Dr Yvonne Couch - Coping with An Absent Supervisor

Dr Yvonne Couch, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website. Yvonne reflects on the difficulties of dealing with absent supervisors, outlining the reasons they may be unavailable and the challenges this creates for researchers. She discusses strategies to manage different types of supervisors, including balancing independence with seeking guidance and the importance of self-awareness and self-confidence. By sharing practical advice and insights, she encourages readers to evaluate their needs, advocate for themselves, and take proactive steps to ensure their academic progress isn’t derailed.  Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-coping-with-an-absent-supervisor/ -- Dr Yvonne Couch is an Alzheimer's Research UK Fellow and Associate Professor at the University of Oxford. Yvonne studies the role of extracellular vesicles and their role in changing the function of the vasculature after stroke, aiming to discover why the prevalence of dementia after stroke is three times higher than the average. It is her passion for problem solving and love of science that drives her, in advancing our knowledge of disease. Yvonne writes about her work, academic life, and careers as she takes a new road into independent research @dr_yvonne_couch -- Enjoy listening? We're always looking for new bloggers, drop us a line. http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk 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. -- Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ https://twitter.com/demrescommunity https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher https://bsky.app/profile/dementiaresearcher.bsky.social