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

Many postgraduate students find themselves burning out, particularly during the run up to the holidays. In this blog, a final year PhD student shares her tricks to getting some much needed rest.

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 Sarah Hastings-Woodhouse

Considering postgraduate study in Canada? Here are the top five things we think you should know first.

by Sarah Hastings-Woodhouse

Visa fees for international students in the UK will soon be changing. We explain everything you need to know.

by Sarah Hastings-Woodhouse

Worried about the cost of a Masters or PhD abroad? Here's a six-step plan to help you prepare!

by Sarah Hastings-Woodhouse

Universities in France and French-speaking Canada have different language requirements. We cover everything you need to know in this blog.

by Taru Medha

If you're not a native English speaker, you might have to give an IELTS test to apply to university abroad. We've taken a look at exactly what you can expect from it.

by Sarah Hastings-Woodhouse

The UK government has secured a deal to re-join the EU's flagship funding programme for scientific research! Here's what the news means for PhD students.