Supporting postgrad students throughout their research—from design to defence through hands-on exercises, discussions, and practical tools for success

Trusted by hundreds Students worldwide

Whether online or in person, students keep coming back for the clarity, confidence, and practical tools the Postgrad Data Lab provides.

Over 100+ Projects Supported

From biology and agriculture to environmental and life sciences—Postgrad Data Lab has helped hundreds of MSc and PhD students in the natural sciences navigate their data with confidence.

25+ Years of Experience

Backed by decades of hands-on research support, Postgrad Data Lab offers expert insight grounded in real-world data challenges.

About Me

 I am the founder and sole consultant behind Postgrad Data Lab—a research support service dedicated to helping MSc and PhD students in the natural sciences and agriculture navigate their data with clarity and confidence.

With over 25 years of experience in academic support, I’ve worked with hundreds of students across disciplines like biology, agriculture, environmental science, and life sciences. My goal is simple: to make sure you feel equipped and empowered to manage your research from start to finish.

I offer one-on-one sessions, both online and in person, where we focus on your actual project—not just theory. Whether you’re designing an experiment, cleaning up a dataset, interpreting results, or preparing for your thesis defense, I’ll guide you through every step with hands-on tools and practical advice.

Postgrad Data Lab isn’t a course platform—it’s a personalized support system built on years of experience, deep academic insight, and genuine care for your success.

My services

Personal consultation

Get tailored guidance at any stage of your research journey:

  • Clarify your research question and experimental design
  • Review sampling techniques and data collection methods
  • Troubleshoot messy or incomplete datasets
  • Prepare your final analysis and interpretation
  • Improve your tables, charts, and presentations


Available online or in person

Biometry Short Course

A structured short course to help you build strong data skills—perfect for early- to mid-stage MSc and PhD students

Course highlights:

  • Experimental design essentials
  • Data collection, recording, and management
  • Exploratory and final statistical analysis
  • Visualizing results and preparing for your thesis defense


Includes homework, practical examples, and feedback

Research Support Packages

Bundle sessions based on your needs—from a one-time consultation to full project support.


Let’s build a support plan that fits your timeline and goals.

What happy clients are saying

 

Dr Caitlin Firth

 

Student 2 MSc

I had no idea where to start with my data until I found Gail. The sessions helped me understand my experiment design and make sense of my results. What felt overwhelming became manageable. My supervisor even complimented my final graphs!