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Embracing the Unknown: Experiences of doing a PhD in the Social Sciences

  • Sarah Jones (Editor)
  • , Mikahil Azad (Editor)
  • , Liam Miles (Editor)
  • , Adam Lynes (Editor)

Research output: Book/ReportBook

Abstract

This book offers a candid and unflinching account of the PhD experience in a sector marked by precarity, insecurity, and intense competition. Throughout the volume, current and former PhD students reflect on their varied journeys, addressing challenges such as balancing study with family life, navigating ethical dilemmas and managing mental health.

The collection brings together a diverse range of voices from the PhD community, sharing personal thoughts, lived experiences, and 'in-the-moment' accounts of life as a doctoral candidate within the context of higher education.

By demystifying the PhD journey and offering valuable insights, this book serves as essential reading for both PhD students and their supervisors.
Original languageEnglish
PublisherPolicy Press
Number of pages262
ISBN (Electronic)978-1447373902, 978-1447373902
ISBN (Print)978-1447373896, 978-1447373889
Publication statusPublished - 18 Jun 2025

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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