PhD guidance

After their terminal degrees, many postdocs find themselves at a career crossroads. Here, Karena Nguyen offers four key considerations across background, skills, values and interests to help determine what’s next

Finding the ‘golden thread’ in your academic path can offer an opportunity to reflect and grow, writes James Derounian

Why real progress won’t be made unless universities solve three persistent issues: access to networks, unconscious bias and insider culture, writes Blane Ruschak

How universities can best support PhD researchers who wish to produce alternative format theses, based on a review of institutional policies

A three-pronged look at how to make access to doctoral study more equitable and remove barriers to entry that disproportionately impact students from ethnic minority backgrounds, based on findings of the Equator Project

Advice for PhD supervisors on setting out clear expectations and strategies for delivering effective feedback to their doctoral students

Researchers have a great deal to offer the world beyond academia. But, as John Miles writes, knowing where and when to deploy these skills is crucial

As more PhD students express interest in non-academic career paths, it’s essential to evaluate the relevance of traditional PhD programmes for alternative opportunities

Personalised consultancy gives assistance to PhD students and candidates to keep their momentum and build their academic careers, and it also helps instructors identify and train future supervisors

How to build a supportive community of practice and peer learning through the simple practice of meeting online to ‘shut up and write’