Category: Student Experience

“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

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

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

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

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

One of the main reasons I chose to study at the University of Kent was my current supervisor’s expertise and excellence. By chance, I entered … Read more

Its like one of those moments in life where it feels like you’re standing at the peak of a mountain, looking at the wide world … Read more

A few weeks ago, my supervisor arranged a storytelling session with an incredible woman named Aldwyth. At 80 years old, she’s a fountain of knowledge … Read more

So, here’s the deal: if you’re thinking about diving into a PhD, you might be wondering what your day-to-day will look like. For most people, … Read more

The University’s new ballistics testing facility – the first of its kind for undergraduates in the UK – featured on a BBC South East News report this … Read more