Olivia (Liv) is a PhD Archaeology student at the University of Liverpool and a current humanities tutor at cactustutoring.com. Originally from North Wales and has previously studied at the Department of Archaeology at the University of Reading. She is currently working on a project about human sacrifice in early urban communities of the Ancient Near East and China with a specific interest in the involvement of the female body in sacrificial rites in response to William Beer and Nancy Joy. Research interests include Ancient Near East and Prehistoric Archaeology, burial archaeology, ritual theory, cognitive archaeology and osteological evidence of trauma. She is also very interested in philosophy, psychology and ritual in archaeological contexts. Follow her on Twitter: @Iam_livin

Floundering First Steps: The First Month Of Starting A PhD

Starting a PhD can be daunting at the best of times, but even more so during a pandemic. In this article, Olivia Eve Arkley shares her experiences and advice for making the most of the first month of a PhD, including practical tools and mental skills to aid completion. She also discusses the importance of becoming part of the academic community and carving out your own place within it.

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Non-Academic Job Interviews: 4 Questions to Get Ready For

Are you taking the first steps into careers outside of academia? Anxious about selling yourself to a new audience post-PhD? This is normal, but with the right preparation you can knock your interview out of the park and stand out from the crowd! This article guides you through four important questions to prepare your answers for.

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Applying for a PhD in the Sciences: A 7-Step Guide

This article provides a step-by-step guide for people interested in pursuing a PhD, particularly in the sciences (though much of the advice carries over to other disciplines as well). It emphasizes the importance of identifying personal interests and goals, fully researching different programs, and knowing the key differences between doing a PhD in different countries.

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