How the heck was this two years ago? DML2016 marked an important moment at the beginning of my PhD. I actually missed a few lectures because of it, but never mind… I caught up. It was a moment I stood up to a room of hundreds (and a potential online audience of thousands) and admitted…
It brings me great pleasure to announce that I am now the Social Media Specialist for Horizon CDT at the University of Nottingham. I will be managing social media platforms and the blog for the unit, bringing it a fresh feel. We will be working towards showcasing students’ and staff members’ research as well as…
I met Mary Helda Akongo during my trip to LA in September. She is a fellow Internet Society 25 Under 25 Awardee and works with Zimba Women who “are using technology to find innovative solutions to create sustainable futures for African women”. Since we met we have been talking about the challenges women face in…
Listen to what your body needs. Work hard, but look after yourself – period.
I have just looked back and I can barely believe it was over 18 months ago since I decided I wanted to take a more active role in managing my Crohn’s and not simply relying on medication. So, I have to say that I have really enjoyed the journey so far. I have learned so…
After whining about not being able to find turmeric root (although I hadn’t exactly gone out my way to find it), a friend who regularly goes to her local market picked me up a couple of roots for me. Having read a lot about the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric, I wanted to give it a…
I’m trying some new mixes for juices that pack a punch, perfect for kicking you back into your rhythm. I was not feeling it today, but I thought that I gotta do something to help me get my groove back. So I do what I normally do and went to the gym. With the January…
I recently grabbed a ‘boost’ juice from Benugo and I loved the concept of having a mini pick-me-up shot of goodness. Sometimes I struggle with fibrous foods and juicing is a sure way of getting those nutrients in. So I took the elements of the Benugo boost shot I had (beetroot lemon and ginger), mixed…
From my family to yours, featuring Mr Quill, Mr and Mrs Spenser and me. 📽🎞 Names courtesy of The Smallest Show on Earth, today’s feature film, a family favourite. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Smallest_Show_on_Earth
This week (1-7th December) Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) advocates are making the condition visible for IBD Awareness Week. I am writing this after having a nap this afternoon and while this isn’t unusual for a student (it still feels weird writing that again), there isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t have to…