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During your PhD

Preparing for the End of Your PhD

Are you heading towards the end of your PhD? You may be feeling overwhelmed by the number of tasks ahead and unsure about how to proceed. I have written an article to offer direction and ease the pressure. Crossing the Finish Line The final stages of your PhD include writing…>

Funding and Financial Stability During Your PhD

So, you’re thinking about applying for a PhD? One of the most important, and sometimes overlooked considerations is how you’ll fund it. Whether you’re applying for a fully funded PhD or planning to self-fund, understanding your financial options is essential for both your academic success and personal well-being. There are…>

How to stay calm for your PhD defence

Congratulations! You have made it! After an endless number of hours spent at the library, never-ending data collection and data analysis, and an exhausting writing-up period, you have submitted your thesis. However, there is just one final push – your PhD defence. Some call it a ‘viva’, but you better…>

How to earn extra money as a PhD student

Does your income need a boost? As a PhD student, you probably spend most of your time researching and writing up your dissertation. You may however want to earn some money to improve your lifestyle and boost savings. For example, you could explore tutoring, editing, research or consulting, just to…>

Balancing your PhD and your personal life

Are you currently studying for your PhD? Are you looking for ways to avoid burnout and keep on top of deadlines? In the below article, we shall look at tips on balancing your PhD and personal life. 1. Become more productive Many people would agree that we waste lots of…>

How to manage your PhD supervisors

When studying for your PhD, you may have one or more supervisors to work with. You might find that they have different opinions, advice, and personalities. You will need to learn to balance their opinions and manage their expectations. In the following article, we shall look at how to do…>

What NOT to do as a new PhD student

Starting a PhD can be daunting, and you may see lots of advice telling you what you should be doing. However, there are things to avoid so you don’t lose yourself in your work and burn out. Learn about what to avoid when starting your PhD with our article.

Pacing Yourself During Your PhD

Pacing yourself during your PhD will help keep you on track with deadlines and goals and help you avoid getting overwhelmed. This article will help you with some top tips on how to keep yourself going at a steady and sensible pace during your studies. Reflect on your motivation Research…>

PhD networking

PhD networking is an essential skill. You will gain valuable contact with people in your industry who could help you in your PhD and after. In this article, I have selected some tips on how to network and why these skills could be useful in the future. Attending networking events could help…>