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Thank you for tuning in to PhD Lounge, you'll become a Doctor of Philosophy by immersing yourself into the latest topics of the PhD Universe 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 Olympiads to academia: How winning national competitions opened doors to university without entrance exams • Crowdfunding $92,000 for Harvard by building relationships and sharing her mission for accessible education • Insights from serving on PhD admissions committees: What makes applications stand out • The importance of connecting research to real-world problems rather than just citing literature • Productivity techniques: Using the "agile method" to break down PhD projects into manageable chunks • Digital note-taking with Zettelkasten methodology using Obsidian to create interconnected research notes • Building support networks as essential for navigating the solitary PhD journey • Challenging the pressure for academics to maintain online presence and personal branding • Transitioning academic expertise into a consultancy helping others secure competitive funding • Pursuing stand-up comedy as a creative outlet alongside academic work Follow Daria's work at harvardstateofmind.com or connect with her on LinkedIn and YouTube. Students and Graduates! This is a mid-roll from my late-night talk with Ilana Horwitz, PhD, about her book The Entrepreneurial Scholar. A New Mindset for Success in Academia and Beyond. Use the code IMH20 when buying her book at Princeton Univ Press Innovative Language Spanish101.com Learn Spanish with Innovative Language and you'll get 25% OFF by typing SPECIAL25OFF Students and graduates, Have a break from this session by hearing a late-night talk I had with Michael Gerharz, PhD, about the impact of communication in your PhD and in public. Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Sportify Sportify personalises FIFA style sporting cards with a 10% when using the code PHDLOUNGE10 Support the show Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Donation tab - https://www.phdlounge.co.uk/donate Buzzsprout subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support Instagram: @phdlmf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luismaia94/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast

Thank you for tuning in to PhD Lounge, you'll become a Doctor of Philosophy by immersing yourself into the latest topics of the PhD Universe The transition from academia to industry remains one of the most challenging journeys for PhDs, yet it's a path that half of all doctoral graduates will take. Elena Hoffer, PhD and founder of https://www.alma.me/ shares her journey from academia to entrepreneurship and explains how she helps PhDs and PostDocs transitioning to industry careers after reaching over 100,000 LinkedIn followers. • PhDs often struggle to translate their academic skills into language industry employers understand • Networking is about relationship building over time, not transactional requests to strangers • True value of a PhD lies in who you become during the process, not just the thesis produced • Industry employers value PhDs for their problem-solving abilities, resilience, and "get things done" mentality • Most successful job searches focus on 1-2 targeted positions rather than applying broadly • Taking courses in areas like project management signals clear career direction to potential employers • Time management and prioritization are essential for balancing entrepreneurship with content creation • The PhD degree remains valuable but could evolve to better prepare graduates for diverse career paths Visit https://www.alma.me/ to learn more about helping PhDs transition to industry, and follow Elena on LinkedIn or listen to her podcast "Post PhD Directions" for more insights on leveraging your doctoral experience in the professional world. PostPhDDirections podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2trW8zOrwLgh9HKWNqHLpp?si=41cec8b3020d4c3a Students and Graduates! This is a mid-roll from my late-night talk with Ilana Horwitz, PhD, about her book The Entrepreneurial Scholar. A New Mindset for Success in Academia and Beyond. Use the code IMH20 when buying her book at Princeton Univ Press Innovative Language Spanish101.com Learn Spanish with Innovative Language and you'll get 25% OFF by typing SPECIAL25OFF Students and graduates, Have a break from this session by hearing a late-night talk I had with Michael Gerharz, PhD, about the impact of communication in your PhD and in public. Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Sportify Sportify personalises FIFA style sporting cards with a 10% when using the code PHDLOUNGE10 Innovative Language Japanesepod101.com Learn Japanese with Innovative Language and you'll get 25% OFF by typing SPECIAL25OFF Innovative Language Spanish101.com Learn Spanish with Innovative Language and you'll get 25% OFF by typing SPECIAL25OFF Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Donation tab - https://www.phdlounge.co.uk/donate Buzzsprout subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support Instagram: @phdlmf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luismaia94/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast

Thank you for tuning in to PhD Lounge, you'll become a Doctor of Philosophy by immersing yourself into the latest topics of the PhD Universe Students and Graduates! Ilana Horwitz, PhD, is an assistant lecturer of Jewish Studies and Sociology at Tulane University, New Orleans. Ilana presents her released book The Entrepreneurial Scholar. A New Mindset for Success in Academia and Beyond, along other future projects. Buy Ilana's The Entrepreneurial Scholar on Princeton Univ Press and get 20% OFF by typing IMH20: https://press.princeton.edu/books/paperback/9780691240893/the-entrepreneurial-scholar Ilana's website: https://www.ilanahorwitz.com/ Ilana's LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilana-horwitz-447b092/ Thank you all for tuning in, it's been a pleasure! Students and Graduates! This is a mid-roll from my late-night talk with Ilana Horwitz, PhD, about her book The Entrepreneurial Scholar. A New Mindset for Success in Academia and Beyond. Use the code IMH20 when buying her book at Princeton Univ Press Innovative Language Spanish101.com Learn Spanish with Innovative Language and you'll get 25% OFF by typing SPECIAL25OFF Students and graduates, Have a break from this session by hearing a late-night talk I had with Michael Gerharz, PhD, about the impact of communication in your PhD and in public. Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Sportify Sportify personalises FIFA style sporting cards with a 10% when using the code PHDLOUNGE10 Support the show Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Donation tab - https://www.phdlounge.co.uk/donate Buzzsprout subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support Instagram: @phdlmf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luismaia94/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast

