Life in Research
Explore the personal experiences of life in research - from conferences to field work and beyond.
Myasthenia: more than muscle weakness – Zainab Alani
My story of living with and battling the rare and incurable condition, generalised Myasthenia Gravis. Empowering, uplifting and educating others for Rare Disease Day 2026.
Trained, Qualified, and Shut Out: Life After the PhD
Completing my PhD in law was a proud milestone, but moving into a post-doc role has been anything but straightforward. Despite an “outstanding” follow-on project, I’ve faced the harsh reality of a system stacked against early career researchers.