With reference to previous messages on the phd forum (see phd's category - "PhD Chat room"), I started a group for phd students and other researchers where we can chat live!! It is available on: groups.msn.com/PhDStudents

I restricted membership to avoid immature guests. So, when you fill the joining form, please mention in "Message to Manager" section that you are from findaphd and I will accept you immediately. No need for further details, I understand u may want to keep your identity private.

Hope to see you all there! My username there is XYZphd

Please note our chat group "PhD Students" is independent from the discussion forum on "FindaPhd" website. So, what you post in one site is not necessarily seen by the members of the other site (unless they happen to members of both our group & the forum). So, when u r posting a msg or replying to someone, please make sure u r in the right place!

Please also note, that live chat is available only on our group and in order to access u must log in to our group at (http://groups.msn.com/PhDStudents), then click "Live Chat"