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Six Reasons to Do a PhD -- Even If You Don’t Want to Work in Academia
Article Education
October 8, 2018
When most people think of PhD studies, they think of the academic career track. However, this isn’t the only way to go. In fact, there are many great reasons to pursue this degree -- even if you have no plans to be a professor. Read on for a roundup of six benefits of getting a PhD beyond laying the groundwork for a career in academia.
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Africa, A Continent Of Successes And Challenges For PhD Students
Article Education International News
October 3, 2018
As more Africans are pursuing Doctorate degrees, their contribution to the development of the continent is proving to be invaluable. While there’s little doubt that the African continent needs more PhDs, there’s a lot of debate about how to accomplish this. Let's take a look at the developments.
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Three Tips for Recruiting The Right Undergraduate Research Assistants
Article Education Student Tips
September 24, 2018
If you are a PhD candidate or a postdoc, you may find yourself in need of a research assistant or two. The perfect candidates? Enterprising undergraduates who may (or may not!) be looking for experience in the field or lab. But all undergrads are not created equal. Which begs the question: How do yo...
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How PhD Research Skills Benefit Business Professionals
Article Education Study Abroad
September 20, 2018
People with PhDs, like great business executives, know how to find answers to difficult problems, communicate them to a problem-solving team, execute a solution, and go with the flow. Depending on your business field, academia may not be the most natural or obvious path toward success. But earning a...
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How To Prepare Properly For Fieldwork
Article Education Student Tips International News
September 11, 2018
If you are working towards your doctoral degree and you are new to the fieldwork scene, there are a few things you should know. Let's take a closer look at how to prepare for fieldwork.
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Eight Alternative Career Paths for PhDs
Article Education Student Tips
August 27, 2018
Let’s face it: Academia is not for everyone. But if you have already put the time and effort into getting a PhD, you may feel trapped. The good news? You do not have to stay in academia to make the most of your PhD. Instead, pursue one of these eight career options instead.
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Four Things for Archivists to Know in the Digital World
Article Education Student Tips
August 16, 2018
When we hear the word 'archives,' thoughts of dark rooms filled with dusty papers from ancient times may first come to mind. However, the fact is that archives are very relevant to the modern world -- and so are those who maintain them. Thinking about becoming an archivist yourself? If so, here are...
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Five PhDs Fields to Help Foster Biodiversity
Article Student Tips
July 23, 2018
Biodiversity is the 'infrastructure' that keeps our planet alive. Without biodiversity, the earth's ecosystems suffer and die. And biodiversity in many of the world's vital ecosystems is currently imperiled - largely because of the impact of humans. The good news? Just as humans have contributed to ...
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The Autumn School Advantage: A Must-Read for Climate Change PhD Students
Article Education Student Tips
July 19, 2018
We often talk about the many benefits of summer school. However, it’s not the only option for PhD students in climate change fields looking to give themselves an inside edge. As summer reaches its midway point, now is a good time to stop and assess the divide between where you are and where you wa...
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A Three-Stage Approach to PhD Success
Article Education Student Tips
July 16, 2018
Undertaking a PhD is no small feat. However, as with many things in life, doing a PhD becomes more manageable if you break it down to its parts. Read on for a three-stage approach, which lays the groundwork for a productive and successful PhD experience.

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Zimbabwe Designates More GDP to Research and Development
October 11, 2018

Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa recently announced his government has committed one percent of gross domestic product (GDP) to research and deve...

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How is Brexit Affecting Higher Education in The UK?
October 5, 2018

Earlier this year, the UK’s Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) released data for the 2016-2017 year. While significant in and of itself, the ...

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How One Man's PhD Inspired Improv With a Robot
September 27, 2018

A robot and a scientist walk into a bar... So begins the marriage of comedy and robots. Turns out robots are funny, at least when artificial intellige...

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