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Creating the Perfect Conference Poster.
A step-by-step guide on how to create the perfect poster for your next conference.
What is ‘Industry’?
Industry is a common term we here during academia. Ironically, it isn’t always an evil entity. Industry can be help you to excel, thrive, and achieve new heights post-academia.
Benefits of Teaching during your PhD.
Teaching during your PhD improves your employability, gives you a break from your own PhD, and can help generate a bit of extra cash.
Imposter Syndrome During and After your PhD.
The challenges and solutions to identifying and managing imposter syndrome during and after your PhD.
Networking for PhD Students.
Networking is the secret sauce to finding alternative career prospects. The best way to do this effortlessly is with authenticity and honesty.
Should I Learn R or Python during my PhD?
Data analysis is a key skill for most, if not all PhD students. Knowing how to code is a great asset to help change careers. However, should you learn R or Python?
A Post-Doc: Reasons Why you Shouldn’t do one after your PhD.
Post-doc positions are often seen as the next best step. However, they can be a revolving door, limit opportunities for growth and possibly prevent you from embarking on your new career journey sooner.
Career Paths You Haven’t Thought of After Your PhD.
Broaden your horizons, there are more opportunities out there other than consultancy, writing, and non-academic research careers for PhD students.
Black Lives Matter in Academia.
A viewpoint on the importance of black and ethnic minorities being appropriately represented in the world of academia and academic research.
Writing your CV: PhD Students Leaving Academia.
Non-academic CVs or résumés are not structured the same as academic ones. Knowing how to adapt your academic CV/résumé to different career paths can make the world of difference when job searching.
Should I Leave Academia?
Here, we de-bunk how leaving academia isn’t a taboo subject, shouldn’t be a trade-off from doing what you love, or not being able to change your mind. These obstacles should not matter when deciding to leave academia.
What is the Value of a PhD?
PhDs are seen as the epitome of intelligence and knowledge. However, what does it actually mean to have a PhD and why does it matter? This post breaks down the true value of what it means to hold one.
What are my PhD Transferable Skills?
Understanding and knowing what your PhD transferable skills are is integral for post-PhD success. Here we outlined what skills you’ve acquired throughout the course of your PhD and how this applies outside of academia.
Mindset for Leaving Academia.
Before thinking about leaving academia, it's important to think about what it means for you. This post outlines the importance of getting your head in the right frame of mind before embarking on a career in industry.