By Frederick Kandala, PhD Researcher, University of Bradford How long did it take between the application and the interview? My application process was 5 to 6 months long. I sent my first application form via the portal on the 6th of February 2020 before the Lockdown. By the 24th of February 2020, they sent me a provisional ID and login …
The Brad-ATTAIN Research Summer School is aimed at anyone who might be interested in research and would like to find out more about a PhD. It is aimed at 3rd year undergraduates, master students and alumni (but not inclusively) from Black, Asian and other minoritized ethnic groups*. The programme will be designed to increase local interest in postgraduate study, by encouraging networking, developing original research …
Click here to find out more and register the event! We’re excited to share that we’ll be hosting the 7th BME ECR conference at the University of Leeds on July 13th 2023. This is the first time the conference will be hosted outside London. Co-hosted with the University of West London, this year’s programme is packed with inspiring keynotes, panel discussions, workshops, …
By Beverley Thomas, PhD Researcher, School of English. A definition of a supervisor according to the University of Sheffield’s portal is a ‘subject expert who will guide you through your PhD studies.’ When starting doctoral studies, we may have this idea in mind, but not necessarily understand the culture of academia from the perspective of the institution. Also, we may …
A new report has revealed some of the barriers prospective students face in studying life sciences at postdoctoral level. The conclusions and recommendations are included in a new report which reveals that black graduates, women and those who have non-graduate parents are less likely to succeed in the life sciences at PhD level. The report, which was commissioned by the …
Click here to register now! Organised by Brad-ATTAIN in collaboration with YCEDE (The Yorkshire Consortium for Equity in Doctoral Education), the seminar series aim to inform, raise awareness and help to create pathways to academia for minoritised ethnicities. Please note, this event is aimed at candidates from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds and who have UK ‘home’ student status. …
Click here to register now! The quality of your relationship with your supervisors can be crucial to the progress of your doctorate, and interactions with other researchers and staff can make a big difference to your experience of the doctoral journey. This session will look at the types of professional relationships that you will develop as a doctoral researcher, approaches …
If you are interested in how chemistry can be more inclusive and diverse, you should read this article by Nature. It tells the story of how a group of chemists at the University of York are working to decolonise their curriculum and address systemic racism in their field. They are doing this by revising their course content, diversifying their reading …
Click here to register now! Organised by the University of Sheffield in collaboration with YCEDE (The Yorkshire Consortium for Equity in Doctoral Education). Undertaking a PhD can be a really stressful and challenging experience for many students and can significantly impact on mental health and wellbeing. This online session aims to provide prospective PGR students with information, advice and guidance on the …
About me Hello, my name is Nausheen and I am a second year PhD student in History of Art. I research spolia and the reuse of architectural material in Islamic Iberia. In this blog, I will share my experiences with funding a self-funded PhD. But before getting into the funding, a bit about why I chose to do postgraduate research …