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Rerun – Unlocking Your Thesis Writing Super Powers with Martha Boeglin

Do you struggle to sit down and write your thesis? Is the process painful to you? Then join me in one of the most listened episodes of last season with a specialist, a “thesis whisperer” of sorts – Martha Boeglin of Scriptoria. During my conversation with Martha, we discuss this inevitable, yet often gruesome task…

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What is the Impact of AI on Higher Education? With Tim Dasey

This week on Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD we will be discussing “What is the Impact of AI on Higher Education?” with Tim Dasey, author of the book “Wisdom Factories: AI, Games, and the Education of a Modern Worker”. Dr. Tim Dasey has a long history in AI and learning science, and recently published…

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Making Impact in Research Through Science Policy With Adriana Bankston and Jamie Vernon

Welcome to Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD, the podcast that delves into the diverse and impactful roles scientists can play beyond the lab. In today’s episode, we explore the intersection of science and policy with our special guests, Adriana Bankston and Jamie Vernon. During our conversation Adriana and Jamie share their personal journeys from…

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Flourishing in your PhD and Beyond With Amal Abuzeinab

Welcome, friend! This week on Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD, I’m bringing you a fascinating discussion on adaptation, resilience, and flourishing as a PhD with my guest – Amal Abuzeinab. Dr Amal Abuzeinab is the Institute Head of Research Students (IHRS), Institute of Architecture, De Montfort University, UK. Amal is currently supervising 3 PhD students,…

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PhD Dojo – A PhD and Then What? with Gad Sabbatier

Welcome to another collab episode of the PhD Dojo with The 2nd Lab. In this new episode of the PhD Dojo, Gad Sabbatier and I chart the current PhD job market. Join us in this new Dojo and write us if you have a PhD job to add to the list! This episode’s resources: The 2nd…

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Supporting and Inspiring Graduate Students with Emma Brodzinski

Welcome to another episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD! This week, I’m bringing you an inspiring conversation with someone who runs another great podcast for graduate students – Emma Brodzinski from the PhD Life Raft podcast – to share he passion for supporting and inspiring graduate students in their academic journey. Dr Emma…

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A Career in Continuing Medical Education with Alexandra Howson

Welcome to another episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD! This week, I’m talking medical writing, specifically continuing medical education, with my guest, Alexandra Howson. With Alex, we look back on her career journey after her PhD and we explore her expertise in making the PhD to CME career transition. Get your pen and…

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Debunking Pseudoscience with Olivier Bernard

Welcome to another episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD! This week, I’m delighted to bring you my recent conversation with Olivier Bernard, a.k.a. the Pharmafist! Together, we talked about his passion for science communication and, in particular, about his mission to debunk pseudoscience. Olivier Bernard has been a pharmacist since 2004 and is…

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Debunking PhD Misconceptions with Merle van den Akker

In this fourth episode of Season 5 of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, I’m sharing with you my conversation about nagivating the PhD journey and avoiding misconceptions about the doctorate with Merle van den Akker. Merle van den Akker finished a PhD in behavioural science and left academia to become an applied behavioural scientist…

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Reinventing Yourself Outside Academia with Kate Dahl

In this second episode of Season 5 of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, I’m sharing with you my conversation about reinventing yourself professionally with Kate Dahl. Kate Dahl is the founder and career consultant for her company, Career Denmark ApS. She is an American who has lived and worked in Denmark for many years….

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