Are you staff member interested in potentially pursuing a PhD but don’t know where to start? You are warmly invited to attend the ‘Demystifying the PhD’ series which has now been launched and is bookable on StaffBook.
Designed by the Doctoral College and Careers, Employability and Student Enterprise, the workshops support staff to find out about what it’s like to become a Postgraduate Researcher. This is a 4-part series, taking place online every Thursday from the 10 July until 31 July. You are welcome to attend all 4 sessions or just pick the ones most relevant to you:
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| What are doctorates and are they for me?
Thursday 10 July 2025 12:00 – 13:00 |
In this session, we will provide information on exactly what a PhD is and the differences between a PhD and other doctoral degrees. There will be discussion around the cost, length and how to decide whether a PhD is right for you. | Click here to sign up to the workshop. |
| Process for applying to PhD programmes
Thursday 17 July 2025 12:00 – 13:00 |
The aim of this session is to provide you with an overview of the process for applying to PhD study. Find out how and when you should apply and what you should consider including within your application. | Click here to sign up to the workshop. |
| A day in the life of a PhD student
Thursday 24 July 2025 12:00 – 13:00 |
In this session, you will learn about PhD study first hand from two of our current PhD students. Listen to what our current students are doing in their projects and ask your questions live. This workshop is not to be missed!
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Click here to sign up to the workshop. |
| Career prospects beyond the PhD
Thursday 31 July 2025 12:00 – 13:00 |
Are you considering doing a PhD but just aren’t sure what a doctoral degree could lead onto? This session will provide you with information and examples of different jobs you may like to do post PhD study. We will be joined by two speakers to explain their own post-PhD career journeys. | Click here to sign up to the workshop. |