post by Ramneek Kaur Athwal (2023 cohort)
Amid the chaos of research, writing up and teaching this semester, I decided to organise a writing and social day for our cohort as a chance to get together, make some progress and enjoy a little time away from our usual routines.
We started the morning with a productive writing session, making the most of some dedicated time to work on our research. After a focused morning, we took a break for lunch and had a chance to catch up.
In the afternoon, it was time to put the writing aside and get creative! We swapped our laptops for paintbrushes and enjoyed a glass painting session, before rounding off the day with a very tasty dinner – pizza, of course!
PhD life can involve a lot of independent working, writing and concentration, so having the opportunity to come together, motivate one another and take some time to unwind was lovely. It was also a great reminder of the experiences that make being part of our Horizon CDT PhD community so special.
A productive morning, a creative afternoon and some much needed time away from our screens. Exactly the kind of day we needed!