PhD Blogs

by Melanie Brown

Melanie Brown recently presented at her first conference. She shares her experience and explains why this is such an important (and exciting) part of the PhD process.

by Kirsty Smitten

The research proposal may well be the most important part of your PhD application, but what’s it actually like to write one? Kirsty explains how she went about things and what she learned.

by Jamie Depledge

Dr Michelle Linterman is currently Group Leader in Immunology at The Babraham Institute. Here she shares some advice for new students.

by Kirsty Smitten

Where do you start when choosing a PhD? And where do you go from there? Kirsty describes her own experiences and offers some tips for picking the perfect project.

by Kirsty Smitten

Wondering what the initial period of a PhD will involve? In this post, Kirsty gives an insight into her first month as a PhD student, including some tips on how to survive.

by Kirsty Smitten

Interested in doing a multi-disciplinary PhD but unsure what this entails? Kirsty shares her experiences and addresses the pros and cons of researching in two different fields - at once!.

by Mark Bennett

Don't get lost looking for PhD funding. This simple guide will help you prioritise your search.

by Christopher Aris

Thinking about self-funding your PhD? In this blog, Christopher shares his experience of doing just that, along with the pros and cons of this approach.

by Mark Bennett

The UK Government has confirmed that its new £25,000 doctoral student loans will be available to EU citizens in 2018-19. There are also a few more new details about how the loans will work.

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. Dr Anne Corcoran is currently Group Leader in Immunology at The Babraham Institute. Here she shares some advice for new students.