PhD Blog About Advice

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 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 Holly Giles

Holly shares her top tips for getting your work published while doing your PhD.

by Holly Giles

Holly talks about the different ways PhD students can get teaching experience and how she found it.

by Sarah Hastings-Woodhouse

A round-up of our most popular PhD advice this year, from the cheapest countries to study in to the unwritten rules of contacting a supervisor.

by Isabel Aberdeen

Wondering if you have to do a Masters to get onto a PhD? Izzy Aberdeen skipped the Masters, doing an Industrial Experience placement instead! Here's how she found it.