Transferring from Sociology to Design Research is akin to the change of wading through a claggy marsh and suddenly finding yourself paddling in a swirling river. Yes, it’s still a challenge, but at least progress is easier and quicker. I originally began in sociology as it seemed the better fit, […]
From there to here
Varied, muddled, unplotted … I think these are words which that, for most of my life, describe my background. At least from my teenage years. As a child I was told what to do, how to be, subjects to study. I distinctly remember, with annoyance to be honest, being told […]
Before the Project
There’s a tension in universities, I believe partly due to funding, partly due to imposed obligations and expectations, and partly due to self-interest …
So far, so good (ish)
The journey is on an upward trend but has been, shall we say, challenging so far. To be honest, I struggled a lot. By the end of last year I was questioning whether I had made the right choice to undertake a PhD, questioning whether I was intelligent enough to […]
Ch-ch-ch-changes
The last few months my PhD studies have been like wading through the Bog of Eternal Stench …
The Cave Dwellers
Fear is a strong chain
Knowing what you (don’t) know
I feel I am finally getting my motivation going, my brain in gear, and my thoughts in some kind of order.
Funder friends
Comment heard a few days ago … (paraphrased) “I’ve built up a good relationship with my funder so it’s easier for me to get funded.” My first thought was – yay, this is good, more money for good projects, going to a good person. This is what third sector organisations […]
Letting Go
I can be stubborn, I can cling to ideas and possessions and people long after they should be discarded by the wayside. But learning to let go is a valuable lesson I have learned over the years (see, there’s a benefit to being a wise crone). I’ve been struggling with […]
Learning to learn (again)
This last couple of weeks have felt chaotic-good. Despite a chest infection, decorating, flat-packed furniture, and feeling like I know nothing I am still here, still excited, still ready for the years ahead. And I had my first official supervision meeting today. It felt good to be actually talking about […]