Thank you for your advice which i will follow up asap. I've started trawling throught the net but need to continue with this. i am a determined person who is always committed to whatever challenge i set myself. Much will be learning on the job. i have an induction day in January when I hope to meet others who are in the same boat s myself. I am hoping that the contacts i make will be the beginning of a long trm reltionship where we can support each other. Contact with other students will be so crucial.

Regards,
Patrick

Any advice for me? I'm starting my PhD in January.

Hello All, I am completely new to the PhD world. I start my PhD in January on a p/t basis over six years. i am in the fortunate position of being retired so in theory I should have plenty of time! I hope to specialise in creative writing / biographical studies.
Any advce / comments about what les ahead and how to manage it all would be much appreciated.