Thread by @DECRarthistory

We are kicking of #arthistoryPDD with a welcome address by our chair @GursimOberoi who speaks to the challenges the past year has presented to the professional development of #phd students and #ecr researchers
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Research has been put on hold following the closure of libraries, archives and museums; fellowships have been postponed or, in some cases, cancelled; publications delayed; and, in many cases, our projects have been reframed and remoulded as a result of the pandemic.
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Many of us have paused our work to support our loved ones or volunteered to support the local community. We have vigorously adapted our way of teaching turning to online and hybrid delivery to guide and advise our students.
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We have kept away from the rich offerings and comfort to be found in museums and galleries, cafes and our offices, and for those of us who have ventured outside we have maintained a two metre distance from each other.
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Those of us with young children and caring responsibilities have had to try to balance family commitments with research in incredibly challenging circumstances.
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In addition to the practical issues the pandemic has presented, the strain & challenges have also taken a huge toll on our individual and collective mental health. In an industry in which precarity already causes major mental health issues, this has been devastating to many. 6/7

The DECR supports honest conversations about precarity and the challenges #phd students and #ecrs face today - thank you all for joining us at this year's #arthistoryPDD!

#forarthistory #arthistory #careers #precarity #mentalhealth
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