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S2E9 | Handle criticism like a PRO with our guide!: This week, hosts Arun and Julia share personal experiences and practical guidance on handling criticism effectively. They emphasize the universality of criticism and the need to recognize its emotional impact, advising listeners to step away and rega... by How to PhD- the essential guide for all University students!

27 min listen

S2E8 | What they don’t tell you about plagiarism!: In Season 2 Episode 8, hosts Arun and Julia discuss the critical issue of plagiarism, shedding light on its various forms and offering valuable tips on how to avoid it. They emphasize that plagiarism involves taking someone else's work or ideas and p... by How to PhD- the essential guide for all University students!

31 min listen

S2E7 | Smart ways to make extra cash during your studies!: In the latest episode of "How to PhD," hosts Arun and Julia discuss practical strategies for graduate students to supplement their income during their doctoral studies. As the cost of living continues to rise, finding additional sources of cash becom... by How to PhD- the essential guide for all University students!

25 min listen

S2E6 | Our best writing motivation and productivity hacks!: Welcome back to "How to PhD," Season 2, Episode 6! In this episode, Arun and Julia are your guides on a journey to boost and maintain your writing motivation. Writing is at the core of every PhD, but staying motivated can often feel like an uphill ba... by How to PhD- the essential guide for all University students!

29 min listen

S2E5 | Master the art of influence and tame intimidating academics!: In Season 2, Episode 5 of "How to PhD," hosts Arun and Julia address the daunting issue of dealing with intimidating supervisors during your PhD. They dive into why supervisors can be intimidating and provide actionable strategies to manage these rel... by How to PhD- the essential guide for all University students!

26 min listen

S2E4 | Beat procrastination with our science-backed guide!: We're back! This week we're delving into the world of procrastination. But importantly, we talk about techniques that actually address the root-cause of procrastination! Join us as we give you the tools you need to kick the habit and make the most of... by How to PhD- the essential guide for all University students!

23 min listen

S2E3 | The secrets of journal publishing!: We've talked a lot about publishing in journals, but this week, we're diving in deep and going into all of the little secrets of journal publications. Learn all metrics, authorship and even maximising your citations! by How to PhD- the essential guide for all University students!

28 min listen

S2E2 | Choosing the perfect journal keywords!: Keywords are often an afterthought, but actually can be incredibly useful in ensuring your work gets the biggest reach possible. This episode, we don our SEO keyword optimisation hats and share some smart little tricks to choose the best keywords for... by How to PhD- the essential guide for all University students!

24 min listen

S2E1 | Quick and easy productivity boosters!: We're back! Maintaining productivity and being consistent is one of the cornerstones of a successful PhD. This week, we share some simple changes you can make if you feel you’re not making the most of your time. It’s not about working harder, but mor... by How to PhD- the essential guide for all University students!

25 min listen

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Ep38- A structured method to finding your research gap!: Often we think of knowledge gaps as the key thing to aim for in a PhD, but actually there are many more types of gaps that can be just as powerful and useful! Tune in to learn about the many types of research gaps and a very simple tool to help you i... by How to PhD- the essential guide for all University students!

24 min listen

Ep36- How to avoid the 3 most common email mistakes!: Never get replies to emails? Find that your supervisors don't actually answer your questions? A lot of these problems can be traced back to how you write your emails. This week, we're going to be talking about some super simple things you can start ... by How to PhD- the essential guide for all University students!

24 min listen

Ep35- Why you need to engage with the public for your PhD- and how!: Public involvement and engagement are two really powerful techniques to help justify your work. Think about times you couldn't find the literature to justify what you're doing... or if you feel you're not sure what your work is going to do for the wo... by How to PhD- the essential guide for all University students!

28 min listen

Ep34- More important lessons from the highs and lows of our PhDs! (Part 2): We're back again, this time with Julia's PhD story. It's different in many ways and so many things to takeaway from the experience- tune in to find out! by How to PhD- the essential guide for all University students!

29 min listen

Ep33- Important lessons you can take away from the highs and (many) lows of our PhD journeys! (Part 1): This week we're going into each year of our PhD journeys to show you the reality of what a PhD is. Often, all we see is that final success from people on Twitter, but actually, most PhD candidates face the same problems and challenges. We'll be talki... by How to PhD- the essential guide for all University students!

