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Never mind, I deleted it.

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Babe, wake up, my new paragraph has dropped.

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Explain your research in 3 words or less.

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I’m tired of seeing beautiful university campuses all over social media. Show me the real ones. I want brutalist concrete and brick walls. Send me your ugliest uni pics.

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I wrote a sentence. Sounds like I could use a little treat.

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Just bought another book 🫢

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What is your number one tip for combating procrastination?

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What is the best advice you’ve ever received as an academic?

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I’m happy to support your funding application as long as you’re not applying for the same funding as me.

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Idk what to do after I graduate, maybe I should do a PhD.

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Okay so I just bought one of these and I thought it’s such a genius idea that I wanted to share it. Lock your phone away for an hour while you work You can still answer the phone 😮 #affiliate amzn.to/417flDD

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I’m so glad I wrote that paper so that one guy could read it and misinterpret it.

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Calling it ‘original research’ but it’s just saying the same thing slightly differently.

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An honorary doctorate is a participation trophy for famous people.

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Dear Algorithm, connect me with PhD students and researchers ✅

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Trying to finish a PhD but the PhD is trying to finish me. 😣 There’s still time to join the Future Ready Scholar Conference—actionable insights for your PhD journey. Tuesday 11 March, 19:00 – 12 Mar, 21:30 GMT Sign up 👇 lu.ma/30oequm9?utm...

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Conferences are a reminder that learning doesn’t have to happen in isolation.

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I really enjoyed speaking at several universities recently about the importance of supporting PhD candidates' mental health. And love that my art collaboration with @luciatypes.bsky.social has encouraged lots of discussion about reminders. What would you add to the list? @thephdplace.bsky.social

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Trying to finish a PhD but the PhD is trying to finish me. 😣 There’s still time to join the Future Ready Scholar Conference—actionable insights for your PhD journey. Tuesday 11 March, 19:00 – 12 Mar, 21:30 GMT Sign up 👇 lu.ma/30oequm9?utm...

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Meet Nath, one of the speakers at the @litmaps.com Future Ready Scholar Conference, and founder of The PhD Place. Nath is a PhD researcher who focuses on the study of lived religion. He started The PhD Place after experiencing first-hand how isolating a PhD can be. A 🧵👇

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Meet Nath, one of the speakers at the @litmaps.com Future Ready Scholar Conference, and founder of The PhD Place. Nath is a PhD researcher who focuses on the study of lived religion. He started The PhD Place after experiencing first-hand how isolating a PhD can be. A 🧵👇

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Anonymous Question: “So, she popped the question and were engaged. But, should I wait until my PhD is over before getting married? Would love to hear from others in this situation.”

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The future is calling—are you ready to take the lead? To unlock new insights, make connections, succeed. An online conference for scholars—together, we will grow, Sign up on the website—the link is below! 👇

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Can I retire yet?

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Money? Is this a joke? We need to be more transparent about how little doctoral students are paid. I encounter so many non-academics who don't know we make just above the poverty line in our programs and won't automatically start at 6 figures after we graduate.

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I’m doing a PhD for the money and the prestige.

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Anonymous Question: “Might trigger some folk with this, but why are yall so self-righteous? You pretend you’re in this for the journey or the learning, but it’s obviously about the MONEY.”

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Join the Future Ready Scholar Conference! Think of it as a crash-course on the most relevant tools and tips for succeeding in research today. Our talk is on day 2! Tuesday 11 March  19:00 – 12 Mar, 21:30 GMT Sign up 👇 lu.ma/30oequm9

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Well, I just pressed the big green SUBMIT button. I don’t really know what to do! What does one do until the viva? How long before I start combing for errors?! #thesis #PhDSky #AcademicSky @thephdplace.bsky.social @academic-chatter.bsky.social @defenceresnet.bsky.social

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I mean they have a point

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Are you a graduate student learning the ropes of research and how to succeed? Or a seasoned academic, navigating the explosion of new tools, AI or otherwise? Join our exciting 2-day event, the Future Ready Scholar Conference with @litmaps.com lu.ma/30oequm9

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What’s the most memorable feedback you’ve received on your work?

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What’s on your to-do list for today? Remember to check-in later and let me know how you got on.

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When presenting, try to stick to one idea per slide.

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You nearly have a PhD, keep going!

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Had a lovely date tonight… with my thesis.

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What animal best suits a PhD mascot?

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Roses are red, violets are blue, there’s no time for a Valentine, my thesis is due.

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Okay I’m a sociologist but why can’t I have a lab coat.

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