Andrea (she/her) holds a PhD in conservation science from Martin-Luther University in Halle. Her thesis which she defended in 2019 focused on rewilding as a novel approach to conservation. Also since 2019, she's been working as Science-Policy officer for the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) in Leipzig. In her free time she's on a mission to support female PhD candidates in their final months before submission to get over PhD finisher’s block, grow their support network and professional visibility so they can get on with their life and land their dream job.

When Dreams Fall Apart: Mental Health and New Beginnings in Academia and Beyond

In this motivational article, the author reflects on his mental health journey of realising teaching wasn’t his dream job after all and starting over in an academia-adjacent career. The article highlights the value of clear boundaries between work and home, of prioritising mental health in academia and beyond, and of being brave enough to choose another road when you reach a dead end.

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Solidarity In The Collective

It’s important to find community and support while undertaking a PhD. For Kathryn, forming a decolonisation collective held potential for friendship. In this article she reflects on the valuable lessons learned from being part of a collective, including the need for solidarity, sharing resources, and supporting one another emotionally and mentally.

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