Date: 30/10/2019
Blog post
Translating a PhD into Government Policy (A blog on my placement with the Department for Work and Pensions)
I knew next to nothing about the DWP’s enormous remit or how this might translate into a job, but I was drawn to its stated vision of improving people’s day-to-day lives through work and at work, making this department a natural fit for my research.
Date: 30/06/2026
Tags: Government, Impact
Blog post
From the self-directed world of doctoral study to a collaborative research team and back again
I saw this as an opportunity to work in a bona fide academic research team that would not only strengthen my research skillset but also build my confidence as a researcher.
Date: 30/06/2026
Tags: research assistant; collaboration; science education; health psychology
Blog post
SCDTP Cumberland Lodge residential experience
From 13th to 15th April 2026, I had the pleasure of attending the SCDTP Cumberland Lodge residential.
Date: 28/05/2026
Tags: community, Cumberland Lodge
