PhD Blogs

by Mark Bennett

Universities around the world are taking their open days online. Here's what you should expect from a virtual event and how you can benefit from attending one.

by Alex van der Wateren

Finding the ideal PhD research project isn't always easy. We've explained how to go about deciding whether research is right for you and how to secure that perfect position.

by Ben Taylor

There are quite a few surprises about studying a Masters or PhD in Australia and New Zealand, from scholarships to research opportunities.

by Marcus Holt

PhDs are full of new experiences. In this blog, Marcus shares some of his first experiences as a PhD student.

by Marcus Holt

The good, the bad and the ugly of commuting while studying towards a PhD

by Marcus Holt

Thinking about a PhD and wondering what it’s actually like to apply for one? Marcus shares his PhD application story.

by Alice Clubbs Coldron

We reflect on our most read blogs of 2019!

by Alice Clubbs Coldron

We reflect on our most read blogs of 2019!

by Alice Clubbs Coldron

There are lots of good reasons to take on a PhD. . . but there are also some pretty terrible ones.

by Mandy Leonard

In October 2019, Mandy attended a PhD LIVE event in Oxford. Here, she explains what she found so inspirational about the study fair and how you can make the most of similar events.