Kay Danes is an award-winning author, human rights advocate and humanitarian.

In this episode Kay shares the transformative experience of reshaping her PhD research and provides insights for other PhD candidates facing similar obstacles.

Kay posits the importance of recognising challenges as part of the academic process.

She reflects on her own major shift of both subject and department within her doctoral study.

Kay also offers a useful perspective on how to approach feedback and stay focused on your research goals.

You can find out more about Kay here: https://www.kaydanes.com/

You can read the transcript of this episode here: thephdliferaft.com

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