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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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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Pursuing A Research PhD Is Like Launching Your Own Start-Up Business

Learn about the similarities between pursuing a PhD in a research field and launching a startup business. From selecting a viable research topic to marketing your work, PhD students and entrepreneurs have overlapping skills and mindsets that can lead to success. Read more to find out how PhD students can learn from entrepreneurial techniques to achieve success in academia.

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