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My confused relationship with Christmas

Posted by queerioushazel

Mmmm the smell of pine tree, indoors. 24 days countdown to Jesus’ birthday celebration. Presents presents presents!

4 December, 2022

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How to make it through Swedish November

Posted by natalievonderlehr

Dark, cold and miserable. That is how many people experience November in Sweden. In this post we have gathered some tips on how to make it through this gloomy month.

11 November, 2022

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Why should you join KIPA?

Posted by andreacelestedv

The importance of peer community Being a successful postdoc professional is like performing an experiment that requires a lot of homework and a trial & error phase. Unfortunately, the methods […]

4 November, 2022

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LGBTQIA+ map: My personal journey navigating in this world as a queer person

Posted by queerioushazel

Am I gay? Many of us don’t ask this enough, or even think about our own gender identity.

15 June, 2022

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PhD Parenting: The Good, the Bad, and the Unspoken

Posted by Rebeca Cardoso

The PhD process is challenging. Being a parent during this process brings its own unique set of challenges and opportunities.

29 May, 2022

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The New Aliens Act and Me: Rebeca’s story

Posted by Rebeca Cardoso

The new Aliens Act makes it tougher for researchers to stay long-term in Sweden. What other options are there?

23 March, 2022

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Holidays with COVID-19

Posted by Rebeca Cardoso

Two years ago, my holiday plans were simple and straightforward. I had a family visit from Germany and was planning for my parents’ visit in the near future. In the […]

19 December, 2021

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4 dietary considerations for your CD4 T cells this holiday season

Posted by Rebeca Cardoso

Ah, the holiday season. A great time to take some vacation, spend time with family and friends, open presents, and, of course, enjoy a nice meal. However, while the succulent […]

4 December, 2021

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Nostalgia, comfort foods and cooking during COVID-19

Posted by Guest Blog

Periods of high stress and social isolation, such as a pandemic or moving countries (or both), can have huge impacts on mental wellbeing and food behaviours. Whilst acute sudden stress tends to suppress […]

13 May, 2021

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Starting a postdoc in a new country in the midst of a pandemic

Posted by Guest Blog

In my blog introduction I promised a recount of my experiences starting a new postdoc during the pandemic. For me at least it’s been a rollercoaster of emotions. Although a touch melodramatic, I felt that breaking […]

26 March, 2021

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Life in Sweden

My confused relationship with Christmas

How to make it through Swedish November

Why should you join KIPA?

LGBTQIA+ map: My personal journey navigating in this world as a queer person

PhD Parenting: The Good, the Bad, and the Unspoken

The New Aliens Act and Me: Rebeca’s story

Holidays with COVID-19

4 dietary considerations for your CD4 T cells this holiday season

Nostalgia, comfort foods and cooking during COVID-19

Starting a postdoc in a new country in the midst of a pandemic

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