PhD Blog About Expert Advice

by Nick Willhoft

Not all PhD graduates go on to work at universities, so how can you make sure your doctorate prepares you for the alternatives?

by Study UK

What is it that makes the UK a consistently popular choice for international students? The experts at the British Council introduce the country's historic university system and world-leading research.

by Matt Lawson

What ten pieces of advice would someone give a PhD student just starting out on their degree? We liked these tips from Dr Matt Lawson so much we wanted to share them on our blog.

by Holly Prescott

Career planning is an important part of the PhD experience, but sometimes a great job finds you during a doctorate.

by Alex Conner

Demonstrating the impact of your project is a key part of the modern PhD proposal and application - particularly if you're seeking funding for your research. But how do you do this effectively? Dr Alex Conner offers some expert advice.

by Ania Gruszczynska

A PhD is only as effective as the person researching it. In the final instalment of her series, Dr Ania Gruszczynska looks at taking control of your well-being as a postgraduate researcher.

by Chantelle Francis

Completing a postgraduate degree whilst managing a disability, illness or learning difficulty may seem tough, but it's far from impossible. In this post Chantelle offers some tips from her own experience.

by Ania Gruszczynska

When should you start thinking about your post-PhD career? Dr Ania Gruszczynska suggests it's never too early to start. In this post she offers some tips for effective career planning during a doctorate.

by Adam James Smith

Adam James Smith finished his PhD in 2014. Since then he's worked on several funded projects, made a film about his research and scrapped with a semi-naked wrestler in a Soho bar. Here he looks back on his PhD and how he used it to prepare for what came next.

by Ania Gruszczynska

Self discipline and good project management are crucial to a successful PhD, but you won't be the only person involved in your project. In her second post on Taking Control of Your PhD, Ania Gruszczynska offers some tips for working with your supervisor.