Should I Do a Phd?

Synopsis: The video is based on case studies of PhD students from several institutions, working full time and part time across a wide range of disciplines, from arts, humanities and sciences. There is also expert commentary on the issues raised from Professor John Wakeford of the Missenden Centre, who specialises in advising research students. The video sheds light on the special satisfactions of doctoral study but also on challenges including: loneliness and isolation, PhD obsession, negotiating relationships with supervisors, dealing with unexpected outcomes; how life events can interrupt a doctoral project.
Series: Videos for Doctoral Students
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2015
Year of production: 2015
Notes: Available for sale to universities, colleges and other organisations. For a one-off payment, institutions can be permanently licensed to make the video available to all registered staff, students and applicants in DVD format and to upload to intranet or other secure digital platform.
Subjects: Education
Keywords: higher education; study skills; research students

Name: Angel Productions
Contact: Stephen Engelhard
Email: enquiries@angelproductions.co.uk
Web: http://www.angelproductions.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone: 08444 1555 34
Address: 239 Preston Drove
Brighton
BN1 6FL
Notes: Videos to support doctoral students on topics ranging from preparing for a viva to working with supervisors and coping with stress, produced in partnerships with Birkbeck, University of London and other institutions. For sale to HE institutions. Angel Productions also has an older catalogue of videos for equality and HR training in the workplace.

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