Practical guides for PhD life, study and responsible technology

Plan your next academic step, build a study system that fits, learn technology from the beginning, and understand its environmental impact. Choose one of the four sections below, or browse the free study resources.

Free study resources: weekly planner (PDF) · literature review matrix (copyable template) · supervisor meeting agenda (copyable template)

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PhD & Academic Life

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Academic Support, PhD & Academic Life

How to Find a Funded PhD in the UK: 8 Places to Look

Learn how to find a funded PhD in the UK through studentships, doctoral training programmes, university listings, research groups and specialist job boards.

Study Tools & Systems

Academic Support, Study Tools & Systems

Time Management for PhD Students: 11 Tips That Work

A practical time management system for PhD students, including weekly planning, realistic time blocks, task breakdowns and 11 tips for steady progress.

Tech for Beginners

How to Learn to Code

How to Learn to Code: A Practical Beginner’s Plan

Learn to code with a manageable first project, a four-week starter plan, free learning resources and a simple approach to debugging.

Sustainable Tech

Green Software Engineering Basics: Strategies & Impact

What Is Green Software? Principles & Examples

Learn what green software is, how it reduces energy, hardware and carbon impacts, and the practical principles developers can apply.