Welcome to our blog where we will feature articles written by our staff, students and supervisors. Our new blog editors are: Loveleen Kumari (University of Portsmouth) and Eleanor King (University of Southampton).
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Finding my voice
The first academic year has been a journey of unknown territory as I have grappled with the pride at the opportunity to study at this level, alongside a sense of doubt that I have sometimes felt.
Date: 26/09/2025
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Decoloniality in Motion: African Knowledge at the Crossroads of Marginalisation and...
In November 2024, I had a great opportunity to visit Mombasa, Kenya, as part of a decolonial research initiative organised by the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP).
Date: 26/08/2025
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There and back again: My time in Aotearoa New Zealand
Before you eye-roll at the very obvious pun that has been overused a thousand times, yes, yes I know! Anyone who knows me knows I'm a huge Lord of the Rings fan.
Date: 31/07/2025
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Conservatives and Maoism
Identifying a strain of Maoist radicalism within conservatism would seem to be a contradiction in terms.
Date: 10/07/2025
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A New Chapter for Firesetting Research: Reflections on the First IFIRE...
IFIRE stands for International Association of Firesetting Intervention Research and Education. It is an organisation that...
Date: 01/07/2025
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Exploring the Rich Heritage of Mijikenda: A Glimpse into the Giriama...
In November 2024, I was given the opportunity by the SCDTP to be a part of a research trip to Mombasa, Kenya
Date: 11/06/2025
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A big step for a quantitative researcher
While doing a placement at the end of 2024, I had the opportunity to participate in the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP) research trip to Mombasa.
Date: 30/04/2025
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Continuous Colonial Clouds: Tear gas and the enduring legacies of Empire...
As subtle chills began to descend on Nairobi, Kenya, in July and August of last year the city’s residents begun to notice increasingly persistent bouts of eye pain, whilst others spoke of headaches and increasing mental distress
Date: 17/03/2025
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First-Year Cohort Training: A Journey of Connection, Reflection, and Growth
On January 14, 2025, the University of Chichester held the First-Year Cohort Training in Bognor Regis Campus.
Date: 10/03/2025
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Asante Sana! Thank you very much…
Asante Sana! Karibu! These were the words we were trying to learn on our way to the airport for a one-week trip to Kenya, sponsored by SCDTP.
Date: 03/03/2025
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No One Really Knows What They’re Doing – Overcoming Imposter Syndrome...
As I sat brainstorming ideas for this blog post, I found myself questioning why
Date: 17/02/2025
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Mine is not a river it is an ecosystem
At this year’s first cohort meeting, we were asked to create a visual metaphor, a river of our PhD journey.
Date: 11/02/2025
