Rebecca Hall is a 1st year PhD student and research assistant at the School of Law, University of Nottingham. Her research interests include international law, the law of armed conflict and disaster law. She has a LLB in Law from the University of Lincoln, a LLM in International Law and Global Justice from the University of Sheffield and a MA in Social Science Research from the University of Nottingham. Follow her on Twitter: @RebeccaL_H_

Is There Life After A PhD?

Discover what life has to offer after completing a PhD as Aly Flint reflects on her experience as an Early Career Researcher. After looking for work in the academic job market, Flint found The Brilliant Club, which offers rewarding and flexible work teaching university-style short courses to secondary school students, allowing her to create bespoke courses based on her current research.

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Juggling Parenthood, Disability, Work and Academia

Is it possible to juggle being a single parent, working in paid employment, having a disability and being part of academia? Definitely possible, but it can be a demanding and overwhelming experience. This article discusses the struggles and achievements of one such PhD student juggling these areas, and hopes to encourage you to not give up and ask for help whenever you need it!

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