Alexa Frost
Archivist at Blenheim Palace Heritage FoundationI have no regrets in the decisions I have made relating to my career.
I have no regrets in the decisions I have made relating to my career.
Based on my own experience and that of my DPhil friends, it’s much easier to transition into non-academic roles than I ever thought it would be.
That there’s no need to worry about knowing too little or not having enough experience – there will always be more to learn and if you’re passionate, committed and hard-working.
Academic research is fundamentally about unearthing new information or reassessing known information in a fresh light. These skills are directly transferable to the finance industry […]
Working on a PhD is a long-term commitment to a project and during this process you become meticulous, patient and develop a certain amount of resilience because not all avenues of enquiry are fruitful.
My research training has set me up to think creatively and express my ideas in such a way that is interesting and accessible to other people.