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Prospective PhD students - remember when I told you to attend virtual info session at various universities? This is such a valuable resource, since you get to receive information about specific programs, get your questions answered and in some** instances, interact with faculty. These info sessions are designed to share general information. If it is a program you are interested in you should have already reviewed the program website and familiarize yourself with the program requirements. These info sessions are NOT the time to ask about program requirements - since these are typically available on the website. It also shows that you are not prepared and unwilling to do the bare minimum, which is read the program website. These info sessions are also NOT the time to share your specific credentials and ask if you are likely to get in. How would they know that by just hearing a few sentences from you. Remember "time and place" #phdwithseraya #phd #phdstudent #gradschool #gradstudent

Why pursue a PhD at South East Technological University? Great question 👏 1. Opportunity to explore an area of study deeply: ➡️Pursuing a PhD allows you to explore answers and responses to those enduring questions that you couldn’t answer any other way. 2. Space to research: ➡️ You can explore in-depth on topics you are passionate about, through qualitative studies, literature reviews, case interviews, etc. 3. Career outcomes: ➡️ While you may have goals of being a full-time faculty member in a University, pursuing a PhD will help to open doors for you into many career areas. 4. Flexible position & time in your life: ➡️ We have several PhD peers who are pursuing their PhD part-time while they work full-time, while others choose to pursue their degree PhD full-time before planning for their future. 5. Learning is meaningful: ➡️ Our PhD programmes have so many opportunities for you to explore, engage with new ideas, and collaborate with fellow students and academics. For more information on the current Scholarship Programmes at SETU, please visit: https://lnkd.in/dXgZkXg6 or https://bit.ly/3whbrNa #SETU #PhD #SETUResearch #InspiringFutures Geraldine Canny, PhD James O'Sullivan Luke Power South East Technological University Ireland South East Enterprise Ireland Faculty of Science SETU Carlow SETU Lifelong Learning

The UGC just announced a big change: people who finish a four-year college degree can directly apply for PhD programs and teaching jobs at universities without needing a Master's degree first. This new rule is meant to make it easier for more people to get into PhD programs and start teaching. But I'm worried about whether this will affect the quality of education. We need to ensure that these new PhD students and teachers are ready for such big roles. I think discussing how we can make these changes work well without lowering educational standards is important. [link: https://lnkd.in/ggejfx_N] #EducationReform #HigherEducation #PhD #UGC #Teaching

Has the PhD degree lost its sheen? Some food for thought: 🤔 Quality falters when quantity surges In many parts of the world there has been a massive jump in the nos. of PhDs produced (see link in first comment). In India an All India survey in 2019 suggests nearly 60% rise in the no. of PhDs (see link in second comment). 🤔 PhD training needs to be reinvented The essential ethos of a PhD needs to shift from a numbers game i.e publishing more and in high impact journals to cultuvating independent and critical thinking, problem solving and a genuine interest in the subject. ✅ The need of the hour is to: - Facilitate better training and support for investigators as they become PhD mentors. - Improve resources - salaries, timely disbursement of fellowships for existing students. - More flexibility in approaching delays in PhD tenure. The time taken for a PhD is not uniform across all disciplines. Moreover, more challenging projects or those in limiting environments may require more time. There could be other issues at play as well. PhDs are highly individual journeys and this should be taken into consideration and supported if found valid. - Institutions could benefit from taking a field specific view of intake - e.g., consider higher intake in their units with more mature and better infrastructure in any given field. The focus should be on quality of PhD training and to make the degree holders independent. - Increase the barrier to entry for a PhD not only on the basis of entrance exams and grades, but also including their interest, and acumen in specific research areas. Excellent students who top in courses do not necessarily make good researchers. - Support resilience in students, PIs and student-PI teams. Research life is demanding and quality work cannot come from unhappy individuals, trainee or mentor. For the PhD degree to serve society and help us crack away at the knowledge chasm of today, we need to take a long and hard look at the training itself. If it is not serving its purpose and leading to many PhD holders who are struggling and at loss for future options, perhaps something needs to change. #phds #phdlife #research #academia #phddegree Photo: courtesy article linked in comment 2 - by Sanjoy Roy, India Today

Dear All  The CSE department is going to organize a virtual webinar on August 10, 2024, from 11 AM-12 PM for the students who are interested in pursuing PhD at SRM University.  Please register yourself and be a part of it.   Registration Link: https://bit.ly/PhD-Webinar   Apply now for PhD - https://lnkd.in/gqCyxibQ The agenda of the webinar is as follows: Overview of the PhD program structure. Objectives and expected outcomes. Key research fields and emerging trends. Current projects and potential topics for dissertation. Eligibility criteria and application procedures. Important deadlines and required documentation. Available funding options and scholarships. Academic and research support available to PhD students. Access to laboratories, libraries, and other facilities. Career paths and opportunities post-PhD. Alumni success stories and network opportunities. Addressing participant queries and providing clarifications. #SRMAP #SRMUAP #PhD #PhDadmissions #CSE #PhDCSE #Research #phdcandidate #thesiswriting #Webinar #PhDSupport #ResearchExcellence #DoctorateDrive #highereducation

Have you ever thought of pursuing a PhD? If YES, then I have got something for you based on my extensive experience! I have been approached by several potential applicants asking me how to prepare for #PhD admissions. It's a big ask, particularly for the #FirstGenLearners or people without any PhDs in the family; or for those who do not have an established educational institutional network. Here's my 1st #BlogPost simplifying the process. Please, share widely so that it reaches those students who need it the most! And yes, always believe that you can do it. It's just about following the right process. #PhDapplications #phdlife #phdposition #phdstudent #phdchat #funding #highereducation #universitylife #firstgenerationcollegestudent #research #CSCUK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Eklavya India Foundation Raju Kendre Royal Holloway, University of London Royal Holloway Students' Union Royal Holloway Law Society FirstGens https://lnkd.in/dESfgZD7

