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
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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
Supervisor relationships and being a PhD student
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
Four months of a Chemistry PhD
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 day in the life of a PhD researcher (and the surprises along the way)
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
A new beginning: My first week as a PhD scholar at the University of Kent
A series of diary entries written and curated by Pinky Ketswaretswe Naicker, Chemistry PhD at Kent. ‘After a grueling 16-hour flight from South Africa, I … Read more