PhD Life
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Welcome to the Ph.D. Life blog! This blog is part of the Research Exchange at the University of Warwick. Our hope is to create an online Ph.D. community not only for Warwick students but also for anyone and everyone in this lovely world of ours who identifies with any of the following: pre-PhD, Ph.D., post-PhD.
PhD Life
1w ago
Venturing into a PhD journey is a thrilling yet challenging experience. As a third-year PhD student in Education Studies, Fatima has had the privilege of navigating this academic adventure while also contributing to the doctoral community. Through her relatively long journey in academia, she has gained a solid understanding of the complexities and rewards associated ..read more
PhD Life
3M ago
Ever felt like taking a break from your studies and doing something creative for a change? In this blog Daria shares her advice and experience of trying out different creative hobbies. Trust the process The main problem I personally face when starting a new creative project is the fear of blank canvas that stems from ..read more
PhD Life
3M ago
Navigating the vast sea of academic literature is a daunting task for doctoral students, but the right tools can transform this challenge into a manageable, even enjoyable, process. In this blog, Ivy shares a list of academic tools that can help doctoral students to reduce the burden of literature review—from finding relevant studies to organising ..read more
PhD Life
5M ago
Hey there, fellow PhD researchers! Are you ready to dive into a day filled with interdisciplinary inspiration, networking, and maybe lots of fun and joy as well? I’m Yvette, a third-year PhD student in Applied Linguistics. I was one of the organisers of last year’s festival and I’m excited to see the festival launched again ..read more
PhD Life
7M ago
To gain some valuable teaching experience in higher education institutions in the UK, most doctoral students will choose to be teaching assistants (GTA). I am one of them. This blog is about my personal experience of being a teaching assistant and some tips on this role. By Ivy Zhuo Overall, I have contributed to the ..read more
PhD Life
7M ago
Since her last instalment in November, Ellie is on her final push to the end of the thesis road. Read about what she’s been getting up to below. By Ellie King Since I last published a blog, it feels like my thesis has come on leaps and bounds and that I am, dare I say ..read more
PhD Life
8M ago
The process of achieving a PhD can represent different things for different people. In this week’s blog, Riss shares their thoughts on what connects these different meanings and what achieving a PhD means to her. By Riss Muller. Having hit the midway point of my PhD, I’ve found myself reflecting on how my PhD experience ..read more
PhD Life
9M ago
Have you ever started a new planner, but then abandoned it for good? Maybe you’ve never planned anything, but suddenly want to try? In any case, Daria has some tips and tricks about finding the best ways to organise your daily life without pressure. By Daria Akhapkina Goal First and foremost, you need to know ..read more
PhD Life
10M ago
Grounding has become a buzzword in wellbeing talks, but what exactly does it mean and how can it help you personally? In this week’s blog, Daria talks about finding peace and power in nature. By Daria Akhapkina The end of the term is approaching, the days get darker, the deadlines get tighter, and the stress ..read more
PhD Life
10M ago
Following on from her previous posts, blog editor Ellie documents her writing up journey for November. By Ellie King. I can’t believe I’m already writing about November. I know we say it every year, but this year has really gone quickly. It feels only yesterday that I was starting to write my thesis back in ..read more