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

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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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Publishing from your PhD – What I Wish I’d Known

In this article, Jennie Riley shares what she learned about publishing from her PhD experience. She provides tips on why she decided to publish solo-authored articles instead of turning her thesis into a book, the difference between submitting a chapter and an article, the importance of resilience, and reframing feedback.

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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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