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Good Science
• Skills Development
Chase the Science
October 12, 2026 • 5 min read
What Forensic Science can teach every PhD student
PhD
• Postgraduate research
Become the Hero of your Research
July 23, 2026 • 5 min read
The PhD as a quest, not a journey, shaped by obstacles, discoveries, and courage
Research mindset
• Reflection
Begin Again: A Year of Learning, Resilience, and Renewal
July 6, 2026 • 4 min read
Reflecting on what BruynChild has taught me — and where we go next.
Growth
• Resilience
Reframe. Retrain. Regain.
May 25, 2026 • 4 min read
A 3‑step framework for pushing through setbacks, mistakes, and challenges.
Research mindset
• Grit
The Confidence paradox
October 16, 2025 • 11 min read
The Doctoral research Dilemma: Doubt & Delusion vs Discernment & Discipline
Productivity
• Well-being
Potatoes and gold
October 8, 2025 • 6 min read
They have more in common with the PhD journey and progress than you think.
Writing
• skills Development
It not about what you know
September 17, 2025 • 3 min read
Purposeful writing should add value or challenge the perspectives of your readers.
Rest
• Reorganise
Change of Seasons
September 3, 2025 • 5 min read
The new PhD cycle begins. Like all cycles, it can be monotonous. Instead, break the cycle, start something new, and ask for directions.
PhD Mountain
• Planning
One Step at a Time
August 27, 2025 • 7 min read
Mastering the climb to the top of PhD mountain.
Writing
• Skills development
The (hand)writing on the wall
August 20, 2025 • 4 min read
Writing is fun, but writing by hand is an art, and an important cognitive skill.
Summer Break
• Reset
Summer Retreat: Preserving cognitive performance and productivity within Academia
August 13, 2025 • 6 min read
Smart PhDs withdraw, using seasonal downtime to sustain focused work, prevent burnout and prepare for the next season.
Research mindset
• Grit
What does it take?
August 5, 2025 • 6 min read
Success in academia isn’t just about intelligence (IQ). It’s about your ability to persist regardless of pressure, failure, and discomfort.
PhD
• BruynChild
Beginner Every Day
July 17, 2025 • 3 min read
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