Blog – Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Dr Jodi Watt reflects on the challenging decision of whether to stay in academia or explore new career paths. Read their insightful thoughts and reflections.
All posts by Dr Jodi Watt
Jodi is a Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Glasgow. Jodi's academic interests are in both healthy ageing and neurodegenerative diseases of older age, and they are currently working on drug repurposing for dementia. Previously they worked on understanding structural, metabolic and physiological brain changes with age, as measured using magnetic resonance imaging. As a queer and neurodiverse person, Jodi is also incredibly interested in improving diversity and inclusion practices both within and outside of the academic context.
Blog – Should I consider my environmental impact in academia?
Explore the intersection of academia and environmental responsibility with Dr Jodi Watt as they reflect on sustainable practices in science.
Blog – Art-based communication for dementia & brain health
Unveil the fusion of art and science in dementia research with Dr. Jodi Watt’s insights on creative expression’s role in brain health.
Blog – Making your presentations more accessible
Explore accessible presentation tips with Jodi Watt. Learn to enhance inclusivity in your talks, ensuring everyone benefits. Perfect your skills now!
Blog – Reflections on a challenging PhD
Dr. Jodi Watt’s raw PhD tale: a journey from feeling ‘ruined’ to profound self-recovery. Read or listen to discover resilience in academia.
Blog – Navigating the holidays after a relative is diagnosed with dementia
Dr Jodi Watt shares personal insights on adapting holiday traditions, which can remain inclusive & joyful, after relatives are diagnosed with dementia.
Blog – Tokenism and the challenges of diverse recruitment
Dr Jodi Watt’s blog offers a thought-provoking look at tokenism and its consequences in academic diversity and recruitment practices.
Blog – Advocating for Yourself in Academia
Struggle to say ‘no’ in academia? Dr. Jodi Watt shares tips on self-advocacy. Learn tools to navigate your career & maintain work-life balance. Must-read!
Blog – The Naked Truth About My Academic Confidence
Dr Jodi Watt explores academic confidence, from fast speech to imposter syndrome. Her surprising key to confidence? Life modelling.
Blog – Reconsidering The Leaky Pipeline
Dive into Dr Jodi Watt’s blog, where they challenge academia’s “leaky pipeline” metaphor, spotlighting queer experiences, inclusion, and diversity.
Blog – I didn’t know who I was after my PhD
Dr Jodi Watt’s blog explores their path as a “dabbler,” talking about academic pressure and their ongoing efforts for self-discovery after PhD life.
Blog – My experience as an LGBTQIA+ postgraduate & PhD student
As Pride Month comes to a close, Dr Jodi Watt shares some key key takeaways based on personal experience as a queer postgraduate student in science.