Thank you for tuning in to PhD Lounge, you'll become a Doctor of Philosophy by immersing yourself into the latest topics of the PhD Universe Link to the call for paper conference at Swansea University: https://listserv.liv.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa?A2=CLASSICISTS;d26a3f17.2501 Submit your abstracts to either one of these emails: a.e.a.dawson@swansea.ac.uk & i.a.g.winton@swansea.ac.uk Students and Graduates! The first late-night talk with three PhDs of 2025 is here! Alec Dawson is a PhD Candidate at Swansea University, whose thesis is on Late Antique Rule in Hispania and the Role of the Regnum Suevorum. Since then, Alec has presented papers at international conferences in Spain and the UK, including the renowned Celtic Conference in Classics. Alongside university teaching responsibilities, Alec also has published book reviews for the journal Plekos and jointly chair a departmental seminar series. Bella Winton, a funded PhD candidate at Swansea University, specialises in Greek Hagiography from Christian Late Antiquity, focusing on their value as sophisticated literary narratives. Ella Harford is a PhD student at Swansea University in history. Her thesis focuses on representations of sex and adultery amongst women in 18th century print culture. Check out their social media platforms to network with them. Alec: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alec-dawson-104b56287/ Bella: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabella-winton-487859174/ Ella: @emharford Thank you all for tuning in, it's been a pleasure! P.S. My deepest apologies for the external noise as the late-night talk was recorded inside of a library pod where the walls reduce a bit of the external noise. There were other pods where undergraduates were talking, hence the external noise. I did my best to reduce the noise at the best of my editing abilities. Yet, I hope that you have enjoyed this talk! Students and Graduates! This is a mid-roll from my late-night talk with Ilana Horwitz, PhD, about her book The Entrepreneurial Scholar. A New Mindset for Success in Academia and Beyond. Use the code IMH20 when buying her book at Princeton Univ Press Innovative Language Spanish101.com Learn Spanish with Innovative Language and you'll get 25% OFF by typing SPECIAL25OFF Students and graduates, Have a break from this session by hearing a late-night talk I had with Michael Gerharz, PhD, about the impact of communication in your PhD and in public. Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Sportify Sportify personalises FIFA style sporting cards with a 10% when using the code PHDLOUNGE10 Support the show Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Donation tab - https://www.phdlounge.co.uk/donate Buzzsprout subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support Instagram: @phdlmf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luismaia94/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast

Send us a text Get NordVPN's exclusive deal of 72% off of your 2-year plan to secure your internet. Click on the NordVPN in bold on the donation/affiliate tab at phdlounge.co.uk https://nordvpn.com/special/?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_term=&utm_content&utm_campaign=off15&utm_source=aff113126 I earn a small commission on the product bought using the above link, which helps support the podcast at no extra cost to you. What if the tools you rely on to boost your productivity are actually holding you back? Are they worth of investment? Join me on the PhD Lounge as we kick off 2025 with a heartfelt reflection on both personal achievements and academic milestones from the past year. PhD students often turn to productivity tools and hacks with the hope of enhancing their research efficiency; however, this episode uncovers the hidden pitfalls associated with these tools. The conversation encourages listeners to critically assess the impact of these tools on their personal workflow and mental well-being. • Questioning the overwhelming influence of productivity tools • Sharing personal year reflections and growth experiences • Discussing the financial implications of productivity tools • Highlighting the importance of finding suitable tools for individual styles • Critiquing the linearity assumption in a PhD journey • Exploring the Pomodoro Technique and its varying effectiveness • Encouraging a balanced approach to productivity • Advising against blindly following productivity trends Tune in for thought-provoking insights and strategies that promise to transform your PhD experience. If you're a PhD candidate or graduate and want to share your research and even ask a question or leave a thought about this topic, you can send me an email at luigephdlaunch@gmail.com or on my social media, as mentioned above. Thank you all for tuning in. It has been a pleasure. Listen to these three episodes I heard on Mics to Millions Podcast hosted by Sam Guia: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-seo-valuable-tips-to-improve-your-podcasts/id1725636457?i=1000674116133 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/14-money-making-strategies-used-by-top-podcasters-ep-36/id1725636457?i=1000668280007 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/15-years-of-online-audience-building-insights-in/id1725636457?i=1000669906524 Students and graduates, Have a break from this session by hearing a late-night talk I had with Michael Gerharz, PhD, about the impact of communication in your PhD and in public. Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Sportify Sportify personalises FIFA style sporting cards with a 10% when using the code PHDLOUNGE10 Support the show Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Donation tab - https://www.phdlounge.co.uk/donate Buzzsprout subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support Instagram: @phdlmf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luismaia94/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast

