It's been really interesting seeing my country through the eyes of friends from India who want to see as much of the country as possible, and they have encouraged me to remember a childhood of holidays across the UK, renting cottages, and seeing the castles and countryside of Britain. I have always enjoyed seeing what... Continue Reading →
Lessons from Sherlock Holmes: the PhD student way to combat imposter syndrome
A PhD is something like a good mystery story: the aim is to show the world you see something the rest of us don't. Let's look at the method common between mysteries and PhDs.
Challenging Love Languages: Insights and Criticisms
A lot of good ideas come from utter trash. What I'm saying is: whilst Christian 'keep your marriage together' propaganda doesn't seem like a great place to look for advice on healthy relationships, there can be little insights that, taken out of context, do apply more widely.
Meeting My Younger Self for Coffee
I saw this in Vogue and thought I'd do it myself.
Lisbon: A Digest
Four days is enough to see Lisbon well. Here is the Late Romantic dot com guide to this city break.
Algorithmic Complacency and Me
Technology Connections named a modern phenomenon; I too am trying to combat it.
How To Study – tips, hacks, suggestions, advice for academic success
The method of studying is probably harder than the content, and I've got some ways of making it easier.
Amp It Up: Exploring Live Albums
How do you feed your burgeoning love of live music without entirely emptying your wallet? As a veteran show-goer, I'm here to share my most loved performances, as well as a guide to the most famous festivals of the 20th century. What more could you need?
What would I say to Mark Gatiss if I met him in the street?
A social contract for meeting celebrities, and a review of relating to somebody's work.
Poetry 101:2 – Emphasise
Welcome to Poetry 101! The revision podcast that teaches you how, why, and where you already know it from. Every episode we are take a poem your teacher might give you and a song you probably know and investigate a literary technique, so that next time you have an exam or an essay you’re prepared.... Continue Reading →
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