PhD vs DBA: Choosing the Right Doctorate for Your Career Path For centuries, earning a doctorate has been regarded as the pinnacle of academic achievement. Having a Dr in front of one’s name is a testament to deep expertise in a chosen field and evidence of the ability to contribute…>
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Extracurricular activities to boost your CV during your PhD
Your CV is more than a list of academic achievements; it’s a reflection of your broader skillset, interests, and initiative. During a PhD, it’s easy to become consumed by research, data collection, and writing, often leaving little time for anything else. However, engaging in extracurricular activities can not only strengthen…>
How to enjoy Christmas guilt-free as a PhD Student
Come November, memes start popping up in PhD circles online, all sharing the same joke: being wished Happy Holidays by the very supervisor who will expect a full draft the moment the break ends. Oh, the irony. Now that my PhD is behind me, I laugh at those jokes, but…>
How to choose a PhD research topic
Are you looking to pursue a PhD? That’s wonderful: the world needs smart people like you, equipped by their training to expand and communicate human knowledge. Welcome aboard! But perhaps you’re not quite sure how to decide what to study and with whom. These are big decisions, but some advice…>
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…>
PhD interview questions
If you are here because you were offered a PhD interview, congratulations!. This interview is your opportunity to show you are the perfect fit for the programme. This article can help you prepare to answer common PhD interview questions. What to expect in your PhD interview PhD application requirements vary…>
Moving to the UK checklist
The United Kingdom, steeped in history and culture, as well as being home to high-quality universities and research opportunities, is an appealing option as a prospective PhD candidate or established academic coming from abroad. However, before you make the move to the UK for either study or work purposes, there…>
Your PhD questions answered by jobs.ac.uk
jobs.ac.uk answers your key PhD questions following our ‘Preparing for the academic job market‘ webinar Are you thinking about completing a PhD? Would you like to work in academia? However, you are not sure what qualifications you would need. In the article below, we shall explore some key PhD questions…>
Do’s and don’ts in your PhD application
When writing your PhD application, there are several things you can do to help it stand out. In this article, we shall look at the do’s and don’ts in your PhD application. A well-written application tells a story about the candidate’s background. This story can be supported by the courses…>
How to lay out a literature review
Knowing how to lay out a literature review can help you save time and, more importantly present it in the best way possible. In addition, it can also keep you on track and clarify what to research. Therefore, clarifying the layout and structure of a literature review is a good…>