Category: Your Academic Journey

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Academic Careers

PhD Wisdom from ‘The Thesis Whisperer’ Inger Mewburn: Working Sustainably, AI Panic, and Careers Hope

Inger ‘The Thesis Whisperer’ Mewburn is something of a superhero to PhD students around the world, dedicated to improving doctoral experiences and post-PhD employability. In this interview, our Editor-in-Chief Charlotte Marino is delighted to share Inger’s wisdom on everything from careers advice to the moral panic around AI – all the while advocating for a kinder, more inclusive academia.

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PhD Survival Tips – Advice for PhD Life

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Stops And Starts: The Growing Pains Of The PhD

What I Wish I Knew Before I Started My PhD

Dual Discipline: Doing A PhD With A Chronic Illness

Oral Defense Of A Foodie Candidate

How Being Rejected from Harvard Was the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me

How I Wrote My PhD Thesis In One Year

Resolutions, Repentance And Reflections Of My PhD

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Career and Networking

Is There Life After A PhD?

Discover what life has to offer after completing a PhD as Aly Flint reflects on her experience as an Early Career Researcher. After looking for work in the academic job market, Flint found The Brilliant Club, which offers rewarding and flexible work teaching university-style short courses to secondary school students, allowing her to create bespoke courses based on her current research.

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Bridging the Gap between Research and Practice: Using Social Media

This article explores the gap between research and practice and explores how we can bridge this and better emphasise the value of research-informed practice.

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.

Experiences

Open To Change: How I Went From Writing About Medieval Witchcraft To The Virgin Mary

Discover how Vanessa Corcoran, a historian with a focus on medieval witchcraft, pivoted her dissertation topic to the Virgin Mary after immersing herself in coursework on medieval religious history. Learn how her decision was received by her professors, the challenges she encountered, and what inspired her to make the shift.

Applications and Funding

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

In this video, Dr Nicolai Due-Gunderson explores the advantages and disadvantages of basing your PhD on your Master’s topic. Whether you’re considering continuing your studies or are already on the path to pursuing a PhD, this video offers valuable insights to help you make an informed decision about your research direction.

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.

Academic Careers

15 Years in Academia: 10 Things I’d Do Differently If Starting My PhD Again

This article reflects on the author’s 15-year academic journey, detailing the lessons learned from disorganised PhD student to effective work habits as a postdoc and assistant professor, and applying these lessons to their current role at Paperpile. Suzanne offers practical advice on academic writing, productivity, and professional development, emphasizing the importance of daily writing practice, systematic note-taking, reflection, goal setting, and the use of digital tools like reference managers. She shares these insights to help current PhD students avoid similar pitfalls and develop productive habits early in their academic careers.

Productivity

The #1 Reason Papers Get Rejected (and How to Avoid It)

Rejection stings. You put months into a paper, edit it until you can’t stand to look at it anymore, hit submit, and then a few

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Category: Your Academic Journey

PhD Wisdom from ‘The Thesis Whisperer’ Inger Mewburn: Working Sustainably, AI Panic, and Careers Hope

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Why I Love Using Paperpile For Reference Management (Ad)

PhD Survival Tips – Advice for PhD Life

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Stops And Starts: The Growing Pains Of The PhD

What I Wish I Knew Before I Started My PhD

Dual Discipline: Doing A PhD With A Chronic Illness

Oral Defense Of A Foodie Candidate

How Being Rejected from Harvard Was the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me

How I Wrote My PhD Thesis In One Year

Resolutions, Repentance And Reflections Of My PhD

Nathan H. Clarke

Is There Life After A PhD?

Bridging the Gap between Research and Practice: Using Social Media

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

Open To Change: How I Went From Writing About Medieval Witchcraft To The Virgin Mary

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

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

15 Years in Academia: 10 Things I’d Do Differently If Starting My PhD Again

The #1 Reason Papers Get Rejected (and How to Avoid It)

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