WORKSHOP HAPPENS IN:

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Every doctoral student I've ever met knows the weight of unread papers piling up, each one a reminder of expectations and deadlines. The sense of overwhelm grows as reading lists expand, making it difficult to decide where to start. Time set aside for reading often slips away, replaced by other urgent demands, leaving you feeling behind and unsure if you’re focusing on what truly matters.

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This doesn’t just impact your workload; it chips away at your confidence and motivation. When reading feels unproductive or fragmented, it’s easy to lose track of key arguments, struggle to recall details in supervision meetings, and feel anxious about literature reviews. The gap between what you know you should be reading and what you actually manage to absorb can foster self-doubt and an ongoing sense of falling short.

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These challenges persist because academic reading is rarely taught as a skill, and the pressure to keep up can make it hard to admit when you’re struggling. Without a clear structure or routine, it’s easy to slip into habits that reinforce the cycle of overwhelm. As unread articles continue to accumulate, the stakes rise: unfinished reading risks slowing your progress, undermining your sense of belonging, and making it even harder to reach your academic goals.

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TELL ME ABOUT THE WORKSHOP?

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Unlike traditional approaches—such as solitary reading, one-size-fits-all webinars, or generic study tips—this workshop is grounded in real doctoral experiences and adapts to the specific challenges faced by postgraduate researchers. The interactive format invites questions and peer sharing, making it easier to address doubts and adapt strategies for individual needs. This direct, supportive environment helps break down feelings of isolation, self-doubt, and overwhelm, while providing concrete techniques that go beyond theory and work in the busy, unpredictable life of a doctoral student.

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IT'S ON THURSDAY, 20 NOVEMBER AT 1pm (GMT) - that's in ...

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BUUUUTTT .... ??

• Can't get there live? Sign up anyway - I'll send you a recording.
• Is it for me? I'm new to my study/well into my final year/not a native English speaker/struggling/have my own system. Many students have used this system - all get at least something useful out of it. Many tell me it's 'life changing'. So yes, it's for you :)
• How much time will it take? The workshop - around an hour (I'm always happy to chat doctorates so normally stay longer, but the content will be 45-60 minutes). Implementing the system takes a bit of concentration at first but the magic secret is in the name: use it and you'll only touch each paper once. There's a time and energy saving right there!

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