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Dr. Max Lempriere

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In today’s post rather than offer advice or motivation I want to instead ask you a question.

As more and more of us come out of lockdown, it is a good time to reflect on how we are feeling, how we have coped and what we have been through. I want to take a poll of how PhD students from around the world have found the experience.

So, the question is this: Has the coronavirus pandemic had a positive or negative effect on your PhD journey?

Leave your answer in the comments below.

Good luck and have a great weekend!

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