Prosperous PhD

Judy Wearing is the lead learning architect at OpusVi Inc. She holds two PhDs, the first in biology from the University of Oxford and the second in education from Queen’s University.Christopher DeLuca holds a PhD in education from Queen’s University where he now serves as a professor and director of the Assessment and Evaluation Group in the Faculty of Education.Stephen MacGregor is an assistant professor of educational leadership, policy, and governance and the director of experiential learning at the University of Calgary’s Werklund School of Education.

• Chapter 1: Beginning: The Doctoral Journey Chapter 2: Make Wise ChoicesChapter 3: Foster Relationships Chapter 4: Manage Your Project Chapter 5: Seek BalanceChapter 6: Focus on What Matters Chapter 7: Cultivate a Growth Mindset Chapter 8: Believe in Yourself Chapter 9: OnwardsContributors

“Empowering and insightful, The Prosperous PhD is a must-have guide for doctoral students seeking balance, growth, and success. Drawing on the wisdom of over seventy experienced supervisors across eight countries, this book offers practical strategies, reflective exercises, and diverse perspectives to support every stage of the PhD journey. A transformative resource for thriving, not just surviving your PhD.” - Priscilla Johanesen, Professor and Associate Dean (Research Training), Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University “I always tell new PhD students that they need sources of advice beyond their own supervisors – a big ask for many people because the only mentors they know are their own. Now that this book exists, I’ll tell them to buy it!” - Inger Mewburn, Professor and Director of Researcher Development, The Australian National University and Creator, The Thesis Whisperer “Through this collection, doctoral candidates can lean into the vast experience of many supervisors and peers. A treasure chest of reflections highlights common steps, pitfalls, and the importance of self-care and development. No two PhD journeys are the same, and whatever your purpose in pursuing a PhD, there is something here to encourage, support, and inform thinking and planning for success.” - Tina Ramkalawan, Professor, Brunel University of London, and Vice-Chair, UK Council for Graduate Education