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Why do old people eat cake?: Building community in post-COVID academia

"Why do old people eat cake?" This simple question led to a movement which over the past year has enhanced the atmosphere and social wellbeing of the business school PhD community. We came to understand, in time, that there are two main reasons. The first is that eating cake is obviously good, and these so-called 'old people' have amassed a great amount of wisdom over the years, allowing them to view this fact with ease. The second reason is, of course, the fact that, with their perhaps limited time left on earth, they have learned how to indulge without guilt or fear of consequence.

ResearchWehida NiaziJuly 31, 2024COVID-19, Community, wellbeing

Sussex Diaries: “One Year On” - Reflections and Lessons from the PhD Community

After a year since the UK went into a nationwide lockdown, the Research Hive Scholars at the University of Sussex asked their fellow Doctoral Researchers to tell them about their experiences of completing a PhD during a pandemic. There has been much discussion about the difficulties that PhD students have faced over the past year, funding difficulties, challenges fostering a working environment, and field work delays to name a few.

Editor's PicksKimberley SimpsonApril 6, 2021Sussex Hive, phd, Community, research community

Sussex Diaries: Coping with COVID-19 as a Research Community

When COVID-19 came around, an obvious joke went around in academic circles: PhD students are already isolated, so nothing will change for them. But nothing could be further than the truth. COVID-19 lockdown and university closures mean a big aggravation to the isolation already experienced by researchers.

Editor's Picks, Industry NewsGuest UserMay 4, 2020COVID-19, PhD, Community, researchers, Sussex Hive

Reimagining a Feminist Virtual Classroom Amidst a Global Pandemic

As colleges announced the transition to virtual teaching, academics around the world have utilised social media to share questions, tips and resources, as we all scramble to move our classrooms online. It’s been truly moving to witness the generosity of colleagues.

Embracing Diversity and Culture in an Aging Society

The definition of “diversity” emphasizes that of being different, having variety, and the recognition and inclusion of differences (e.g., people, races, culture). This is echoed through the multiplicity of our growing older adult population, whereby we are afforded the opportunity to not only learn of, but also acknowledge the breadth of experiences of each individual.

ResearchCiara DoyleOctober 18, 2019Guest post, Health & Nursing, Diversity, Aging Population, Community