Discover Success Strategies in PhD Supervision from Top Experts

A #PhD is about more than producing a thesis — it’s about building confidence, perspective, and sustainable ways of working.
That’s the focus of "The Prosperous PhD: Secrets to Success from Top Supervisors", a new global guide featuring contributions from colleagues at Durham University.

We’re proud to see #supervision insights from:
🟣 Giles Gasper – Department of History Durham University
🟣 Cheryl McEwan – Durham Geography
🟣 Mathew Guest – Durham University Department of Theology and Religion

From remembering that “it is only a thesis... the book comes later” to recognising that “research is always collaborative” and that “writing well is thinking well,” their perspectives highlight what really supports doctoral success.
A great example of the strength and care of supervision across Durham's departments.

👉 Find out more:
Alberto Rigolio | Tom Hamilton