Here we discuss the ever-elusive work-life balance: what causes imbalances, the consequences of those imbalances, and how to take steps to ensure plenty of self-care and a reasonable quality of life. 

Some universities require a manuscript, others 3 papers strung together, and some even give PhD students an option. Here we talk about the pros and cons of the various options and some suggestions on how to maximize your options.

Interested in making some extra cash? Want to develop your CV and your teaching skills? Janne and Laura talk about getting started DOs and DONTS.

Here's another tricky, sticky issue that can arise: who goes first, second, third or nineteenth on a paper? Janne and Laura provide some tips and tricks on how to negotiate for your author spot.

As with all relationships, the grad student-supervisor relationship can be both beneficial and/or fraught with turmoil. In this episode, Janne and Laura unpack some of the do's and don'ts of how to navigate what can be a complex relationship. 

Janne and Laura talk about how to go about selecting your grad supervisor.

Worried about making the dreaded conference faux pas (or fox paw, as we like to say)? Concerned about how to deal with social awkwardness? Looking for some good (and bad) ideas on networking? Janne and Laura have you covered!

In this episode Janne and Laura share their tips & tricks for surviving the dreaded academic conference (while debunking a few myths along the way).

Increasingly, grad students are feeling the pressure to do media work. One small catch: most of us academics have zero to no media training. In this episode, Janne and Laura share some of their stories (read: lessons learned and mostly mistakes) to help you be better prepared should you want to promote your research to media sources.

Have you ever been asked to submit a journal to the International Journal of BioMedical Chemistry? Us too! Have you ever been asked to join the editorial board of Species of the Amazon Quarterly. Same here! In this episode Janne and Laura talk you through some of the scams in academia - from predatory journals to predatory conferences. If it looks to good ...