"It's time to complete your Fire Training Online Module" Those words we all fear, as we frantically get our pen and paper, or even our phones ready to take photos of that dreaded e-Learning module. No matter how many times you ask me which extinguisher I have to use on what kind of fire, there’s… Continue reading e-Learning: Is it worth it?
I'd first off like to state that this blog has absolutely nothing to do with the 2011 'thriller' staring (can we even say that?) Matt Damon and Kate Winslet. In fact, I really hope (although it shouldn't take much) that this should at least keep you more awake than the film. I'm still absolutely baffled… Continue reading Going Viral: Social Contagion and Environmental Behaviour
Dr Caitriona Shannon, 2019 University of Leeds Chapter 1: Exploring knowledge, perception of risk and biosecurity practices among researchers in the UK: a quantitative survey Chapter 2: Coherence of marine alien species biosecurity legislation: A study of England and Wales Chapter 3: Getting on board with biosecurity: Evaluating the effectiveness of marine invasive alien species… Continue reading Invasive Alien species Biosecurity in England and Wales
What new things have you picked up in lockdown? Did you bake banana bread? Take more walks? Start running (haha - I definitely didn't) Well I decided to start doing car boot sales. For anyone who knows me, you will know that I am a minimalist. Not just someone who doesn't like things out, someone… Continue reading Reuse, recycle, repair…Get rid? Circular Economy and the Great British Car Boot Sale
“I can’t believe I’m looking at face masks on a Saturday night” I said to my friend, “Which face mask shall I get?” *sends links to ASOS* She replies, “This is the world now... But I just have disposable face masks” Disposable... I have a problem with that word. I trust that my friend will… Continue reading Today I forgot my facemask, good job there are plenty on the ground!
I was recently talking to a friend, he said “I bet you couldn’t find links between what you do for work and football.” Anyone that propositions me will know that I do not find it easy to let things go. Recently in lockdown for example we have to put together some simple ‘pub quiz’ type… Continue reading Game plan: Water conservation and football – you asked, I scored
About 71% of the Earth’s surface is water-covered (that’s 1/3). 3% of this is freshwater and less than 1% of the Earth’s freshwater is accessible for humans. This leaves only 0.007% of the planet’s water available to fuel and feed 7 billion people. Therefore, there is a constant global challenge to conserve, manage, and distribute… Continue reading Smart technology in your shower room: changing behaviours
I came across this blog post... I wanted to share it. ThriveVerb. To grow, develop and be successful.If your viva is soon, you must have thrived during your PhD. You could have had difficult days, wobbly weeks or miserable months, but you can’t get to the end without growth, development and success.It can’t just be a… Continue reading No accident: ‘Surviving’ the PhD Viva
I had my Viva September 4th. I think I will always remember that date as long as I live. You work up to that date, it's the 'big day'. Your nerves are all over the place, but you manage to smash it. They congratulate you as you walk back into the room after what feels… Continue reading Viva Forever… What they don’t tell you after the viva
So this is a very different post to what I would normally write, but I thought it might be useful...to someone.. About a year ago I decided I wanted to get out of the office at home and do something productive! (not that doing a PhD was not productive...) I would spend hours in the… Continue reading Borrow my Doggy Review
Tales from the Shannon 