THE VERY LAST EPISODE OF PHD RHAPSODY! We set out on a mission to create the podcast we were missing; 20 episodes with information and universal tips for how to start, carry out, and finalize a PhD. In addition, we dedicated half of the podcast to selected themes that we thought are very important. We…Continue reading Final. Friends will be friends – The very last episode

Ever wondered what your supervisor feels when you submit a paper? Or that time when you gave a bad presentation? We sat down with our supervisors Atle and Christian to find out how they think, what makes a supervisor a good one, and their perspectives on the PhD and Academia. Music credit: kabbalisticvillage

As PhD students, we share a lot of global challenges and experiences throughout our academic journey. However, we all come from various backgrounds. Recognizing that all individuals are unique and embracing diversity are extremely important! Academia is for everyone. Music credit: kabbalisticvillage

Life does exist outside Academia, and in this episode, we had a chat with some amazing people and asked them how they balance research with their growing families. Anna, Thomas and Linn Merethe shared their experience of having babies during their PhD. Music credit: kabbalisticvillage

What can make us feel better – hobbies! What do we like to do in our free time – hobbies! What could help to connect with new people – hobbies! Our new episode is about hobbies, yes! it is important to find something that you enjoy besides the research – you might even benefit from…Continue reading Episode 17. Keep yourself alive – Hobbies

Doing a PhD is an emotional rollercoaster – at some point, you might find yourself at the bottom of the ride – struggling to get back up. Mental health is just as important as physical health, but it is still stigmatized and the support system is inadequate. Tobias joined us to share his experience and…Continue reading Episode 16. Under pressure – Mental health

Curious about what scientists and PhD students are doing in the field? Or are you looking for some advice for your own field season? We had a chat with Siri Haugum who has plenty of field experience from several continents and knows a thing or two about successful data gathering. She also got some unbelievable…Continue reading Episode 15. Fun it – Fieldwork

In this episode, you can hear our interesting and important talk with Ragnhild Gya where we discuss gender equality, implicit biases and what we can do to fix inequity. We all have a responsibility – both inside and outside Academia! Hear about our biases and check your own here: Harvard Implicit Association Test Music credit: kabbalisticvillage…Continue reading Episode 14. Play the Game — Gender Equality

Ever felt like the article is impossible to finish? Had nightmares about figures or paper writing? Don’t feel like going to work? Yeah, don’t worry, you’re not alone. The topic of this week’s episode is Motivation. Please listen for tips, tricks and personal experiences and feelings. Music credit: kabbalisticvillage

This weeks episode is a special one. We have been discussing how to quit a PhD with our dear friend and former colleague Alice Newman. She had to leave the University due to personal reasons, and we’re discussing how it felt for her to make this big decision. Your own personal health, either physical or…Continue reading Episode 12. I want to break free – To quit or not to quit?