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.
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This insightful article highlights how young Gen Z academics can make the most of their unique skills and attributes cultivated by their generational upbringing, and propel themselves towards achieving triumph in their PhD programme and beyond.
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.
From the importance of taking breaks, finding a supportive group, to valuing yourself and networking, these tips will help you get through the rough times and make the most of your PhD experience.
Learn how to get your ‘story straight’ when job-hunting after your PhD in this article by Holly Prescott. Discover the effective tool for PhD researchers that helped her identify her priorities and make a convincing narrative that landed her a role that suited her needs.
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.
‘If a PhD is to be an ordeal – and indeed, it is – then let it be an ordeal wherein you find meaning in something that is true to yourself’. This article explores the feelings of imposter syndrome and the pressures to follow academic trends at the start of your PhD journey, disconnecting you from your true interests. A translation project helped the author realise the value of embracing his authentic self and focusing on what truly resonates with him. By shifting to linguistics and translation studies, the author found fulfilment and meaning in his research.
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.
In this article, Keira White reflects on her challenges of pursuing a PhD during the Covid-19 pandemic and shares her top tips on maintaining wellbeing during this difficult period.
