Research

O’r diwrnod cyntaf i’ch adolygiad cychwynnol – pedwar awgrym defnyddiol er mwyn dechrau eich PhD ar y trywydd iawn!

Posted on 19 March 2024 by doctoral-academy-blog

Luret Lar, Ysgol y Gwyddorau Cymdeithasol Yn dilyn y cyffro a'r teimlad o ryddhad wrth i mi orffen fy ngradd Meistr mewn Dulliau Ymchwil y Gwyddorau Cymdeithasol (Polisi Cymdeithasol), roeddwn […]

From day one to your initial review – four top tips for a successful start to the PhD!

Posted on 19 March 2024 by doctoral-academy-blog

By Luret Lar, School of Social Sciences Following the excitement and relief of finishing my Masters in Social Sciences Research Methods (SSRM) in Social Policy, I anticipated a long break! […]

An exciting year ahead for the Doctoral Academy

Posted on 12 September 2023 by doctoral-academy-blog

Over the past few months, the Doctoral Academy has been busy planning its programme of learning and development activities for the coming academic year. You are now able to view […]

Residential Writers’ Retreats are back. Why should you join one?

Posted on 20 June 2023 by doctoral-academy-blog

Do you struggle to find the time and motivation to get going with your writing? It can be difficult to find the right time and environment in which to write […]

Mae Enciliadau Awduron Preswyl yn ôl o’r diwedd! Pam ddylech chi ymuno?

Posted on 20 June 2023 by doctoral-academy-blog

Ydych chi'n cael trafferth dod o hyd i'r amser a'r cymhelliant i fynd ati i ysgrifennu? Gall fod yn anodd dod o hyd i'r amser a'r amgylchedd cywir i ysgrifennu'n […]

Why should you enter Images of Research 2022?

Posted on 19 October 2022 by doctoral-academy-blog

We're really excited that Images of Research will be returning on Tuesday 13 December 2022 as a face-to-face event, for the first time in three years. This popular competition invites […]

Words of wisdom for new postgraduate research students: Part two

Posted on 13 September 2022 by doctoral-academy-blog

Are you just starting out on your PhD? It’s likely to be an exciting but also daunting time for you. Rest assured that nerves are totally normal! In this mini […]

Words of wisdom for new postgraduate research students: Part one

Posted on 7 September 2022 by doctoral-academy-blog

Are you just starting out on your PhD? It's likely to be an exciting but also daunting time for you. Rest assured that nerves are totally normal! In this mini […]

ADHD drug shows promise in treating some symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease – new research

Posted on 12 July 2022 by doctoral-academy-blog

Katie Sedgwick, School of Psychology (co-written with Eleftheria Kodosaki, Cardiff University) Noradrenergic drugs were shown to improve some brain function and feelings of apathy. Africa Studio/ Shutterstock   The search […]

Plastic pollution: European farmland could be largest global reservoir of microplastics

Posted on 24 May 2022 by doctoral-academy-blog

James Lofty, School of Engineering (co-written with Pablo Ouro, University of Manchester and Valentine Muhawenimana, Cardiff University) Plastic particles smaller than 5mm (known as microplastics) are well-documented pollutants in ocean […]