Avoid the Shadow, or Why You Should Care about Your Scholars@Duke Profile
June 18, 2018
Five reasons to fill out your profile on Duke’s public, searchable database of researchers today.
“Writing for the Future,” Broadening Possibilities
June 6, 2018
Ph.D. candidate Laura Jaramillo reflects on how a VH@Duke PhD Innovation grant helped her and fellow students overcome writing obstacles and recognize the value of their academic skills in the wider work world.
Keeping the Research and Writing Organized (Enough)
May 29, 2018
Insights from two recent workshops on organizing your research and writing, such as ditching the fantasy of a “clear day” or a “clear desktop.”
Strategic Dissertators and Artful Advisors
May 14, 2018
Thoughts on advising dissertations and the students who write them, inspired by a recent VH@Duke panel.
What Do These Recent Humanities PhDs Have in Common?
April 23, 2018
Three recent Duke PhDs in humanities and humanistic social sciences discuss career satisfaction, work-life balance, and other topics not covered in graduate school.
5 Cents Worth of Advice on Finishing a Ph.D.
April 9, 2018
Significant life achievements such as earning a doctorate are moments of great celebration, but they can pose unexpected challenges as well.
When the Department Chair Steals Your Desk (and Other Office Problems)
March 27, 2018
Furniture and windows may be the most visible part of your work space, but the most important part could be what’s not there (other people).
Graduate Study and the Time-Management Matrix
March 19, 2018
Carving out the dedicated, focused time you need for graduate study is an ongoing process, and requires both self-reflection and a toolbox of carefully chosen strategies.
Mentor Envy
March 6, 2018
Wishing for better mentoring? It’s important to manage your expectations and think creatively in your search for critical academic and professional guidance.
VH@Duke Awards 8 Internships for 2018
February 27, 2018
The opportunities will help Duke Ph.D. students in the humanities and humanistic social sciences integrate relevant off-campus work experiences with their academic interests and professional goals.
