Vlogs

New to the 2025 Summer Showcase was the Research Vlog feature - a creative and engaging way to explore the research journeys of our doctoral community through video.

Winners

Alistair Kidd - Winner

For his vlog titled: 'Witnessing War Through Research: Emotional Resilience in the Face of Graphic Content’. Alistair represented Social Sciences and Humanities.

Donna Otchere - Runner-Up

For her vlog: ‘PhDonna Diaries: Soft Life, Serious Research’. Donna represented Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering.

Eyram Akofa Tawia - People’s Choice 

For his vlog: ‘Gaming, Gamification and Political Engagement in Ghana’. Eyram represented Social Sciences and Humanities.

Featured Vlogs

  • Odein Princewill (Social Sciences and Humanities) 
     ‘Routed’ 
  • Zihui (Cara) Xu (Social Sciences and Humanities) 
    ‘PhD, Mum, Multi-Tasker’ 

Research on Screen - Vlog Exhibition

These short vlogs offered a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the research journeys of our doctoral community. Whether capturing early ideas, creative processes, personal reflections, or real-world applications, each video presents a unique perspective. Together, they reveal the diverse experiences, challenges, and moments of discovery that shape life as a researcher. 

The vlog exhibition was a fresh, dynamic addition to the Showcase, bringing research to life on screen and offering new ways to connect with the work happening across the University.