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PhD

A PhD student at UC Berkeley faces felony charges for vandalism, while another post discusses the high cost of pursuing a PhD and its perceived disconnect from job market realities.

About PhD

PhD refers to a Doctor of Philosophy degree, the highest academic title awarded by universities.

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PhD Opportunities and Scholarships: (20%) Posts related to fully funded PhD positions, scholarships, and application deadlines for various universities and countries.
Academic Life and Research: (15%) Discussions about the challenges and experiences of pursuing a PhD, including thesis progress, advisor relationships, and career paths after graduation.
Personal Achievements and Milestones: (10%) Celebrations of completing a PhD, receiving degrees, and sharing research findings or personal academic journeys.

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Criticism of Academic Systems and Value: (18%) Discussions questioning the value of a PhD, the financial viability of pursuing one, and the perceived disconnect between academic training and job market realities.
Misinformation and Misrepresentation: (12%) Instances where the term 'PhD' is used in misleading contexts or where individuals with PhDs are misrepresented in news or social media.
Mental Health and Well-being in Academia: (8%) Concerns and discussions surrounding the mental health challenges faced by PhD students and researchers.

Top PhD News

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"The Extrovert Within: Embedding Culture In Technical Workers"
News Link @Forbes 2025-12-10T14:25Z 228.6M followers, XX engagements

"Dr. Jim Willie Says Big Banks Are Deliberately Suppressing XRP Price to Accumulate More at Discount"
News Link @thecryptobasic 2025-11-29T15:36Z 77.8K followers, 107.6K engagements

"The Worlds Oldest Forest Has 385-Million-Year-Old Tree Roots"
News Link @KatherineJWu 2022-03-06T13:30Z 37.7K followers, 3.1M engagements

"GDC 09: Why Are Valves Games So Polished - IGN"
News Link @IGN 2016-07-13T21:33Z 9.9M followers, 1.8M engagements