The first 6 months – finding your feet

The first 6 months – finding your feet

Zoe, Chloe and Dan discuss the first 6 months of a PhD. The team reflect on how they felt when they started and talk about exciting moments and challenges they encountered along the way.


Dan interviews Professor Sally Cutler from the University of East London to get some expert advice on starting out including having realistic expectations, taking things step-by-step and the importance of the supervisory relationship. Listeners may also spot the guest appearance from Sally’s cat!


There are also some tips on organising your project and remembering the happy moments from your PhD.


Music by George Verrall.

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