PhD Blog About What's It Like...

At the end of your first year you'll be expected to undergo a confirmation review and submit a report. Here's Holly's experience.

by Hannah Slack

What’s it Like to Propose Your Own PhD Topic

What's It Like...Student Voices Applications

Deciding to write a research proposal can completely change the experience of applying for a PhD. This blog takes you through one student's experience with advise offered along the way.

by Holly Giles

Two Months Down, 46 to Go: Reflections on the First Two Months of My PhD

PhD Study What's It Like...Student Voices

Interested in what it's really like to study a PhD? Holly's just started studying her degree in Food and Nutritional Sciences and she'll be taking us along for the ride in this new diary series!

by Hannah Slack

PhDiary #8 “It’s ok to not be ok” – Writing a PhD Thesis

PhDiary What's It Like...Student Voices Advice

Writing a PhD thesis is no easy task. Here's one student's experience and advice for new students.

by Hannah Slack

What’s Actually Hard About a PhD

What's It Like...Advice

Thinking of starting on a doctoral path? Understand from a student's perspective what is actually hard about a PhD, and get the tips to prepare yourself for it.

by Hannah Slack

PhDiary #5 ‘The First Draft Always Sucks’ – Preparing for the Confirmation Review

PhDiary What's It Like...Student Voices Advice

It's time for a new edition of the PhDiary! In this blog History student Hannah recounts how she prepared for the confirmation review and offers some advice on what not to do.

by Hannah Slack

PhDiary #4 “Is it Really as Bad as Everyone Says?” - 5 Things I Learnt in My First Year

Wellbeing PhDiary What's It Like...Student Voices Advice

The first year is a funny one. If you're just starting, or thinking of applying, then you probably have a lot of questions about how to do a PhD. Here are just a few things that I've learnt along the way.

by Hannah Slack

PhDiary #3: “The Most Embarrassing Moment of My Life” - Conferencing Heaven and Conferencing Hell

PhDiary What's It Like...Student Voices Advice

Conferences can be stressful. Mistakes will be made. I hope you find some entertainment in my worst event experience yet.

by Hannah Slack

PhDiary #2: “What is Normal Anyway?” – My Average Work Week

PhDiary What's It Like...Student Voices Advice

Worried you're not putting in enough hours? Or just curious about the average work week of a PhD student? For this edition of the PhDiary I discuss how I found and perfected my work schedule.