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

Spoken communication is a critical skill in academia, requiring clarity, engagement, and adaptability to effectively share research or teach complex concepts. Whether you’re presenting research or explaining scientific principles to students, these tips can help you communicate with confidence and impact.

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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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Death by a Thousand Semesters: Are Academic Careers as All-Consuming as People Say?

The stress and all-consuming nature of pursuing an academic career is often detailed in social media posts and anecdotal tales. Whilst it is useful for PhD students to understand the perils of careers in academia, this article provides further context for some of the issues surrounding progression in the academic profession. It runs through five factors that impact on how all-consuming academic careers can be, ultimately advising you to progress in academia at your own pace.

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