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By Alfie Packham. Recent graduates recall their dissertation slip-ups and share their advice on supervisors, footnotes and steering clear of the pub. More...
I wasn't prepared for the culture shock of being an international student
By Emma Lagarde. I thought student life in the UK would be much the same as in the Netherlands. But small things began to catch me off balance. More...
I was a terrible PhD supervisor. Don't make the same mistakes I did
By . I tried to make my students independent but they ended up burnt-out and depressed. A more positive approach is the answer. More...
Follow the leaders: the best social media accounts for academics
By Helen Lock. Irreverent, funny and informative – higher education does the internet really well. Here are our favourite blogs and Twitter accounts. More...
Learn about the art world with a master's degree
By Lucy Hodges. The range of postgraduate degrees that focus on the art market is aimed at would-be curators, gallery owners and auctioneers. More...