Amy is a final year PhD student at Glasgow Caledonian University. Her PhD research focuses on exploring the lived experience of Hepatitis C reinfection amongst people who inject drugs, and the opinions of Healthcare Professionals in relation to Hepatitis C reinfection. She is a member of the Substance Use Research Group (@SubMisuseGcu) and also the Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Research Group at GCU. Twitter: @amykmce

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Discover how one PhD student survived and even thrived during the global pandemic in this inspiring story of resilience and perseverance. From coping with the uncertainties of lockdown to finding balance and kindness in academic life, this journey offers valuable insights and lessons for anyone pursuing a PhD.

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How to do a PhD when you have ADHD Part 1: Academics

Guidance for doing a PhD with ADHD and make the most of your abilities with these helpful strategies. From capitalizing on hyperfocus and taking productive breaks, to creating multiple points of contact for deadlines and commitments, this guide is packed with tips to help you work with your ADHD rather than against it.

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How to Use SciSpace Library to Organise and Understand Your Research

The SciSpace Library is built to help you organise research papers, pull out what matters, and actually understand the papers you are working with. It turns a mess of PDFs into something searchable, interactive, and manageable without the constant back-and-forth between tabs, folders, and notes. In this blog post, we will introduce SciSpace Library and outline the various ways in which you can use it and its key features.

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