Dr Clíona Farrell - Tackling the PhD thesis through planning

2024-05-31

Dr Clíona Farrell, narrating her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website. Clíona shares her personal journey of writing a PhD thesis, offering invaluable tips and strategies to make the process more manageable and enjoyable. She emphasises the importance of meticulous planning, from setting c...

Dr Clíona Farrell, narrating her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.

Clíona shares her personal journey of writing a PhD thesis, offering invaluable tips and strategies to make the process more manageable and enjoyable. She emphasises the importance of meticulous planning, from setting clear timelines and choosing examiners to structuring the thesis and selecting conducive writing environments. Cliona candidly discusses the challenges she faced (but you will notice she is Dr, so it worked), including managing time effectively and maintaining a work-life balance, while encouraging readers to celebrate small milestones and prioritize self-care. Her practical advice aims to demystify the thesis-writing process, making it less daunting for PhD students.

Find the original text, and narration here on our website.

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-tackling-the-phd-thesis-through-planning/

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Dr Clíona Farrell is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the UK Dementia Research Institute at University College London. Her work focuses on understanding neuroinflammation in Down syndrome, both prior to, and in response to, Alzheimer’s disease pathology. Originally from Dublin, Ireland, Clíona completed her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience in Trinity College, and then worked as a research assistant in the Royal College of Surgeons studying ALS and Parkinson’s disease. She also knows the secret behind scopping the perfect 99 ice-cream cone. @ClionaFarrell_

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