Mastodon for Scientists: What Are the Benefits?
What is a mastodon? If you said ‘extinct relative of the woolly mammoth’, then congratulations, you might just possibly be a palaeontologist. […]
How to Start a Literature Review (Like a Pro)
Ah, how to start a literature review – those words will be all too familiar to battle-hardened researchers, but to the rest […]
Beyond the Ivory Tower: What to Do After Your PhD
If you’ve recently earnt your PhD (or you’re just on the verge of finishing) you may be wondering what to do next. […]
Shifting Gears: Moving from Academia to Industry
A leap of faith. A step into the unknown. A whole new world. There are countless familiar phrases we could use to […]
How to Read Research Papers Like a Boss
Reading research papers can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be that way. With a few tips and tricks, you can […]
4 Films on the Surprising Thrills of Academia
Ah, the movies. A chance to relax and unwind by disappearing into a far-flung visual fantasy, and a great way to bring […]
Know Your Worth: How to Protect Your Wellbeing in Academia
Academia can be a minefield when it comes to your wellbeing. Just when you think you have everything going steady – your […]
Science versus Humanities: The Final Fight
A volcanic conflict echoing across the ages. Godzilla versus Mothra. Romans versus barbarians. Athenians versus Spartans. All era-defining rivalries, but none quite […]
Easy APA Referencing for Journal Articles
Did somebody say APA? Those three little letters might not seem much, but if you’re planning to submit journal articles, then get […]
Action Research: Lighting a Fire in Further Education
Join us in episode 14 for a candid conversation with Martine Ellis, writer, coach and educator on wellbeing-driven productivity. What is action research, and why is wellbeing so important in academia? Plus, we talk about perceived tensions between further and higher education, and discover how saying ‘no’ can make your academic life a whole lot healthier.
Psycholinguistic Secrets: The Mysterious Workings of Words and the Mind
What happens to your heart when it undergoes too much stress? Is it possible to exercise too much? And why might a fit, healthy young athlete suffer a heart attack mid-match? Discover the answers to all of these questions and more in episode 9, with Yasmin Dickinson, PhD in cardiovascular medicine. Plus, we address the issue of unstable research contracts, and ask ‘how do you find a balance between real life and academia?’
Questions of the Heart: Cardiac Hypertrophy with Yasmin Dickinson
What happens to your heart when it undergoes too much stress? Is it possible to exercise too much? And why might a fit, healthy young athlete suffer a heart attack mid-match? Discover the answers to all of these questions and more in episode 9, with Yasmin Dickinson, PhD in cardiovascular medicine. Plus, we address the issue of unstable research contracts, and ask ‘how do you find a balance between real life and academia?’