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Reinventing myself, PhD Candidate with Optimal Ageing

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Rachel AU @rachsinanan.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Qualtrics and AI.....! #linkedin #ai #phd #academicsky #science digitalhealthliteracyphd.substack.com/p/apparently...
digitalhealthliteracyphd.substack.com
Apparently, Qualtrics Has My Data.
Everyone remain calm!
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Rachel AU @rachsinanan.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Year 2 of the PhD....it's complicated! #phd #research #academicsky #psychscisky #science digitalhealthliteracyphd.substack.com/p/after-the-...
digitalhealthliteracyphd.substack.com
After the honeymoon!
“It’s Complicated”
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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 16/09/2026
Dear @mark-carney.bsky.social, we want to bring the relationship with Canada to the highest level possible. I would like to work with you on opening the door for Canada to being the first associate member of the EU. And create a common prosperity and economic security space.
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Rachel AU @rachsinanan.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Well played paper, well played!! #science #ai #academicsky digitalhealthliteracyphd.substack.com/p/the-citati...
digitalhealthliteracyphd.substack.com
The Citation Irony
Well played paper, well played!
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Rachel AU @rachsinanan.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Critical Thinking in the Age of AI digitalhealthliteracyphd.substack.com/p/critical-t... #science @academicsky #ai
digitalhealthliteracyphd.substack.com
Critical Thinking in the Age of AI
Sorry, We Still Have to Think
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Rachel AU @rachsinanan.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Waits patiently for the orange one to find out...so we all giggle at the temper tantrum #us #small #likethehands !! www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...
abc.net.au
Africa bigger, US smaller as UN votes to adopt a new world map
The United Nations has voted to adopt a map that makes Africa bigger while shrinking North America and Europe.
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Rachel AU @rachsinanan.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Sometimes...being a woman is exhausting. How do some of these people get into Politics (I know, I know, the US is much worse off than we are in Australia right now) but still...it is 2026, when will equality happen? womensagenda.com.au/latest/femin...
womensagenda.com.au
'Feminisation of curriculum' to blame for rise of manosphere in Australia: Matt Canavan
Of course! Senator Matt Canavan has found the culprit. The so-called feminisation of the curriculum.
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Rachel AU @rachsinanan.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Going from industry to a PhD...a few thoughts! #phd #hospitality #careerchange digitalhealthliteracyphd.substack.com/p/apparently...
digitalhealthliteracyphd.substack.com
Apparently, I’ve Been Training for a PhD for 30 Years
I sometimes wonder whether I should have done my PhD sooner.
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Rachel AU @rachsinanan.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
When you become the case study! #academicsky #science #psychology #phd digitalhealthliteracyphd.substack.com/p/the-phd-ps...
digitalhealthliteracyphd.substack.com
The PhD Psychological Assessment
When the Psychology Student Becomes the Case Study
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Rachel AU @rachsinanan.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Academia...it is a journey #academicsky #science #phd digitalhealthliteracyphd.substack.com/p/so-you-wan...
digitalhealthliteracyphd.substack.com
So You Want to Get Into Academia?
I’m Still Trying to Work That Out.
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Rachel AU @rachsinanan.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Surviving the PhD #phd #academicsky #science digitalhealthliteracyphd.substack.com/p/the-refere...
digitalhealthliteracyphd.substack.com
The Referencing Wars
Surviving a PhD
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Rachel AU @rachsinanan.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
It might be Sunday morning, but the PhD goes on when stats are involved! #phd #science #academicsky open.substack.com/pub/digitalh...
open.substack.com
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: A Love-Hate Relationship
with statistics!
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Rachel AU @rachsinanan.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
18 months....eerrr....Not for me! #phd #digitalhealthliteracy #academicsky #science digitalhealthliteracyphd.substack.com/p/i-read-tha...
digitalhealthliteracyphd.substack.com
I Read That a PhD Can Be Finished in 18 Months.
I Laughed. Then I Cried.
