Category: Your Academic Journey

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Experiences

90 and Thriving: Dr Bronwyn Herbert’s Later-in-Life PhD Kept Her Feeling Younger

At ninety years old, Dr Bronwyn Herbert has completed her PhD at the University of Queensland, Australia. The PhD Place had the pleasure of interviewing her across the globe to share her inspiring story with our readers! Drawing on her extensive career in social work and her wealth of life experience, Bronwyn promotes the joy of lifelong learning and showcases the power of resilience that every PhD student can seek to emulate.

Job Hunting Beyond Academia: Getting Your ‘Story Straight’

My PhD Journey As An International Student

“Look Right, Look Left”

They Said I Was ‘Too Old’ – My PhD Journey

To-Do: Write A Thesis – Reflecting On My PhD Experience So Far & Advice For New PhD Students

The Secret Power Of Blogging

Floundering First Steps: The First Month Of Starting A PhD

Is There Life After A PhD?

How My Faith In God Convinced Me To Never Give Up And To Pursue Further Education

It’s Time To Find Your Team – Advice For PhD Students During Those Lonely Times

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First Year Student

To-Do: Write A Thesis – Reflecting On My PhD Experience So Far & Advice For New PhD Students

In this reflective article, Gemma Rides shares her PhD experience so far and provides advice for new PhD students. She discusses the importance of talking to supervisors and other students, getting into a routine, celebrating small achievements, and remembering that a PhD is more than just writing a thesis.

Experiences

My PhD took 10 years – this is why it was worth it

In this PhD Talk, Dr Richelle Clark shares important insights for her PhD journey, why it took 10 years to complete, and why it was worth it. This talk is offers encouragement for people at any stage of their PhD journey.

Community

Doing A PhD Can Be A Lonely Journey. Starting A Support Group Will Make Your Life So Much Better

Read Andrea’s journey in forming a group of inspiring women who, after struggling in their PhDs, created a support group that changed their lives. Through celebrating successes and creating a safe space, they pick each other up and help each other achieve their goals.

Experiences

They Said I Was ‘Too Old’ – My PhD Journey

Donna L. Halper’s PhD journey began after she lost her job in radio and wanted to reinvent herself as a full-time educator. However, being in her 50s and a woman applicant meant that she faced rejection from several universities, making her determined to prove them wrong.

Experiences

Reflections Of A 1st Year: Six Months In…

What is it like to be a PhD researcher in Law? Rebecca Hall tells us about her experiences as a research council funded first year PhD student, six months in.

Experiences

Pursuing a PhD as an older student – is it too late?

Adrienne Darrah discusses the advantages and difficulties of pursuing a PhD later in life, and presents reasons why you should contemplate undertaking a PhD as an older student in this talk.

ADHD

How to do a PhD when you have ADHD Part 2: Managing the rest of your life

This article provides strategies and considerations for PhD students with ADHD to manage life beyond coursework and dissertation writing. The article suggests reflecting on how busy you need to be, talking to supervisors and committee members about ADHD, proactively managing rejection sensitivity, and streamlining life outside of doctoral studies.

COVID-19

Doing Your PhD During A Pandemic, And Being Open To Adapting Your Research

Adapting to changes in research plans is an important skill for all researchers. Karl Miller writes about the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, including working from home, the inability to access equipment, and the need to redesign studies. However, online data collection provided new opportunities for learning and developing new skills.

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Category: Your Academic Journey

90 and Thriving: Dr Bronwyn Herbert’s Later-in-Life PhD Kept Her Feeling Younger

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Job Hunting Beyond Academia: Getting Your ‘Story Straight’

My PhD Journey As An International Student

“Look Right, Look Left”

They Said I Was ‘Too Old’ – My PhD Journey

To-Do: Write A Thesis – Reflecting On My PhD Experience So Far & Advice For New PhD Students

The Secret Power Of Blogging

Floundering First Steps: The First Month Of Starting A PhD

Is There Life After A PhD?

How My Faith In God Convinced Me To Never Give Up And To Pursue Further Education

It’s Time To Find Your Team – Advice For PhD Students During Those Lonely Times

Holly Prescott

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My PhD took 10 years – this is why it was worth it

Doing A PhD Can Be A Lonely Journey. Starting A Support Group Will Make Your Life So Much Better

They Said I Was ‘Too Old’ – My PhD Journey

Reflections Of A 1st Year: Six Months In…

Pursuing a PhD as an older student – is it too late?

How to do a PhD when you have ADHD Part 2: Managing the rest of your life

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