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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

Having now completed her PhD, Hannah recounts what her viva was like and the impact it had on her life.

by Hannah Slack

Having passed her viva this summer, Hannah shares how she prepared for the big day in the penultimate instalment of the PhDiary.

by Hannah Slack

In this next edition of the PhDiary, Hannah talks about what it's like to hand in the PhD thesis.

by Hannah Slack

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

by Hannah Slack

There has been lots of discussion about online university seminars from the undergraduate perspective, but what about from the many PhD students who lead them? For the next PhDiary, Hannah compares her different teaching experiences.

by Hannah Slack

The confirmation review can be pretty intimidating. For this edition of the PhDiary, Hannah talks about her experience of the confirmation review and offers some advice for first year PhD students.

by Hannah Slack

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

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

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