Send us a text Students and Graduates, Eilian Richmond is a PhD graduate from Swansea University, who wrote his dissertation about the literary contradictions and hyper linkage within the Bible using his upcoming novel Earthbound as a reference. Earthbound is a satire whom Eilian in his comical and satirical tones, challenges the biblical scenes by mixing his doctoral arguments with his satirical scenes based on biblical episodes across his novel. Strong language, puns and (doctoral) criticism about the literary contradictions across the Bible are mentioned. Listener discretion is advised for those who have read the Bible and follow the teachings of Jesus Christ and God's words. Get 10% off on Spotify cards by typing PHDLOUNGE10 on the link below: https://sportifycards.com/?ref=phdlounge Plus, save 15% off on Black Friday by typing the code BF24 and automatic savings up to 35% with free shipping on orders over £40. I earn a small commission on the product bought using the above link, which helps support the podcast at no extra cost to you. Are you a PhD student/graduate who would like to be featured on PhD Lounge or for any business inquiries? Email me at luisphdlounge@gmail.com Thank you all for tuning in, it's been a pleasure! References about the biblical hyperlinked texts and their literary contradictions: Philosophadam. (2021, June 20). The First Hyperlinked Text: The Bible and its 63,779 Cross-References. Words From the Wind. https://philosophadam.wordpress.com/2018/05/16/the-first-hyperlinked-text-the-bible-and-its-63779-cross-references/ BibViz Project - Bible Contradictions, Misogyny, Violence, Inaccuracies interactively visualized. (n.d.). https://philb61.github.io/index.html Reach out Eilian Richmond, PhD: eilianjohn@outlook.com linkedin.com/in/dr-eilian-richmond-502933239 Sportify Sportify personalises FIFA style sporting cards with a 10% when using the code PHDLOUNGE10 Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Donation tab - https://www.phdlounge.co.uk/donate Buzzsprout subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support Facebook: @phdpodlounge Instagram: @phdlmf Threads: @phdlmf Twitter: @phdloungecast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast Twitch: phdlounge https://www.twitch.tv/phdlounge

Send us a text Students and Graduates! In this new late-night solo talk of the PhD Iceberg Explained Series, I speak about the issue of Writer's Block, a common feature that affects PhDs, overall. But is Writer's Block really a cognitive and intellectual challenge to all of us or is it just NONSENSE?! Stay tuned for this solo session as I share three impactful insights along with some solutions that PhDs must put into practice if they feel they have Writer's Block. Get 10% off on any clothing product you buy on Preworn by typing PHDLOUNGE10 on the link below: https://preworn.ltd/pages/mens?ref=PHDLOUNGE I earn a small commission on the product bought using the above link, which helps support the podcast at no extra cost to you. Are you a PhD student/graduate who would like to be featured on PhD Lounge or for any business inquiries? Email me at luisphdlounge@gmail.com Thank you all for tuning in, it's been a pleasure! Cited Bibliography: Bergler, E. (1950). Does “writer’s block” exist? PubMed, 7(1), 43–54. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15413593 Lumivero. (2024, June 12). Dealing with writer’s block. Lumivero. https://lumivero.com/resources/dealing-with-writers-block/ Pantry, P. I. a. F. (2021, May 6). New kid on the (writer’s) block: A history of writer’s block through food. The Past Is a Foreign Pantry. https://thepastisaforeignpantry.com/2021/05/06/new-kid-on-the-writers-block-a-history-of-writers-block-through-food/ Welpinghus, A. (2019, February 4). A Theory of Writer’s Block. The Philosophers’ Cocoon. https://philosopherscocoon.typepad.com/blog/2019/04/a-theory-of-writers-block.html Zorbaz, K. Z. (2015). The effects of various variables on university students’ writer’s block levels. The Anthropologist, 21(1–2), 311–322. https://doi.org/10.1080/09720073.2015.11891820 Sportify Sportify personalises FIFA style sporting cards with a 10% when using the code PHDLOUNGE10 Innovative Language Japanesepod101.com Learn Japanese with Innovative Language and you'll get 25% OFF by typing SPECIAL25OFF Innovative Language Spanish101.com Learn Spanish with Innovative Language and you'll get 25% OFF by typing SPECIAL25OFF Preworn Explore 10,000 + clothing brands over 800,000 items and get 10% off on your purchase. PHDLOUNGE10 Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Donation tab - https://www.phdlounge.co.uk/donate Buzzsprout subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support Facebook: @phdpodlounge Instagram: @phdlmf Threads: @phdlmf Twitter: @phdloungecast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast Twitch: phdlounge https://www.twitch.tv/phdlounge

