Adriana Cantón is currently studying for a PhD in Rule of Law and Global Governance in the Universidad de Salamanca in Spain. She has a master’s degree in Democracy and Good Government from the Universidad de Salamanca. She also works as a research assistant in Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Santa Fe, in Mexico. Adriana is also a member of the competitive fund Novus la Tríada, in which three universities work together, in the project: "Citizen Laboratory for the development of skills for global citizenship: a Latin American proposal for the return to presentiality”.

It’s Your PhD: How to Deal With Unhelpful Advice

This article explores how advice, whether solicited or unsolicited, can damage the morale and hope of those doing a PhD. The purpose of this article is to comment on the boundaries that researchers must put in place to avoid being negatively affected: we must be discerning as to whether advice is useful and pertinent, or whether it is not applicable to us. The main message is: don’t listen to everyone, and trust your own judgement!

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Effective Spoken Communication in Academia

Spoken communication is a critical skill in academia, requiring clarity, engagement, and adaptability to effectively share research or teach complex concepts. Whether you’re presenting research or explaining scientific principles to students, these tips can help you communicate with confidence and impact.

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Stops And Starts: The Growing Pains Of The PhD

Get insights from a PhD candidate’s reflective diary on the process of starting, struggling with, and ultimately completing a doctoral research project. Discover the trials and tribulations of getting ethical approval, recruiting participants, and navigating the pandemic while working towards a degree.

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