Episodes

  • The Why, What and How (of a PhD, of course)

    The Why, What and How (of a PhD, of course)
    Oct 15 2020
    Join David Pollard, Dave Graham and (Dr.) Colin Keogh as they navigate the tricky waters of academia to bring you all the fun and hijinks of starting your PhD. Anecdotal stories, life lessons and a whole lot of humour will be your guides along the way.
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    35 mins
  • Super-Advisors (yes, they matter)

    Super-Advisors (yes, they matter)
    Oct 22 2020
    Join David Pollard, Dave Graham and (Dr.) Colin Keogh as they navigate the tricky waters of academia to bring you all the fun and hijinks of starting your PhD. Anecdotal stories, life lessons and a whole lot of humour will be your guides along the way. - In Episode 2, we cover Supervisors and Advisors and why they sometimes make or break your experience with your PhD. Tune in for the appropriate level of wit and wisdom as the two Daves and one Doc discuss these two subjects.
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    30 mins
  • PhD Orientation: So....now what?!

    PhD Orientation: So....now what?!
    Oct 29 2020
    In Episode 3, we cover Orientation which, let's face it, can be a DRY subject. We compare experiences, both from local and international perspectives as well as give some pointers on how to get the most out of your campus and digital assets. As always, the appropriate amount of sugar & vinegar is applied to our telling; after all, this is real life!
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    25 mins
  • Early Stage Tools: Annotated Bibliography & Circles of Knowledge

    Early Stage Tools: Annotated Bibliography & Circles of Knowledge
    Nov 5 2020
    In Episode 4, we cover some of the basic tools that can help you on your Phd journey, from beginning to end, namely your Annotated Bibliography & the Circles of Knowledge concept. We talk about what they are, what they should be and how to build your own. They are evolutionary so we discuss how the should changes as you progress on your doctoral journey.
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    25 mins
  • Meaningful Diversions and Non-Linear Paths

    Meaningful Diversions and Non-Linear Paths
    Nov 12 2020
    In Episode 5, we welcome our first guest onto the show, Dr. Emma M. Smith, who gained her PhD in Rehabilitation Services from the University of British Columbia. Dr.Smith is a clinician, educator, and researcher in the field of assistive technology, who is passionate about global access to enabling technologies which enhance independence and participation for all, regardless of ability. We chat with Dr. Smith about her process for completing her Phd, how to increase the human impact of your doctoral work and how to balance doctoral work, volunteering and other research projects. To find out more about Dr. Emma M. Smith, please visit: emmamariasmith.ca or visit maynoothuniversity.ie/all-institute
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    35 mins
  • Building External Networks within your PhD Journey

    Building External Networks within your PhD Journey
    Nov 19 2020
    In Episode 6, we welcome our next guest onto the show, Dr. Aisling O'Neill, who gained her PhD in Entrepreneurship, Motivation & Networks from Waterford Institute of Technology. Dr. O'Neill's passion lies in facilitating the development of impactful knowledge through high-level research and innovation. She plays an instrumental role in driving the development of a sustainable entrepreneurial economy in the South East Region of Ireland. We chat with Dr. O'Neill about her PhD journey, how to build external networks during your doctoral work and how to add some elements of the startup world into your research.
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    24 mins
  • Disrupting the Peer Review Process

    Disrupting the Peer Review Process
    Dec 10 2020
    In Episode 7 , we talk to Gabriele Marinello, Co-Founder of Qeios, a new research platform allowing users to create beautiful, SEO-friendly preprints, post them, and get research into the best possible shape with early feedback from peers. We talk about the historically closed peer-review process, disruption through technology and the growth of impact measurement in research!
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    40 mins
  • When Doubt Strikes!

    When Doubt Strikes!
    Dec 19 2020
    In Episode 8, we discuss the dreaded Doubt! It's a natural part of undertaking anything new, which at its core we all do during Doctoral research. Early doubt about joining a program, midway doubt about your research approach or methods and final doubt before your Viva! Join us as we chat about dealing with doubt, using it to your advantage and how to prepare, push through and progress past it.
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    29 mins