PhD Lounge

Aug 05, 2026 • S01 E54 • 00:04:52

Students and Graduates! PhD life has a way of leaking into everything, especially conversation. You meet friends for a simple coffee, but the moment there is a pause you fill it with your dissertation, your supervisor feedback, your deadline anxiety, or t...

Jul 29, 2026 • S01 E53 • 01:19:54

Students and Graduates!Katie Rees holds a PhD in genetics from the Cardiff Metropolitan University, is a Welsh professional swimmer competitor, certified Neuroscience Coach, and the founder of Bioelevate.At Bioelevate, Katie delivers personalised and scie...

Jul 22, 2026 • S01 E52 • 01:00:47

Students and Graduates!Andrea Grandi, PhD, holds a PostDoc in Pharma at the University of Parma and former Corporate R&D Scientist at Chiesi Group.He is the founder of Dr G Development, helping PostDocs in Pharma and related STEM fields to transition and...

Jul 17, 2026 • S01 E51 • 00:08:48

Students and Graduates!A World Cup XI where everyone did their homework: PhDs, MBAs, and BAs across the pitch. In this World Cup 2026 final where Spain and Argentina are playing for the prestigious trophy that will add another star to their kits.For this...

Jul 08, 2026 • S01 E50 • 01:22:02

Students and Graduates!Louise O’Brien is an Egyptologist and Ancient Historian specialising in Roman Egypt.Her research interests focus on portraiture in the ancient world, cultural interactions, and hybrid visual and material culture. She completed her P...

Jun 29, 2026 • S01 E49 • 01:28:53

Students and Graduates!Jack Cooper, PhD, is a Paleobiologist from Swansea University, science write and public communicator.His research expertise is about the Megalodon, a pre-historic shark that went extinct 3 Million years ago.Jack Cooper has been feat...

Jun 24, 2026 • S01 E48 • 00:04:52

Students and Graduates!As the World Cup 2026 is underway, did you know there is only one professional footballer who played a World Cup and obtained a PhD?I introduce to you Turid Knaak, PhD, a former German professional footballer who had 16 caps* for Ge...

Jun 17, 2026 • S02 E33 • 01:42:38

Students and Graduates!Ersin Hussein, PhD, is an ancient historian whose work centres on the history and material culture of ancient Cyprus, with a particular emphasis on questions of identity and heritage. A consistent thread throughout her scholarship i...

Jun 10, 2026 • S02 E33 • 00:04:23

Students and Graduates!Among stereotypes, historical divisions and practical differences, Humanities and STEM deeply bridge gaps in the PhD universe! If you haven't thought about what similarities PhDs in Humanities and STEM bring to the table, then t...

Jun 03, 2026 • S02 E32 • 00:05:22

Students and Graduates!Your PhD can feel like one long stretch of work, but the truth is that each year demands a different kind of focus. In this late-night solo session, we explore how each year of your PhD changes.1st year: First supervisor meetings, l...