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Focusing on the Final Stretch of My PhD Upgrade Despite being quite unwell the past few days, I am working towards a big exam. I’m in the final stretch of my PhD upgrade to becoming a PhD Candidate at UCL UCL SSEES and it’s been an intense but rewarding journey so far. Balancing research, writing, and refining ideas has truly tested my discipline and focus. As well as on top of being s full time practiconer working in public policy within the UK Civil Service. As I push forward, I’m reminded of a few key lessons that have helped me stay grounded: 1️⃣ Clarity is Key Whether it’s your research questions or your goals for the day, clear focus simplifies the process. 2️⃣ Small Wins Matter Celebrate progress, even if it’s just writing a paragraph or resolving a minor issue in your work. 3️⃣ Ask for Help Feedback and support from supervisors and peers can make all the difference in moments of uncertainty. Here’s to the final push! If you’re in a similar boat, remember: stay focused, stay resilient, and take it one step at a time. Would love to hear your tips for staying motivated during major milestones! 📸 Snap from sunnier autumn times last year in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦 . On that trip I ended up presenting to our research group of current PhD students! #PhDLife #AcademicJourney #PhDUpgrade #Focus #Resilience #ResearchGoals #Bosnia #JessTravels

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Sectoral diversity: where is it taking us and our students? Professor Kerri-Lee Krause PhD, GAICD, PFHEA, FSRHE will be on the esteemed panel discussing this question #HEDx #FutureSolutions2024 on October 31. Will you join us?

Funding & Fellowships Available for the Coastal Science & Policy Masters Program! 1. CSP helps provide support for students through fellowships that cover full or partial tuition, fees, and living stipends. Support is limited each year by current available funding. 2. Thanks to generous donors, CSP offers theme-based fellowships, including the Packard Coastal Conservation Fellowship and the Repass-Rodgers Fellowship on California Central Valley Salmon Restoration Policies. 3. We assist every student accepted into the masters program to source and apply for additional grant funding - one of many skills our students hone and use throughout their careers. https://loom.ly/R4vFzV4 #scipol #policy #fellowship #graduateschool #marinescience #sustainability #oceanscience #sustainablescience #marineconservation #environmentalpolicy #sustainablefutures #womeninSTEM #resilience #climatechange #coastal #masters

Masters Studentship - researching the economic roles of the forest products industry

Liquid gold, shared by James Clear Economics professor Tyler Cowen on raising the aspirations of others: "Yesterday I had lunch with a former Ph.D student of mine, who is now highly successful and tenured at a very good school. I was reminded that, over twenty years ago, I was Graduate Director of Admissions. One of my favorite strategies was to take strong candidates who applied for Masters and also offer them Ph.D admissions, suggesting they might to do the latter. My lunch partner was a beneficiary of this de facto policy. At least two of our very best students went down this route... neither realized that it was common simply to apply straight to a Ph.D program, skipping over the Masters. I believe this is now better known, but the point is this.  At critical moments in time, you can raise the aspirations of other people significantly, especially when they are relatively young, simply by suggesting they do something better or more ambitious than what they might have in mind. It costs you relatively little to do this, but the benefit to them, and to the broader world, may be enormous. This is in fact one of the most valuable things you can do with your time and with your life." #dogood #begood #thinkgood #changelives #keepshining

Hey prospective students! In our latest update, we’re excited to showcase how the University of Newcastle is leading the way in industry connections and employability. Discover more about why the University of Newcastle is the right choice for your future. Dive into the details and let’s explore the endless possibilities together with Rutega Education Services! #UniversityOfNewcastle #StudyInNewcastle #CareerOpportunities #Studyaboard #Studyinaustraila #Rutegaeducation

📚 Unlock Your Research Potential and Drive Global Impact! As a postgraduate student at Covenant University , being resourceful is key to maximizing the wealth of opportunities available for cutting-edge research. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and impactful research as often announced by the Vice-Chancellor Abiodun Adebayo, Ph.D., Covenant University continues to make strides on the global stage, contributing to solutions for pressing societal challenges. 🔑 To excel in your research journey, here are some indispensable platforms to explore: ✅ Covenant University Center for Learning Resources (CLR) – A gateway to vast academic resources. ✅ Google Scholar – For scholarly articles and citations. ✅ PUBMED, Semantic Scholar, Scite – Ideal for specialized research. ✅ Research Rabbit, Science Open, Consensus, Scholacy – Tools to explore and connect ideas. These resources are essential for accessing high-quality, peer-reviewed content to enhance your academic pursuits and ensure your work contributes meaningfully to global conversations. At Covenant University, research is more than an academic endeavor; it’s about shaping ideas that create a global impact. Let’s leverage these tools to elevate our research and leave a lasting mark! #ResearchExcellence #GlobalImpact #CovenantUniversity #PostgraduateJourney #AcademicLeadership #Innovation

shared: Graduate assistantships involve working with a professor for up to 20 hours a week during the two 16 week semesters. Two types of tasks will be assigned to the GAs: Teaching assistantship (TA) work involves tasks related to the teaching undergraduate or graduate classes; work is assigned by a department professor. These courses are selected based on their enrollments and may include lower and/or upper division courses. Research assistantship (RA) work involves tasks related to research projects undertaken by the assigned professor. Graduate Fellowships The Department of Economics greatly appreciates the contributions of the Ethel C. Chapman Trust and others to the John J. and Ethel C. Chapman Fellowship. Two (2) $10,000 John J. and Ethel C. Chapman Graduate Economics Fellowships will be awarded annually. These fellowships do not have work commitment. A Chapman Fellow must: have a GPA of 3.5 be a full-time graduate student (enrolled in 9 graduate credits per semester unless otherwise determined under Boise State University policy) Chapman Fellowships may be renewed if recommended by the Department of Economics. Students have to apply for the Fellowships through the Boise State Scholarship Application system. Deadlines vary but the majority of the scholarships have a deadline of February 15 (deadline for funding consideration extended to May 10). Out-of-state applicants interested in a Chapman Fellowship should also apply for the GEM scholarship, a merit-based scholarship program that covers tuition. https://lnkd.in/g2CXYGDZ https://lnkd.in/g4_9U-wH

These bills and subsequent actions taken are harmful to our students and ultimately democracy. WV followed today with EOs banning DEI. NAACP is fighting anti-DEI policy in AL. There are concrete tactics to consider in higher education. We have some of those tactics at Education for All and are putting together more for a series forthcoming. https://lnkd.in/ekJQYuPW