I usually work 4 days a week for 8hrs in my lab that I share with 5 lovely fellow students and one day I work from home. I think its the quality of time rather than the quantity that gets the best work done. It all depends on personal preferences and suitability. I know of my friends who stay in home just for sleep and shower and spend rest of their lives in the lab working on their phd.

I have just started my PhD in computer science, barely 3 months old. I'm in software field for approximately 7-8years that include my undergrad, postgrad and job. The main problem I have is that I'm reasonably good in domain knowledge and problem solving. but when it comes to coding and implementation, I sound dumb. I haven't done *big* coding projects till date throughout my journey as individual. I rate myself below average in coding. I think because of my domain knowledge and skills, I could sustain till this stage. Now in phd I'm supposed to implement things and only this can result if my approach is correct or not. I've tried practising coding for sample programs but I feel very scary, dejected, depressed and hence losing entire confidence I had. In this process I'm thinking if I should continue my phd at all or just get back to my country and find another job in some other field. Please suggest. ITs URGENT....

I'm excited when I start the work but the excitement level gradually goes down. If I don't like the work, I won't start it at all...

I usually start up with good work on any problem, working on for its solution. But the problem with me is that I'm unable to work on and on deeper into the solution. Just when I arrive at something worth of a solution, I somehow don't get the motivation to proceed further. This is making my life a hell as I'm unable to finish any task properly. this happens not just in my studies but in personal life too. I do understand that for a phd student, stability is of utmost importance. How do I work on to improve this.

Hi ppl, I couldn't find a thread that gives folks intro. So creating this thread to know one another.

I'm Murali 24 male from India, soon moving to univ of Edinburgh for pursuing PhD in Informatics.

I couldn't find a thread that gives folks intro. So creating this thread to know one another.

I'm Murali 24 male from India, soon moving to univ of Edinburgh for pursuing PhD in Informatics.

Hi, for the beginners are there any pdfs/ ebooks reg. how to start a phd, research methodologies, how to write papers etc. Basically it should deal with a PhD student's life.

hi, I received a full funded phd post in a UK univ. I have fw doubts reg the "maintenance funds" section in the Tier 4 UK visa application. Please let me know if anyone can help me out.

Kashyap,
I would be working in Informatics (Comp sci) for my Phd. Where r u moving to and course of study ? Well, you can contact me murali132[at]gmail.com.I would like to discuss with you more reg the travel etc.

Hey, finally I got my ATAS clearance certificate on 8th Jan :). I will be joining Univ of Edinburgh for PhD around Feb 1st week.

Hey Kashyap,
Can you tell when did u apply for ATAS certificate and when u got it ? I applied on 14th Dec, got acknowledgment on 16th but still waiting for the clearance certificate.

I've applied on 14th & got acknowledgment mail on 15th. But I'm yet to get the clearance certificate. As per the website, applications submitted prior 23rd will be processed normally. So considering this, i should be getting the certificate by this time :(

Hi ppl,
I got Phd admission from a UK univ and I need to get ATAS clearance certificate prior applying for a VISA. I applied for the same online last Tuesday. Typically what time does it takes for getting this ATAS certificate in this month (Dec).

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Hi Selvan,

For UK universities, try consulting local British Council office. They should be able to guide you appropriately.
I got offer from a world famous university in UK. They invited applications for that post mentioning in their website. I had discussion with the Professor through emails and after a round of interview, I got the offer. I'm yet to join the univ.