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# PhD

A PhD student at UC Berkeley was arrested for vandalism, while discussions about the value and mental health toll of pursuing a PhD continue across social media.

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

### Engagements: XXXXXXX (24h)
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[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/phd/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
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1-Year High: XXXXXXXXXX on 2025-03-23  
1-Year Low: XX on 2025-11-27  

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### Mentions: XXXXX (24h)
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1-Year High: XXXXXX on 2025-01-03  
1-Year Low: X on 2025-11-27  

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TikTok: XXX
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YouTube: XXX

  
  
### Creators: XXXXX (24h)
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[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/phd/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
XXXXX unique social accounts have posts mentioning PhD in the last XX hours which is down XX% from XXXXX in the previous XX hours
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1-Year High: XXXXX on 2025-10-19  
1-Year Low: X on 2025-11-27  

The most influential creators that mention PhD in the last XX hours

| Creator                                                              | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
| -------                                                              | ---- | --------- | ----- | ----------- |
| [@zivafertilityenglish230](/creator/youtube/zivafertilityenglish230) | X    | XXXXXX    | X     | XX          |
| [@value](/creator/youtube/value)                                     | X    | XXXXXXX   | X     | XX          |
| [@vjhemonc](/creator/youtube/vjhemonc)                               | X    | XXXXXX    | X     | XX          |
| [@IdrisAOni1](/creator/twitter/IdrisAOni1)                           | X    | XXXXXX    | X     | XX          |
| [@destinyforeverwalksphd](/creator/youtube/destinyforeverwalksphd)   | X    | XXXXXX    | X     | X           |
| [@sciqst](/creator/twitter/sciqst)                                   | X    | XXXXX     | X     | X           |
| [@ManishGuptePhD](/creator/twitter/ManishGuptePhD)                   | X    | XXX       | X     | X           |
| [@higherjobz](/creator/twitter/higherjobz)                           | X    | XXX       | X     | X           |
| [@KSUPhysics](/creator/twitter/KSUPhysics)                           | X    | XXX       | X     | X           |
| [@Redistributeth1](/creator/twitter/Redistributeth1)                 | XX   | XXXXX     | X     | X           |

[View More](/list/creators/phd/100)
  
  
### Sentiment: XX%
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[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/phd/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: XX%  
Daily Average: XX%  
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1-Year High: XXX% on 2025-11-27  
1-Year Low: XX% on 2025-03-18  

Most Supportive Themes:
- 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.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- 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
Top news links shared on social in the last XX hours  

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"GDC 09: Why Are Valves Games So Polished - IGN"  
[News Link](https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/03/27/gdc-09-why-are-valves-games-so-polished) [@IGN](/creator/x/IGN) 2016-07-13T21:33Z 9.9M followers, 1.8M engagements



### Top PhD Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

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"Ex DG ISI Faiz Hameed Sentenced to XX Years in Jail Who is Next"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WGsiyM5t-tQ) [@globalsach2025](/creator/youtube/globalsach2025) 2025-12-12T11:44Z 48.4K followers, 16.3K engagements


"1. Public uni faculty & PhD recruitments are becoming increasingly rigged & curriculum being saffronised X. Private unis are afraid & choose to gag themselves X. Post-doc positions in social sciences in India were rare to begin with & now prefer a small sanitized list of themes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SaibBilaval/status/1999435016787623981) [@SaibBilaval](/creator/x/SaibBilaval) 2025-12-12T11:03Z 15K followers, 14.1K engagements


"Conferment of State Honours and Awards State House Nairobi"  
[X Link](https://x.com/WilliamsRuto/status/1999434476372525231) [@WilliamsRuto](/creator/x/WilliamsRuto) 2025-12-12T11:01Z 6.9M followers, 22.3K engagements


"This is a PhD dissertation at Wits The thesis: 'The Semi-Fluid Movement of Political Capital: From Elevated National Orator to Hydration Specialist A Case Study of Fana Mokoena"  
[X Link](https://x.com/CampusConfessSA/status/1999433800581808411) [@CampusConfessSA](/creator/x/CampusConfessSA) 2025-12-12T10:59Z 1947 followers, 11.3K engagements