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A PhD, or Doctor of Philosophy, is a postgraduate degree conferred by universities. It is the top academic degree available in a field. The completion of a PhD can result in significantly improved career prospects. Students or professionals interested in leadership, academia, consulting, research and entrepreneurship, a PhD degree can offer an advantage or a required qualification. Many universities around the world offer PhD programs. It is common for students to specialize in a field such as Business, Engineering, Natural Sciences, Medicine, Sustainability, Arts, Social Sciences, Humanities, etc. The variety of different PhD programs can be overwhelming - don't let it stop you! Start your search by looking at the most popular PhD degrees listed below.

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Study and Working in Climate Science - James Pope

October 5, 2021

Climate change is regularly headline news. In fact, just a few months agoo, the United Nations' body of climate experts, the IPCC, launched a landmark study which stated that climate change is "a code red for humanity". But, for those who want to tackle the issue on the proverbial frontlines, what does it take to become a successful climate scientist? Well, we decided to find out by asking one. A former research scientist at the University of Leeds, James Pope is now a climate scientist for the United Kingdom's Meteorological Office, more commonly known as the 'Met Office' -- the UK's state weather and climate organization. James previously worked for the British Antarctic Survey, where he created climate models examining the relationship between sea ice and atmospheric changes. James was ...