PhD Student Guides

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.

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.