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PhD Blog About Wellbeing


PhDiary #1: “Everything is on Fire, but This is Fine” - My First Week

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.

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PhD Burnout (and How to Avoid It)

Tackling PhD burnout head-on! Get actionable tips from our expert for maintaining your mental health and staying motivated throughout your doctoral journey.

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How I’m (Sort of) Managing Work-Life Balance as a First-Year PhD Student

Hear from first-year PhD student Charlotte on how to strike that delicate balance between your PhD and your life outside research.

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Postgraduate Wellbeing: Where Can You Find Help?

If you're feeling overwhelmed, please know there is help available! We've pulled together some university, local and national resources so you know where to go!

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Taking a Break Over the Holidays: Advice From a Third Year PhD Student

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

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Protecting Your Mental Health During Your PhD

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

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Motivations for Completing a PhD: Looking Back from Third Year

PhD student Holly takes a look back on what motivated her to do a PhD in the first place.

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Mental Health Awareness: Mindful Movement in Your Daily Postgrad Life

This Mental Health Awareness Week we are focussing on the role of movement and exercise in maintaining your mental health as a postgraduate student.

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Simple Tips to Juggle Study And Work Effectively

Thinking of working while studying? Here are some simple yet effective tips to help you juggle work and study.

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Questions You Should Ask Yourself if You’re Thinking of Pausing Your PhD

Studying a PhD is no easy feat. Sometimes its better to take a step back and other time you may need to power through the difficulties. But how do you know what's best for you?

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