In chapter 2 of our conversation with Asma Khurram, we ask her if the PhD experience was as she expected it to be?
Her answer? "No, it was an experience beyond my imagination."
Watch this space, chapter 3 coming soon...
Faculty PGR webpages contain a wealth of information, including upcoming events, training resources, wellbeing services, funding opportunities and more. Check it out!
Follow us on LinkedIn and join our growing network of postgraduate researchers and post-doc alumni!
Don't miss the @uolpgrdevelopment.bsky.social session on writing cover letters for academic job applications. Learn how to highlight your relevant experience, demonstrate your fit with the role, and convey your enthusiasm professionally and effectively!
The Faculty PGR Training Catalogue has links to resources to help boost your skills and knowledge in a variety of areas. The Research Methods section has links to workshops and sessions from Methods North West, engage@Liverpool, NCRM, UK Data Service and more!
Follow the Postgrad Society on Instagram to stay updated on their pub nights and coffee mornings, one of which is happening today! www.instagram.com/postgrad_uol/
Faculty PGR Wellbeing Ambassadors are current students who have been trained to offer support and can be a listening ear, as well as signposting you to relevant resources and services. Visit the webpage to get in touch! www.liverpool.ac.uk/humanities-a...
In this month's Life After PhD video, we ask Dr Asma Khurram about her experience of pursuing a PhD here at University of Liverpool. "It was an incredibly rewarding and transformative experience. I loved being part of a vibrant research community." Watch this space for the next segment, coming soon!
Keep an eye on our Events page - this is updated weekly with upcoming PGR social events, training workshops from the Academy, sessions from KnowHow, and more!
The latest PGR Bulletin has details of upcoming social drop-in sessions (one of which is happening today!) as well as an RSA coffee morning, training from @uolpgrdevelopment.bsky.social and KnowHow, and a public engagement workshop from the Heritage Institute! www.liverpool.ac.uk/humanities-a...
In the final chapter of our conversation with Louise, we ask her how the PhD has impacted on her life? She tells us about a very exciting career opportunity that has opened up!
Next week, chapter one of a new conversation with another of our PhD alumni. Watch this space...
More unmissable sessions from @uolpgrdevelopment.bsky.social this week, including Academic writing for Mid-Stage PGRs, Introduction to project planning for PGRs, and Thesis bootcamp for Late-Stage PGRs. Check our events page for more info! www.liverpool.ac.uk/humanities-a...
In chapter 3 of Louise's story, we ask her whether the PhD experience was as she had expected it to be? Her answer resonated with us deeply, particularly that final phrase.
"I realised the PhD is just the beginning, not the end."
Chapter 4 coming soon...
The new PGR Bulletin is in your inbox now, with details on upcoming PGR Socials, sessions from The Academy, public engagement training and events, the new team of PGR Wellbeing Ambassadors, 3MT Competition support and more! www.liverpool.ac.uk/humanities-a...
We are thrilled to be able to introduce our team of PGR Wellbeing Ambassadors for 2026!
Say hello to Alexandra, Ganapathy, Naeema, Phuong and Yuanhui!
PGRs can contact any of the Ambassadors in confidence for advice, guidance or simply a chat!
www.liverpool.ac.uk/humanities-a...
In chapter two of Louise's story, we ask her what was tough about pursuing her PhD. Her answer might surprise you...
Watch this space for chapter three coming soon or click liverpool.cloud.panopto.eu/Panopto/Page... if you can't wait!
What is it really like, to pursue a PhD at University of Liverpool? And what impact does the PhD have on life afterwards? We asked some of our alumni to tell us their stories...
Here is the first chapter of Louise's PhD journey. Visit www.liverpool.ac.uk/humanities-a... to discover the full story!
The first PGR Bulletin of 2026 is now in your inbox, with some terrific new resources for you, including a PGR writing retreat, information and support for the Three Minute Thesis 3MT competition, some new PGR social drop in sessions, and more. Don't miss out! www.liverpool.ac.uk/humanities-a...
Hey PGRs! @uolpgrdevelopment.bsky.social are running some unmissable sessions this semester - don't miss out! Details below 👇
If you hold a PhD from the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences at University of Liverpool, and would like to tell us about your experiences, please email us at hsspgr@liverpool.ac.uk.
What's it really like to get a PhD? What impact does it have on you while you're pursuing it, and in the months and years that follow?
In our new video series, we'll be asking these questions to the people who know. Watch this space... #LifeAfterPHD
The Winter Break edition of the PGR Bulletin is in your inbox now, with details of the fab Online PGR Social on Monday 29th as well as links to some great advice from @studentmindsorg.bsky.social on what to do if you're staying at uni or going home over the break!
Whether you're going home or staying on campus over the break, why not join the PGR online social on Monday 29th? It's open to postgraduate researchers from every faculty, school and department! ☕🍪🍺🍾
The Teams link is on our events page... www.liverpool.ac.uk/humanities-a...
An important reminder for postgraduate researchers (and, erm, everyone!) to take time to connect with the natural world.
"(Liverpool) is really close to the sea. Every time I feel tired or frustrated I just walk to the dock." - Lin Luo
Tell us you love it here at University of Liverpool without telling us you love it here at University of Liverpool...
"I did my undergraduate here, did my master's here, and then stayed on for PhD." - Luke @livunihss.bsky.social
Based on their experience at University of Liverpool, what would our postgraduate researchers tell new starters?
"You will feel at home, so it will be a great journey ahead!" - Sahid. @livunihss.bsky.social
What matters most to our postgraduate researchers?
"What really was important for me at the beginning was the wellbeing support system that is implemented at the University of Liverpool. I really felt for the first time I was at a university where my wellbeing did matter." - Victoria.
The latest PGR Bulletin has the @uolrsa.bsky.social coffee morning, some terrific sessions from The Academy, the launch of the PGR Social Media Methods Network, and a lot more! It's in your inbox now... www.liverpool.ac.uk/humanities-a...
What if you're doing a PhD and run into issues?
"The support network as a whole at the university is very good... I've been able to get some really good help and support for various things, so that's been absolutely fantastic." - Emily
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Calling PGRs from across the University of Liverpool!!
If you're not going home for the Christmas shutdown period (or even if you are!) feel free to drop in to our online social on Mon Dec 29th to have a friendly chat and meet some of your fellow researchers! www.liverpool.ac.uk/humanities-a...
