Life at Southampton

The National Health Service is undoubtedly one of the greatest pillars of UK culture. The mentality that everyone has the right to healthcare...

On the 5th of July this year, our beloved NHS will be celebrating its 70th birthday! It’s pretty remarkable when you come to think of it: an...

"Quotes are merry, quotes are fine, they get you out of trouble and they sometimes rhyme." - Me, 2018. A decent quote can offer the perspective...

As we come to the end of the academic year, it’s time I brought you my third (and final) post of my study abroad series. It’s usually a given...

Since 2015, the Bestival team have hosted a weekend festival on the Common in Southampton, aptly named Common People. Having really enjoyed Bestival...

What's in that bucket?! It pleases me to say I’m now free from hand-ins and exams. Although the shackles are off, there’s been little moseying...

How many blogs have you read that encouraged you to take up yoga, do breathing exercises, and drink enough water? You know when you’re thirsty,...

Mid-PhD report submitted, mid-PhD mini "viva" behind me - I'm exhausted. Today, I'm sharing a lowlight of PhD life at Southampton (stress,...

We PhD students all go through the phases. The phase of: get to work early and get more done. Which usually ends in a longer day, with less...

Last week marked 2018’s Mental Health Awareness Week, which ran from the 14th to the 20th May. This year’s focus centred on stress, and whether...