Dr Ashleigh JohnstoneLet’s talk about burnoutAs it’s #WorldMentalHealthDay2022 it’s time to talk about burnout.Oct 10, 2022Oct 10, 2022
Dr Ashleigh JohnstoneWhy the way you speak to students matters‘There’s no point in you doing A Levels’ ‘Are you sure you’re resilient enough to go to university?’Jul 21, 2022Jul 21, 2022
Dr Ashleigh JohnstoneA virtual viva: My experience and tipsNow that the virtual viva (thesis defence) has had time to settle in, I think they may stick around beyond the pandemic. Just think, there…Apr 27, 2021Apr 27, 2021
Dr Ashleigh JohnstoneWhy I went straight from PhD to industry (and why it’s not failing!)You’re in the final year of your PhD and you’re writing up your thesis, presenting at (virtual) conferences, networking, and constantly…Feb 23, 2021Feb 23, 2021
Dr Ashleigh JohnstoneFive brain-boosting reasons to take up martial artsWe are all aware that exercise generally has many benefits, such as improving physical fitness and strength. But what do we know about the…Feb 13, 2021Feb 13, 2021
Dr Ashleigh JohnstoneMartial arts can improve your attention span and alertness long termMartial arts require a good level of physical strength, but those who take up training need to develop an incredible amount of mental…Feb 13, 2021Feb 13, 2021
Dr Ashleigh JohnstoneTeaching as a PhD studentBangor University’s School of Psychology enrols its PhD students onto a Teaching Psychology in Higher Education training programme, which…Feb 13, 2021Feb 13, 2021