Doing a research degree may sometimes feel that is taking over every hour of your day and every day of your week. If this starts to happen, you need to actively make a change, to avoid ‘burn-out’ and keep a good physical and mental wellbeing.

It is important you know:

• All students are encouraged to take their holiday leave - Research degree student leave policy [pdf]. Requests for holiday leave should be made with your supervisor in good time, and at a time which is appropriate to your research, noting that your funder may have specific requirements.
• You may need to improve your skills for managing your time as a doctoral degree is very different to any other studies you have done before:
  • Time Management for your Doctorate course
  • Becoming an Effective Researcher course
• Book a coaching session to explore how you can better manage your time.
• Review some online resources for tips and suggestions:
  • Managing time advice for doctoral students
  • Work-life balance advice at Student Support Zone
  • Time management and prioritisation