Jo Grace is studying for a PhD in Identity and Belonging for people with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities, at Southampton University, Funded by the ESRC through the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership. She is also the Founder of The Sensory Projects www.TheSensoryProjects.co.uk, a multi-published author whose books are read globally and a TEDx speaker. Jo is active across social media and welcomes connections for people interested in inclusion. You can find her on: Twitter: @Jo3Grace, Facebook: www.Facebook.com/JoannaGraceTSP, LinkedIn: www.LinkedIn.com/In/JoannaGraceTheSensoryProjects, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesensoryprojects.co.uk

The H in PhD Stands for Hope: Remaining Hopeful in a PhD Journey

The PhD journey can make us lose hope, feeling trapped in the melancholy that often befriends the doctoral journey. But this empowering and uplifting article, written from a South African perspective, explores the idea of hope being an important friend to PhD candidates, helping us reach the finish line to graduation. Alongside the author’s personal journey with mental health, the article emphasises the importance of prioritising wellbeing, changing strategy when things aren’t working, and always remaining hopeful for the future.

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Tonight, I’m an Academic Star: Top Tips for Applying, Preparing and Presenting at Conferences 

The idea of attending and presenting at academic conferences can seem incredibly intimidating for PhD students. Drawing on his wide range of experiences at conferences around the world, this PhD candidate provides advice and tips on applying, preparing, attending, and presenting at an academic conference. Remember to enjoy your brief time in the spotlight, and remember your presentation is really only a small element of the event!

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