I can’t believe we’ve already journeyed through a whole term together on this PhDiary — YAY! Look at us. To honour this lovely milestone, I’d … Read more
Month: April 2025
Four ways to support someone studying for a PhD
Support for a PhD Student As someone who’s been walking these PhD streets for just over seven months now, I think I’m starting to get … Read more
Rhythms and routine
“I hope this simple practice can be just one more rung on the trellis upon which your rhythm of life can continue to grow.” — … Read more
Ebbs and flows
When I first started this blog series, I made an outline of themes I wanted to explore over the term—just to capture my experiences as … Read more
A post for prospective Chemistry PhD students
Welcome back to my PhDiary (if you’re a returning guest), and well, Hello! If this is your first time 😊 As I write this, I’m … Read more
Canterbury highlights: from the perspective of an international PhD student
One thing I’ve learned about being back in full-time studies (after spending a couple of years working in the industry) is that the best way … Read more
Life as an international student
As you can probably imagine, pursuing a PhD in a field like chemistry can be intense, and this blog series is one way I decompress—while … Read more