PhDamn Podcast

PhDamn

Education EN ↓ 32 episodes

Having a PhD is an accomplishment but it's not without its ups, downs, smiles and frowns. Join us damned doctoral divas to discuss all things PhD without the professionalism. If you're also a damned PhD student, want to become one or (for some unfathomable reason) want to reminisce on your time as one; listen in!

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Episode 6: Damn, I need to be supervised?! 24.02.2023 1:13:54

Love them or hate them, supervisors are an essential part of any PhD journey. In this week's episode, we dive deep into what it's like to work with a supervisor. From initial introductions to our evolving relationships (cough-cough), we discuss the dynamics, power hierarchies, and negotiation of expectations between supervisors and PhD students.

Episode 5: Damn, why are we striking? (ft. Nick Burke) 10.02.2023 49:09

This month the UK had its biggest day of strikes in history. Amongst the teachers, nurses, rail and bus strikers were university workers. The PhDamn ladies talk about our feelings on these strikes along with our special guest, Nick!

Episode 4: Damn, am I gay enough? (ft. Mateus Lira) 27.01.2023 1:05:03

How does being Brazilian, gay, an architect and an activist (*gasps for air*) shape your doctoral research? This week we invite our friend, Mateus to talk about the ups and downs of his PhD experience.

Episode 3: Damn, why are we HERE? - The Migration Episode 13.01.2023 1:06:56

How does migration affect your PhD and identity? The PhDamn divas discuss just that using object elicitation. Explore our pride and cognitive dissonances through our objects that remind us of migration.

Episode 2: Damn, dare we aspire? 30.12.2022 59:18

When asked 'why are you doing a PhD?', finding an answer can be super difficult. In light of the New Year (whoop whoop), the PhDamn ladies talk about their reasons for doing a PhD as well as their short and long term aspirations.

Episode 1: Damn, what are we doing? 16.12.2022 1:08:16

In the very first episode of PhDamn, Lara, Merissa and Pragya (somewhat chaotically) describe what our PhD projects are about, our humble beginnings and the things that are currently driving us up the wall.  Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @phdamnpod

PhDamn: Official Trailer 13.12.2022 0:32

Join Lara, Merissa and Pragya in the podcast for damned PhD students. We talk all things studying, sex and social justice while trying to not drive ourselves up the wall for the next three years!