Send us a text Students and Graduates! This new session of the PhD Iceberg Series explores four points about PhD students with research funding and self-funding their research. Precisely, it explores the psychology and mindset of a funded and self-funded PhD! Learn Japanese and get 40% Off Forever Premium or Premium PLUS by typing the code EPIC2024. Only 300 spots and the sale starts from the 9th until the 20th of September - https://www.japanesepod101.com/member/go.php?r=4553661&l=uggcf%3A%2F%2Fjjj.wncnarfrcbq101.pbz%2Frcvp-yc%3Fhgz_fbhepr%3DRznvy%26hgz_pnzcnvta%3DVaabingvir_Ynathntr_Nssvyvngr_Frcgrzore_2024%26pzc%3D1%26hgz_zrqvhz%3DPnzcnvtare.pbz I earn a small commission on the product bought using the above link, which helps support the channel at no extra cost to you. Are you a PhD student/graduate who would like to be featured on PhD Lounge or for any business inquiries? Email me at luisphdlounge@gmail.com Thank you all for tuning in, it's been a pleasure! Cited sources: Minerva52The International Journal of Management Education19Higher Education Quarterly78The Journal of Social Sciences Studies and Research3https://tjsssr.com/index.php/tjsssr/article/view/76International Journal of STEM Education8https://doi.org/10.1186/s40594-021-00308-wthe Journal of Research Administration/Journal of Research Administration51PhDone: A Professional Dissertation Editor’s Guide to Writing Your Doctoral Thesis and Earning Your PhDInnovative Language Japanesepod101.com Learn Japanese with Innovative Language and you'll get 25% OFF by typing SPECIAL25OFF Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Donation tab - https://www.phdlounge.co.uk/donate Buzzsprout subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support Facebook: @phdpodlounge Instagram: @phdlmf Threads: @phdlmf Twitter: @phdloungecast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast Twitch: phdlounge https://www.twitch.tv/phdlounge

Send us a text Students and graduates! Dr Michael Gerharz, a German PhD in Computer Science, talks about the importance of effective communication and what makes a great public communicator. Effective communication is a skill every PhD student must master, yet many struggle to make their complex research understandable to a lay audience. Dr Michael tackles this challenge head-on, drawing from personal experiences of explaining intricate research to family members without academic backgrounds to anecdotes about the reluctance of some academics and non-academics to simplify their language to practical advice on using plain language and digital tools. To know more about Dr Michael Gerharz and his brilliant work on effective public communication, check out his website where you can find his articles, his blog "The Art of Communicating" and his new book The PATH to Strategic Impact: https://michaelgerharz.com/ Irresistible Communication Podcast: https://michaelgerharz.com/podcast Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Business collabs and become a guest: luisphdlounge@gmail.com Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Dissertation Editor Dissertation Editor proudly sponsors PhD Lounge 10% off for their services if you listen PhD Lounge Sportify Sportify personalises FIFA style sporting cards with a 10% when using the code PHDLOUNGE10 Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Donation tab - https://www.phdlounge.co.uk/donate Buzzsprout subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support Facebook: @phdpodlounge Instagram: @phdlmf Threads: @phdlmf Twitter: @phdloungecast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast Twitch: phdlounge https://www.twitch.tv/phdlounge

Send us a text Students and Graduates! Natalie Jarvis is a PhD candidate from Swansea University, researching the UK workforce within the volunteering and disability sectors. Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! To know more about her research, check out her LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-louise-jarvis-/ I was a guest at The Butterfly Princess Show, hosted by Steph Marie: https://youtu.be/uNapY4rkmDQ?si=yxdqOfGGPceI-ven Business collabs and become a guest: luisphdlounge@gmail.com Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Facebook: phdpodlounge Instagram: @phdlmf X: @phdloungecast 1-time donation: https://phdlounge-podcast.pod.fan Dissertation Editor Dissertation Editor proudly sponsors PhD Lounge 10% off for their services if you listen PhD Lounge Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Donation tab - https://www.phdlounge.co.uk/donate Buzzsprout subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support Facebook: @phdpodlounge Instagram: @phdlmf Threads: @phdlmf Twitter: @phdloungecast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast Twitch: phdlounge https://www.twitch.tv/phdlounge

Send us a text Students and Graduates! PhD Lounge is back with another late-night interview! Carys Hughes is a PhD student from Swansea University, researching soft power within the Achaemenid and Seleucid royal courts. Maria Lord, Henry Bohun and Troy Wilkinson are three PhD candidates from University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) researching about sensorial archaeology in the Hellenistic world, Ptolemaic Egypt, and the Roman campaigns during the reign of emperor Trajan, respectively. Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Business collabs and become a guest: luisphdlounge@gmail.com Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Facebook: phdpodlounge Instagram: @phdlmf X: @phdloungecast 1-time donation: https://phdlounge-podcast.pod.fan Dissertation Editor Dissertation Editor proudly sponsors PhD Lounge 10% off for their services if you listen PhD Lounge Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Donation tab - https://www.phdlounge.co.uk/donate Buzzsprout subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support Facebook: @phdpodlounge Instagram: @phdlmf Threads: @phdlmf Twitter: @phdloungecast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast Twitch: phdlounge https://www.twitch.tv/phdlounge

