In Critique of Blackface and institutional indifference to racism
Who is this Neanderthal that dons Blackface,
Disrespecting my people and mocking my race?
Author: Deborah Gabriel
So proud: my final year student wins award for best dissertation paper
At the end of the conference when award winners were announced, I was proud and very happy for Doyin, who was announced as winner of the award for Best Overall Paper.
Using Conceptual Frameworks in Qualitative Research
I recently delivered this presentation to final year undergraduate students about to embark on their dissertation projects.
PhD Graduation Day: a moment to savour
It was hot, sunny day and after being fitted with my graduation robes there was time for a few photos before the last call to be seated.
The 5-year post-PhD research plan
Yesterday I received confirmation that the final version of my PhD thesis, amended in accordance with the Joint Examiners Report (issued after my viva in April) has been approved.
Surviving the Viva
In my last post I shared my elation at having finally submitted my PhD thesis; now I have another reason to be euphoric: I passed the viva voce!
PhD thesis completed at last: what next?
After three years and three months of the most intense, mentally gruelling and challenging study, I have finally finished writing my PhD thesis. Hurrah!
Winning the Media & Politics James Thomas Memorial Prize
The icing on the cake was winning the James Thomas Memorial Prize for the Best Paper…
The British government must compensate Mau Mau Veterans for colonial atrocities
It’s been more than sixty years since the British government invaded Kenya in the name of the British Empire, after abandoning African enslavement when it was no longer profitable, in favour of colonial conquests.
New study proves the value of a PhD
A new study that examines the employability and value of doctoral graduates in comparison with masters and first degree graduates reveals that those with a doctorate have higher earnings and have fared better during the recession.
Planning your career for life after the PhD
Teaching and research posts are scarce these days thanks to the drastic changes to HE funding, widespread job cuts, increased tuition fees and the trend towards marketization of the sector, leading to fierce competition in the job market.
Qualitative data analysis
The most important task that you will undertake in your PhD research project is the analysis of data. The integrity and rigour of your research is utterly dependent on getting the analysis right and it will be intensely scrutinised by the external examiners.