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Facing academic pressure is more than just a battle of wits; it's an arena where your resilience is both tested and strengthened. Each challenge you encounter, every late night you push through, and every deadline you meet are not merely obstacles, but opportunities to refine and fortify your determination. Embrace these moments, for they are crucial in shaping you into a master of not only your subject but of perseverance and personal growth. Let this journey sculpt you into a formidable scholar, ready to excel beyond the confines of the classroom. #gradstudents #gradschoollife #gradstudentlife #academia #academiclife #doctoralstudent #doctorate

Today, I delivered my first class presentation as a PhD student at Temple University! It was such a surreal experience to present and spark a thought-provoking discussion with my peers. Excited for what’s to come on this academic journey! #PhDLife #HigherEducation #TempleUniversity #AcademicJourney #FirstPresentation #LifelongLearning"

Hi George Kuh, Thanks for mentioning CUR in your quote in 'A Model for Advancing Institutional Effectiveness via Undergraduate Research' for Inside Higher Ed. https://lnkd.in/eHHau2eE

A new issue of #SPURjournal has been released. This issue covers a wide range of emerging and engaging topics in #UndergraduateResearch, Scholarship, and Creative Inquiry. #URSCI Read the open-to-read article or download the full issue at

#YouTube Teaching Video Resource ‼️ In this Inside Look, we explore the Shipley Center funded PhD Progression project designed for Boston University doctoral students to track their skills and learning goals through digital badges. Learn more about this project >> http://spr.ly/6040jym2y

🎓 Working on your PhD? Avoid these common pitfalls to ensure a successful journey! From working without planning to isolating yourself, stay ahead and make the most of your academic adventure. Read more: https://loom.ly/KqrKwVg #PhDLife #AcademicTips #Research #PhDSuccess

The notable people in our #PhDprogramme should remind us of the need for continued academic growth regardless of the fact that we have attained a higher position in society. Continued learning and research helps us to increase our relevance in the areas of our engagements. Higher positions in society must motivate us to learn and research more. Let these notable figures in our PhD programme inspire us to do more. #ContinuousProfessionalDevelopment #AdultLearning #ResearchAndRelevance #PostgraduateResearch #HigherEducation #DepartmentOfTheologyAndReligiousStudies @MzuniOnline

Higher Degrees or Higher Ambitions? In #IHE118, Christopher Smith asserts that despite the prestige associated with the doctorate, its format and purpose have remained underexamined, especially in fields like the arts and humanities. Some key points include: 🔹 Questioning whether current PhDs truly provide the skills needed for non-academic careers and societal impact 🔹 Exploring innovative models like practice-based research, social innovation projects, and transdisciplinary collaborations 🔹 Rethinking supervision, examination processes, and potential for integrated extended programs 🔹 Demonstrating clear public value and connecting PhDs to industries, policy, communities, and place-based initiatives Read the full article below: https://lnkd.in/dMy9ewZj

Our BHM Feature of the Day is Dr. Ramon Goings! Dr. Goings is the founder of Done Dissertation. Done Dissertation is a dissertation consulting firm that helps doctoral students, doctoral programs, and graduate student organizations break down the dissertation process into manageable pieces so that doctoral students can finish their dissertations in one year (or less). Our mission is to support at least 1,000 doctoral students successfully navigate the dissertation process. #associateprofessor #mentorshipmatters #dissertationcoach

NEW on Wonkhe: Drawing on insight from a new Wonkhe/Solutionpath project, Rachel Maxwell and Debbie McVitty explore how universities are approaching the wicked problem of reimagining academic support https://lnkd.in/e59bXuCU