"A fresh update to a true classic. This is one of the most reassuring and useful books you will
ever read about doing your PhD no matter your topic - or where you are enrolled." Professor
Inger Mewburn Director of Researcher Development Office of the Dean of Higher Degree by
Research The Australian National University Canberra Australia "How to get a PhD is both
honest and thorough and thus immensely helpful for supervisors as much as for students."
Professor Paul Allain Dean of the Graduate and Researcher College University of Kent UK
"The 7th edition! 'How to get a PhD' is proving its status as a must read for PhDs and
supervisors." Dr Hans Sonneveld Founder and Board member Netherlands Centre of Expertise for
Doctoral Education How to Get a PhD 7e provides a practical and realistic approach for all
students who are embarking on a PhD. In addition supervisors will find invaluable tips on
their role in the process good supervisory practices and how to support students to work
effectively. Thoroughly revised and updated throughout the seventh edition provides an
overview of what it means to undertake a PhD within a modern university exploring both the
challenges and rewards of a doctoral degree including: ¿ Contemporary challenges for students
including transgender issues sexual harassment and exploitation within the academic
environment ¿ Time demands the balance of academia and paid work and the uncertainty of
academic careers and how this can impact students' mental health ¿ Academic debates surrounding
the increased importance of technology and open access ¿ Emphasising diversity with an
increased focus on how students supervisors and universities can work together to make a more
effective and welcoming academic environment The new edition is structured so that users can
find the section that will help the specific stage of their work. With practical guidance
through the application process research viva and post-viva this book supports PhD students
of all disciplines across their journey and beyond including part-time those returning to
study and those who are practice-based. Estelle M. Phillips has enjoyed a long career as an
academic and independent educational consultant. She has published widely on various aspects of
the PhD and has spoken at universities on four continents about the skills required to complete
and supervise a PhD. Colin G. Johnson is an associate professor at the University of
Nottingham and was formerly Associate Dean for Graduate Studies in the sciences at the
University of Kent. He is an experienced PhD supervisor and examiner and has led training
courses for new PhD students and advised on postgraduate strategy for a number of universities.
Professor Derek S Pugh (1930-2015) was Emeritus Professor of International Management of the
Open University Business School UK. He published 17 books and over 100 papers in his field and
had considerable experience in the design of doctoral programmes and the successful supervision
and examination of PhD students.
