Category: Your Academic Journey

Explore the world of doctoral research and academia with insights, tips, and guidance for prospective and current PhD students. Navigate the challenges and rewards of the doctoral journey.

After accepting an offer

PhD Abroad: How to Navigate Intercultural Interactions

Are you studying for a PhD abroad? Are you worried about integrating meaningfully into your PhD life in a different country? In this article, Dai Wenqi explores how to socialise and adapt to a new culture during your PhD abroad, providing advice from her lived experiences to help you enjoy your doctoral life to the fullest. This includes respecting and engaging with the culture of your host country, learning the language (but forgo the pressure of perfect fluency), and leaning into your unique personal charm.

What to do after accepting your PhD offer: Celebrate, Rest, and Plan

Managing PhD Stress And Staying Motivated.

Motherhood and Doctoral Studies: Everything, Everywhere, All at Once

How I Navigated my Mentor Switching Institutions During my Ph.D.

How to turn your thesis into a book

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

Tips For Keeping Your Wellbeing In Check Whilst Doing A PhD

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

The Trials of the “Trailing Spouse”

The pros and cons of basing your PhD on your Master’s topic

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Will distance-based PhDs replace the on-campus experience?

Kris Hill attempts to convince you that inclusion of distance-based post-graduate researchers (PGRs) benefits everyone, including those who are campus-based. Kris explains why inclusion of your distance-based peers is so important to the entire research community and how it is not a threat to the campus experience.

After accepting an offer

Strategies for Connecting with Other Students Before Beginning Your PhD Program.

Are you a new PhD student looking to make connections before your programs starts? Kristin shares two big tips to help you hit the ground running at the start of your doctoral studies.

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“Look Right, Look Left”

Karen, who recently started her PhD at the University of Leeds, reflects on her experiences adjusting to life in the UK, including the language barrier, slower pace of life, and the complexities of the PhD journey. She shares the struggles of finding her research direction, fighting gender stereotypes in academia, and the fears that come with being an international student.

First-Gen Student

Imposter Syndrome: The Importance Of Developing A Support System

In this article, Jodie Boisvert discusses her experience with imposter syndrome during her journey to earning a PhD. She shares tips she learned from her professors and peers, including skimming reading materials to highlight key points and writing notes in the margins to enhance critical thinking skills.

Experiences

10 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before My PhD

Pillalamarri Srikrishnarka shares 10 tips he wish he knew before starting his STEM-based PhD program at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. A final year scholar, Pillalamarri emphasizes networking and time management, he provides useful links to other resources.

After accepting an offer

What to do after accepting your PhD offer: Celebrate, Rest, and Plan

This article suggests a number of places to start, such as building a good relationship with your supervisor, networking with your peers, planning your move and checking out any additional course requirements.

Experiences

Is Time Running Out? Time Anxiety in the PhD Student

Time anxiety is an underestimated and significant mental challenge for many PhD students. It refers to the worry, tension, or stress regarding the passage of time. This article offers some advice to help handle time anxiety.

Disability

Neurodivergence, Mental Health and the PhD: A Compilation of Advice and Support

Are you navigating a PhD with neurodivergence and mental health challenges, or want to find out how you can support those who do? In this article, our Editor-in-Chief reflects on five impactful stories from PhDers who’ve been there. Discover their strategies for success and prioritising wellbeing in an often-unaccommodating world. Click the subheadings to enjoy the full articles for yourself!

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What to do after accepting your PhD offer: Celebrate, Rest, and Plan

Managing PhD Stress And Staying Motivated.

Motherhood and Doctoral Studies: Everything, Everywhere, All at Once

How I Navigated my Mentor Switching Institutions During my Ph.D.

How to turn your thesis into a book

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

Tips For Keeping Your Wellbeing In Check Whilst Doing A PhD

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

The Trials of the “Trailing Spouse”

The pros and cons of basing your PhD on your Master’s topic

Nathan H. Clarke

Will distance-based PhDs replace the on-campus experience?

Strategies for Connecting with Other Students Before Beginning Your PhD Program.

“Look Right, Look Left”

Imposter Syndrome: The Importance Of Developing A Support System

10 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before My PhD

What to do after accepting your PhD offer: Celebrate, Rest, and Plan

Is Time Running Out? Time Anxiety in the PhD Student

Neurodivergence, Mental Health and the PhD: A Compilation of Advice and Support

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