Solo Session: How your PhD Changes Each Year?
Jun 03, 2026 • S02 E32 • 00:05:22
Students and Graduates!
Your PhD can feel like one long stretch of work, but the truth is that each year demands a different kind of focus. In this late-night solo session, we explore how each year of your PhD changes.
1st year: First supervisor meetings, literature review, early chapter drafts, research methodologies, research training and probation.
2nd year: Case studies, reviews, recent publications add-ons, demanding supervision feedback, first conferences.
3rd year: Write-up year, dissertation submission and viva voce preparation.
4th year: Optional year if you haven't gather everything yet!
Whether you're starting out, midway through, or staring down the viva, this gives you a clear map of what to expect and how to pace yourself.
Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure!
Bibliography:
- Higginbotham, D. (2026, May 21). What is a PhD? https://www.prospects.ac.uk/postgraduate-study/phd-study/what-is-a-phd/
- Tippett, J. (2025, April 24). What is a PhD? Find a PhD. Retrieved May 24, 2026, from https://www.findaphd.com/guides/what-is-a-phd
- UNESCO launches report on higher education trends. (n.d.). University World News. https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20260513111529544
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