From Scotland to Brazil: Making the decision (twice)
This is the first of a series of posts by Gina Maffey on the challenges, opportunities and difficulties faced by an academic couple moving abroad. Contributor Gina Maffey Image credit: Gina Maffey It...
View ArticleFrom Scotland to Brazil: Playing Tetris
How do you pack your life in one bag? Gina Maffey continues to look at the challenges and opportunities faced by an academic couple moving abroad. Contributor Gina Maffey Snowdrop Image credit: Gina...
View ArticleFrom Scotland to Brazil: Queuing up in the urban jungle
Getting through the mountains of paperwork and bureaucracy when moving countries can be difficult, but don’t forget the reasons why you moved in the first place, says Gina Maffey in the third part of...
View ArticleFrom Scotland to Brazil: The postdoc: Are you in or are you out?
Gina Maffey contemplates her next career move, having applied for positions both inside and outside of academia. Contributor Gina Maffey Morpho butterfly emerges from chrysalis Image credit: Gina...
View ArticleFrom Scotland to Brazil: The final broken puzzle piece
Careers don’t always follow the plans you set, as Gina Maffey is currently experiencing whilst in Brazil. Contributor Gina Maffey Sunset in the PantanalImage credit: Gina Maffey I shut the door behind...
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