Daniel (He/ Him) is a third-year PhD student at Edge Hill University investigating the impact of sport-related concussion on mental health, cognition, and quality of life. His work attempts to explore how concussion and physical pain, that often accompanies this, act on these three broad outcomes. With a keen interest in mental health, he has previously published work in the journal Sport and Exercise Psychology Review on the impact of injury and physical pain on depressive symptoms in student athletes. He has also written for The Psychologist and Psychreg and has appeared on several podcasts discussing issues surrounding psychology. Alongside this, Daniel works as a freelance proof-reader/editor for researchers at the University of Salzburg. Follow him on Twitter: @walkerd_ehu.

What Do I Know Three Years On?

In “What Do I Know Three Years On?” Daniel Walker reflects on his PhD journey and offers advice to those embarking on a similar path. He emphasizes the importance of perspective, self-awareness, and remaining humble, and shares a reflection exercise that helps maintain focus and motivation.

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Lessons I Have Learnt From My PhD

Hannah Ryan shares her valuable experiences and lessons learnt throughout her PhD journey. She emphasizes the importance of engaging in other activities besides research, combating loneliness, maintaining good relationships with supervisors, consistent writing and using rejections as learning experiences.

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Academic Job Interviews: 5 Questions You Should Be Ready For

Regardless of your PhD stage, you can help your future self by getting interview-ready now. This article goes through five interview questions based on your research that are commonly asked at academic job interviews, with advice on what you can do now during your time as a PhD student to be more prepared in the future!

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