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What I know now that I wish I had known then’ Axel Palmer Commercial Law Research Unit The University of the West of England Graduate School Introduction 7 October 2014

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Some thoughts from Axel Palmer, a PhD student at UWE who is in the final stages of his doctorate.

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What I know now that I wish I had known then’

Axel PalmerCommercial Law Research Unit

The University of the West of England

Graduate SchoolIntroduction 7 October 2014

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Look out for this man!

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It’s your PhD

• You own it – it’s a job• You have to control it• It does not control you

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My (shared) living space – it’s a job!

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Get to know this man!

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Look out for this man!

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Director of Studies / Supervisors

• Key people for you – this is the key relationship• I am lucky, my team of three are all active and

involved in the subject.• I meet my DoS every week or so, if only for a

chat over a coffee• Manage their time – they work for you.• Agree plans – they are busy. You have to be their

priority

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Try to leave some space for other things!!

PhD