PhD blog
Studying a PhD can be fascinating, challenging, lonely, exciting and rewarding...sometimes all in one day. Our postgraduate researchers offer a glimpse into their research while providing valuable advice on future career options, balancing studies with work and social life, and the PhD process.
PGR profile of the month – Liam Miles
In this edition, we speak to doctoral researcher Liam Miles about his project exploring youth engagement in community ...
Achieving Your Doctorate While Employed in HE
Completing your doctorate is hard enough without the added pressures of working in higher education.
The benefits of being a graduate research teaching assistant
A graduate research teaching assistant (GRTA) position offers postgraduate researchers the chance to grow their skills...
How Covid-19 radically altered my PhD study
Alan Taman discusses how the effects of Covid-19 have made a drastic difference to his PhD study.
The benefits of writing sessions
Sally Bailey, PhD student rep and researcher at Birmingham School of Art, discusses the benefits of regular wri...
PhD student and prize-winning poet discusses new poetry collection
We spoke to prize-winning poet, Sarah Doyle, about her new release and how her research influences her writing.
How researchers can go green
Thinking about going green ? Neva Mowl, from BCU’s Environmental Team, provides some useful sustainable tips and he...
How to look after your mental health during your PhD
Emily Arthur , Wellbeing Casework Coordinator at Birmingham City University, spoke to us about some of the issues doc...
Five tips on becoming a more productive writer
PhD student Michael Lane offers five valuable tips on becoming a more productive writer during your doctoral research,...
Life after a PhD
Life after a PhD can be overwhelming, from seeking a full-time job to returning to a normal routine. Dr Karen Patel...
Why academic conferences are essential
Academic conferences may seem daunting, but they are a vital part of any research degree. Federica Mirra , po...
What transferable skills does a research degree give you?
A research degree can provide you with the kind of transferable skills many industries seek. Alan Dolhasz, Researc...
Things I wished I'd known when starting my PhD
If you’re about to begin your PhD studies, you may be feeling a little apprehensive about what lies ahead. To help you...
Keeping in touch with the research community
Starting a research degree during such an unpredictable time may feel daunting, but to help, we’ve compiled a few hand...
10 things you should do early in your research degree
As a first-year research student, you will be entering the unknown. However, we’ve compiled ten essential things you s...