Qualitative Data Analysis for PhD Research
Dementia ResearcherElizabeth Yardley explains how PhD researchers can judge qualitative analysis with clearer criteria, stronger themes, and less self doubt.
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Scientists & journalists must work together to protect research
Science sleuth Lonni Besançon realizes that he has sometimes misunderstood what the media want from him and his researcher colleagues.
I’m burnt out and leaving academia. How do I finish my PhD?
Nature Careers BlogBurnout is a systemic problem, but individuals can take steps to cope with it and pave a path forward. Shared from Nature Careers
Don’t let your students use AI as a ghostwriter
Nature Careers – How a research proposal generated by artificial intelligence transformed my approach to teaching and supervision.
The nine-to-five PhD: mere myth or an achievable goal?
Can you squeeze your graduate programme into a 40-hour working week? These 13 current and former PhD candidates reveal their top time-management tips.
5 things that confuse PhD students about qualitative research
Dr Elizabeth Yardley explains why qualitative PhD research feels hard, unpacking common struggles around rigour, analysis, interviews and making sense of data.
How to jump off science’s productivity treadmill
Why do scientists avoid the work that matters most A Nature Careers podcast explores procrastination fear identity and life choices in research
Stuck in the middle with you
Thesis WhispererInger reflects on the muddle of the middle in research and explores boredom, AI debates, and finding focus during long stretches of academic work.
ISTAART Guide to AAIC: Abstracts
Alzheimer's AssociationA guide to preparing and submitting abstracts for AAIC covering structure themes review steps and tips to help you present your research at the conference.
Determining Sample Size in Qualitative Research
NIHRNIHR RSS seminar recording with Julius Sim on sample size, saturation, and challenges in qualitative research chaired by Norha Vera San Juan.
I have Einstein, Bohr and Feynman in my pocket
Nature Careers – Grappling with difficulties in your career? Try asking an AI-powered advisory panel of experts, suggests Carsten Lund Pedersen.
Overcome Imposter Phenomenon
Watch this NIHR Webinar recording to learn the impact imposter phenomenon can have on your life and discover techniques to overcome it.