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Ben Taylor
Role – Student Content Manager
Ben helped lead the FindAUniversity content team from 2017 to 2022 working as our Student Content Manager to produce well-researched advice across a range of topics in related to postgraduate study. He’s since gone on to work at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
Postgraduate expertise
Ben has a Bachelors degree in English Literature from the University of Sheffield and a Masters from the University of Amsterdam. Having also spent a semester at the University of Helsinki through the Erasmus programme, he’s no stranger to study abroad (or cold weather!).
Latest blogs from Ben Taylor

If you’re an Indian student thinking about taking advantage of the outstanding research opportunities offered by Canada, this blog is for you.
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We can't wait to get out on the road and see some of you in-person at Postgrad LIVE. Here's why we think you should be excited too.
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PhD study in the UK works a little differently to doctoral programmes in the United States. Here's what you need to know, with key info on funding opportunities.
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Coming in all shapes and sizes, there are lots of charities and trusts willing to fund talented PhD students. This is how to go about finding and securing that financial support.
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Here's what you need to know about applying for a Masters or PhD at one of Ireland's excellent universities, with advice on applications, fees, funding and arrivals.
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Irish PhD students can apply for Research Council studentships in the UK, as well as the UK government's PhD loans.
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Here's what you need to know about applying for a Masters or PhD at one of the Netherlands' excellent universities, with advice on applications, fees, funding and arrivals.
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Here's what you need to know about applying for a Masters or PhD at one of Canada's excellent universities, with advice on visas, arrivals and post-study work opportunities.
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Applications for many PhD and Masters programmes at German universities are still open – this is what you need to know about studying in Germany this year.
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We’ll be keeping this blog up-to-date with everything we know about the Turing Scheme, including funding opportunities and application deadlines.
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These were our most-read blogs of 2020, covering exciting new funding and visa opportunities as well as study abroad advice.
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At the end of a difficult year, we reflect on some of our most most-read blogs of the past 12 months.
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In October 2020 the UK Government replaced the existing Tier 4 (general) student visa scheme with a new, points-based Student Route
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The UK Government has announced that, starting in the 2021-22 academic year, international PhD students will be eligible for funding through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
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No matter where you are in your PhD journey, PhD LIVE is a fantastic chance for you to find out more about research and funding opportunities.
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We've answered some of the questions you may have about the impact of coronavirus on Masters degrees and PhD study.
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There are quite a few surprises about studying a Masters or PhD in Australia and New Zealand, from scholarships to research opportunities.
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We've taken a look at several countries that have generous work visa systems in place for international PhD students, explaining what kind of opportunities are available post-graduation.
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ASEAN students have the opportunity to study a fully-funded PhD at one of the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology.
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If you’re applying for a PhD, you might have come across various graduate entry tests in the admissions requirements. But how do you know what test to take (and whether you need to take one in the first place)?
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