📢 Exciting News for PhD Aspirants in India! 🎓 The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced a significant change in the PhD admission process starting from the academic session 2024-25. Now, PhD admissions can utilize National Eligibility Test (NET) scores, streamlining the process under the National Education Policy and eliminating the need for multiple entrance exams. 🔍 Presently, the NET exam primarily serves for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) eligibility and assistant professor appointments. Starting June 2024, UGC NET qualified candidates will have three eligibility categories: 1️⃣ Those eligible for PhD admission with JRF and assistant professor appointment 2️⃣ Those eligible for PhD admission without JRF but for assistant professor appointment 3️⃣ Those only eligible for PhD programme admission 📊 For PhD admissions through NET, candidates in categories 2 and 3 will have their UGC NET scores contribute 70% to their merit, with the remaining 30% from interviews. This combined merit approach applies to both categories 2 and 3, with NET scores remaining valid for one year. Stay tuned for the UGC NET June 2024 notification on ugcnet.nta.nic.in and gear up for this revamped admission process! https://lnkd.in/gRWj5Rva #UGC #NET #PhDAdmissions #NationalEducationPolicy #HigherEducation #Academics #IndiaEducation

𝟰 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗟𝗗 𝗚𝗢 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔 𝗣𝗵𝗗 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦 Dear young Graduate, opt for masters if you are using the study route as just a 'Japa' means and you are really interested in pursuing a career in the academics. But if you like the world of academic research, the prestige of being a world's problem solver and the job security it affords, go for a direct PhD in the US, UK or Canada. Here are 4-reasons; 1. There's more funding for PhD studies than Masters In the US and UK, funding is largely made available for PhD students. This is because PhD takes a longer time than Masters and the funding PI or body get to get value for their investment on the student. 2. PhD studies is a sure route to PR. For nations that make the selection of PR base on the number of years you've spent in the country, PhD studies gives you a longer stay in the country and thus, PR opportunity. 3. Job placement A PhD students graduates into a Post Doctoral researcher. A Posdoc is an academic position within the University, thus you progress from PhD to Posdoc (an employment) effortlessly. With Masters, you will have to go in search of Job opportunities like a recent graduate. 4. Severance Benefits For a funded position with stipends, PhD students earn 24- 36,000USD/per year in stipends. Masters students earn 15-18,00USD. In the UK, there's no pay scale for Masters, but PhD by the RCUK scale earn £17, 668. Further notes, - You don't need a Masters Degree to pursue PhD in the US, UK and Canada (some) - With just your BSc you are qualified to apply for a PhD position. The scheme is called Direct PhD. In the US, you are awarded a Masters in the second year of your PhD journey. - There is no age barrier to pursing PhD. As long as you have a BSc and ability to conduct a research, you are an ideal candidate. Now that you know, wake up, wake up, no sleep, start doing your best towards finding funding. #mosesudoisoh #graduateschoolcoach #scholarahipnoticeboard

Best Policy by UGC regarding Ph.D. Admission The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced that the National Eligibility Test (NET) score can now be used for admission to PhD programs in place of entrance tests conducted by individual universities. This is a major policy change that will benefit students by streamlining the admissions process and reducing the need to take multiple entrance exams. The UGC NET is a national-level entrance exam conducted twice a year. It is used to determine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and lectureship positions at Indian universities. The new policy will allow universities to use NET scores for PhD admissions starting from the 2024-25 academic session. This is a welcome change that will help to improve the quality of PhD education in India. The NET is a rigorous exam that tests students' knowledge and research aptitude. By using NET scores for admissions, universities can be assured that students have a strong foundation in their chosen field. The new policy will also benefit students by reducing the time and money spent on preparing for multiple entrance exams. Students can now focus their preparation on the NET, which will serve as a single gateway for both JRF and PhD admissions. I commend the UGC for this positive step towards reforming PhD admissions in India. This policy change will make it easier for aspiring researchers to pursue their PhD studies and contribute to India's growing knowledge economy. #UGC #NET #PhdAdmissions #HigherEducation #India #phd #researchlife

#TheUniversity, is a place as ‘#universeofknowledge’ and one can never be complete with that, so some of great professor attend lecture of other equally capable professor just to share the interdisciplinary knowledge and learn the teaching-learning process. So, the topic of discussion is purely subjective to the matter of interest and future prospective for student. Moreover this discussion is long howl within the #PhD scholars as well as #professor and #universityadministration. If you attend good courses, it is not just theoretical learning but #learning about different #teachingmethodology, #studentengagement, balancing theoretical and practical approach etc., which is basically subject of PhD with an aspect of academic career. That’s why it is a pure subjective topic of discussion. However, most important thing is it should not be compulsory to take courses but a PhD student should be thrived to gather theoretical knowledge for his research. Most importantly as a #PhDscholar one should know which course he want to go for. So, even though it not compulsory to take courses, I advocate that and suggest every PhD scholar to take #courses for their own theoretical background and thought process stablishment and then work hard to put it in to a practical aspect with their own innovative idea to contribute to previous research direction or come up with new one. Finally implement that in the direction of that practical aspect to get valuable outcome. Last but not least, there is a world 🌎 and society outside the lab and as a researcher we all work for betterment. So, a PhD scholar must diverse himself for language, culture, communication and other aspect of life.