The first year of my PhD has flown by. It seems like I started the project only yesterday and now I find myself embarking on the second year. It’s an especially good time to reflect on the experience as I’ve recently handed in two chapters to my supervisors. Writing an extended piece of work has … Continue reading Reflections: first year of the PhD
Tag: PhD life
When the Pomodoro technique doesn’t work …
As I’ve mentioned in earlier posts, I soon have to submit some chapters for my first year upgrade review. In fact, they are due this week, so this may be a shorter post than usual! This week, precipitated by this looming deadline and my accompanying feelings of inadequacy, I want to write about PhD anxiety … Continue reading When the Pomodoro technique doesn’t work …
Making Old Inks & New Connections
Dispatches from the TransPositions Summer School: Sensible Objects, Material Engagement, Skilled Expertise, Utrecht, 21-25 August 2017 Ianto is a third year SGSAH-funded PhD student in Classics at the University of Glasgow, but he will stubbornly insist that he is, in fact, a medical historian and temporarily retired scientist. He is working on a translation and … Continue reading Making Old Inks & New Connections
Essential ingredients for a long-distance challenge
Recently, I wrote about how taking up long distance running affected how I approach my PhD. I was writing in the week before I was due to take part in the Great Scottish Run Half Marathon in Glasgow. As the big day approached I felt increasingly nervous, and seriously considered dropping out. In the end, … Continue reading Essential ingredients for a long-distance challenge
From Ballet Barre to Academic Researcher: Every Criticism is a Helping Hand
This post comes from Julie Holder, a second year PhD student in History at the University of Glasgow in collaboration with National Museums Scotland (NMS), supported by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland and funded by AHRC. She originally came from a Performing Arts and Education background, but after changing career path has gained experience … Continue reading From Ballet Barre to Academic Researcher: Every Criticism is a Helping Hand
On dealing with (short-term) illness as a PhD student
This week’s thoughts are about getting ill as a PhD student. Not a day had gone by after posting my last blog when I found myself struck down with flu, rendering me all-but-useless for the rest of the week. Perhaps it serves me right for opening on such an optimistic note! I had planned my … Continue reading On dealing with (short-term) illness as a PhD student
PhD Routine: The Impossible Dream
When I took over as editor of this blog I had (what I thought was) a great idea for a series of posts: the PhD day in pictures. I imagined arty shots from lots of different PhD students, showing their daily workplaces, tasks, research, etc. However, each week I have thought about writing this post … Continue reading PhD Routine: The Impossible Dream
A Week at the British Library
This week I've been on a research trip to London.* I thought I'd finished with primary research, but when I wrote the outline for an upcoming chapter back in May I realised that some vital information was missing. I applied for SGSAH Student Development Funding, and was awarded funds to visit the British Library to study … Continue reading A Week at the British Library
SGSAH Residencies: Researcher in Residence at Hospitalfield house
Today we have the final of our three posts by PhD students who have undertaken SGSAH research residencies this year. You can find out more about the residencies and other SGSAH opportunities here. Researcher in Residence at Hospitalfield House Our blogger today is Théophile Krosi-Douté. Théo is currently a PhD student at the University of Aberdeen. His … Continue reading SGSAH Residencies: Researcher in Residence at Hospitalfield house
Imposter Syndrome at Hogwarts
Imposter syndrome is something that every normal PhD student faces at some point. It was one of the first things I blogged about when I was quite new to the world of academia. I didn't then realise how widespread this issue was, or how much you can achieve despite the regular pangs of inadequacy. I … Continue reading Imposter Syndrome at Hogwarts
