Welcome, friend! This week on Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD, I'm bringing you a fascinating discussion on adaptation, resilience, and flourishing as a PhD with my guest - Amal Abuzeinab. Dr Amal Abuzeinab is the Institute Head of Research Students (IHRS), Institute of Architecture, De Montfort University, UK. Amal is currently supervising 3 PhD students, supervised 4 PhD students successfully to completion, and examined 4 PhD students. She served as the Co-Faculty Head of Research Students (FHRS) for the faculty of Arts, Design, and Humanities between 2017-2020. What we covered in the interview: The importance of being flexible and adaptable during your research journeyThe need for PhD candidates to anticipate and address potential problemsThe importance of self-selection in pursuing a PhD and becoming an independent researcherThe issue of limited tenure-track positions for PhD graduates The importance of a support system for PhD candidates This episode’s resources: Workshop for Women Higher Education Network (WHEN) | Website Thank you, Amal Abuzeinab! If you enjoyed this conversation with Amal, let her know by clicking the link below and leaving her a message on Linkedin:Send Amal Abuzeinab a thank you message on Linkedin!Click here to share your key take-away from this interview with David! Leave a review on Podchaser ! Support the show ! You might also like the following episodes: Alexandra Howson – A Career in Continuing Medical EducationKate Dahl – Reinventing Yourself after AcademiaMerle van den Akker – Debunking PhD MisconceptionsEmma Brodzinski – Supporting and inspiring graduate studentsAs always, if you find value in Papa PhD and in the content I bring you every week, click on one of the buttons below and send some of that value back to me by becoming a supporter on Patreon or by buying me a coffee :) Support the show on Patreon ! Or buy me a coffee :)