Sharing PhD experiences across the University of Warwick and beyond
In the latest instalment of her writing-up diaries, blog editor Ellie shares what she got up to in October. By Ellie King Last month, I was working on my discussion chapter and tidying up some of my work after supervisor comments. This month I turned to the chapter I’d been dreading the most: the Literature... Continue Reading →
As part of your PhD, you may attend a number of conferences to meet with researchers, network, and hear about new research. But have you ever organised one? PhD Life blogger Ivy has, and she shares her experiences in this week’s blog. By Ivy Zhuo. This was a one-day conference event- a conference on language,... Continue Reading →
In this week’s post Daria shares her thoughts on the workspaces around the campus and how easy it is to keep focus while trying to study there. By Daria Akhapkina. As an easily distracted person myself, once I get too used to a study space, I can’t work there anymore as it doesn’t stimulate my... Continue Reading →
In this week's blog, Greta and Arokia share their practical insights for navigating academia as a mature student. It is the result of many conversations of what it means to return to academia as (international) full-time students who had been working (and still work!). By Greta and Arokia. Mature students are an integral part of... Continue Reading →
As summer comes to a close and we settle back in to another academic year, blog editor Ellie is documenting her road to thesis submission in March 2024 with a series of writing-up diaries. By Ellie King Summer was a busy period for me, with my head down over July and August to get going... Continue Reading →
This week, blogger Ivy shares her experiences of applying for and receiving a funding grant for organising a conference. By Ivy Zhuo. As well as having core funding for our PhD research activities, we may come across other funding opportunities as part of our time at Warwick. These grants come in carious shapes and sizes... Continue Reading →
Warwick’s Modern Records Centre is turning 50 this year, and to celebrate it’s put on an exhibition celebrating fifty of its best items from the collection, chosen by staff, friends, researchers, and supporters. Blog editor Ellie explores. By Ellie King ‘The MRC in 50 Objects’ was launched on Tuesday 12th September and is currently on... Continue Reading →
Often PhD students complete their master’s degree before moving into doctoral studies. This might be an exciting but anxiety-inducing period. Greta shares how she’s readying herself for the start of the PhD by providing three actionable tips. By Greta Timaite. This academic year I am officially starting my PhD. As part of my ESRC funding,... Continue Reading →
As we say Welcome to Warwick to another group of students for another year, blog editor Ellie introduces you to the PhD Life blog and the Community Engagement team in the Library. By Ellie King. Week One: Take the Library tour You can pick up a self-guided library tour by the Library entrance. Image: University... Continue Reading →
PhD life is more than just sitting still reading and writing research. It could involve much more than that. In this week’s blog, Ivy shares her summer school experiences. By Ivy Zhuo. What summer schools did I attend? Summer schools for research students are usually offered by some higher education institutions, particularly universities. However, it... Continue Reading →
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