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Writing Scientific Papers

Writing scientific papers for publication in academic journals is something you’re going to have to do during an academic career.  Being faced with a lab book full of results and a blank screen is challenging and for many researchers, this can be compounded by English not being their first language….>

Abbie Jones, 3rd Year PhD Student

Conferences and travelling: the glamorous and not so glamorous truth In her 2nd Vlog, Abbie talks about the amazing opportunities that international conferences can offer, but also discusses the downside of jetlag, time away from research and the impact overall of long haul travel. “It’s all about the balance,” she…>

Your PhD Journey – Top Tips 

When I embarked on my PhD journey I was certainly unaware of what was ahead: the precision of academic writing; the solitary process; the importance of the supervision team…

What Can You Do With a PhD?

Why Do a PhD? Benefits and Career Directions Are you thinking about a PhD as the next stage in your educational and professional development? It’s an exciting road to travel with many potential benefits and opportunities. But you have to earn it first so considering what’s involved is important. Requirements…>

Your PhD Viva and How to Prepare

At the end of the long road of your PhD research, lies the viva examination. Just as every PhD is different, then every viva is different. But there are some things that all PhD candidates can do ahead of time to prepare academically, mentally and physically for the viva examination….>

A PhD Without A Masters Degree

The PhD usually came after the Bachelor’s degree for many years in the United Kingdom. There was no real need to successfully gain a Master’s degree before embarking on this mammoth task of empirical research. Whilst some undergraduate degrees still lead to a Master’s qualification, and many people still complete…>

What is a PhD and Why Should YOU do one?

What is a PhD? It is the highest level of degree that a student can achieve. It usually culminates in a dissertation of around 80,000-100,000 words, based on research carried out over the course of their study.

Turning Your PhD into a Book

You worked on it for years. It’s a great piece of original scholarship. So… don’t let your PhD sit on a shelf gathering dust.  Turn Your PhD into a Book.

Post PhD, Where Do I Go From Here?

This article focuses on a difficult time in every academic’s career: what to do post PhD. Congratulations, you have had your viva and your PhD has been awarded, it feels as though you are at the end of a huge journey. However, it is also a time of uncertain futures….>