"confidence" blog posts
Pint of Science - Experience of a Lab Rat
Dr Sibel Cal Kayitmazbatir is a senior postdoc at the University of Liverpool with extensive wet lab experience from her studies in Turkey and postdoctoral work in the U.S., focusing on circadian rhythms. Here, she shares her perspective on her first public engagement experience in Pint of Science 2025.
Posted on: 2 July 2025
From lab to lecture: my experience with the HLS Teaching Initiative
Dr Harriet Lahiff, a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Molecular and Clinical Cancer Medicine, recently participated in the HLS Teaching Experience Initiative to gain valuable teaching experience alongside her teaching qualifications.
Posted on: 18 December 2024
How can my research contribute to sustainable innovation?
Natacha Wilson, founder and director of Cambridge Insights, discusses how you can link your research to sustainable innovation and the 3 strategies that will help you get started.
Posted on: 4 June 2024
Embedding EDI in Impact and Research Design
Cat Tully, Impact Evidence Coordinator for the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, discusses how the Faculty Impact Team are supporting researchers to embed meaningful consideration of equity, diversity and inclusion into planning for research and impact.
Posted on: 11 April 2024
How can researchers influence policy?
Catherine Durose, Professor of Public Policy and Co-Director of the Heseltine Institute for Public Policy, Practice and Place, discusses how researchers can influence policy.
Posted on: 15 March 2024
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Narrative CVs: telling your story
Hannah Dutton, Research Development Facilitator, in the central Research and Partnerships team at the University of Liverpool, discusses the rise of narrative CVs and their pros and cons.
Posted on: 15 March 2024
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Navigating Impact: A Researcher's Guide to Metrics and Profiles
Mareike Wehner, Research Publications Metrics Officer within the Libraries, Museums and Galleries at the University of Liverpool, discusses how to navigate the world of research metrics and profiles.
Posted on: 15 March 2024
What’s stopping your career decision making?
Dr Elizabeth Adams, Career and Leadership Coach, discusses the barriers to career decision making.
Posted on: 15 March 2024
Picture your career
Dr Elizabeth Adams, Career and Leadership Coach, explores the career-impacting power of creative collaging.
Posted on: 15 March 2024
Data Visualisation: engaging others with your research
Dr. Mhairi Towler, Founder and Director of the animation production company, Vivomotion, discusses how researchers can visualise their findings for any audience.
Posted on: 15 March 2024
Animating your research: producing impactful social media content
Dr. Mhairi Towler, Founder and Director of the animation production company, Vivomotion, discusses developing a visual narrative about your research using animation.
Posted on: 15 March 2024
My experience of the 3MT competition
Fionnuala McCully, PhD candidate in the University of Liverpool’s School of Environmental Sciences, recounts her experience of winning the University's Three Minute Thesis competition and offers her own tips for future competitors.
Posted on: 8 September 2023
Desert Island Researcher Development: One book that all researchers should read for their career development
In an ode to BBC’s famous Desert Island Discs, our Researcher Development and Culture team in the Academy has developed this \"Desert Island Researcher Development (RD)” series of blog posts.
Posted on: 1 August 2023
Learning from experience to develop Narrative CV resources
Lydia Nicholson writes about learning from researchers’ experiences to develop resources about writing Narrative CVs
Posted on: 30 May 2023
Never let fear get in the way of a good story!
Stephanie Power shares tips on dealing with nervousness over media interviews, ahead of her Making an Impact workshop in June.
Posted on: 2 May 2023
Pathfinder: Adventures in researcher land - 3rd edition
Dr Angela Midgley introduces the third edition of the researcher development newsletter.
Posted on: 1 September 2022
What does it take to pursue science for a woman from a rural background? From 609503 to L69 7ZB
My parents taught me that education is the primary wealth.
Posted on: 26 May 2022
New opportunities and support for clinical research staff
I am a pain physiotherapist and although I love my clinical work, I have always been keen to explore research that better supports the patients I see and the quality of care we can deliver.
Posted on: 17 February 2022
Get writing! On the value of #AcWriMo for getting writing done
Writing is an integral part of doing research, but if writing is so important, why do we all struggle so much to find time for it?
Posted on: 25 October 2021
Three secrets of successful research collaborations
Research collaboration in today’s cross-disciplinary world could involve any number of people from any number of disciplines and sometimes include several organisations.
Posted on: 9 September 2021
Academia and industry: Worlds apart?
In most sectors, academia and industry are crucial partners.
Posted on: 9 September 2021
A sense of community, identity and belonging
Being a postdoc often feels like a transition state; we’re no longer students but we’re still finding our niche.
Posted on: 9 September 2021
Difficult Conversations – are you ready?
Managing professional relationships, particularly the one you have with your manager, can at times feel challenging.
Posted on: 17 August 2021
The Benefits of Achieving a Calmer Life – Tips for Researchers
As researchers, we are often faced with situations of undue pressure and stress.
Posted on: 25 June 2021
Support that is designed all around you!
Tracy Ellis tells us about the support that the University's mentoring programme offers to members of staff.
Posted on: 27 November 2020
Why Wellbeing Can’t Wait
Denise Chilton covers the impact of COVID-19 on professional and personal lives and provides advice on coping strategies.
Posted on: 11 September 2020