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Highlights
- This book offers a candid and unflinching account of the PhD experience in a sector marked by precarity, insecurity, and intense competition.
- About the Author: Sarah Jones is a Visiting Lecturer and a PhD Researcher in social sciences at Birmingham City University.
- 224 Pages
- Study Guides, Graduate School Guides
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Book Synopsis
This book offers a candid and unflinching account of the PhD experience in a sector marked by precarity, insecurity, and intense competition. Throughout the volume, current and former PhD students reflect on their varied journeys, addressing challenges such as balancing study with family life, navigating ethical dilemmas and managing mental health.
The collection brings together a diverse range of voices from the PhD community, sharing personal thoughts, lived experiences, and 'in-the-moment' accounts of life as a doctoral candidate within the context of higher education.
By demystifying the PhD journey and offering valuable insights, this book serves as essential reading for both PhD students and their supervisors.
Review Quotes
"The PhD journey isn't easy and can feel like a 'step into the unknown'. Wherever you are in your own journey, seeking advice and guidance is worthwhile. This brilliant book shares personal PhD experiences in an accessible, supportive, and empowering way." Nigel South, University of Essex
About the Author
Sarah Jones is a Visiting Lecturer and a PhD Researcher in social sciences at Birmingham City University.
Mikhail Azad is a PhD Researcher in social sciences at Birmingham City University.
Liam Miles is a PhD researcher in social sciences at Birmingham City University.
Adam Lynes is an Associate Professor in social sciences at Birmingham City University.