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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
December 8, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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What do you get out of doing a PhD here at Liverpool?

"I can't think of any other sphere that would have offered me the chance to do so many different things... and meet people that I ordinarily would just not have met... I've loved it so much here." - Omar @livunihss.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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Today we are excited to be hosting the HSS PGR Opportunities Showcase, highlighting the resources and support available to PhD students in the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences at the University of Liverpool. Might some of today's attendees be our doctoral candidates of the future?
November 19, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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Faculty Doctoral Training Officer Hayley Meloy outlined some of the funding routes open to postgraduate researchers, including through the AHRC and ESRC Doctoral Training Partnerships, as well as University of Liverpool Fellowships.
November 19, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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Current PhD student Naeema gave a terrific talk about the uncertainties and joys of pursuing a PhD, and gave some insightful suggestions on how to navigate those ups and downs!
November 19, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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Michael Mair from engage@liverpool and James Howard from The Academy are now showcasing some of the vast array of training resources available to postgraduate researchers, which can provide them with the research skills and personal development to achieve their full potential.
November 19, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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Lyn Hughes (Link Officer) and Firat Cengiz (Faculty Deputy Director of Postgraduate Research) are now setting out some of the major milestones along the PhD journey, the all-important stepping stones that can get you to your final goal!
November 19, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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The University of Liverpool Library team have been here, talking about Open Research and the vital support that they can provide to our postgraduate researchers.
November 19, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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Martina Ferrari from the University of Liverpool Central Wellbeing Team tells us about some of the services and support available across the institution to promote good mental health and wellbeing for our researchers and staff.
November 19, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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Dr Jasmin Nessa is closing the session by talking our attendees through how to make the most of their PhD, career paths after completion, and advice for those considering a PhD.
November 19, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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And now... lunch! With a chance to speak to some of our experts and ask them those burning questions!
November 19, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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A big thank you to all of today's attendees, speakers and supporters! We had a terrific event with a group of extremely engaged potential postgraduate researchers, and the presentations were top drawer. Thanks so much everyone!
November 19, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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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.
December 1, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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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...
November 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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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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November 25, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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Watch as the team from the Acoustics Research Unit tell us how they support PhD students to think independently and also work in a collaborative environment, preparing them for careers in industry, academia and beyond! www.liverpool.ac.uk/architecture... @livunihss.bsky.social @sotauol.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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The European Children’s Rights Unit is driving change for children across Europe and beyond. We help children enforce their rights, advance children’s rights as an academic field and provide expert legal insight. Learn more: www.liverpool.ac.uk/law/research... @livunislsj.bsky.social
August 5, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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EU Law at Liverpool is one of the UK’s oldest and largest centres for research into the law of the European Union, with a long and proud tradition of publishing leading academic research and producing world-class impact. www.liverpool.ac.uk/law/research...
July 29, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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In the latest edition of PhD=Me, meet Sietse from the Department of English as he deep-dives into the dark, researching horror and trauma in children's fiction!

Are you one of our PGRs with a passion you’d love to share? DM us here or email us at hsspgr@liverpool.ac.uk to get involved!
August 4, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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This week, as part of our "PhD=Me" series, we are pleased to introduce Sabreen from @livunislsj.bsky.social!

Are you pursuing a PhD here at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences? Get in touch here or at hsspgr@liverpool.ac.uk to participate in this campaign and share your research with us!
June 23, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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Our PGR Employability & Career Confidence Workshop with Code-Switch Consultants is starting now! There's still time to sign up for the session on Tuesday (www.ticketsource.co.uk/uol-hss-pgr/...) @uolhsspgr.bsky.social
July 2, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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Today, as part of our PhD=Me campaign, we would like to introduce Faye from the Department of English!

Would you like to tell us about your research and participate in this campaign? Please DM us here or you can email us at hsspgr@liverpool.ac.uk!
July 7, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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The Corporations, Law, and Society research unit brings together academics, researchers, policy-shapers, and corporate experts to rethink the key legal principles and assumptions governing the relationship between corporations and society. More detail here: www.liverpool.ac.uk/tipple/law/r...
July 8, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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Feeling out of the loop as a PGR? The latest HSS PGR Bulletin is your cheat sheet for social meetups & free tea, mental health resources you didn’t know existed, research training you actually want, funding and publishing opps... And yes, even boardgames! www.liverpool.ac.uk/humanities-a...
July 8, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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In the latest "PhD=Me" video, we are thrilled to highlight Emily from the School of Histories, Languages and Cultures!

Are you one of our PGRs and keen to share your research with the world? Get in touch here or at hsspgr@liverpool.ac.uk and you could appear in a future PhD=Me post!
July 14, 2025 at 9:05 AM