PhD Lounge

Feb 11, 2026 • 00:04:25

Students and Graduates!PhD thesis don't leave the academic circle and are shared towards specialised audiences. But what if they can be presented to other type of audiences? In this late-night talk, I describe how you can share your research when foll...

Feb 04, 2026 • S02 E14 • 00:04:40

Students and Graduates!Ever been told, “I don’t care that you have a PhD,” and felt the wind leave your sails? I take that line apart and rebuild it into a roadmap for landing industry roles where your research mindset becomes a competitive advantage. Acr...

Jan 28, 2026 • 01:09:14

Students and Graduates!Samuel Webster, PhD is a lecturer in Anatomy at Swansea University, a YouTuber and podcaster. Sam shares content about anatomy beyond his usual lectures, building an online classroom, and why doing hard things matters more than titl...

Jan 21, 2026 • 01:25:43

Students and graduates!Miriam Beyers is a double PhD in Environmental Science from the Universities of Copenhagen and Ghent, and is the founder and CEO of WonTime, offering tailored workshops about time management and productivity exercises around wellbei...

Jan 14, 2026 • S02 • 00:03:48

Students and Graduates!A PhD doesn’t make you smarter.” Bold claim—or honest truth? The idea that a PhD proves superior intelligence and show how real expertise comes from focus, method, and clear communication. In this solo session, rarity fuels the myth...

Jan 07, 2026 • S02 E16 • 00:03:37

A doctorate can feel like juggling knives in a windstorm—until you simplify your approach. We break down a practical rule of three that keeps your research clear, effective, and memorable: strategy, management, and communication. Rather than drowning in t...

Dec 17, 2025 • S02 E13 • 00:34:42

Students and Graduates!Ewelina Kurtys is a PhD in neuroscience, business developer and technology advisor at FinalSpark. With more than 20 peer-reviewed papers, Ewelina's work at FinalSpark is about market-planning, strategy and investment in working...

Nov 12, 2025 • S02 E14 • 01:53:57

Students and Graduates!Nikita is a PhD candidate in Biology at Swansea University who submitted his PhD on the behaviour and ecology of predator interactions, and working at two field sites in sub-Saharan Africa to quantify the famous fight between mongoo...

Oct 22, 2025 • S02 E12 • 00:27:29

In this solo session, I share a candid reflection on passing the viva, then map the four pillars of a modern PhD: funding, mental health, career strategy, and networking.Practical stories, honest stats, and a nudge to build options beyond the thesis Viva...

Sep 03, 2025 • S02 E13 • 01:28:19

Daria Levina, PhD, shares her journey from winning law competitions in Russia to completing two PhDs, securing a Harvard Law degree through crowdfunding, and building a business helping others access competitive education funding.
• From law Olympiad...