PhDs are large undertakings for both the student, and their supervisors. Yet, not much time is spent considering the type of supervisor a student might need or want. Furthermore, little thought is devoted to how this might change throughout the process. In this blog I look at three approaches – boss, colleague, mentor – and […]
Should My PhD Supervisor Be a Mentor, Colleague or Boss?
PhDs are large undertakings for both the student, and their supervisors. Yet, not much time is spent considering the type of supervisor a student might need or want. Furthermore, little thought is devoted to how this might change throughout the process. In this vlog I look at three approaches – boss, colleague, mentor – and […]
Should I Do a PhD Thesis by Publication?
The best thesis is a submitted thesis. This by publication could make this faster or slower. Be aware of the pros and cons. If you’d like to know more, comment, DM or shoot me an email. I’ll send you some content. Transcript: Increasingly, students have the opportunity to do their thesis by publication rather than […]
Should I Do a PhD Thesis by Publication?
The best thesis is a submitted thesis. This by publication could make this faster or slower. Be aware of the pros and cons. If you’d like to know more, comment, DM or shoot me an email. I’ll send you some content.
Should I Do a PhD Thesis by Publication?
Download as PDF I did a traditional thesis. But I have since coached/helped many PhD students do both thesis by publication and traditional. My advice – Do it! For most (Australian) universities this is so much better. But there are some things to note (good and bad):
What’s the Easiest PhD?
Six tips for an easy PhD: Have a good research question. Use known research tools. Have accessible data and/or samples. Build your analytical skills. Be skilled at word processing. Stop scope creep. Transcript: If you’re thinking about doing a PhD and want to do an easy one, I don’t think there is a good answer […]
What’s the Easiest PhD?
Six tips for an easy PhD: Have a good research question. Use known research tools. Have accessible data and/or samples. Build your analytical skills. Be skilled at word processing. Stop scope creep.
What’s the Easiest PhD?
Download as PDF This question really doesn’t have a straight answer. PhDs are not easy. They are not intended or designed to be easy. But there are probably things you can do to make the whole process easier.
How to Fall in Love with Your PhD
Three tips to help you (or you students) fall in love with your PhD: Take time away from and deprioritise the PhD. Get to know your student/supervisor. Host and participate in department, school and faculty activities. Transcript: I was having a chat with my mate, Craig Harper the other day and he was asking me […]
How to Fall in Love with Your PhD
There’s a difference between, “it is hard”, and “it is killing me”. So much of what people tell you when you sign up to do a PhD – from within and without academia – is that “you’ll hate it”. Or “you won’t enjoy it”. Or “PhDs are meant to suck”.