PhD Blogs

by Ben Taylor

If you're an international student hoping to gain a postgraduate qualification abroad, it's not always clear whether you'll need to prove your language proficiency – this blog will explain whether you have to take a language test.

by Sofia Raftopoulou

A PhD is challenging and research in some subjects can even be dangerous. So what do you do when things don't go to plan?

by Sam Frampton

Now could be a good time to revisit those PhD plans, but what can you actually expect if you swap work or jobseeking for postgraduate research? Read Sam's story.

by Mark Bennett

We asked eight PhD students to tell us what they appreciate most about working with their supervisors.

by FindAUniversity Reporter

Our new FindAPhD Potential Research Originality Justification, Evaluation and Calculation Thingy (PROJECT) is the first tool for comprehensively checking the originality of a doctoral research topic before a student proposes it or a university advertises it

by Mark Bennett

Europe has plenty to offer when it comes to PhD study – and some of it may surprise you.

by Arthur Krebbers

Having successfully completed a part-time PhD while holding down a full-time job, Arthur offers six tips on how best to 'sell' your doctorate to an employer.

by Kristine Bagdassarian

Our review of 'You Must be Very Intelligent - The PhD Delusion' by Karen Bodewits (Springer, 2017)

by Mark Bennett

We've put together a shortlist of some of the most important international PhD funding options for 2023, complete with all the deadlines you need to be aware of.

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?