Summary An academic poster can be a powerful promotional tool for your research. So, make the most of the space you’re given. A good poster can help you to earn awards and recognition amongst your peers. Knowing your audience will allow you to create an effective poster that will help to get your work noticed. […]
A guide to the academic conference
Summary An academic conference is an event where researchers meet to discuss the latest in their field. It’s made up of several sessions and normally features oral and poster presentations. Attending an academic conference could be the beginning of your next big career move. You’ll have to submit a compelling abstract in order to get […]
Peer review: how it works
Summary A peer reviewer is an expert in the area covered in a manuscript that they are evaluating. The whole process can take days or even months to complete. There are so many factors at play that can determine the length of the peer-review process. There are various types of peer review. Certain individuals are […]
Tips for exam revision
Summary Manage your time effectively. You don’t want to leave your exam revision to the night before because that’s asking for trouble. Get hold of some past exam papers and practice, practice, practice! Have a break and take a rest, there’s no use in burning out before the exam day. Lecture notes can be useful, […]
How I passed my PhD viva
Summary I had to submit a robust PhD dissertation to help my chances in my PhD viva. This meant the final draft had to be as close to perfect as I could get it. To produce a high-quality PhD dissertation, I started writing parts of it sporadically two years before I submitted. I took a […]