Welcome: Settling in

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To all new doctoral researchers welcome to the University of Reading, and hello to those of you who are continuing with your studies.

Those of you who are continuing with your doctoral research will have been dedicated to your research, and will be making progress in the year ahead.  Although you are familiar with your environment and with the nature of your research, you are likely to deal with some challenges as you navigate more complex aspects of your research.
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Strategies to manage the transition into your doctoral research

Develop healthy routines:

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Starting your doctoral research will require a lot of energy to focus on new material and develop new skills.

Your brain will be busy processing new information and learning about new ways of working. Your whole body will experience changes as it adapts to your new environment and new routine.
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WELCOME: wellness and resilience

Hello, and welcome to all

The aim of the “Keep fit for your doctoral studies” blog is to provide you with information and resources to enhance your academic potential while doing your research here at the University of Reading. And another key aim is to provide information on services available to you, and resources to support your health and sense of wellbeing.

The starting place to find information is the Graduate School website.  Here you can find very useful information in the Comprehensive Guide to doing a PhD at Reading .
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Boost your motivation and make progress with your research

 

Summer has arrived and you may notice your motivation to work on your research is diminishing. No doubt you have had a busy and challenging year developing your ideas and making efforts to make progress. Some of you may be at the writing stage and finding this a challenge.

Are you finding it difficult to get started? Are you waiting to feel inspired to write? or you may want to get your work done, but wonder whether your efforts will produce the results you want?
It is common to have these questions when doing academic work, particularly when deadlines are approaching.
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