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Important lesson for students applying for a PhD: Your research group matters much more than the ranking of the university. Your advisor and your lab members are the 2 factors which largely determine your success and failure during a PhD. Don't just look at QS Rankings of universities and apply. Look at the websites of research groups, how frequently do they publish, what is the average time for graduation in the group, where do graduate students in the group end up? A lab at UMass Amherst with a good culture and which is aligned well with your research, might be much better than a toxic lab at MIT.

The PhD journey is not just about sharing tasks but involves a deep exchange of ideas, perspectives, and innovative insights. Collaboration isn't simply task division; it's a rich interplay of diverse thoughts and expertise. This collective effort transcends individual abilities, fostering an environment where innovation and discovery thrive. By bringing together varied minds, the academic journey is enhanced, turning solitary pursuits into a shared endeavor of intellectual advancement and breakthroughs. In essence, the pursuit of a PhD, enriched by collaboration, embodies the true spirit of academic exploration and contribution. #dissertationresearch #phdlife #phdwriting #gradstudents #gradschoollife #gradstudentlife #academia #academiclife #doctoralstudent #doctorate

Are you a researcher looking for media coverage? Check out my guest post on media pitching on Animate Your Science! I share insight on: 🟣 Developing an angle 🟣 How to structure your media pitch (with an example!) 🟣 Ways to identify journalists who would be interested in your work 🟣 Strategies for success!

Hey postdoc researchers: What is Public Engagement and why should you consider to integrate it into your career planning? I‘m looking forward to giving a workshop at the Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen #PostdocDays on Sept 18: The What, Why & How of Outreach, Science Communication and Public Engagement. In this workshop we introduce some key concepts and modern standards of strategic public engagement. You will also be directed to resources and materials that will be useful for your own future public engagement practice. Using best practices, we discuss how public engagement can not only be helpful for a scientific career, but also fun. And finally, we will show you some of the support possibilities at the University of Tübingen for your own project ideas and for your science communication.

🎓 Ready to dive into the world of academia? Embark on your PhD journey with confidence! From refining your topic to crafting impactful research papers,  we're here to guide you every step of the way. 📝💡 Let's turn your academic dreams into reality! #PhDJourney #AcademicExcellence #Research #Scholarship #HigherEducation #takeoffprojects

Did you know 💡 postdocs at Cambridge, being staff members, have access to services and resources provided by the University. We have a guide on our website so you can see these listed in one place: https://lnkd.in/d8A398j2. Have you interacted with any University services or made use of any resources yet? Let us know in the comments ⬇️ #UniversityofCambridge #Cambridge #Postdocs

Why pursue a PhD at South East Technological University? Great question 👏 1. Opportunity to explore an area of study deeply: ➡️Pursuing a PhD allows you to explore answers and responses to those enduring questions that you couldn’t answer any other way. 2. Space to research: ➡️ You can explore in-depth on topics you are passionate about, through qualitative studies, literature reviews, case interviews, etc. 3. Career outcomes: ➡️ While you may have goals of being a full-time faculty member in a University, pursuing a PhD will help to open doors for you into many career areas. 4. Flexible position & time in your life: ➡️ We have several PhD peers who are pursuing their PhD part-time while they work full-time, while others choose to pursue their degree PhD full-time before planning for their future. 5. Learning is meaningful: ➡️ Our PhD programmes have so many opportunities for you to explore, engage with new ideas, and collaborate with fellow students and academics. For more information on the PhD Scholarship Programme at SETU, please visit: https://lnkd.in/guy9dJXX #SETU #PhD #SETUPhD #SETUResearch #Research Geraldine Canny, PhD Luke Power Monica Hearn Cathy Pembroke Thomas O'Toole Angela Collins South East Technological University

Have people noticed a trend where PhD programs are requiring incoming students to already have some publications from their undergraduate research? What happens if the student is from an institution with limited research opportunities? Are we shutting the door on that entire class of talent? More scary is this - how can one expect an undergraduate to go deep and fully grasp the complexity and nuances that are characteristic of high quality publications? Unless the student is lucky enough to join a lab with an army of postdocs and manages to get a paper by simply making a reagent or two - in which case, how meaningful is that? From my experience, early success of this nature is absolutely NOT a predictor of future success. What really matters is depth and quality - that takes time to master - and the student may not have the time to parlay that into a paper during their undergraduate degree. Thoughts?

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