PhD Blogs

by Sofia Raftopoulou

How do you know when the person interviewing you is not the best choice for supervising your PhD? Sofia is a first-year PhD student in Austria – find out how she went about finding the right project and supervisor.

by Holly Prescott

Career planning is an important part of the PhD experience, but sometimes a great job finds you during a doctorate.

by Jamie Depledge

Considering a PhD, but wondering what you'll actually get out of it? We've sat down with some of the UK's top academics to hear their experiences and thoughts on postgraduate study. Nawamin Pinpathomrat is currently doing a DPhil in Clinical Medicine at University of Oxford. He also reached the final round of the 2018 iteration of MasterChef UK. Here he shares some advice for new students.

by Jamie Depledge

Considering a PhD, but wondering what you'll actually get out of it? We've sat down with some of the UK's top academics to hear their experiences and thoughts on postgraduate study. Daniel Davis is the Professor of Immunology at the University of Manchester and author of The Compatibility Gene (Penguin). Here he shares some advice for new students

by Kirsty Smitten

Will you just be sat in a lab or library all day? Do you really need a first class degree (or a trust fund)? We've busted a few more common PhD myths.

by Robbie Crowder

Wondering if a Masters is necessary for a PhD? In this blog, Robbie shares his experience of doing a Masters on the way to his PhD.

by Jamie Depledge

Considering a PhD, but wondering what you'll actually get out of it? We've sat down with some of the UK's top academics to hear their experiences and thoughts on postgraduate study. Brendan Simms is the Professor of the History of International Relations at the University of Cambridge. Here he shares some advice for new students.

by Arthur Krebbers

What's it really like to combine a postgraduate research project with a demanding professional role? One PhD graduate shares his success story.

by FindAUniversity Reporter

A new doctoral degree could eventually be developed as part of an effort to distinguish and differentiate the UK higher education brand.

by Gaia Cantelli

Don't be tempted to overlook references whilst you work on 'more important' parts of a PhD application. Follow these simple tips to identify a referee who can back up (and complement) your proposal and personal statement.