When I was thinking about doing my PhD, I started looking into my funding options and got overwhelmed quite quickly. There are a lot of different things to think about and sometimes the explanations …
A PhD in a quarter life crisis
It was a dark and stormy night in Norfolk. Five third year PhD students from universities across the UK sat exchanging the highs, lows, and the woes of the later stages of their projects. I, person …
Tips for maintaining your mental health as a student
Hey, my name’s Alex (he/him). I’m in the first year of my PhD. In this post, I’ll share with you 5 tips for looking after your mental health as a student. Make time for the things that are …
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What it’s like to do a research project in chemistry
Reaching the end of third year and staring towards a year of independent research sounds pretty intimidating. But it lets you have a new level of freedom that you wouldn’t have experienced so far in …
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How I chose and funded my PhD
About me Hi! My name is Katie and I'm a second year PhD student in Medieval Studies. I research arms and armour in Middle English romance. In this blog, I'm going to talk about why I decided to do …
Applying for A PhD
Applying for any course abroad is a daunting task. You can get lost in the many decisions you have to take: which country to apply to, which university, and what about funding or other expenses? …