PhD Blogs

by Hannah Slack

Welcome to our PhDiary! To kick this series off, Hannah reminisces about her first week as a History PhD student. From the fiery flames of stress to the warm moments of success, hopefully her story can offer some insight and solace.

by Hannah Slack

Tackling PhD burnout head-on! Get actionable tips from our expert for maintaining your mental health and staying motivated throughout your doctoral journey.

by Mark Bennett

Did you know that you can use the FindAPhD search to uncover PhD projects with funding for international students? Here's how.

by Ben Turnbull

Thinking of self-funding a PhD? It's important to know what you'll actually have to pay for and to spare a thought for how you'll do so.

by Isabel Aberdeen

PhD student Izzy shares what's it like being on a DTP and reflects on her own experience.

by Holly Giles

After her own work placement, Holly shares her tips on how to make it work for you during your PhD.

by Charlotte Boyd

Charlotte shares her top tips for approaching the all important first year review report.

by Holly Giles

Eighteen months into her PhD, Holly reflects on the most challenging parts of her PhD journey so far.

by Sarah Hastings-Woodhouse

How much should you worry about the reputation of the university where you do your PhD? We take a look.

by Taru Medha

This is your round-up of everything that's been changing in the international student visas world.