Degrees of Freedom Blog
Our blog discusses the swings and roundabout of professional life. From academic nonsense, to career changes, and insight into everything in-between.
A letter to struggling PhD students
A PhD can be many things - impactful, inspiring, eye-opening, career building, however, it can also be one of the most stressful experiences of a person’s life. In this blog, Dr. Aaron Elbourne shares some of his thoughts on the very common struggles of many PhD students and how you can manage them.
What you need to know before starting a PhD: A checklist
So you've decided you want to do a PhD – Fantastic! However, before you begin there are several things you should consider to improve your experience. In this short blog, Dr. Aaron Elbourne outlines things you should consider and/or check before you begin (in no particular order).
The Academic Job Market - How bad is it really?
Are you considering a career in academia? Then it’s essential for you to understand the sort of job market you will be entering into. In today’s blog, we’ll be looking at the current academic job market and what you need to be aware of.
Academia 101: Publishing (Part 2)
When I started my academic journey there was a lot that I didn't understand - academic processes can be very confusing to the uninitiated! This Academia 101 blog series will provide guidelines for basic academic concepts for new PhD students (or anyone else new to academia).
Academia 101: Publishing (Part 1)
When I started my academic journey there was a lot that I didn't understand - academic processes can be very confusing to the uninitiated! This Academia 101 blog series will provide guidelines for basic academic concepts for new PhD students (or anyone else new to academia).
Should you do a PhD?
Are you considering whether to enrol in a PhD? It’s a difficult decision with many pros and cons, and ultimately it will depend on your individual ambitions and circumstances. In this blog, we discuss some of the things you should consider, from the perspective Degrees of Freedom team who have each leveraged their PhDs into different career paths.
Academia: A Survival Guide (Or: Things I wish I had known) – Part 3
I was recently asked to give a talk to PhD students on how to be successful in academia. It made me think of all the things I wish that I had known when I started. In this blog post, I have tried to summarise some key pieces of advice that I would have liked to have had and will hopefully help you find your way through academia.
Academia: A Survival Guide (Or: Things I wish I had known) – Part 2
I was recently asked to give a talk to PhD students on how to be successful in academia. It made me think of all the things I wish that I had known when I started. In this blog post, I have tried to summarise some key pieces of advice that I would have liked to have had and will hopefully help you find your way through academia.
Academia: A Survival Guide (Or: Things I wish I had known) – Part 1
I was recently asked to give a talk to PhD students on how to be successful in academia. It made me think of all the things I wish that I had known when I started. In this blog post, I have tried to summarise some key pieces of advice that I would have liked to have had and will hopefully help you find your way through academia.