PhD Blogs

by Holly Giles

Holly’s tips for staying productive and continuing to make progress during the quieter summer months.

by Ademola Aiyenuro

PhD student Ademola's blog offers an honest glimpse into what the journey is really like.

by Charlotte Rye

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

by Holly Giles

Follow Holly through an average week as a third-year PhD student and get a behind-the-scenes look at the ever-evolving PhD life.

by Holly Giles

Nearing the end of your PhD and starting to feel the pressure? Holly's got some advice on how to set realistic final year goals and transition smoothly from lab to laptop.

by Taru Medha

The UK Government published an immigration white paper on 12 May proposing some significant changes to the student and graduate visas. Here's everything you need to know.

by Holly Giles

What if we said you didn't have to wait till the last year to actually start writing your PhD thesis? Holly is writing hers as she goes and she's got some tips and tricks here for you!

by Holly Giles

Ever wondered if there are different ways to write your PhD thesis? Holly explores writing a thesis as a collection of papers, reflecting on some pros and cons and why it's the best option for her.

by Holly Giles

You could apply for a travel grant if you're going to a conference as part of your PhD! Here are some of Holly's top tips for making your grant application the best it can be.

by Taru Medha

We have an easy checklist of things you should get sorted in the first semester of your degree to set you up for a smooth journey ahead.