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Catchup – Salon – How to be a productive PhD Student
04/12/2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
A weekly gathering to discuss careers and research topics, inspired by 17th and 18th century salons from Paris, with a modern twist. These sessions combine livestreams, guest speakers and group chat to exchange ideas, challenge, influence, inspire and educate.
In this session we talk about How to be a productive PhD Student.
What does it really take to thrive as a PhD student in the demanding field of dementia research? In this Salon gathering, together we will uncover the secrets to being a productive PhD student. This discussion will provoke you to rethink traditional approaches to productivity, exploring strategies for managing time, overcoming obstacles, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We’ll challenge the notion of “busy” versus “productive” and delve into how passion and perseverance can drive you to completion. Join us to gain insights from two incredible guests, and as ever we invite the audience to contribute and share their own tips and views to maximize your efficiency and impact throughout your PhD journey.
Speakers
Dr Danielle Nimmons – is an Alzheimer’s Society funded Clinical Research Fellow in General Practice. Her mixed methods PhD is exploring the identification of anxiety and depression in people living with dementia in primary care. Her research interests are in the care of older people, including dementia, Parkinson’s Disease and frailty. She also has an interest in health inequalities, public engagement and undergraduate medical education. She studied medicine at the University of Manchester, where she also gained an MRes in Medical Sciences with Distinction. She continues to work as a GP alongside her PhD (so has some insights on how to keep the plates spinning).
Dr Hanna Kristiina Isotalus – is a Senior Lecturer in the ReMemBr Group at University of Bristol. Hanna’s research focusses on sleep, memory and learning, ageing, and neurodegenrative diseases such as dementias and Parkinson’s disease. Passionate about her work and supporting others through their PhD, Hanna has contributed widely to the field and shared tips on the Dementia Researcher Podcast.
