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We are pleased to share the following opportunity at the Harry Ransom Center, University of Texas at Austin, which may be of particular interest to students in the humanities. The Harry Ransom Center is now accepting applications for its 2027–28 Research Fellowships....

I first heard about OIVs through the NWCDTP at my first-year PhD induction event, during which the additional types of funding available to researchers were outlined. I was immediately drawn to the idea of an OIV because I completed my BA and MA at the same...

There’s an uncomfortable truth about academia: It is not designed for everyone. Or more precisely, it is not designed for people without financial slack. It is largely designed for the upper classes. I am not saying that one cannot succeed no matter one's income level...

Last week, I had the amazing opportunity to deliver my first lecture to second-year undergraduate Architecture students at the University of Liverpool (192 students and me, an anxiety-ridden PhD student- Yikes!) It was both exhilarating and humbling. I am deeply...

Writing Session at the School of the Arts Library, University of Liverpool (Source: Excy Hansda)   Earlier this week, International PGRs from the NWCDTP came together for a writing retreat at the elegant School of the Arts Library at the University of Liverpool....

Call for PhD Alumni Q&A: AI and EDI Expertise and ExperienceWe are looking to recruit up to 5 AHRC DTP-funded PhD alumni to take part in a relaxed Q&A session with current PhD students over lunch at our in-person event (University of Salford) on Thursday 9...

Image Caption: Photograph of the Palm House at the Kew Gardens (Source: Excy Hansda)The Palm House at Kew Gardens is one of the most recognisable glasshouses in the world. Beyond its striking iron-and-glass structure lies a layered history shaped by royal ambition,...

 I have just started my final year of PhD study. Supposedly, it is an exciting milestone: the beginning of the end. It feels far more stressful than exciting. There is too much to do and too little time. Final edits, final submission, looming deadlines: all piling up...

Hi everyone,I’m Leah, and I’ve recently joined the NWCDTP team to support you with placements, overseas visits, academic exchanges, and other knowledge-exchange opportunities over the next 12 months. I’m really looking forward to getting to know the PGR community and...

An email lands in your inbox. It is a note from your university, letting you know that all teaching and academic work are about to wind down and wishing you a restful vacation during winter break. It is also not hard to tell from the shorter days, dropping...