PhD Blogs

by Sofia Raftopoulou

It's Christmas for PhD students too. But how do you switch off and enjoy the holidays with your research dwelling in the back of your mind? Sofia shares some simple festive tips.

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 Chris Banyard

In a year that saw the UK’s new PhD loan scheme roll out, three UK universities ministers, and Brexit drama, we reflect on the most-read blogs of 2018.

by Mark Bennett

The UK's Commonwealth Scholarships offer full funding for ambitious international students. We've explained how they work and what you need to do to apply.

by Chris Banyard

Completing a doctorate can be a huge challenge, and self-sabotaging behaviour really doesn't help - here's what to avoid on your PhD.

by Robbie Crowder

They're the world's most popular destinations for graduate (or postgraduate) study, but how do the USA and the UK compare as PhD options?

by Joanna Shelton

Joanna tells how she moved across the country and gave up her job to begin a PhD as a mature student.

by Chris Banyard

The transition to postgraduate Science can be full of contradictions, and sometimes mastering the transition means learning to do things wrong.

by Holly Dale

What happens at the start of a PhD? And how should you prepare? Holly shares five helpful and reassuring tips for new postgraduate researchers.

by Chris Banyard

A student story of how a UK Research Council Funded Studentship really works