PhD Blogs

by Rachel L King

Have you considered studying a PhD later in your career? Rachel King worked as a nurse for 15 years before starting her PhD. In the first post of a series she explains her decision and describes her first experiences of returning to postgraduate research.

by Jamie Depledge

Professor Chris Lintott is the Professor of Astrophysics at University of Oxford. Here he shares some advice for new students.

by Gaia Cantelli

Worried about staying on track with your PhD? Gaia Cantelli knows how you feel. Here she offers 6 great tips for beating procrastination.

by Mark Bennett

A PhD isn't always plain sailing, but not all problems are critical. From trying to explain what you do to finding a quiet corner in the pub, here are five of those day to day problems only other PhD students will appreciate.

by Mark Bennett

What would happen if people stopped studying for PhDs? Would science, engineering and cultural understanding grind to a halt? Probably. But it could be even worse than that...

by Mark Bennett

Carrying out original research, working in (sort of) secret labs, wearing funny hats... PhD students are just like superheroes. Aren't they?

by Jamie Depledge

Unless you've been living under a rock - or locked in the lab, you've probably heard something about Pokemon Go. Actually, there are probably Pokemon in your lab too. We've taken a look at the similarities between postgraduate study and catching 'em all.

by Sorana Vieru

The Higher Education and Research Bill is making its way through parliament, with substantial changes on the way for UK students and universities. Sorana Vieru is the NUS Vice President for Higher Education. Here she explains why the bill matters to postgraduates - and what you should look out for.

by Ania Gruszczynska

Getting ready to start a PhD, but wondering how you'll manage the workload? Ania Gruszczynska offers some expert advice.

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. Professor Alison Woollard is the Associate Professor of Biochemistry at University of Oxford. Here she shares some advice for new students.