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PhD Blog About Research


Pulling It All Together: How To Write a Thesis Discussion

How do you pull three years of research into a final chapter? Holly shares her top tips for nailing your thesis discussion.

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The Importance of Your Supervisory Relationship

Want to make your PhD experience seamless and successful? Nurture your relationship with your supervisor! Holly shares her top tips.

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From Author To Reviewer

You've probably been on the receiving end of reviewer comments already! But, what's it like from the other side? Holly talks about how peer reviews work and shares some tips on how you can be a good reviewer.

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Next Steps in Academia: Fellowships vs Postdocs

If academia is your calling after a PhD, fellowships and postdocs might be the way to go. But, what are they and which one should you choose?

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Lining Up Your Next Steps Post PhD

Coming up to the end of your PhD? While thinking about the real world can be daunting, Holly talks about how some PhD hindsight can help you plan your next steps.

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What It's Really Like Starting a PhD That Saves Lives

Find out what a PhD in Disaster Science really looks like and take the time to think about the impact your own PhD can have on the world.

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Protecting Your Mental Health in Your Final PhD Year

It's important to take care of yourself during your PhD, particularly in the final stretch! Holly, a final year student, has some tips for you!

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Ethics 101: A Step-By-Step Guide for Research with Participants

Working with people for your PhD research? Holly talks you through the ethics application process which you'll need to complete before you can start.

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Critique Is Not Criticism: Dealing With Peer Reviewers’ Comments on Your Paper

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.

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My PhD Journey: Josephine’s story

A PhD is a great way to help you make a difference. We spoke to Josephine Agyeman-Duah about her PhD journey to improve outcomes for babies born preterm.

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