When you are a disabled and/or neurodivergent PhD student, things can be a bit more challenging, to say the least. I’ve previously written about accessing disability and neurodiversity support as a postgraduate student on this blog (you can find that post here), but today I want to share some of the reasonable adjustments I have […]
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This term, Reading Week finally allowed me to make a long awaited trip to Cornwall. Situated on the Southwestern tip of England, it is known for its vast moorland, sandy beaches and jaw dropping ocean side cliffs. Located on the North coast lies the town of Newquay which boasts some of the best surfing waves […]
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Did you know you can catch Live Theatre here on campus throughout the year? Each semester the Guildford School of Acting present a variety of Musicals and Plays featuring the graduating students from their Acting, Musical Theatre and Actor-Musician programs. The shows take place in The Bellairs Theatre which is located in the Ivy Arts […]
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Deciding on a PhD supervisor is perhaps one of the most important decisions to make when thinking about pursuing your doctorate. You need to look for somebody who shares your research interests and has expertise in that field, but also somebody who fits with your work style. They’re the person who will provide feedback, support […]
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I have been interested in doing a PhD for as long as I can remember. I was attracted to the idea of developing my knowledge in a subject that interested me, doing original research on that topic, and the possibility of an academic or industry research career. However, there was one problem. I had no […]
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When you’re spending the majority of your time studying, writing papers and exams, it’s important to take a break every now and then to recharge. One of my favourite weekend study break activities is heading into town, grabbing a coffee and walking around admiring the historical buildings. I’ve created a map of my favourite walking […]
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