Culture & Cultures

By Jack Abrahamsson & Freja Mikkelsen

Welcome to Culture & Cultures, a podcast where we, Jack and Freja; two PhD students from the University of Copenhagen, dive into the exciting world of PhD studies, tra

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June 25, 2026 Episode 6: Living the (PhD) life
Now that your project is found, initiated and project managed, the work can finally begin! But... what is life as a PhD student? In this episode we discuss work routines, motivation, community, work-life balance and much more with PhD students Frederik Pedersen (second year PhD) and Ida Petersen (first year PhD), and try to cement that a little chaos in the PhD life is normal - and that we are all in the same boat.
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44min
June 15, 2026 Episode 11: Outreach and Start-ups
Have you ever wondered what happens to all the cool research when a PhD project is finished? In honor of the school year coming to an end we decided to publish an anticipated episode a bit before time, to let you know, what to do with all the cool results you got from your PhD. We talk to Kirsten Lise Andersen and Anders Miki Bojesen about getting your knowledge out there via public outreach and investing in it through patents and possible startups.
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42min
June 08, 2026 Episode 5: PhD Project Management
A PhD project rarely follows a perfectly straight path. In this episode, we explore how effective project management can help PhD students stay focused, make steady progress, and increase their chances of completing their projects successfully through a conversation with our guest Liv Gish. Liv is a PhD coach that works with students on structuring their projects, managing time, and building sustainable work habits.

From surprising results to changing priorities, we examine how to adapt your plans while staying focused on the bigger picture—and why flexibility is just as important as planning when it comes to successfully finishing a PhD.
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55min
April 17, 2026 Episode 4 - International PhD students
The University of Copenhagen is an international research environment. 50% of PhD students and over 70% of postdocs at KU are from abroad. How does the university help staff coming from other countries, does it matter what country you move from and what should and could you prepare already today if you are starting a job at KU?

To answer these questions, and many more, we are joined by Züleyha Özden and Kathy Borys Siddiqui, from International Staff Mobility at the University of Copenhagen. Züleyha works as a Senior Global Mobility Consultant and helps international staff navigate the relocation path in terms of visa, registration, permits etc. Kathy Borys Siddiqui works as a Dual Career Consultant and offer career development for international researchers and their spouses and partners.

And we are also joined by Weizhe Wang, who is a PhD student at the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. She will share her experiences about moving to Denmark from abroad, finding a community in Denmark and getting adjusted to the danish culture – both work culture but also culture in general.
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March 06, 2026 Episode 3: Thriving in your PhD
How do you actually thrive during a PhD — not just survive it? And maybe just as importantly: how do you know whether a PhD is actually for you? Our guest today is Maja Sasser who works closely with PhD students and mental health here at University of Copenhagen. Together we dive into preserving mental health during the PhD studies and how to get the best project while protecting yourself and your boundries.
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44min
February 02, 2026 Episode 2: So... What kind of PhD?
Not all PhDs are the same — and do these differences matter?

In this episode of Culture & Cultures, we unpack three different types of PhD; academic, medical, and industrial, and discuss how funding models, employment conditions, and external collaborations shape everyday life, expectations, and career paths.

In the episode, we have invited three guests; PhD students Carolina Nerea Corral Yélamos, Karen Hvid and Freja Cecilie Mikkelsen. We discuss research freedom, workload, wellbeing, and who should apply for which PhD type and why.
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39min
January 19, 2026 Episode 1: The Path to Your PhD
A PhD can feel overwhelming long before you even start — and often just as overwhelming once you do. We are here to help!
In this opening episode of Culture and Cultures season 2: The Path to Your PhD, we introduce the podcast and its journey from a passion project about PhD life abroad (season 1) to a full series following the PhD from start to finish in 12 episodes (season 2). We also give a preview of the next 11 episodes and the key topics that shape PhD life.
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25min
December 15, 2025 Crossover SMITSOMT x Culture & Cultures
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22min
August 25, 2025 Episode 1
About conferences and bus trips to Barcelona
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24min
July 15, 2025 Pilot Episode Season 2
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5min

FAQs about Culture & Cultures:

How many episodes does Culture & Cultures have?

The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.