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My partner and kids will also call me Dr.

submitted 52 minutes ago • 1 comment

I’m no longer a researcher, from now on I identify as an investigator.

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You’d be surprised how many people delete their PhD from their resume in order to land a part-time job.

submitted 16 hours ago • 1 comment

I want you to find that job you’ve been looking for.

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Take a break from your work and fuel your body and mind.

submitted 1 day ago • 1 comment

A great reminder - also good to remember not to compare your work directly with the work of someone with several years more experience! In both cases you can learn from these examples or be inspired by them, but direct comparison can definitely be “the thief of joy” (& motivation/self-esteem)

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Me in 1997 wasting time resting instead of writing my thesis

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Post your research area and the name of one essential book in your field, so people can find out more 👇

submitted 2 days ago • 1 comment

You’re in her DMs? I’m in her acknowledgements. We are not the same.

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Anonymous Question: “I’m in the final stages of my PhD literally writing up in the next few months. I just found out my boyfriend has been cheating on me for the last two months. I don’t know what to do. 1/2

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Stop comparing your first draft to published papers

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Just found that study that did what I’m doing but ten years ago.

submitted 3 days ago • 0 comments

Just read this on LinkedIn 👇 “Not every PhD should be finished. Sometimes the smartest move is quitting.” What do you think?

submitted 4 days ago • 1 comment

Anonymous Question: “Am I the only one who thinks forcing your students to buy your own book as essential reading is lowkey terrible behaviour?”

submitted 4 days ago • 3 comments

Thinking of shifting the focus of this account from a faceless platform to something more personal and led by me. The content and mission stay the same, and we will continue to build The PhD Place community for all academics. What do you think?

submitted 5 days ago • 3 comments

This is your weekly reminder to back up your research

submitted 5 days ago • 1 comment

Every PhD is different, try not to compare yourself.

submitted 5 days ago • 0 comments

If you don’t like writing your PhD you should try… again.

submitted 7 days ago • 0 comments

References are the worst part of writing. Time to test out a reference manager. Paperpile full walkthrough & tutorial youtu.be/Vcvo8tKeUy8

submitted 8 days ago • 1 comment

Why do we graduate dressed as witches and wizards.

submitted 8 days ago • 2 comments

Trying to finish my writing…

submitted 9 days ago • 0 comments

Remember

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Help me write a reply

submitted 10 days ago • 1 comment

Do I have to keep normalising failure? How about a win

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Found the full version.

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What’s an academic opinion that would get you like this?

submitted 10 days ago • 2 comments

Your PhD is just the beginning.

submitted 12 days ago • 0 comments

I’m sorry to tell you this but rejection is absolutely normal.

submitted 13 days ago • 0 comments

I mean, am I even good enough to have imposter syndrome.

submitted 13 days ago • 2 comments

Do not leave your PhD manuscript in the car. Someone broke in and left theirs for me to finish too.

submitted 14 days ago • 1 comment

I can’t concentrate, can you inspire me please.

submitted 15 days ago • 0 comments

I don’t know who needs to hear this but your PhD doesn’t need to be perfect. It just needs to be finished.

submitted 16 days ago • 1 comment

Submitting my thesis like

submitted 16 days ago • 2 comments

Time to cite my own work… back when I had no idea what I was doing.

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We are the dreamers of dreams

submitted 16 days ago • 1 comment

I don’t want to take over the world, just get my thesis in on time.

submitted 17 days ago • 1 comment

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Pope Francis, a compassionate and visionary leader who worked to guide the Church in a more modern and inclusive direction. He was a tireless advocate for the poor and the marginalised, dedicating his papacy to justice, humility, and care for all.

submitted 19 days ago • 0 comments

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Pope Francis, a compassionate and visionary leader who worked to guide the Church in a more modern and inclusive direction. He was a tireless advocate for the poor and the marginalised, dedicating his papacy to justice, humility, and care for all.

submitted 19 days ago • 0 comments

Watch our talk at the Litmaps Future Ready Scholar Conference and find out more about having a PhD Plan! m.youtube.com/watch?v=1fgg...

submitted 19 days ago • 0 comments

Anonymous Question: “I think they should ban laptops at university. Bring back the good old days of pen and paper, where people actually paid attention. Anyone with me?”

submitted 21 days ago • 6 comments

Be careful not to take on too many side projects.

submitted 21 days ago • 0 comments