Dr Yvonne Couch - The Role of Luck in Academic Success

Dr Yvonne Couch - The Role of Luck in Academic Success

Dr Yvonne Couch, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.

Yvonne explores the underestimated influence of luck in academia. Drawing from personal experiences and some seldom mentioned literature, she contends that factors beyond our control often play a pivotal role in shaping academic trajectories. Through anecdotes and empirical evidence, Yvonne reassures us that even when hard work and talent seem insufficient, external elements like luck, often labelled as 'serendipity,' are at play. The blog serves as a comforting reassurance (or a reminder that you're not a lucky person) that success is a complex interplay of skill, preparation, and, yes, a bit of fortune.

Find the original text, and narration here on our website.

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-the-role-of-luck-in-academic-success/

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Dr Yvonne Couch is an Alzheimer's Research UK Fellow and Associate Professor at the University of Oxford. Yvonne studies the role of extracellular vesicles and their role in changing the function of the vasculature after stroke, aiming to discover why the prevalence of dementia after stroke is three times higher than the average. It is her passion for problem solving and love of science that drives her, in advancing our knowledge of disease. Yvonne writes about her work, academic life, and careers as she takes a new road into independent research @dr_yvonne_couch

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This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support.

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