PhD:The experience

By Alexandra

In this podcast, my aim is to guide listeners through the multifaceted journey of pursuing a PhD. By sharing my own experiences and insights, interviewing fellow researchers and academics, and providi... more

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The podcast currently has 57 episodes available.

PhD:The experience episodes:

July 26, 2024 S2-Episode 14: Making good use of your skills - with Rose
For this episode I am joined by my guest Rose, an inspirational and real life role model. Rose comes from a non-academic background and managed to build such a great career for herself! Her advice, mentality and way of being is really remarkable and I couldn't be more honoured to have her as my guest. Enjoy!
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32min
July 19, 2024 S2-Episode 13: Lab rotation students, going on vacation
In this episode I am disclosing about my experience with my first rotation student and also going on vacation, while my student had to be in the lab and work. Make sure to listen for tips, advice, mistakes and more. Enjoy!
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31min
July 12, 2024 S2-Episode 12: Becoming your own role model - with Abinayah
This episode’s guest is Abinayah, a lovely fellow PhD student from Cambridge. She shares her experience as a first generation STEM scientist and offers her advice. Don’t miss it!
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30min
May 11, 2024 S2-Episode 11: Enjoy the ride (with love, Alex)
I recommend listening to this when feeling your lowest. I hope my words can get you back up! Hang in there:)
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31min
April 26, 2024 S2-Episode 10: Resilience and therapy - with Seda (flame girl)
In this episode my good friend Seda shares her experience as a 3rd year PhD student. She gives her input on resilience and therapy. The advice shared is very valuable and helpful. Enjoy!
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43min
April 19, 2024 S2-Episode 9: Bioinformatics, Academia, Publishing and ChatGPT
In this episode I discuss with my guest, who would like to stay anonymous, different aspects of academia, the ‚publish or perish‘ notion and he also gives us a big insight into the field of bioinformatics. Enjoy!
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58min
April 15, 2024 S2-Episode 8: Finishing your PhD - with Dr. Akshaya
For this episode my friend Akshaya, who recently defended, shares her overall PhD experience, discussing in particular the writing process and she has some amazing tips on how to make this part easier and more productive. Enjoy!
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49min
February 23, 2024 S2- Episode 7: You vs. Research- with Raúl
I am delighted to be joined in this episode by Raúl, PhD. He is a very inspiring and bright person. His Instagram account @research_goes_slowly is connecting so many researchers around the world and his funny videos are what you just might need in your life! Enjoy!
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52min
February 16, 2024 S2-Episode 6: Remember you are always learning during your PhD - with Katie
For this episode, Katie, a 4th year PhD student from the UK joins me for a very interesting conversation about important things during the PhD and of course she gives great advice as well! Enjoy!
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25min
February 09, 2024 S2-Episode 5: Choosing against a PhD - with Neha
In this episode my dear friend Neha shares her experience as a research associate in Germany and illustrates all reasons that led her to choose against a PhD. Enjoy! https://ww2.unipark.de/uc/CI_Benachteiligung/
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41min

FAQs about PhD:The experience:

How many episodes does PhD:The experience have?

The podcast currently has 57 episodes available.