This book offers important insights into the challenging yet rewarding journey of undertaking a
PhD. Written by students for students the book explores a range of case studies from creative
arts and humanities doctoral students embracing a cognitive emotional and transformational
metaphor of the journey. The volume is organised around themes and concerns identified as
important by PhD students such as building resilience and working with supervisors and
includes personal stories case studies scholarly signposts and key take-away points relevant
to all doctoral settings. With perspectives from all stages of the doctoral journey this book
is sure to become a valuable support to students and supervisors alike as well as those
working in research education and training.
