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LESSONS AND MISTAKES OF BEING a lecturer
‘There is no mistake; there has been no mistake; and there shall be no mistake’ Arthur Wellesley Duke...
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A little knowledge goes a long way
‘Knowledge may give weight, but accomplishments give lustre, and many more people see than weigh’. Philip...
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Beginning my 2nd year
Add Your Heading Text Here And then it started like a guilt thing Upon a fearful summons. William Shakespeare,...
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Reasons for apportioning blame
Some praise at the morning what they blame at night; but always think the last opinion right. Alexander...
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Milestones such as program approval
La distance n’y fait rien; il n’y a que le premier pas qui coute. The distance is nothing; it is only...
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Doing a PhD after you have turned 50
These blogs are written purely from my point of view and do not necessarily agree or disagree with other...
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The first few weeks of a PhD
“Where shall I begin, please your Majesty?” he asked. “Begin at the beginning,” the King said gravely,...
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WRITE, WRITE & WRITE AGAIN
  “I am resolved to write on…” Goldsmith, O. The Bee, No. 4 [1759] The bigger picture A funny thing happens...
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You and your supervisor
During the past week, I have listened to PhD students in my cohort, talking about their supervisors in...
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Have a daily schedule
“To spend too much time in studies is sloth” Francis Bacon, Essay (published 1625) 219 Time Charlie Munger...
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learn more about me

Hello, I am Jonathan and I have recently started my PhD in Law. This website will provide some insights into what it is like to do a PhD. 

I would love to hear from you

Please do not hesitate to send me a message and I will make best efforts to get back to you asap (when I am not being a cricket umpire or walking my dogs Hugo and Harvey)..