Send us a text Students and Graduates! This session of the PhD Iceberg Explained Series is about the use of social media and in what ways you can sell yourself as a PhD student/candidate. Enculturation is a characteristic of social media which I describe some of its aspects that are popular in PhD education. Those being #s, university branding, entrepreneurship, blogs, vlogs, and many more to stand out yourself within the PhD social media world! I hope you enjoy hearing this session. Thank you for tuning in, it's been a pleasure! Are you a PhD student/graduate who would like to be featured on PhD Lounge or for any business inquiries? Email me at luisphdlounge@gmail.com Check out this podcast: No Shame in my Name (NSIMN) https://open.spotify.com/show/75MJau8BwyVIPcrnjfflmJ?si=8eca8951cfb64a93 Bibliography: Kaelyn Grace Apple. https://kaelynapple.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@KaelynGraceApple Ellie Hurer: https://www.instagram.com/myphdexperience/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Rauschnabel, P. A., Sheldon, P., & Herzfeldt, E. (2019). What motivates users to hashtag on social media? Psychology & Marketing, 36(5), 473–488. Bennett, L., & Folley, S. (2014). A tale of two doctoral students: social media tools and hybridised identities. Research in Learning Technology, 22. Marešová, P., Hruška, J., & Kuča, K. (2020). Social media university branding. Education Sciences, 10(3), 74. Busque, B. L., & Mingoia, J. (2021). Getting social: postgraduate students use of social media. Studies in Continuing Education, 45(1), 54–70. Rahman, S., Ramakrishnan, T., & Ngamassi, L. (2019b). Impact of social media use on student satisfaction in Higher Education. Higher Education Quarterly, 74(3), 304–319. Salzmann‐Erikson, M., & Eriksson, H. (2018). PhD students’ presenting, staging and announcing their educational status - An analysis of shared images in social media. Computers & Education, 116, 237–243. Cheng, M., Taylor, J., Williams, J., & Kang, T. (2016). Student satisfaction and perceptions of quality: testing the linkages for PhD students. Higher Education Research and Development, 35(6), 1153–1166. Zhu, Y., & Procter, R. (2015). Use of blogs, Twitter and Facebook by UK PhD Students for Scholarly Communication. Observatorio (OBS*), 9(2). Chen, M., & Xiao, X. (2022). The effect of social media on the development of students’ affective variables. Frontiers in Psychology, 13. Nguyen, P. D., Tran, L. T. T., & Baker, J. (2021). Driving university brand value through social media. Technology in Society, 65, 101588. Dissertation Editor Dissertation Editor proudly sponsors PhD Lounge 10% off for their services if you listen PhD Lounge Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Donation tab - https://www.phdlounge.co.uk/donate Buzzsprout subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support Facebook: @phdpodlounge Instagram: @phdlmf Threads: @phdlmf Twitter: @phdloungecast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast Twitch: phdlounge https://www.twitch.tv/phdlounge

Send us a text Students and Graduates! Allen Roda and Lauren Saunders, PhDs, are the authors of PhDone, A Professional Dissertation Editor’s Guide to Writing Your Doctoral Thesis and Earning Your PhD. PhDone is a resourceful book for anyone who is applying for a PhD and who is already a PhD candidate. Book release date: 8th of August. Allen Roda is the founder and CEO of Dissertation Editor, while Lauren Saunders is the Vice President, and they work with PhD students in giving their best work and tools for PhD students to have an excellent PhD thesis for examination and publishing. With a team of PhDs, Dissertation Editor works on proofreading, formatting, editing and provide consultation sessions. Dissertation Editor Website: https://www.dissertation-editor.com For any listener of PhD Lounge, you will get 10% to access Dissertation Editor ONLY if you mention that you are a listener of PhD Lounge. Allen Roda Social Media (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/allenroda/ Lauren Saunders Social Media (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/drlaurensaunders/ Are you a PhD student and would like to be a guest at the PhD Lounge or writing a blog (new feature)? email me at luisphdlounge@gmail.com Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Check out this podcast too: No Shame in my Name (NSIMN) https://open.spotify.com/show/75MJau8BwyVIPcrnjfflmJ?si=8eca8951cfb64a93 Dissertation Editor Dissertation Editor proudly sponsors PhD Lounge 10% off for their services if you listen PhD Lounge Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Donation tab - https://www.phdlounge.co.uk/donate Buzzsprout subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support Facebook: @phdpodlounge Instagram: @phdlmf Threads: @phdlmf Twitter: @phdloungecast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast Twitch: phdlounge https://www.twitch.tv/phdlounge

