Jazli Aziz is a senior lecturer at the Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia. He has a biomedical science background and his fields of interest include immunology, molecular biology, and oral microbiology. He is currently part of several research teams studying a wide variety of topics, primarily focusing on oral health and its link to systemic health. He also has a keen interest in science communication. Through his social media accounts, he likes to share his experiences in academia as well as interesting scientific facts in an easily digestible manner for everyone to enjoy. Threads - https://www.threads.net/@jazliaziz Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jazliaziz/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUHKIzzmpSBKM23_rWH-9Cw

Effective Spoken Communication in Academia

Mastering effective spoken communication in academia involves clarity, intonation, and body language. Encouraging audience participation, using visuals wisely, and developing a unique style contribute to this art form. With practice, anyone can enhance their presentation skills and make complex topics more accessible.

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How I Wrote My PhD Thesis In One Year

Is it possible to complete your PhD thesis in just one year? Read these tips and tricks for writing your own theses. Discover how Jazli prepared before writing, utilized a “changelog” for his supervisors, wrote whenever he was in the mood, worked on a flexible schedule, had a supervisor that checked his content and not his writing, and, most importantly, enjoyed writing.

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Navigating Reflexivity: A Guided Example to Move Beyond Reflection

Need guidance writing the reflexivity section of your thesis (or indeed writing reflexively throughout the thesis)? This article defines reflexivity as going beyond reflection to consider the influence of our positionality on our work. It covers three main types of reflexivity – personal reflexivity, methodological reflexivity and philosophical reflexivity – and includes some working examples to illustrate the thought processes and questions that facilitate transparency and rigor in research.

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The Trials of the “Trailing Spouse”

Relocating for a PhD and academic career is often not only required of the candidate but their partners and/or children, too. How do we acknowledge and amplify the experiences of “the trailing spouse and families” while also creating systemic change that would make academic career moves more feasible and fulfilling for all involved?

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