Associate at Aura Power | Solar power 
& battery storage
| Ex-volcanologist and engineer 
. She/her. Views my own.
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I once told my husband that I was jealous of Finnish PhD students because they got given a sword when they graduate. Sadly, my graduation this week has been postponed due to covid. But *he got me a sword*! 
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For anyone interested, the sword symbolises "the scientist's fight for what they, in rigorous research, has found to be good, right and true." If you're in Poland or the Ukraine, you get a mace! Some more info:https://www.discoverphds.com/blog/finlands-phd-sword-and-hat-tradition …
All credit to my wonderful husband @CBoreham. Not bragging, but he is the best and I am very lucky 
And for those who are interested, it's a replica 17th century Italian rapier with a swept hilt, wire wrapped handle and steel blade (not sharpened, but can be). From http://www.southernswords.co.uk/ , should you desire your own...
Frances, you are the epitome of coolness in this photo!
That's a bad idea for a husband 
. He must be so cool to risk that..
I gave my wife a gun and the combo to the rifle safe. Live dangerously.
Good job on the PhD! Also I'm sure your husband was excited to have an excuse to get you a sword(I know I would be)
That's so cool! Congrats! Btw in what field have you got your PhD?
Thanks! My PhD is in volcanology, studying interactions between lava flows and water
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