How to PhD- the essential guide for all University students!
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How to PhD- the essential guide for all University students!
This is How to PhD, the show dedicated to sharing those key, practical skills for University success! Perhaps you’ve just decided to embark on a PhD, Master’s or Bachelor’s, or maybe you’re a seasoned doctoral veteran about to face your viva. Whatever stage you’re at, University studies can be a hug...
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How to get your PhD work into the media!
Ever wondered how groundbreaking research grabs headlines? If you think it’s all about luck or fame, think again! This episode dives into the strategi...
What is IMPACT and why it's essential for your future career!
In this episode, we dive into the concept of impact in research—what it is, why it’s crucial, and how you can plan for it even at the PhD stage. We ex...
How to craft your PhD's story
In this episode, we explore why a strong narrative is the backbone of a successful PhD. It’s not just about compiling studies or chapters; it’s about...
A little teaser for Season 3...
Get ready for the best season yet! Season 3 is almost here, and we’re taking your PhD journey to new heights. From building a standout PhD narrative t...
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 o...
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 o...
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...
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 mot...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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 change...
A quick show update- don’t worry, we’re still here!
A very brief update on the show and when we'll return! Thank you to the entire How to PhD community for continuing to listen to the show! It means so...
S1E39 | 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...
S1E38 | How to balance your time writing journals vs your thesis!
Balancing spending time on journal papers vs writing your thesis chapters is a tricky one. This week, we have everything you need to know on how to fi...
S1E37 | 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 wr...
S1E36 | 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...
S1E35 | 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 ou...
S1E34 | 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...
S1E33 | Essential tips on being a successful researcher with Prof. Sebastian Kernbach! (Part 2)
We're back with part 2. In this second half of our collaborative episode with Prof. Sebastian Kernbach, we talk about identify the things in your life...
S1E32 | 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...
S1E31 | 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 fro...
S1E30 | 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 PhD...
S1E29 | 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 th...
S1E28 | 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 c...
S1E27 | 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 sp...
S1E26 | 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 sup...
S1E25 | 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...
S1E24 | 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 p...
S1E23 | 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...
S1E22 | 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 min...
S1E21 | 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 review...
S1E20 | 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...
S1E19 | Why interview studies matter and how to do them (Part 2)
We're back after our break and we're wrapping up our two-part episode on interview studies. This time we're tackling the practical things you need to...
A quick update on the show
Hello everyone, a warm welcome to all of our new listeners and of course all of you who have been with us since the early days.
It’s been a lon...
S1E18 | Why interview studies matter and how you can do them (Part 1)
Interview studies can give you a huge amount of valuable data- if done correctly! In this first part of a two-part episode, Arun & Julia give you all...
S1E17 | How to tell good research from bad research!
It’s so important, not only for your PhD, but for life in general to be able to distinguish good research from bad research. Doing so will allow you t...
S1E16 | How to read academic papers!
Pro tip! Don't just read papers like a book! Reading papers is more of an art form than you think. If you know what to look for, you can save yourself...
S1E15 | How to do conferences!
COVID has changed conferences for now, but the tips in this episode are still valid! We remember our first conferences were pretty daunting experience...