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Wisdom must be hurt: PhD students’ stress and dilemma from the perspective of self-efficacy
An number of studies has shown that PhD students are experiencing dissatisfaction and stress. The high global percentage of PhD dropout rates has...
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From academia to addiction: understanding the mechanism behind how academic stress fuels social media addiction in PhD students
PhD life is a challenging phase and often faced with heavy academic stress. Indulging in social media may be one of the coping styles to relieve this...
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“My PhD Shaped the Way I Think and Solve Problems”
In our interview with Joshua Balsters, he shares his journey from studying the cerebellum to leading neuroscience research for a market research...
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Post-PhD Possibilities: Discovering Academic-Adjacent and Skill-Transfer Career Paths
With far more PhDs graduating than academic positions available, we need to challenge the assumption that a PhD traditionally leads to an academic...
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“Your PhD Could Serve as the Most Potent Intellectual Exercise, Fuelling Your Entire Career’s Journey”
In our interview with Ahmed Salhin, he shares his journey from modelling investor behaviour to developing machine learning (ML) solutions. Ahmed...
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“I Am More Passionate About Supporting Researchers Than with Any Research I Did During My PhD”
In our interview with Andrew Rowe, he shares his journey from a transport studies PhD to managing researcher training and development. Inspired by...
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“A PhD Is a Substantial Training Opportunity, Not Just a Sprint to the Finish”
In our interview, Katie Riddoch shares their journey from their doctoral studies (exploring human-robot attachment) to a role as a User Experience...
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Managing your Mental Health during your PhD A Survival Guide
This book explores the PhD experience as never before and provides a “survival guide” for current and prospective PhD students. The book investigates...
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“Having a PhD Doesn’t Mean You’ll Impress People with Your Education: It Means You Have to Impress Them with How You Apply It”
In our interview with Bonnie Lakusta, she shares her journey from exploring psychosis and addiction to a consultant evaluating health and social...
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“The Process of Doing a PhD Isn’t About the Outcome of the Research or Getting the Qualification – It’s About Developing Yourself”
In our interview with Jade Pickering, she shares her journey from studying impulsivity in Parkinson’s to heading the product team at an online...
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Setting the Scene: Understanding the PhD Mental Health Crisis
This chapter deep-dives into research that has explored the so-called “PhD mental health crisis” looking at both statistics and common stressors that...
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“A PhD in Industry Is a Revered Qualification”
In our interview with Joe Moran, we discuss how he transitioned from academia to data science, including some of his missteps along the way. Joe...
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Perhaps It’s Not You It’s Them: PhD Student-Supervisor Relationships
This chapter explores the PhD Student-Supervisor relationship, outlining the role of a PhD Supervisor, discussing relationship management, and how to...
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Self-Care: Without You There Is No PhD
This chapter looks at the foundations of wellbeing, exploring building healthy habits, and how to navigate the complex task of finding time for...
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“One of the Big Values of a PhD to an Industry Role Is the Proven Ability to Tackle a Substantial Project Largely Independently”
In our interview with Vijay Iyer, he shares his journey from neuroscience microscopy to a role supporting neuroscience users at MathWorks. Vijay...
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A PhD Is a Journey, But Where Will It Lead?
A common question posed to PhD students from friends and family is: ‘What will you do after?’ But many students are too focused on the PhD itself and...