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Weekly strategies to strengthen your research, complete your PhD or DBA on time, use AI responsibly, and navigate the academic system with confidence.
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#145 - How to Find and Write a Research Gap That Holds Up
Today I am giving you the complete process, from finding a genuine gap in the literature through to writing a statement that no panel or reviewer can push back on, with annotated examples showing exactly what passes and what fails.
22 April 2026
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Apr 22, 2026
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#144 - What Happens in a PhD Viva: From the Examiner's Side of the Table
Today I am giving you the full timeline, from the conversation we have before you walk in to the moment we tell you the outcome, along with exactly what to prepare for each stage so nothing catches you off guard.
15 April 2026
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Apr 15, 2026
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#143 - Where to Draw the AI Line in Your Research and Doctoral Research
Today I am sharing exactly where that line sits, based on real cases I have examined and the three uses that will always result in a fail.
8 April 2026
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Apr 08, 2026
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#142 - How I Mark a Doctoral Thesis: The Chapter-by-Chapter Blueprint
Today I am taking you inside my process. I am going to walk you through exactly what I look for, what I write in my notes, and the moments where I decide if a thesis is heading for minor corrections or major ones.
1 April 2026
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Apr 01, 2026
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