During July I’ve posted a series of articles aimed at supporting PhD students and those thinking about entering research or undertaking a PhD. So that you can access them more easily, along with an example of some other posts that might also help, I’ve collated them all for you as a series of links here in a single post. Hope they help.

Tips for when you are starting out

PhD Top Tips: So you’ve decided you want to start a PhD

Things I Wish I’d Known When I Was a Trainee: My top ten tips for making the most of your journey

Clarity is Key: The role of learning agreements in supporting learner success

Tips to help when you are designing experiments or struggling with challenges

PhD Top Tips: Finding the inspiration to develop your research question

PhD Top Tips: How to carry on when the experiment you’re doing just feels cursed

My Best Science Comes from a Cup of Tea: My top tip for Healthcare Science Week

The Second Year Slump: understanding the ups and downs of doing a PhD

Tips to help you share your work

Conference Season Is Upon Us: Top tips for anyone who struggles with networking

Conference Season is Upon Us: My top tips for conference presentations

Writing and Publishing Scientific Papers – Is it as hard as it seems?

Tips to help you get through your thesis and viva

PhD Top Tips: Write a thesis they said, but not like this they said

Surviving Your Viva: My top 10 tips for oral exams

I Passed my PhD 6 Years Ago This Week: What Tips do I Have for Those Who Are in the Process?

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If you would like more tips and advice linked to your PhD journey then the first every Girlymicrobiologist book is here to help!

This book goes beyond the typical academic handbook, acknowledging the unique challenges and triumphs faced by PhD students and offering relatable, real-world advice to help you:

• Master the art of effective research and time management to stay organized and on track.
• Build a supportive network of peers, mentors, and supervisors to overcome challenges and foster collaboration.
• Maintain a healthy work-life balance by prioritizing self-care and avoiding burnout.
• Embrace the unexpected and view setbacks as opportunities for growth and innovation.
• Navigate the complexities of academia with confidence and build a strong professional network

This book starts at the very beginning, with why you might want to do a PhD, how you might decide what route to PhD is right for you, and what a successful application might look like.

It then takes you through your PhD journey, year by year, with tips about how to approach and succeed during significant moments, such as attending your first conference, or writing your first academic paper.

Finally, you will discover what other skills you need to develop during your PhD to give you the best route to success after your viva. All of this supported by links to activities on The Girlymicrobiologist blog, to help you with practical exercises in order to apply what you have learned.

Take a look on Amazon to find out more