Send us a text Students and Graduates! The second anniversary of the PhD Lounge proudly presents another late-night interview with a new PhD student guest! Gabriela Radulescu is a third year PhD student in History and Anthropology of Science at the Technical University in Berlin, whose research is about the history of SETI, Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, through radio wave astronomy strategies during the Soviet Union. Gabriela's passion for her research led also to share it through her podcast in her native language, Romanian: Anthropologie Interstelara, alongside other current projects related to her PhD. Interstelara Antropologie : https://open.spotify.com/show/6swofIaLF6ee2xfNvtOFSf?si=3a25e7adfca742ea Her academic profile: https://tu-berlin.academia.edu/GabrielaRadulescu Preliminary list of References regarding SETI: Gindilis, L. M., & Gurvits, L. (2019). SETI in Russia, USSR and the post-Soviet space: a century of research. Acta Astronautica, 162, 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2019.04.030 Cocconi, G. and Morrison, P. 1959. Searching for Interstellar Communications. Nature, 184, 844-846. Thank you all for tuning in, it's been a pleasure! UPDATE!!: The PhD Lounge is now on Twitch and you watch my livestream sessions about my solo and late-night interviews talks. Being new to Twitch, I'm still playing around to make yourselves comfortable in hearing my voice and watching me speaking! Are you a PhD student and liked to be interviewed on a late-night session? Email to: luisphdlounge@gmail.com Support the podcast: Podfan: https://pod.fan/phdlounge-podcast Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/supporters/new Check out this podcast: No Shame in my Name (NSIMN) https://open.spotify.com/show/75MJau8BwyVIPcrnjfflmJ?si=8eca8951cfb64a93 Support the show Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Donation tab - https://www.phdlounge.co.uk/donate Buzzsprout subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support Facebook: @phdpodlounge Instagram: @phdlmf Threads: @phdlmf Twitter: @phdloungecast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast Twitch: phdlounge https://www.twitch.tv/phdlounge

Send us a text Students and Graduates! This session of the PhD Iceberg Explained series entails the overall challenges of the first PhD draft, where I share some thoughts about what to consider to present your first written draft to your supervisor. Writing the first draft is not easy and it can be time consuming and overwhelming to leave good first impressions on paper when we start the PhD. Thank you all for tuning in, it's been a pleasure! UPDATE!!: The PhD Lounge is now on Twitch and you watch my livestream sessions about my solo and late-night interviews talks. Being new to Twitch, I'm still playing around to make yourselves comfortable in hearing my voice and watching me speaking! Are you a PhD student and liked to be interviewed on a late-night session? Email to: luisphdlounge@gmail.com Check out as well this podcast: No Shame in my Name (NSIMN) https://open.spotify.com/show/75MJau8BwyVIPcrnjfflmJ?si=8eca8951cfb64a93 Bibliography: Dunleavy, P. (2003). Authoring a PhD: How to Plan, Draft, Write and Finish a Doctoral Thesis or Dissertation. http://ci.nii.ac.jp/ncid/BA62080807 Film Courage. (2020, November 9). Trying To Write A Perfect First Draft Is A Waste Of Time - Frank Dietz [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jQ8WwBe87w How many thesis drafts do you need to write? | James Hayton’s PhD advice website. (n.d.). https://jameshaytonphd.com/quick-tips/how-many-thesis-drafts-do-you-need-to-write Hurley, M. (2021, September 25). How to structure bullet point lists | Writing Clear Science. https://www.writingclearscience.com.au/bullet-point-lists/ Lempriere, M. (2023). 80 things I wish I knew when I was doing my PhD. The PhD Proofreaders. https://www.thephdproofreaders.com/writing/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-my-phd/ Let Go Of Perfectionism. (2010, October 22). The Dissertation Coach. https://www.thedissertationcoach.com/learn/read/let-go-of-perfectionism/ Scientific Writing with Karen L. McKee. (2020, December 17). Enjoy Writing Your First Draft [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtiAenF8FB0 Ulz, J., & Ulz, J. (2023). PhD thesis first draft: 8 practical writing tips for PhD students. Paperpal Blog. https://www.paperpal.com/blog/researcher-resources/phd-pointers/phd-thesis-first-draft-8-practical-writing-tips-for-phd-students/ Writing with Jenna Moreci. (2020, November 4). 10 BEST Tips for Writing FIRST DRAFTS [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cg0uPWuh-M Support the show Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Donation tab - https://www.phdlounge.co.uk/donate Buzzsprout subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support Facebook: @phdpodlounge Instagram: @phdlmf Threads: @phdlmf Twitter: @phdloungecast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast Twitch: phdlounge https://www.twitch.tv/phdlounge

