PhD Blogs

by Hazel Kirk

PhD student Rachel talks about her experience coming back to postgraduate education as a mature student and how she got there.

by Holly Giles

PhD student Holly talks us through what being on a Doctoral Training Partnership is like and the benefits of receiving extra training as part of it.

by Taru Medha

Currently postgraduate students in England aren't eligible for childcare grants like at undergraduate level. But could this be about to change? That's what universities are asking for!

by Sarah Hastings-Woodhouse

£1,000 can go a long way if you're a postgraduate student. We take a look at some sensible (and less sensible!) uses for a grand.

by James Tippett

The UK General Election could have a big impact on students. We’ll look at what each party’s plans are for postgrad education, who can vote and more.

by Holly Giles

PhD student Holly talks us through how she manages her stipend and what other sources of funding are available to PhD students while you study.

by Charlotte Boyd

PhD student Charlotte explains what a mini viva is and offers her seven tips to help prepare for yours.

by Holly Giles

PhD student Holly talks us through an average week as a second year PhD student and the difference between a lab and writing week.

by Taru Medha

This Mental Health Awareness Week we are focussing on the role of movement and exercise in maintaining your mental health as a postgraduate student.

by Taru Medha

The Migration Advisory Committee has come out with their review of the Graduate Visa. This blog covers what they've said and what it means going forward.