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As a prospective PhD student, you’re likely to have a lot of questions about the doctoral journey. Whether you’re keen to make your own research proposal or you’re applying for an advertised PhD project, the process is very different to what you may have experienced during your Bachelors or Masters degree.Similarly, the funding situation can seem more complicated for doctoral candidates, with competition often tough for the most prestigious studentship schemes.
Over the years, we’ve written hundreds of guides on the topics that matter most to prospective PhD researchers. They cover everything from writing a research proposal and finding a supervisor to completing your thesis and acing your viva exam.
Carrying out original research, working in (sort of) secret labs, wearing funny hats... PhD students are just like superheroes. Aren't they?
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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.
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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.
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Getting ready to start a PhD, but wondering how you'll manage the workload? Ania Gruszczynska offers some expert advice.
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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.
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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. Simon Singh MBE is a popular science writer and author of The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets. Here he shares some advice for new students.
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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. Angie Hobbs is Professor of Public Understanding of Philosophy at the University of Sheffield. Here she shares some advice for new students.
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Are they only for academics? Do you have to be the next Albert Einstein? Will you just spend three years sat in front of a big pile of books? We've busted a few classic PhD myths.
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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. Gavin Schaffer is Professor of History and Director of Graduate Studies at the University of Birmingham. Here he shares some advice for new students.
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Getting ready to begin a science-based PhD? Want to know what to expect, or how to get on in a busy laboratory? Gaia Cantelli is part of the interdisciplinary Randall Division of Cell and Molecular Biophysics at King's College London. Here she shares a few tips for new students.
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