Beating plastic pollution: what we’re doing to help

Posted on 5 June 2018 by doctoral-academy-blog

Did you know today is World Environment Day? A day where well over 100 countries and millions of people across the world drive environmental change. Since 1974, World Environment Day has raised awareness and sought action on issues such as marine pollution, global warming, sustainable consumption and wildlife crime. Across Cardiff University there is a wealth
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New friends, CV points and a welcome break from research. Why you should organise a conference!

Posted on 30 May 2018 by doctoral-academy-blog

Have you ever considered organising a conference? Did you know it can help you develop the transferable skills that will make you more attractive to employers? In April, we hosted our annual Breaking Boundaries student-led conference for postgraduate researchers (PGRs) in the arts, humanities and social sciences. Here, we catch up with Archaeology PGR Adelle
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Juggling a PhD with family life

Posted on 14 May 2018 by doctoral-academy-blog

A PhD is a huge undertaking that can sometimes seem all-consuming, however many PhD students are juggling their research with family life. On International Day of Families, Diana Waldron (PhD Student in the Welsh School of Architecture) shares her story. My partner and I had started to get ourselves and our lives ready to plan a
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Doctoral Academy Champions: Lucie Lévêque, Computer Science

Posted on 10 May 2018 by doctoral-academy-blog

In this series of blog posts, our Doctoral Academy Champions will be introducing themselves and their research. Our Champions are all current PhD students who have benefitted from involvement in Doctoral Academy activities, and with whom we are developing close links – learning from their experiences and giving them a voice within the University. In the
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A space for quiet study and community-building: the benefits of our Researchers’ Room

Posted on 30 April 2018 by doctoral-academy-blog

The month of April marked the beginning of a new cohort of postgraduate researchers (PGRs) taking up their desk allocations in our dedicated writing-up space, the Researchers’ Room. One of the Doctoral Academy’s most prized provisions, the Researchers’ Room is a collegial space in the city centre, housed alongside our seminar rooms and offices in
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Why you should enter the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition – by someone who already has!

Posted on 18 April 2018 by doctoral-academy-blog

So, tell me about your PhD…   Can you give a good answer in just three minutes? If you can it will help you in many different situations, from job interviews to family occasions. And it could even win you some money! The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition is a fun, fast-paced and enlightening event, whether you’re presenting or
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Working to improve the PhD environment and training

Posted on 11 April 2018 by doctoral-academy-blog

The Doctoral Academy is pleased to welcome Sally Blake as Head of Training and Environment. Her role is pivotal in creating an environment that supports PGRs to succeed, both during their time at Cardiff University and in their future careers. Working with colleagues across the University, Sally will drive forward innovative opportunities for PGRs to
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Improving your employability: the value of internships

Posted on 27 March 2018 by doctoral-academy-blog

As any recent graduate will be able to tell you, the current job market is more competitive than it has ever been. The good news is that, as a postgraduate researcher (PGR), your employment prospects are better than any other student. According to the Destination of Leavers from Higher Education survey for 2015/16, 89% of
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My PhD Journey: Dr Emma Yhnell

Posted on 8 March 2018 by doctoral-academy-blog

In this series of blog posts, we will be documenting the PhD journeys of some of our alumni, and finding out where they are now. On International Women’s Day it’s fitting to start the series with a woman who is doing pioneering research at Cardiff University, in a sector where women are still underrepresented. Dr
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Welcome to the Doctoral Academy Blog

Posted on 26 February 2018 by doctoral-academy-blog

Thanks for visiting the Doctoral Academy Blog. Our Vision is to foster a community of employable Postgraduate Researchers branded by research excellence, who will become national and international ambassadors for Cardiff University whilst following fulfilling careers. In order to foster this community, we want to encourage PGRs to come together both physically and virtually. We have created
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