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 Holly Giles

How do you pull three years of research into a final chapter? Holly shares her top tips for nailing your thesis discussion.

by Holly Giles

Want to make your PhD experience seamless and successful? Nurture your relationship with your supervisor! Holly shares her top tips.

by Taru Medha

The UK Government has announced that from Thursday, 26 March applicants from four countries will not be granted study visas. Here's everything you need to know about these changes.

by Holly Giles

You've probably been on the receiving end of reviewer comments already! But, what's it like from the other side? Holly talks about how peer reviews work and shares some tips on how you can be a good reviewer.

by Holly Giles

If academia is your calling after a PhD, fellowships and postdocs might be the way to go. But, what are they and which one should you choose?

by Taru Medha

If you're thinking of doing a postgraduate degree in 2026, these are ten countries that should be on your radar.