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The inner sanctum of a postgraduate mental health professional

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a step.....  This was the case for me when I enrolled as a post graduate student in Septemb...
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Where will postgrad study take you?

Tomorrow we’ll welcome hundreds of prospective students onto campus for our postgrad open day. There are lots of different reasons why peop...
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The biggest challenge of my PhD

Similar to anyone just starting their PhD, I was full of energy and ambition. I knew what my project was about and what I had to do ( ish )...
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Settling in: an international student perspective

Choosing to study in the UK for your postgrad studies is a great choice because of the quality of education you receive here. I chose She...
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What great things can you learn if you choose to study in another country?

Hi there, This is Maha and this time I would like to share with you some of the benefits of studying abroad, in a completely new and di...
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The importance of balancing your academic work and your life

We have all said this at the beginning of an academic year; “This time I will work very hard on my studies and I will be very...
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Pre-PhD prep

Just as the weather starts to turn nice, soon-to-be postgrads are preparing for PhD life. You've either just finished your Masters, han...
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My overall masters experience

As my masters course comes to a close, I have begun reflecting on how I’ve changed as a person, both socially and academically. Thinking ba...
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How to survive networking events

The thought of networking events can be incredibly daunting. They are often expected to be awkward, filled with strained conversations and ...
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Developing skills is so easy, you might not even know you are doing it!

Doing a postgraduate course is a perfect opportunity to develop your transferable skills before the inevitable leap from education into t...
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Get out there and learn!

Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to attend a global conference on the governance and management of natural resources, such as oil...
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The priceless value of an experienced supervisor

When I began my PhD almost 3 years ago, I had a vague idea of how it would work. Up until then, I been working as a financial consultant ...
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Doing a masters... it is not just about study!

During my time as a taught postgrad, I’ve realised it’s important to make use of the extra things you can do as a student. Before I started...
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Asking for help? It’s a skill for life!

Remember when you had just started university? The syllabus was all laid out neatly at the start of the year. Pretty much everything was gu...
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The UG to PG transition and challenges along the way!

The title ‘postgraduate' can seem daunting and made me feel a little old – at least that’s how I felt when I started my Masters degre...
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Can postgrads work part-time too?

When I received a fully-funded scholarship to do the PhD in the UK, the decision to move to Sheffield did not take long for me to make. T...
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Managing a postgrad workload

As I approach the halfway point in my MA programme, I am now able to reflect on the reality of what I am achieving.   There is an ebb and f...
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A tough masters degree, but what else did I do?

Making the decision to study at the University of Sheffield, in one of the best Civil and Structural Engineering departments in the UK, has...
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From student to researcher

Undertaking a PhD is a big life decision. It’s not for everyone, but can become years of hugely rewarding, enhancing work that develops...
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MSc or MRes postgrad courses?

In recent years, there has been a gradual increase in the number of undergraduates in all professions. What this means is that undergraduat...
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The continuity of committees

I have always had a busy life at university, and this has been in part due to my extra-curricular activities. At the end of the first y...
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Four Dead Authors (and they have nothing in common)

Over the past months, in addition to pursuing my studies, I have undertaken a number of extra-curricular activities to help me develop a...
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