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Doctoral College webinar, 'Dealing with Imposter Syndrome in Your PhD'

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Dealing with Imposter Syndrome and Self-Doubt During Your PhD

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Date: Friday, 14 November 2025
Time: 12:00 - 12:50

REGISTRATION: 'Dealing with Imposter Syndrome in Your PhD' 

Feeling like a fraud despite your accomplishments? You're not alone!

Does the following sound familiar? You've been accepted into a competitive PhD programme. Your proposal was deemed valuable. Your research question is original. Your supervisors believe in your potential. Yet you can't shake the feeling that you don't truly belong—that you're fooling everyone, and it's only a matter of time before you're exposed.

If so, you're experiencing imposter syndrome, and the literature shows that up to 70% of people experience it at some point—particularly doctoral candidates.

This webinar will explore:

  • What imposter syndrome is and why it's so common in doctoral education
  • How self-doubt affects your well-being and academic progress
  • Practical, evidence-based strategies to overcome imposter feelings
  • How to transform uncertainty into intellectual growth
  • The role of community and support in your doctoral journey

Come learn that feeling like an imposter doesn't make you one—and discover concrete strategies to reclaim your confidence and thrive in your research.

Designed for doctoral candidates. Open to all. 

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