Guides for surviving your PhD
Practical articles on PhD workflows, laboratory documentation, and staying organised through research.
Research Organisation
How to Name Research Files Without Losing Track
A practical guide to consistent research file names, clearer data organization and fewer final_final_v3 files.
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How to Document Failed Experiments and Why You Should
Failed experiments are still part of your research. How to document what happened, keep the data and leave enough context for the next attempt.
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You Don't Need to Optimize Every Part of Your PhD
A PhD does not need a perfect productivity system. Focus on simple habits that support your research when things get busy.
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Digital Lab Notebook vs Paper Lab Notebook
A practical comparison of paper and digital lab notebooks for modern research, including search, organisation and when each approach still makes sense.
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