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Rachel AU @rachsinanan.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
I often wonder how Trump would cope if the news actually just stopped reporting on him and reported on everything else e.g., headline this morning 'trump defends 50% tariff on Canada' what if it read 'Carney looking at trade deals with other countries' and just didnt mention Trump #news #thoughts
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Rachel AU @rachsinanan.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
This week, I had meetings with people from different disciplines….there are many different languages out there in research! #phd #digitalhealthliteracy #research #academicsky #science open.substack.com/pub/digitalh...
open.substack.com
Seven Researchers Walk Into a Meeting...
Multidisciplinary research...the good, the bad, the ugly!
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Rachel AU @rachsinanan.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
open.substack.com/pub/digitalh... #phd #academicsky #science #sleep
open.substack.com
Things Nobody Warns You About Doing a PhD
When you are over 50 and need sleep!
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Rachel AU @rachsinanan.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Finding a bit of clarity!! #phd #digitalhealth #literacy #academicsky #science open.substack.com/pub/digitalh...
open.substack.com
Trusting the process!
Finding a little clarity...
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Rachel AU @rachsinanan.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Is it co-design??? #academicsky #science #digitalhealth digitalhealthliteracyphd.substack.com/p/co-design-...
digitalhealthliteracyphd.substack.com
Co-design or Co-Disaster?
A new study from researchers around the world has tackled a surprisingly big problem in public health research: everyone loves saying they use “co-design”...
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Rachel AU @rachsinanan.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Ok, last one! If you haven't already done it, now is your chance! #digitalhealthliteracy #academicsky #science open.substack.com/pub/digitalh...
open.substack.com
Recruitment challenge update
Nearly there!!
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Rachel AU @rachsinanan.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Is a PhD just like online dating? Yes, yes it is! #academicsky #science #digitalhealth #literacy open.substack.com/pub/digitalh...
open.substack.com
Is a PhD just like online dating?
Research... it isn't about falling in love and getting married immediately!
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Rachel AU @rachsinanan.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
The first paper of my PhD is PUBLISHED!!! Evaluating digital health literacy interventions for adults 45+ years: A scoping review. doi.org/10.1093/heap... Open access! Can you help the next stage? Go to: federation.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... #academicsky #science #digitalhealth
federation.syd1.qualtrics.com
Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management
The most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today.
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Rachel AU @rachsinanan.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
The update (the one you probably don't want!) #academicsky #science #journalistsonbluesky #survey open.substack.com/pub/digitalh...
open.substack.com
Recruitment Challenge Update: The Final 123
Good news!
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Rachel AU @rachsinanan.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Sid is my research partner (not so good at the research, but loves hay!!). We need help! Are you 45+ years and can do our survey? Here is the link! federation.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... #research #midlife #ageing #aging
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Rachel AU @rachsinanan.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
The Great 30-day Participant Hunt Challenge is ON! #academicsky #science #journalistsonbluesky open.substack.com/pub/digitalh...
open.substack.com
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Rachel AU @rachsinanan.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Let’s be honest. Nobody wakes up in the morning thinking: “You know what would make this coffee even better? A survey.” And look… I get it. (But, as a PhD student powered almost entirely by hope and caffeine… I would be extremely grateful.) federation.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Rachel AU @rachsinanan.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
I get it....NOBODY LIKES SURVEYS But, please, pretty please, do mine anyway!! #digitalhealth #literacy #phd #journalistsonbluesky #academicsky #science open.substack.com/pub/digitalh...
open.substack.com
Nobody likes surveys...
But, please do mine!
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Rachel AU @rachsinanan.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Australia's digital health budget...whats missing? #journalistsonbluesky #academicsky open.substack.com/pub/digitalh...
open.substack.com
Australia’s Digital Health Future Sounds Great
If you can log in!
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Rachel AU @rachsinanan.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Another day, another radio interview regarding my research! Phew, hectic week! But, loving it! Are you aged 45+ years and want your voice heard in this research? Go to: lnkd.in/gFafVpuQ
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Rachel AU @rachsinanan.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
#journalistsonbluesky ?!
