Perpetually confused scientist

PhD student. Amateur cycle enthusiast. @LSHTM alumni.

[Perpetually confused scientist @conf_sci]

Writing up the thesis at the end of a PhD is a new kind of hell never before experienced @AcademicChatter #phdlife #AcademicTwitter #phdchat

[Perpetually confused scientist @conf_sci]

My reaction when a young student asks me what it's like to be a PhD student:
#academictwitter #PhDlife

[Perpetually confused scientist @conf_sci]

I was so excited to hear there was an Indian woman as home secretary. Finally a role model for women who didn't think it was possible.
What a fucking disappointment.

#homesecretary #pritipatel

[Perpetually confused scientist @conf_sci]

@wccg_uk @JaeeshaAli I'm interested in this. But I can't dm you.

[Perpetually confused scientist @conf_sci]

The beautiful Boardman ADV 8.6W. It's been an absolute pleasure for cycle rides on the weekends and cycling to the lab. @boardmanbikes #boardman #adv #adv8.6 #bikelife #phdlife

[Perpetually confused scientist @conf_sci]

Where is the support for PhD students who are being told to stay at home and not work and not get paid? PhD students are slipping through the net but are vital for scientific advancement #AcademicChatter #Lockdown3 #phdchat #phdchat @AcademicChatter

[Perpetually confused scientist @conf_sci]

How long do we need to highlight this before something gets done?

[Academic Chatter™ @AcademicChatter]

Pay PhD researchers a proper salary.

[Perpetually confused scientist @conf_sci]

@AcademicChatter

[Perpetually confused scientist @conf_sci]

How has lockdown affected your PhD? @academictwitter #phdchat

[Perpetually confused scientist @conf_sci]

1/1000 ways it has for me is the inability to change environments on campus or to be in a cafe to just catch up on phd work, esp at weekends. Used to be a literal mind saver. Now it feels like I'm constantly drowning
#phdchat #AcademicTwitter

[Dr Zania Stamataki @ZaniaStamataki]

@Maurice_Y_Lee Controversial: I think it's silly that we hire postdocs the way we do. Postdocs could be employed by the Institution on permanent posts, and allocated to projects as grants come in. Who doesn't want access to well-trained staff?
Who doesn't want the option of job security? 🤷‍♀️

[richard horton @richardhorton1]

Madness and terrifying both at the same time. The US government has gone rogue at a time of humanitarian emergency. All leaders must call for renewed international solidarity in support of multilateral cooperation. And we must give steadfast support to WHO.

[Kareem Carr, Ph.D. @kareem_carr]

Do grad students get paid a lot? No. But do we at least have solid job security? Also, no. But are we at least ensured a stress-free work environment with a healthy work-life balance? Still, also no.

[Perpetually confused scientist @conf_sci]

With all the poorly reported info out there on #COVID-19, I wonder if scientists should help write COVID-19 news articles instead.. #phdchat #AcademicTwitter

[Perpetually confused scientist @conf_sci]

This is a scientist who inspires me every time he talks. And very humble. Need more of these scientists. So glad he is better

#LSHTM #LSHTMalumni #peterpiot

https://t.co/QQ0NectYg1

[Perpetually confused scientist @conf_sci]

I miss being in the lab. Having slight anxiety as to whether I will remember how to pipette

#AcademicChatter #phdchat #phdlife

[Colin Carlson @ColinJCarlson]

My thoughts go out today to every single scientists who now has two full time jobs, their actual job and full-time COVID response

[Perpetually confused scientist @conf_sci]

Does anyone else find it really hard to balance doing their own research work whilst trying to keep up with COVID-19 research? #AcademicTwitter #phdlife #AcademicChatter #phdchat

[MSF Science @MSFsci]

MSF Scientific Days International (London) will now be a fully virtual conference! Register here: https://t.co/8CW883Zyy1

[Perpetually confused scientist @conf_sci]

@SkyNews Malaria is not a virus. If you're going to give scientific info, please give it properly.

https://t.co/ivVBDlXMpa