Blog posts
Read about an outreach event co-organised by myself and colleague Rasheed Zakaria, for World Cancer Research Day - an activity day for 50 local Year 12 students at the University of Liverpool.
Yoga has been part of my life now for approximately five years. Read about why it has helped my mental help and how I feel it could help many in Academia.
19/06/23
The sides of me
Inspired by @becsgentry 😍 and in line with our motto over at @twoyorkshirebirds 🤹“runners don’t just run”. Humans are complex, multi-faceted beings. Often, we are contradictions of ourselves. So here's me...
I am an academic, but I hate conformity.
I am constantly connected, but I relish solitude.
I am disciplined, but I need freedom.
I am a scientist, but I believe in the universe.
I spend a lot of time moving my body, but a lot of time in my own head.
I like planning, but I hate commitment.
I have multiple degrees, but I don’t want to use any.
I like to run, but I dislike running chat.
I feel a lot in myself, but often more for others.
I don’t compete against others, but I do compete against myself.
I love the smell of my “worked-out body”, but I cherish my freshly washed curls.
I innately seek personal achievements, but I don’t want these to be acknowledged.
I am into fashion, but I like to create my own.
I love organic wine, balsamic vinegar and Popchips, but I also love apples, chewing gum and Vimto (not all at the same time).
I talk to others nicely, but I am often not kind to myself.
My mind is busy, but I seek simplicity.
So, who are you?