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Rachel AU @rachsinanan.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
What a morning!! Federation University Australia put a media release out about the work I am doing: www.federation.edu.au/about/news/m... Then, a small radio interview with the ABC in Shepparton! Love that people are interested in my PhD project! #phd #digitalhealth #literacy
federation.edu.au
New study to support older adults navigate digital healthcare | Federation University
As healthcare services increasingly move online, new research is exploring how adults aged 45 and over navigate digital healthcare – and what support they need to access it safely and confidentl...
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Rachel AU @rachsinanan.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Once upon a time..... #digitalhealthliteracy #phd #ageing open.substack.com/pub/digitalh...
open.substack.com
Digital Health Literacy: Because Googling Your Symptoms Shouldn’t End in “You Have 3 Days to Live”
Once upon a time, healthcare meant sitting in a waiting room flipping through a 2014 magazine while trying not to make eye contact with the coughing guy across from you.
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Rachel AU @rachsinanan.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Today it is Australia's first National Healthy Ageing Day! Some great ideas to get involved! lnkd.in/gwUT_vvD Another way is to support my research on digital health literacy and adults aged 45 years and over. 😜 #ageing #aging @undecadeageing.bsky.social @justiceinaging.org lnkd.in/gFafVpuQ
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Rachel AU @rachsinanan.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
It's official: I have reached the stage of my PhD where I cite journal articles in normal conversations! #academicsky #survey #help !! open.substack.com/pub/digitalh...
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My PhD, 47 Open Tabs, and a Digital Health Crisis
PhD update: I’ve officially reached the stage where I cite journal articles in normal conversations and consider opening a PDF a personality trait.
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Rachel AU @rachsinanan.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Interesting article from @aunz.theconversation.com today "....how to spot bias and misinformation....it’s not just for schools – adults need ongoing opportunities to upskill too. Very aligned with what I am doing in my PhD. Filled in the survey yet? #ai #academicsky #digitalhealthliteracy
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Rachel AU @rachsinanan.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
This weeks post is up! open.substack.com/pub/digitalh...
open.substack.com
Healthcare Has Gone Digital: But Not Everyone Was Invited
The world needs your expertise!
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Rachel AU @rachsinanan.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
#academicsky #science #ageing #aging
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Rachel AU @rachsinanan.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Hello everyone that is aged 45 years and over. I NEED YOUR HELP! As part of my PhD project, I am completing a study on Digital Health Literacy and Adults aged 45+ years. I would it if you could take the (small!!!) amount of time to complete it and share! lnkd.in/gFafVpuQ
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Rachel AU @rachsinanan.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
This week: making your google 2am spiral...helpful! #academicsky #digitalhealthliteracy #phd open.substack.com/pub/digitalh...
open.substack.com
Your 2am Google Spiral
Making it helpful!
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Rachel AU @rachsinanan.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Read my new post yet on my PhD journey? #academicsky #ageing #aging #digitalhealthliteracy
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Rachel AU @rachsinanan.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
It's not me...it's the interface!!! The latest blog on my PhD journey! #academicsky #ageing #aging #digitalhealthliteracy open.substack.com/pub/digitalh...
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It’s Not Me, It’s the Interface
A slightly evidence-based, mostly emotional account of being 45+ in a world that now requires a password, a code, and a small amount of resilience just to book a GP appointment
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Rachel AU @rachsinanan.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Subscribed yet?! Promising not to do more than one post per month, after all, I have a PhD to do, and my supervisors would get mad if I focused on my blog, and not on my actual Phd!! #keepingsupervisorshappy #academicsky #substack
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Rachel AU @rachsinanan.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Interested in my PhD journey, and what findings are coming out of it? I would love, love, love if some of you would follow my new substack! All free! open.substack.com/pub/digitalh... #academicSky #aging #digitalhealth #science
open.substack.com
Digital Health Literacy: Your Superpower in a World of Online Chaos
Championing superheroes in digital health literacy!
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