How to PhD- the essential guide for all University students!
This is How to PhD, the show dedicated to sharing those key, practical skills for PhD success. Perhaps you‘ve just decided to embark on a PhD, or maybe you‘re a seasoned doctoral veteran about to face your viva. Whatever stage you‘re at, the PhD can be a huge challenge. But it can also be one of the most rewarding things you‘ll ever do and there are a few things we learned along the way that can help you. Join myself, Dr Arun Ulahannan and my co-host, Dr Julia Gauly, as we share everything we wish we had known before starting our PhDs!
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 26 minutes
- Episodes
- 60
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2024
S1E14 | How to NOT fail your PhD!
This is the worst case scenario right? The thing no PhD candidate ever wants to think about, but might end up worrying about it every day! This episode is here to put an end to that kind of thinking.…
S1E13 | How to balance your work, life & PhD!
This can be so hard during your PhD. But in this episode, we’ll take you through things you can do to try and organise your life and make time for all the important aspects of your life. We’ll discus…
S1E12 | When and how to apply for post-PhD jobs!
Does this sound like a long long way off? In this week's episode, we're going to be showing you why it's never too early to start thinking about life after the PhD. There are things you can do right …
S1E11 | Finding and writing your Research Question!
This can be incredibly daunting- especially if your work is novel and there isn't a whole lot of literature out there. We talk about how you can find your research question using different, 'novel' s…
S1E10 | How to deal with journal corrections and rejections
Corrections and rejections from journals can be extremely demotivating and can be a major stressor for many PhD candidates. Don't worry, this week we're going to show you why this shouldn't be the ca…
S1E9 | How to write and submit journal papers
It’s a process that’s we’re still learning something new about every time. But with these tips, we’ll give you five essential and practical tips to submit your paper in its best possible form, to its…
S1E8 | How to apply for ethical approval!
Ethics... you might see a lot of people worry about this, or at least complain about it! But actually the process is really important to the research process. Understanding why we do it and what actu…
S1E7 | How to navigate the viva day! (part 2)
We share some essential tips for managing the actual viva itself, including some useful examples from our own viva experience!
S1E6 | How to prepare for the viva! (part 1)
We'll show you why the viva, or defence, is something you don't need to fear! Using our tips, you can be ready and prepped- both mentally and practically!
MHAW Special 5- The art of goal setting
It’s our fifth and final episode of our Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 series! It’s great to be ambitious, but setting unrealistic expectations of yourself in your head can lead to disappointment …
MHAW Special 4- How to rethink PhD myths
The fourth of our Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 series! “You have to work weekends!”, “There’s no time for anything else!”. Heard this before? We’re here to rethink those myths and show how you c…
MHAW Special 3- Manage anxiety with 'Big Picture'
The third of our Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 series! It can be scary to face up to our deepest sources of PhD anxiety, but using this technique, we found you can come to terms with them and act…
MHAW Special 2- Self-appreciation using role listing!
The second of our Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 series! Do you know what an incredible person you are? You’re more than a student! We fulfil many more roles in life that we often don’t give ourse…
MHAW Special 1- Managing Imposter Syndrome
The first of our Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 series! Do you ever feel like you’re not qualified to do your doctoral studies? That others are ahead of you? You’re not alone, but luckily there’s …
S1E5 | How to find, fund and apply for a PhD
Thinking about applying for a PhD, but still on the fence? Or a bit confused about where you can find funding? Do you feel you might not have enough research experience? We'll answer all this and mor…
S1E4 | How to Start your Thesis
Getting around to actually starting your thesis can be pretty daunting. Bringing together 3-4 years of work is no mean feat. In this episode, we’ll guide you from that blank document, to writing its …
S1E3 | How to Present!
Ah presenting… just saying the word can make some people quiver with nerves. But don’t fear, by the end of this episode, you’ll be counting the days until the next time…
S1E2 | How to work with your Supervisors
Your supervisor is arguably one of the most important people in the whole process, so it’s worth knowing how to get that relationship right!
In the second episode of How…
S1E1| How to Start!
Those first days and months of the PhD can be unsettling, but it doesn’t have to be!
In this first episode of How to PhD, Arun & Julia discuss the five essential skills and things you need to get of…
Let us tell you How to PhD!
Myself, Arun Ulahannan and my co-host Julia Gauly are here to share little nuggets of PhD wisdom. Having been through the process ourselves, we realised that actually there's a whole bunch of stuff t…