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PhD Blogs


6 Tips for Acing Your Online Postgraduate Interview

As more interviews are being conducted online, we've curated some new top tips for acing your postgraduate interview!

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7 Tips for Starting a PhD During the Pandemic

Research student Danni shares her tips and advice for anyone beginning a PhD during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Looking After Your Mental Health and Wellbeing is Really Important Right Now – Introducing Student Space

Student Space is a new way for you to find help and support with your Mental Health and Wellbeing during the coronavirus pandemic. It's available to postgrads too. Here's why that's important.

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6 Things to Consider Before Working During a PhD

Working during a PhD isn't easy, but it is doable. We've picked out some important things to consider before you take on a new job.

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The UK’s New ‘Student Route’ Visa – What’s Changed?

In October 2020 the UK Government replaced the existing Tier 4 (general) student visa scheme with a new, points-based Student Route

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Introducing Maria, Our FindAPhD Student Ambassador

Maria Faleeva is our first ever FindAPhD Ambassador. Originally from Russia, Maria is now doing a doctorate in Cardiovascular research in the UK. Here she welcomes you into her PhD journey.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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How Not to Apply for a PhD

What does a truly bad PhD application really look like? It looks something like this. Make sure yours doesn't!

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