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PhD Vlogs 1 Year On: Verena

Want to get a real insight into what it’s like to do a PhD? In this video, we check in with Verena to see how she has got on in the last year, from starting her final year to thinking about applying for post-doc positions. We followed Verena for 1…>

PhD Vlog Introduction: Sana Rahim

Meet Sana Rahim a first-year PhD student studying International Relations and Politics at the University of Leicester as a distant learning student. She has two young boys Rayaan and Imaad who accompany her on her journey. Sana started her PhD in March 2016, follow her vlogs for tips on being…>

PhD Vlog Week 1: Sana Rahim

It is week 1 of Sana’s PhD journey as a distance learner. In this video, Sana talks about getting set up and submitting her grant application. Follow the vlogging series as we invite PhD students at various stages of their PhD and different locations to film themselves over 4 weeks…>

PhD Vlog Week 2: Sana Rahim

It is week 2 of Sana’s PhD journey as a distance learner. In this video Sana talks about getting library access as a distance learner, communicating with her supervisor as a distance learner and discusses looking into different research methods. Sana also talks about her difficulties since starting her PhD….>

PhD Vlog Week 3: Sana Rahim

It is week 3 of Sana’s PhD journey as a distance learner. In this video, Sana talks about her first supervisor meeting and the importance of having a good relationship with your supervisor. Follow the vlogging series as we invite PhD students at various stages of their PhD and different…>

PhD Vlog Week 4: Sana Rahim

Sana started her PhD in March 2016, follow her vlogs for tips on being a distant learner as well as being a parent while studying for a PhD! In week 4 Sana visits the University of Leicester and enters a PhD Thesis Competition in the first month of her PhD….>

PhD Vlog Introduction: Samira Parhizkar

Want to get a real insight into what it’s like to do a PhD? Meet Samira who is originally from Sweden and is in her second year as a Biochemistry/ Molecular Medicine PhD student at the Centre for Stroke and Dementia and part of the International Max Planck Research School…>

PhD Vlog Week 1: Samira Parhizkar

In week 1 Samira shares insights into a days work inside the lab! Follow the vlogging month as we invite PhD students at various stages of their PhD and location to film themselves. The vlogs cover everything from starting a PhD, moving abroad to do a PhD, finding funding opportunities…>

PhD Vlog Week 2: Samira Parhizkar

In week 2 Samira talks about language, experiments and her thesis. She also shares insights into a big experiment week! Follow the vlogging month as we invite PhD students at various stages of their PhD and location to film themselves. The vlogs cover everything from starting a PhD, moving abroad…>

PhD Vlog Week 3: Samira Parhizkar

In week 3 Samira shares insight into what graduate life is like in Munich, from the language, accommodation and the transition process. Follow the vlogging month as we invite PhD students at various stages of their PhD and location to film themselves. The vlogs cover everything from starting a PhD,…>