Vlogs

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,…>

PhD Vlog Week 4: Samira Parhizkar

In week 4 Samira shares tips on the PhD interview and PhD funding. She also shares insight on how to make the most of your PhD. Follow the vlogging month as we invite PhD students at various stages of their PhD and location to film themselves. The vlogs cover everything…>

PhD Vlog 3 Month’s On: Samira Parhizkar

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…>