Learning to cycle in London: my first 1000 miles
When I first moved to London I had no interest in cycling every day to get…
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Do PhD Students Get Holidays? Sharing How Much Annual Leave I Take
Along with the question of how many hours a week a PhD student works, one of…
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How to make the most of opportunities
Enrolling at university is exciting. In the whirlwind of freshers fairs, freedom and new friends the…
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Why reading so much fiction this year has made me a better scientist
I’d previously overlooked fiction, so a year ago I set myself the challenge of reading an…
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How to Earn Money Online for Students
Who doesn’t love making extra cash? Read on to learn my top tips for how students…
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Presentation Skills for Students: How to Stay On Topic and Keep Audience Attention
Delivering good presentations is a skill and it’s one which the majority of us have to…
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How Much Work is a PhD?
PhD students are in a fuzzy area; officially students but working full-time with academic staff as…
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How to Choose a PhD Project & Supervisor
The most fundamental aspect of your PhD journey is choosing the project and associated supervisor. You’ll…
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Why I decided to pursue a PhD
Deciding to spend another three to four years studying, on a salary lower than many of your…
