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PhD Vlog 6 Month’s On: Samira Parhizkar

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 programme in Munich, Germany. We followed Samira between September and October 2015 for four…>

PhD Vlog Introduction: Rachel Jones

Want to get a real insight into what it’s like to do a PhD? In this vlog introduction, Rachel introduces herself and discusses her academic background and thesis. Rachel Jones began her PhD in September 2018 at Liverpool John Moores University and her thesis analyses the work of the British…>

PhD Vlog Introduction: Paulette Toppin

Want to get a real insight into what it’s like to do a PhD? Meet Paulette Toppin, who started her part-time PhD in Leadership at Coventry University in January 2016. In this video, Paulette starts her PhD, find out how she gets on by watching her latest vlog! Watch Paulette’s…>

PhD Vlog 2: How I chose my supervisor and institution

In this vlog, Rachel discusses how she chose her supervisor and institution. Want to get a real insight into what it’s like to do a PhD? Rachel Jones began her PhD in September 2018 at Liverpool John Moores University and her thesis analyses the work of the British writer Arthur…>

PhD Vlog Week 1: Paulette Toppin

Meet Paulette Toppin, who started her part-time PhD in Leadership at Coventry University in January 2016. In week 1 Paulette attends her induction day, and receives her first task! Watch Paulette’s vlogs to find out her top tips for doing a part-time PhD, as well as returning to studies as…>

PhD Vlog Week 2: Paulette Toppin

In week 2 Paulette shares her tips on how to get support at the start of a part-time PhD. Watch Paulette’s vlogs to find out more on what it is like to do a part-time PhD, as well as returning to studies as a mature student. Ready to start your…>

PhD Vlog Week 3: Paulette Toppin

In week 3 Paulette attends a two-day academic writing workshop as well as an away day and shares her tips for the week. Watch Paulette’s vlogs to find out more on what it is like to do a part-time PhD. Ready to start your PhD journey? Search for PhDs here…>

PhD Vlog Introduction: Katherine MacKenzie

Want to get a real insight into what it’s like to do a PhD? Meet Katherine a second-year PhD student in the department of Clinical Genetics at Erasmus Medical Centre in Rotterdam. She moved from the Highlands of Scotland to the Netherlands to start her Life Science PhD. Follow Katherine’s…>

PhD Vlogs 1st week by Katherine Mackenzie

Want to get a real insight into what it’s like to do a PhD? Meet Katherine a second-year PhD student in the department of Clinical Genetics at Erasmus Medical Centre in Rotterdam. She moved from the Highlands of Scotland to the Netherlands to start her Life Science PhD. In her…>

PhD Vlog Week 2: Katherine Mackenzie

In week 2 Katherine shares insight into what it is like to live in the Netherlands while doing a PhD. Follow Katherine’s vlog to find out more about the highs and lows of doing a scientific PhD and what life is like for a PhD student in the Netherlands. Ready…>