Starting a #PhD soon? A mature PhD student showed me their screen saver. It said: You're not too old and It's not too late. Stop wondering about might have beens. Jump in and give it a go. #PhDchat #PhDForum

Today is a new day.

Girls just wanna have funding for academic research :(

What is the best part of doing a PhD? *Real answers only*

Leonardo da Vinci loved quality over quantity. He didn’t write paintings in quantities like we write #research papers today. He always invested time, craft and artistry into each of his masterpieces. For example, Mona Lisa took at least 4 years to paint and (most probably)

“When do you plan to submit your thesis?” Me:

“I _______ my PhD supervisor”

When you get an immediate desk rejection

Morning conversations with your PhD colleagues

Don’t be afraid to fail!

you guys are excelling in your careers, finding life partners, staying healthy, and saving money?

Sitting and standing all day are both bad, which leaves lying down as the best option, which is what I’ve been saying for years.

Academic ironies

PhDs, ever wondered what's going on in your examiner's head? I am peeling back the curtain for your PhD viva defence questions. 👉 Tap the link at the end of the thread to grab your cheat sheet now.

How confident do you feel about your career plan after your PhD? The PhD Place PhD Voice - Independently Run PhD_Genie The Struggling Scientists Podcast

Five websites for finding academic and professional services roles: jobs.ac.uk timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/ academicpositions.com/jobs/region/eu… jobs.theguardian.com/jobs/higher-ed… researchgate.net/jobs

Instead of nightclubs I want a 24hr library with hot chocolate stations, a dessert bar, coffee machine, big comfy chairs and beanbags, blankets, dogs welcome, just people who want to spend the evening reading alone, together, peaceful, a cosy fire, plants, an indoor waterfall.

Have you completed any internships or placements during your PhD?