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Career Advice
10 common challenges of first-year students (+ practical solutions)
Embarking on the journey of university life as a first-year university student marks a monumental transition. It signifies a significant leap into newfound independence amidst a myriad of challenges. While it might feel like a solitary experience, rest assured that…
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Career Advice
A guide for first year PhD students: Expectations, responsibilities, advice
The first year of a PhD can feel like a rollercoaster ride. First-year PhD students are ambitious and want to fulfil expectations. At the same time, they may be unsure of what these expectations and their responsibilities are. This guide…
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Academic Skills
10 qualities of successful postgraduate students
How to thrive and be successful is a common question that (prospective) postgraduate students ask themselves. Learn more about the top 10 qualities of successful postgraduate students, centring around mindsets, relationships, and physical and mental health. Contents What makes postgraduates…
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Thesis Tips
The importance of sleep for efficient thesis writing
Thesis writing is hard. And it is common for students at all levels to feel stressed during this phase. Prioritising sleep may sound counterintuitive. But there are very good (scientific!) reasons to prioritise sleep for efficient thesis writing. Contents Sleep…
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Academic Skills
Separating your self-worth from your PhD work
Many PhD students have a hard time separating their self-worth from their PhD work. This is especially true when they experience setbacks in their PhD projects. While it is not an easy task, creating that separation can improve a PhD…
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Academic Skills
Energy management in academia
While time management skills are praised in academia, energy management is often neglected. Learn more about energy management and explore concrete steps of how to manage your energy better. Contents Why time management in academia is not enoughWhat is energy…
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