Send us a text Students and Graduates! Happy Easter and Spring Break! New session in the PhD Lounge Podcast! This is the second episode of the PhD Iceberg Explained Series, where I talk about the research proposal, the first step to apply for your PhD, and what it entails. However, I narrate it from the perspective of the supervisor and how the supervisor's role and academic expertise can help the student to enter into the PhD journey but also the beginning of a relationship between student and supervisor. Throughout this session, I explain some points the supervisor applies to students who are writing the PhD research proposal which are essential to build a strong relationship such as feedback and emotional support. I hope you enjoy the 2nd session of the PhD Iceberg Explained Series, and more sessions of this series and late-night interviews are coming soon! Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Website and domain: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Check out as well this podcast: No Shame in my Name (NSIMN) https://open.spotify.com/show/75MJau8BwyVIPcrnjfflmJ?si=8eca8951cfb64a93 Donate or subscribe to the PhD Lounge? Click on the left side of the main page or the donation tab. Subscriptions on Spotify for Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phdloungepodcast/subscribe Bibliography Beinart, H. (2017). Effective supervisory relationships : Best evidence and practice. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated. Chugh, R., Macht, S. A., & Harreveld, B. (2021). Supervisory feedback to postgraduate research students: a literature review. Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 47(5), 683–697. https://doi.org/10.1080/02602938.2021.1955241 Gunasekera, G., Liyanagamage, N., & Fernando, M. (2021). The role of emotional intelligence in student-supervisor relationships: Implications on the psychological safety of doctoral students. The International Journal of Management Education, 19(2), 100491. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijme.2021.100491 How to apply | Postgraduate Study - PhD and Research Degrees | University of Exeter. (n.d.). https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/pg-research/apply/ How to develop an excellent PhD supervisor relationship – Charlesworth Author Services. (2020, April 24). Charlesworth Editing Author Services. https://www.cwauthors.com/article/How-to-develop-an-excellent-phd-supervisor-relationship Kumarasiri, A. (2022, December 14). 8 Common Reasons Why PhD Applications Get Rejected : An Insider's perspective : Proactive Grad. Proactive Grad. https://proactivegrad.com/phd-applications-get-rejected/ Lempriere, M. (2022, January 21). What makes a good PhD supervisor? Top tips for managing the student-supervisor relationship. The PhD Proofreaders. https://www.thephdproofreaders.com/writing/what-makes-a-good-phd-supervisor-top-tips-for-managing-the-student-supervisor-relationship/ Yu, S., & Lee, I. (2013). Understanding Supervisors’ Commentary Practices in Doctoral Research Proposal Writing: A Hong Kong Study. Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, 22(4), 473–483. https://doi.org/10.1007/s Support the show Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Donation tab - https://www.phdlounge.co.uk/donate Buzzsprout subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support Facebook: @phdpodlounge Instagram: @phdlmf Threads: @phdlmf Twitter: @phdloungecast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast Twitch: phdlounge https://www.twitch.tv/phdlounge

Send us a text Students and Graduates! Happy new year 2023, and I kickoff PhD Lounge into the new year with a Late-Night Interview! Louisa Hardwick is a PhD student based at Swansea University in Tourism within a Business Management context, researching Virtual Reality (VR) for people with limited physical mobility. Louisa's passion for travelling and background with disabled people led her to explore a gap in VR and how it should suit people with limited physical movement, and who cannot have the chance to travel to a country they wished. With VR, Louisa's ambition is to change the paradigm of this new reality which is becoming more popular for the newest generations, but also for older ones! The chosen case studies for Louisa's research were Machu Picchu, Kenya and Borneo To know more about Louisa's research, check her Twitter: @louisabhardwick Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Side note: In the introduction of the session, I forgot to mention Machu Picchu, and only mentioned Kenya and Borneo, my apologies for that mistake. NEW website and domain: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Check out as well this podcast: No Shame in my Name (NSIMN) https://open.spotify.com/show/75MJau8BwyVIPcrnjfflmJ?si=8eca8951cfb64a93 Support the show Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Donation tab - https://www.phdlounge.co.uk/donate Buzzsprout subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support Facebook: @phdpodlounge Instagram: @phdlmf Threads: @phdlmf Twitter: @phdloungecast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast Twitch: phdlounge https://www.twitch.tv/phdlounge

Send us a text Students and Graduates! The PhD Lounge Podcast is back, and with a new session series! While I am still tremendously busy in researching and writing my PhD thesis, as well as trying to submit abstracts to participate into conferences, I am still emerged into the PhD Lounge Podcast to create new content around PhD and seeking PhD students to become my guests. First of all, congratulations to all students who entered in university this academic year, wishing all their best in this new journey that will demand from you in three or four years. For this new podcast series at the PhD Lounge, I am introducing the Iceberg theory, created by American journalist Ernest Hemingway, into the context of the PhD. This first episode of the PhD Iceberg explained, I describe six main points I personally consider where any student could think about once deciding to apply for a PhD. The decision of applying for a PhD would be the very first step which the any student starts to climb the iceberg until reaching the graduation results, which is the tip of the iceberg, and what is below slowly becomes ignored. With this new series, I try to call the attention of students and the general audience what a PhD is really about and what the title of Doctor of Philosophy heavily carries behind, literally years and years of research, writing and discussing. I hope you all enjoy hearing this first session of the PhD Iceberg Explained series. Thank you all for listening, it has been a pleasure! Support the show Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Donation tab - https://www.phdlounge.co.uk/donate Buzzsprout subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support Facebook: @phdpodlounge Instagram: @phdlmf Threads: @phdlmf Twitter: @phdloungecast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast Twitch: phdlounge https://www.twitch.tv/phdlounge

