Starting Teaching

Here we discuss the ever-elusive work-life balance: what causes imbalances, the consequences of those imbalances, and how to take steps to ensure plenty of self-care and a reasonable quality of life.

3 Juni 202123min

Some universities require a manuscript, others 3 papers strung together, and some even give PhD students an option. Here we talk about the pros and cons of the various options and some suggestions on ...

3 Juni 202116min

Here's another tricky, sticky issue that can arise: who goes first, second, third or nineteenth on a paper? Janne and Laura provide some tips and tricks on how to negotiate for your author spot.

27 Maj 202118min

As with all relationships, the grad student-supervisor relationship can be both beneficial and/or fraught with turmoil. In this episode, Janne and Laura unpack some of the do's and don'ts of how to na...

27 Maj 202120min

Janne and Laura talk about how to go about selecting your grad supervisor.

27 Maj 202121min

Worried about making the dreaded conference faux pas (or fox paw, as we like to say)? Concerned about how to deal with social awkwardness? Looking for some good (and bad) ideas on networking? Janne an...

11 Maj 202125min

In this episode Janne and Laura share their tips & tricks for surviving the dreaded academic conference (while debunking a few myths along the way).

11 Maj 202121min