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- Ep 55: To Strike or Not to Strike? Understanding Industrial Action in AcademiaDo you want to know more about the strike action that took place throughout universities across the UK? Well, Emily and Mollie are joined by the amazing Dr Bee Hughes, who, as a longstanding University College Union member and activist, has answers to all of our union-related questions! In this episode, they discuss who University College Union are and what their mission is, what the key issues are in academia that have led to industrial action, and how we as academics and PhD students can get more involved in this incredibly important cause.
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45 min - Ep 54: Crafting an Outstanding Academic CVJoin Mollie and Emily as they dive into the world of academic CVs and share tips on how to make yours stand out from the crowd. From the basics of structuring your CV to when and how is best to start the process, this episode will help you showcase your achievements and advance your academic career. Whatever stage of the PhD you are at, it is never too early to start crafting the perfect CV so, tune in now for useful advice and handy tips!
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55 min - Ep 53: Love and Gratitude: Navigating a PhD with Support
Join us for a heartwarming Valentine's Day special as Emily and Mollie celebrate the unsung heroes behind every PhD journey: their loved ones.
In this episode of Stupid Genius, they explore the profound impact that supportive partners, family members, and friends have on our lives as we navigate the challenges of academia. Through heartfelt stories, relatable anecdotes, and insights, they shine a light on the love and gratitude that sustains us through the highs and lows of the PhD journey. Whether it's a simple gesture of kindness or spending quality time with the ones we love, they discover the power of expressing appreciation and fostering connection with those who mean the most to us. Join Emily and Mollie as they celebrate love, gratitude, and the joy of journeying through academia with the ones we hold dear.
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47 min - Ep 52: We're All Going to FailFailure is coming your way whether you like it or not. But the Stupid Geniuses are here to explain why we shouldn't shy away from failure. In this episode, inspired by the work of Professor Joe Moran, Emily and Mollie chat about concepts such as "cruel optimism" and discuss why the academic experience particularly, promotes failure. They discuss how as PhD students, academics and simply as human beings, we are all united by failure. But what do they know?
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58 min - Ep 51: Ghosted By Your SupervisorBeing ghosted by your PhD supervisor is no joke and is way more common than you might think. But what to do when your supervisor gives you the cold shoulder? On this week's episode of Stupid Genius Emily and Mollie discuss when to know you're being ghosted, how receiving radio silence from your supervisor can affect both you and your project, and they discuss some practical tips for how you might go about addressing the issue. But, what do they know?
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46 min - Ep 50: So We've Heard You Want to Start a PodcastAs academics, hosting a podcast is a great way to demonstrate impact and to disseminate your and others' research. But how do you go about it? This is the question Emily and Mollie answer in this week's episode as they discuss the practicalities of creating a podcast. They consider what one year of Stupid Genius has taught them about podcasting and about themselves and they discuss their favourite moments of podcasting. But what do they know?
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56 min - Ep 49: Returning to Your PhD and Tackling the Post-Holiday BluesTrying to get back into your PhD work after a few merry weeks off, while facing the greyness of a gloomy January, is difficult at the best of times. But you are not alone! Join the Stupid Geniuses as they discuss what the "post-holiday blues" means, why lots of people experience them, and how to spot the signs. They also discuss ways to try to tackle this feeling and they outline what we can all do to make, in the words of researcher Nancy Girard, the "January blahs" a little less blah. But what do they know?
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44 min - Ep 48: New Year New You?Stupid Genius are back discussing all things the New Year and resolutions. They chat about the difference between setting New Year’s resolutions and setting goals and they share some of their own past and present ambitions. Emily and Mollie challenge each other on what should be left behind in 2023 and they share some of the listeners 2024 ‘ins’.
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58 min - Ep 47: Unwrapping Consumerism at ChristmasAre you ready to unwrap the truth behind our festive fun? In this thought-provoking episode of Stupid Genius, Emily and Mollie delve into the world of consumerism at Christmas. From its humble origins to the present day, they explore the grip consumerism holds on Christmas. The Stupid Geniuses discuss the impact of the rise of commerce and consumerism at Christmas on society and the environment. They also give some ideas on how to embrace a more conscious Christmas without sacrificing the holiday spirit. But what do they know?
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56 min - Ep 46: Holidays Are Coming, Christmas SpecialThat's right, the holidays are coming - even for PhD students! Join Emily and Mollie on this festive episode as they discuss all things Christmas! Think Christmas traditions, favourite festive films, the best Christmas foods and embarrassing Christmas stories.
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About Stupid Genius PhD Podcast
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Stupid Genius the PhD podcast jumps into all things PhD life. Hosts Emily Wharton and Mollie Bryde discuss the highs and lows of doctoral study from being proud of your PhD successes to managing…
conflict with your supervisors and everything in between. Emily and Mollie share their experiences of being PhD students and the lessons they have learned along the way to help make your PhD journey that bit easier. Expect lots of laughs, an abundance of stupidity, and occasionally, a moment of genius.
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