Send us a text Become a Guest on PhD Lounge!: https://podmatch.com/signup/phdlounge-podcast Donations: Podfan: https://pod.fan/phdlounge-podcast Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/phdlounge Socials: Facebook: @phdpodlounge; Instagram:@phdlmf; Twitter: @phdloungecast Website is due in maintenance Business inquiries email: luisphdlounge@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast Students and Graduates! PhD Late-Night Interview guest John Rogers is a third year PhD student in Egyptology at Swansea University, researching local administration and non-elite perspectives during the reign of Psamtik I in the 26th Dynasty (664-610 BC). His research focuses on Psamtik I, an Egyptian king who is shown as a case study for the study of changing ideologies in the creation of kingship, in this case Psamtik I himself, through local administration and non-elite members viewpoints while using Assyrian and Anatolian sources. Further in his research, he also talks about the Saite Renaissance and the problematic inclusion of vocabulary that is unappropriated to the time in scrutiny. As in this context of Ancient Egypt, John argues his disagreement in attaching Renaissance, a term coined by art historians to describe the 15th century onwards the art and architecture in Italy and in other countries, to the Saite period (664-525 BC). Besides presenting his research, John also shares his educational background until reaching his current studies where he had studied and failed the GCSE exams in different fields such as Engineering (his main past passion) until his decision in studying Egyptology at Swansea University. Moreover, John shares his experience in how PhD can be hard and challenging when collecting data for research, and the mentality that any student who decides to study for a PhD must have in terms of thinking on a research question which will change throughout the PhD journey, as well as debunking that PhD studies are not for clever students, but yes for anyone. All this and more you shall hear during this late-night interview session, and if you want to know more about John Rogers, you can check his Facebook: John Rogers, and his Academia.edu profile: https://swansea.academia.edu/JohnRogers This Late-Night Interview was recorded in early May during the period of exams and BA dissertation submissions. Thank you all for tuning it, it has been a pleasure! Notes: During the interview, some of the information I was talking with had some missing knowledge regarding the percentage of students studying a PhD and who coined the term Hellenistic. Who coined the term Hellenistic: Johann Gustav Droysen in the 19th century to argue about the spread of Greek culture in other regions, specifically the near East. Percentage of students studying or have obtained a PhD according to OECD on average in 2020 (Tertiary education): 39% Source: https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/docserver/e7fdaf2e-en.pdf?expires=1654683494&id=id&accname=guest&checksum=A2108112C9BB86B26CDA330F0F66C47D #phdlife #phd #phdlifestyle #phdlounge #latenight #interview #education #university #podcast #podcaster #phdstudent #student #graduate Support the show Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Donation tab - https://www.phdlounge.co.uk/donate Buzzsprout subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support Facebook: @phdpodlounge Instagram: @phdlmf Threads: @phdlmf Twitter: @phdloungecast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast Twitch: phdlounge https://www.twitch.tv/phdlounge

Send us a text Students and Graduates! PhD Lounge Late-Night Interviews are back! 1st year PhD student at Swansea University, Freja Petrie shares her passion for Rugby and what led her to pursue this sport through the PhD study of Head Impacts and Concussions in Women's elite rugby. While she investigates this issue, she uses neck strengthening exercises as a research methodology solution that can help to reduce the scale of head concussions that can happen unexpectedly on women players whether during or after several rugby matches. An interesting topic in which she is at its beginning but has lots of potential to be published for anyone who is a sports scientist as well as to any student who wishes to study Sports and/or Sports Science in the future. If you want to know more about Freja and would like to ask her any advice for PhD, this research topic specifically, you can reach Freja on Twitter, @FrejaPetrie (https://twitter.com/FrejaPetrie), or her Facebook: Freja Petrie. If you have enjoyed this late-night interview and would like to share your research in the future or for any business inquiries, drop me an email at luisphdlounge@gmail.com Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! Social Media: Facebook: @phdpodlounge; Instagram: @phdlmf; Twitter:@phdloungecast Website: phdlounge-podcast.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast One-time Donations: PodFan: https://pod.fan/phdlounge-podcast; Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/phdlounge Soundtracks made by Bonavits: https://www.fiverr.com/bonavits; Cover art made by fozlayrabbee https://www.fiverr.com/fozlayrabbee #phdlife #phd #phdlifestyle #phdlounge #latenight #interview #education #university #podcast #podcaster #phdstudent #student #graduate Support the show Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Donation tab - https://www.phdlounge.co.uk/donate Buzzsprout subscription - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1808542/support Facebook: @phdpodlounge Instagram: @phdlmf Threads: @phdlmf Twitter: @phdloungecast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/phdloungepodcast Twitch: phdlounge https://www.twitch.tv/phdlounge