Bow Festive Special 🥳 This spectacular showcase shares the creativity of our PGRs through the holiday lens. So sit down, grab yourself a sweet treat and a mulled wine/tea, and enjoy the feast of work! 🎄☃️
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@ssjbr.bsky.social
December 21, 2023 at 10:00 AM
Maria Jernslett takes us on a journey from carefree, magical celebrations as a child to the hectic Christmas preparations as a mother, from Norway to Cyprus.

This is our first blog for the Festive Season ❄️
#Christmas #mother #FestiveFun

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December 13, 2023 at 12:05 PM
Let's get ethical! 💪
To help promote a culture of research integrity within PGRs & ECRs, we have a special blog from our wonderful Ethics team 🤩 Read on for tips, tricks, insights and reflections on the process. #Ethics #ResearchIntegrity #HiSS

Read about it here 👉 blogs.ed.ac.uk/research-bow...
December 6, 2023 at 11:58 AM
Reposted by Research Bow
Are there any nurses here on Blue Sky? If you're a #nurse clinician, #academic or #researcher, let's connect 💙

Here's a picture of Loki snoozing to wish you a nice and relaxing Sunday!
November 26, 2023 at 5:10 PM
👏Using an online survey for data collection?

🤖Read about @lisagolds.bsky.social experience of identifying bots in her survey and gain some helpful tips on how to spot them and prevent them from responding in your own research!

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Online Surveys: How to spot (and stop) the bots – Research Bow
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November 22, 2023 at 12:03 PM