The role of policy

Many of us who embark on a PhD do so because we want to change the world. It might only be a very small part of the world, but we seek positive change, nevertheless. This might be through building greater understanding of an issue or developing new ways to address an issue. The ideal outcomeContinue reading “The role of policy”

Stakeholders and research impact

There is an inherent risk in PhD research to become very insular and self-centred. After all, you need to focus intently on one very small problem for a long time. To do this you also need to reduce, or at least balance, other distractions in your life. You limit time with family and friends soContinue reading “Stakeholders and research impact”