In the final segment of our conversation with Dr Dilek Arslan, we ask about the impact of the PhD on her life generally. She tells us that it brought out her inner critic (in a good way!) and that she's become more confident in figuring things out on her own. Brava!

Hey PGRs! Yes, you!! Don't miss our online social session on Wednesday afternoon (12th August, 3pm). Meet some of your fellow researchers, have a chat, play some games... Head to our events calendar for the Teams link: www.liverpool.ac.uk/humanities-a...

In this segment of our chat with Dr Dilek Arslan, she talks about her balance of focusing on and enjoying what she's doing now while still looking ahead to the future...

In the next segment of our conversation with Dr Dilek Arslan, she tells us how she approached the PhD. "I embraced the experience as it came, and I loved every bit of it." 👏

The latest PGR Bulletin has links to the new PGR Experiences webpage, an event for disabled and neurodivergent researchers, an upcoming online PGR Social and the PGR Training Catalogue. It's in your inbox now, go get it!

We've asked all of our "Life After PhD" participants what it was like to pursue their PhD here at Liverpool, and Dr Dilek Arslan may have just given us our favourite response yet... "Adjusting to the Scouse accent was a challenge at first - but the people are incredibly warm." Preach, sister! ❤️

As our conversation with Diederik Halbertsma draws to a close, we ask him to reflect on the PhD experience. His comments are SO relatable... "There were definitely difficult times when I doubted all of my life choices, but I'm very glad I stuck with it and pushed ahead."

This week's PGR Bulletin has details on a writing retreat happening tomorrow and a coffee morning next week, both organised by the Research Staff Association, as well as all the usual goodies. It's in your inbox now!

In the third segment of our conversation with Dr Diederik Halbertsma, he tells us something that he reflects on when the path seems difficult... "It really is the journey, not the destination, that counts."

Our new PGR Experiences page gives our PGRs a chance to tell us what things are really like, in their own words. First up, we hear from Phuong who recently attended the Doctoral Wisdom Convergence Camp. What was it like? What did she get from it? Find out here: www.liverpool.ac.uk/humanities-a...

In the second segment of our chat with Dr Diederik Halbertsma, we ask him what was tough about getting his PhD. He speaks frankly about dealing with global situations, family responsibilities and his own internal uncertainties. So much to relate to here...

Don't miss this fab craft session on Tuesday (July 7th). Join the UoL HSS PGR wellbeing team for a beginner-friendly crochet session, where you can make a cup holder to take away with you! We'll be at the PGR Common Room, 8-14 Abercromby Square between 11 and 1. See you there!

This week's PGR Bulletin has details on the UKCGE PGR Day (happening tomorrow) and the Chancellor's Mentoring Cohort (application deadline tomorrow). Don't snooze this one, go get it!

Imagine achieving a lifelong goal, only to have the entire world change around you... In our new Life After PhD video we talk to Dr Diederik Halbertsma, who got funding for his postgraduate research just as the world locked down. Chapter two coming soon...

You are hot. Beer is cold.* *soft drinks are also cold, you do you. All welcome, invite your friends, see you there.

In the final segment of our conversation with Dr Jasmin Nessa, we ask her how the PhD has impacted her life since. "The PhD didn't just give me a title - it changed how I think." See the full video here: liverpool.cloud.panopto.eu/Panopto/Page...

The latest PGR Bulletin contains information on a new WhatsApp group you won't want to miss out on and summer events from the PGR Wellbeing Ambassador team, as well as things happening over the next two weeks, including an arty herby delight at the Guild... check your inbox!

Our "Life After PhD" series explores the variety of paths that people take after they achieve their PhD. This week we ask Dr Jasmin Nessa what came next for her... 2024 - School of Law & Social Justice, Liverpool 2025 - International Court of Justice, The Hague

In chapter 2 of our conversation with Jasmin Nessa, we asked her if the PhD experience was as she had expected it to be. Her honest answer? "No - not even close." Chapter 3 coming soon...

Join us at this PGR-Led Conference which precedes UKCGE’s Annual Conference! The event will have a focus on Careers, Skills and Futures Shaped Through the PhD, and ties into the broader theme of Postgraduate Cultures: Community, Collaboration and Connection. Details here: ukcge.ac.uk/events/ukcge...

The awesome PGR Wellbeing Ambassadors for the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences have set up a WhatsApp group so that you can easily stay up to date with their events, including pub meet ups, craft sessions and online games! Scan the code to join the group and don't miss a thing... 🤩

The latest PGR Bulletin is in your inbox now, and has info on a Viva Preparation Workshop, the Festival of Social Science, the Chancellor's Cohort Mentoring Scheme, an RSA coffee morning, and more... go get it!

Salma Shalaby, a PhD student at @ljmuofficial.bsky.social, is using VR to explore how people recognise early signs of emotional distress. The VR session contains no distressing or graphic images; the study is open to students aged 18+ from all universities. Details on the attached poster!

Up next in our series of Life After PhD videos is the rather stellar Dr. Jasmin Nessa. Firstly, she tells us about her motivation for beginning postgraduate research as well as what it was like to do that here at Liverpool. "Doing my PhD at Liverpool changed my life." Chapter two coming soon...

We loved our conversation with Dr Amy Solomons, but all good things must come to an end... We asked about the long-term impacts of her PhD experience and she told us about pride at her achievements and also a boost to her self confidence. 🤩

In the latest chapter of our chat with @amyjsolomons.bsky.social we ask what she's been up to since completing her PhD... and it's a lot! Chapter 4 coming soon, watch this space...

Professor Tom Goodfellow will deliver a talk titled “Popular Infrastructures of Transcontinental Urbanism: Tactics of Urban Living between the UK and Somali Peninsula” on Wednesday 13th May as part of the AHUWA Urban Heritage seminar series. Registration here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/popular-in...

The latest PGR Bulletin has info on the new PGR Book Club, a PGR Writing Retreat, the Research Fellows Showcase for 2026, training sessions from the Academy and more... it's in your inbox now!

In Chapter 2 of our conversation with @amyjsolomons.bsky.social we ask what was tough about the PhD journey and if it was as she had expected it to be? She told us about the importance of finding community, and that her experience was "more than I ever thought it might be". Chapter 3 coming soon...

Our PGR Training Catalogue has resources to boost your skills in all areas of your DNA (Development Needs Analysis, not the other one...) The Communication & Writing section covers citing and referencing, literature review, English language skills and presenting. www.liverpool.ac.uk/humanities-a...