Emily Spencer - Balancing fieldwork and family

Emily Spencer - Balancing fieldwork and family

Emily Spencer, narrating her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.

Emily discusses the unexpected complexities of balancing PhD fieldwork and family responsibilities. Reflecting on her experiences post-maternity leave, she highlights significant challenges such as scheduling crucial meetings around childcare constraints and the constant need for adaptability. Emily stresses the importance of careful planning, communication with her partner, and seeking support from friends and colleagues to ensure her research progresses while maintaining family life.

Find the original text, and narration here on our website.

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-balancing-fieldwork-and-family/

#DementiaResearch #AcademicMother #Academia #MaternityLeave #Research #Productivity

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Emily Spencer is a PhD Student at University College London looking at improving how GPs communicate with people with dementia and their family carers about their future care. Emily previous had a 5 year career break to pursue a career as a musician, and has previously undertaken research on improving the care people with dementia receive from their GP practice, as well as end-of-life and palliative care provision in the community. Emily is also a new mum and will be writing about her experiences navigating motherhood and a research career.

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This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support.

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