{"id":1823,"date":"2026-03-10T10:38:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T10:38:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/icpostgrad\/?p=1823"},"modified":"2026-03-11T11:23:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T11:23:06","slug":"wellbeing-networking-for-ai4health-computing-phd-researcher-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/icpostgrad\/2026\/03\/10\/wellbeing-networking-for-ai4health-computing-phd-researcher-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Wellbeing &amp; Networking for AI4Health &amp; Computing PhD researcher community"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>by Noura Ezaz-Nikpay and Britta Ross<\/h2>\n<p>The AI4Health &amp; Computing PhD researcher community is diverse and full of brilliant researchers whose work is shaping the future of digital health and computing. We hosted a <strong>Wellbeing &amp; Networking Session<\/strong> to help this vibrant group stay connected and supported. During the activity, we encouraged conversation about the shared joys and challenges of doing a PhD, and highlighted the importance of wellbeing in the PhD journey. For students new to the programme, midway through their research, or approaching the finish line, this was a space to slow down and reconnect.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Focus on Wellbeing:<\/strong>\u00a0At the heart of the session was the expert talk from our <strong>Wellbeing Advisor, Grazia Troiano<\/strong>, who shared insights and practical strategies for maintaining balance and mental wellbeing throughout doctoral research. It was a chance to reflect and pick up tools that can support one\u2019s personal health and academic success.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Connecting the Community:<\/strong>\u00a0With such a large and diverse cohort of AI and Computing PhD researchers, finding time and space to connect isn\u2019t always easy. 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