postdoc
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Sunflowers at the end of the academic year
It has been an exceptionally busy period since January, but at the same time, both productive and enjoyable. What truly brightens my heart now is a bouquet of roses and sunflowers I received from my students after our final class, accompanied by a beautiful message card. On the day I received the flowers, they were read more
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Christmas around the corner
This semester, I travelled to meet my research partners in person and to collaborate face to face. One of the happiest moments of the year was participating in woodblock print workshops designed for people living with dementia. We created woodblock prints together in the traditional Japanese style. We first drew a picture on paper. The read more
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Reflecting on the first year of my postdoc
Today, exactly one year has passed since I defended my PhD thesis. Here’s a brief reflection on my first year of postdoctoral life. Teaching through a screen There is a lot to consider about online teaching for the 2020–21 academic year. One particular aspect was that virtual teaching highlighted various difficulties some students were read more
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Wrap up of the final year of my PhD
This year has brought a lot of tough, new challenges, one after another. I am very grateful that my family and I have been able to stay in good health and have normal lives, apart from staying home. Despite all the difficult circumstances during the ongoing outbreak, as a PhD student, I was able to read more
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It’s only the beginning
The past month has been devoted to teaching, research, meetings, training, seminars, reviewing manuscripts, marking mid-semester assignments and writing feedback. I am not one of the busiest academics, but this is enough to make me feel it’s a jungle out there… This weekend, for the first time in a month, I’ve cooked meals and baked read more
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The first book chapter
My thesis corrections were approved. I submitted the final version and concluded my PhD at last! I’ve taken an exciting step in research. I was invited to serve as an editor on an academic book early this year, and I have submitted a manuscript for one chapter. My former supervisor is the lead editor, and read more
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Happily work from home
Our apartment is on the riverfront. Taking a coffee break while reading on a balcony chair is medicine for me. The new normal has changed so many things. A year ago today, I was commuting to London. I printed handouts in my university office, taught a class of 15 students, and had coffee with my read more
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