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PhD Lounge

Luis Maia

  • 46 Episodes
  • English
  • Last updated Jul 23, 2023
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Solo Session: Networking in PhD: The Most Valuable Skill

May 13, 2026 • S02 E31 • 00:04:33

Students and Graduates!

Networking can feel like a mysterious academic superpower: everyone tells you to do it during your PhD, but nobody explains how to do it without feeling awkward, uncomfortable and time-consuming. In this late-night talk, we unpack why networking is one of the most valuable skills you can build throughout and after your PhD, through three PVP insights.
—> Purpose

—> Value

—> Patience

Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure!

Bibliography

Bozward. D. (2025, September 24). Networking for PhDs: Building connections inside and outside academia. Dr David Bozward.

Cao. V. (2020, September 13). PhDs’ greatest weakness: not networking. Free the PhD.

Childs. K. (2024, November 4). Researcher Development University of Glasgow.  Building your academic network: Why it’s never too early to start (Katharine Childs) [Video]. YouTube.

Moser. T. (2025, July 15). Why Networking Matters: A Comprehensive Guide for PhD Success. alchemist-tribune.academicrenegade.news.

Nagy, H. (2026, March 23). PhD networking. career-advice.jobs.ac.uk.

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