Here you can stay up to date with important postgraduate news, funding developments, international study advice and humour.
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by Gaia Cantelli
, posted on 26 Apr '18
You're ready to choose your PhD - congratulations! But where should you study it? Gaia Cantelli offers some tips.
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by Kirsty Smitten
, posted on 20 Apr '18
Interested in doing a multi-disciplinary PhD but unsure what this entails? Kirsty shares her experiences and addresses the pros and cons of researching in two different fields - at once!.
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by Jamie Depledge
, posted on 16 Apr '18
Dr Francisco Diego Quintana is a Senior Teaching Fellow at University College London. Here he shares some advice for new students.
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by Arthur Krebbers
, posted on 12 Apr '18
What's it really like to combine a postgraduate research project with a demanding professional role? One PhD graduate shares his success story.
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by Kirsty Smitten
, posted on 5 Apr '18
Wondering what the initial period of a PhD will involve? In this post, Kirsty gives an insight into her first month as a PhD student, including some tips on how to survive.
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by Jamie Depledge
, posted on 3 Apr '18
Dr Boo Virk is currently studying for a PostDoc in Epigenetics at The Babraham Institute. Here she shares some advice for new students.
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by FindAUniversity Reporter
, posted on 1 Apr '18
A new doctoral degree could eventually be developed as part of an effort to distinguish and differentiate the UK higher education brand.
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by Gaia Cantelli
, posted on 29 Mar '18
Don't be tempted to overlook references whilst you work on 'more important' parts of a PhD application. Follow these simple tips to identify a referee who can back up (and complement) your proposal and personal statement.
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by Jamie Depledge
, posted on 29 Mar '18
Sir David Spiegelhalter is the Professor for the Public Understanding of Risk at the University of Cambridge. Here he shares some advice for new students.
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by Mark Bennett
, posted on 29 Mar '18
Brexit is less than a year away, but what will it mean for students? Our updated FAQ answers the key questions and offers some reassurance for prospective Masters and PhD applicants.
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