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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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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Solidarity In The Collective

It’s important to find community and support while undertaking a PhD. For Kathryn, forming a decolonisation collective held potential for friendship. In this article she reflects on the valuable lessons learned from being part of a collective, including the need for solidarity, sharing resources, and supporting one another emotionally and mentally.

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