Author: Ainslee H

I remember when I first started my postgraduate studies it was hammered in to me that "you must write every day". On any postgrad advice blog/page/twitter account, you will find all the time. I kept thinking to myself, how? What if I have nothing to say? It just dawned on me today, I may not … Continue reading How to write every day and not even know it (or not even write).

Having "finished" my literature review, I am now in the throes of recruiting participants for my research. These interviews I am conducting via Skype and phone. If you are like me and find it hard to take notes whilst interviewing someone, you need to find a tool that will record these interviews. So here's a … Continue reading Tips along the way

Do you identify as an Aboriginal Australian with light skin? • Are you between the ages of 18-45? • Do people question your Aboriginal identity? • Do you use the internet & social media as a way to claim your Aboriginal identity? If so, I am looking for 20 participants who would be interested in … Continue reading Influence of social media on the identity of Aboriginal Australians with light skin

Ever have those days, weeks etc., where you just can't seem to get your ideas out into writing? Well, that's been me lately. I'm in the throes of finishing my literature review chapter and have been struggling because my brain keeps thinking it needs to be perfect. No it does not. This is a first … Continue reading Knowing so much, yet so little

Ok, so it's been months since I've posted. I've felt that I haven't got much to post about, but then I realised, that's the most important reason to post. I had my colloquium in July, which I passed and am now officially a Masters Candidate. Doing this degree part time will mean I finish in … Continue reading Doing my bit

So it's been awhile since I've updated my blog regarding my research. Things have changed a lot over the last 12 months and am finally settled back in to the swing of things. Currently I am writing my colloquium document and hopefully will have my research project accepted by the university come July. Can't wait … Continue reading It’s been a long time

I want to tell you a story. This is a story about the quality of television, and how 12 Monkeys surpasses all measures beyond imagination, and why this show NEEDS to continue to be shown for another season, if not more. Shows take a lot to hold my attention. There have been shows over the … Continue reading Dear Syfy