PhD Blog About Student Voices

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 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

You could apply for a travel grant if you're going to a conference as part of your PhD! Here are some of Holly's top tips for making your grant application the best it can be.

by Holly Giles

What do you when you run out of money mid-research? PhD student Holly has created a battle plan for when you need more research money.

by Hazel Kirk

PhD student Hazel, who switched to science after doing a history undergraduate degree, shares how she made the shift and why it's never too late to take on the course of your dreams!

by Holly Giles

Have you just got some peer review comments back on a paper? PhD student Holly talks you through what you should do, how you should approach these comments and what your replies should look like.

by Ian Yang

A PhD can feel very isolating and it is important to keep connected with your friends and family. PhD student Ian shares his experience!

by Holly Giles

PhD student Holly talks about taking a much-needed break this Christmas and how to truly relax during the Holidays.

by Holly Giles

PhD student Holly talks about the importance of looking after your mental health during a PhD and how you can go about it.