33 min listen

Ep32- Essential tips on being a successful researcher with Prof. Sebastian Kernbach! (Part 2) by How to PhD- the essential guide for all University students!

35 min listen

Ep31- Essential tips on being a successful researcher with Prof. Sebastian Kernbach! (Part 1): Here's part 1 of our first ever collaborative episode! We're so happy to welcome Prof. Sebastian Kernbach to our show! Sebastian is an expert in life design, resilience, design thinking, visual thinking, and positive psychology. In this episode we d... by How to PhD- the essential guide for all University students!

34 min listen

Ep30- Four common problems with supervisor meetings-and how to overcome them!: So often supervisor relations can go awry, but this is usually down to some simple things that are being missed. Often, a lot of these issues stem from the meetings themselves. We took a look around twitter, social media and listened to our own One-t... by How to PhD- the essential guide for all University students!

29 min listen

Ep29- Five common PhD mistakes, and how to avoid them!: Is it better late than never? Apologies for missing a week, but we're back! This week, we dive into some of the most common mistakes we've seen in PhDs and provide you with the essential tips to avoid these pitfalls! by How to PhD- the essential guide for all University students!

29 min listen

Ep28- How to choose the examiners for your viva or defense!: It's perhaps one of the last things you want to be thinking about when you're in the run up to your PhD submission, but it's good to give this some thought. Thankfully, our tips will have to ready for that process so you can rest easy knowing you hav... by How to PhD- the essential guide for all University students!

23 min listen

Ep27- Essential tips for creating your CV or Resume- that you can start today!: We'll be honest, the CV or Resume was the last thing we were worried about when we were doing our PhDs. But doing some very simple, practical things can set you up very nicely for when you need to create that document. In this episode, we've got some... by How to PhD- the essential guide for all University students!

31 min listen

Ep26-How to enjoy a guilt-free Christmas!: Lockdowns and quarantine rules meant we had to slightly adjust our recording schedule- but we're back (albeit with a slightly makeshift studio!). A special episode to round off the year dedicated to helping you relax and unwind this holiday season. W... by How to PhD- the essential guide for all University students!

20 min listen

Ep25- How to network and grow your researcher profile!: We're not huge fans of the word 'networking', but it is an important thing to learn during your PhD. But you don't have to be the loudest voice or super extroverted to network! No, all you need is to put yourself and your work out there for people to... by How to PhD- the essential guide for all University students!

31 min listen

Ep24- Things you need to know about being a supervisor!: "Being a supervisor?? Wait, but aren't I the one being supervised?" Yes! But don't pass up any opportunities to engage with supervising other Bachelor/Masters students during your PhD! There's so much value in being able to apply what you know from y... by How to PhD- the essential guide for all University students!

27 min listen

Ep23- Things you need to know for your Research Proposals!: Research proposals can be extremely daunting and it's easy to get lost in the process. Fortunately, we've been there before and we've got an episode packed with practical guidance on writing your own research proposals- both for a future PhD and for ... by How to PhD- the essential guide for all University students!

30 min listen

Ep22- How to overcome the biggest PhD challenges!: PhDs are difficult things! But don’t confuse difficulty with progress. Just because you might be facing challenges does not mean you’re not doing well- quite the opposite in fact! In this episode, we talk about the 5 key challenges we faced in our Ph... by How to PhD- the essential guide for all University students!

33 min listen

Ep21- Poster design- not just for conferences!: Posters are often only thought of in a conference context, but actually they can be so useful at all stages of your PhD. They put you in the right mindset for thinking about your work in a concise and effective way and are a brilliant thing to create... by How to PhD- the essential guide for all University students!

30 min listen

Ep20- Systematic Reviews: Why and How explained!: Have you ever felt lost conducting a literature review? How do you know you've covered enough of the literature? That's exactly what systematic reviews aim to solve by giving you a super structured process to follow. In this episode, we're diving it ... by How to PhD- the essential guide for all University students!

37 min listen

Ep19- How to peer review!: This is one of the big things in the academic world, but unfortunately there's very little guidance on what exactly it is and how you can get involved. In this episode, we'll take you through everything you need to know about peer review and why it's... by How to PhD- the essential guide for all University students!

32 min listen

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