PhD and StuffFinding a job after the PhD (or at least trying to)“What will I do after the PhD?” is a major (and sometimes terrifying) question for many PhD students, especially those who don’t *really*…4 min read·Nov 30, 2020----
PhD and StuffBuilding up Stats toleranceor How I got to dislike stats a bit less5 min read·Oct 29, 2020--1--1
PhD and StuffLetter to new PhD students & my past self — What I wish I had known before starting the PhDFour years ago I was moving to a new country where I didn’t know anyone, to embark on a self-funded PhD. I knew it would be hard, but I…5 min read·Sep 30, 2020--1--1
PhD and StuffAcknowledgementsAaaaaand that’s the final wrap folks! I have now handed my Ultimate Final Thesis to the University, which officially marks the end of the…5 min read·Aug 30, 2020----
PhD and StuffA Survivor’s Guide to the VivaYes readers, it has happened: I have passed my viva! This very last “exam” concluding a grand total of 24 years of education, that I have…6 min read·Jul 30, 2020----
PhD and StuffPre-viva pick-me-upI thought this month I would write about how I’m preparing for the upcoming online viva, but considering how my preparations are going, I…4 min read·Jun 26, 2020--1--1
PhD and StuffA tale of thesis submission and lockdownI HAVE SUBMITTED MY THESIS!5 min read·May 31, 2020----
PhD and StuffTop of Tops — PhD editionMy PhD adventure is soon coming to an end, which is both liberating and terrifying. In the midst of the intense write up that is currently…5 min read·Apr 28, 2020----
PhD and StuffNothing says “shut up & write” like a pandemicI knew that during the write up I’d be locked up somewhere, never going outside, never seeing or talking to anyone but my flatmate (shout…6 min read·Mar 27, 2020----