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The Other Kind of Doctor

By: Gemma Rides and Gaia Giampietro
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  • Welcome to The Other Kind of Doctor, where we sprinkle a bit of fun on the brilliance of PhDs! Join our diverse group of PhD candidates as we navigate the maze of research, academia, and life, all with a healthy dose of humour.


    In this podcast we won’t be wearing stethoscopes, scrubs, and saving lives – that’s the other kind of doctor! Here we celebrate the quirks and triumphs of the doctoral journey, sharing insightful conversations, compelling anecdotes, and lots of laughs. Whether you’re knee-deep in research or just curious about academia, our podcast offers a lighthearted take on the serious business of earning a PhD.


    Expect thought-provoking discussions, candid interviews with experts, and a unique perspective on the ups and downs of the PhD experience. Subscribe to The Other Kind of Doctors, and let’s explore the fascinating, challenging, and downright absurd moments of the academic world together. Because even the smartest minds can have their not-so-genius moments!


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Episodes
  • Ep 17 Working full-time during the PhD - with Lewis Champion

    Ep 17 Working full-time during the PhD - with Lewis Champion
    Jun 17 2024

    This week, Gemma and Gaia are joined by Lewis Champion. Lewis is a History PhD student at Royal Holloway, and is also working full-time as a Data Analyst. In this episode, Lewis shares his experience of working full-time while studying for a PhD, and discusses how to maintain a good work-life balance, as well as some of the challenges he has experienced. Lastly, he gives his top tips for working full-time while completing a PhD.


    Stay tuned for the end of the episode for this week's 'Brain Bites' - Do lie detectors actually work?


    For a full transcription of the episode, please visit our website (https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.com/episodes/)


    Check out our social media accounts for bonus content and behind the scene footage.

    Twitter (X): @otherdoctor_pod

    Instagram: @otherdoctor_pod


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    26 mins
  • Ep 16 Research and Practice - with Jo Grace

    Ep 16 Research and Practice - with Jo Grace
    Jun 10 2024

    This week, Gemma and Gaia are joined by Jo Grace. Jo is studying for a PhD at the University of Southampton, and is also the founder of The Sensory Project. In this episode, Jo shares her experience of transitioning from working within practice to working in research, and discusses what can be done to improve collaboration between research and practice.


    Stay tuned for the end of the episode for this week's 'Brain Bites' - Do highlighters actually help learning, or do they just look pretty?


    For a full transcription of the episode, please visit our website (https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.com/episodes/)


    Check out our social media accounts for bonus content and behind the scene footage.

    Twitter (X): @otherdoctor_pod

    Instagram: @otherdoctor_pod


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    29 mins
  • Ep 15 Completing a Long-distance PhD - with Sarah Richardson

    Ep 15 Completing a Long-distance PhD - with Sarah Richardson
    Jun 4 2024

    This week, Gemma and Gaia are joined by Sarah Richardson. Sarah is an English PhD student ay Royal Holloway. In this episode, Sarah shares her experience as a long-distance PhD student, how to set boundaries when working from home, as well some of the challenges she has experienced. Lastly, she gives her top tips for long-distance PhD students.


    Stay tuned for the end of the episode for this week's 'Brain Bites' - Is it better to take handwritten notes or computer notes?


    For a full transcription of the episode, please visit our website (https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.com/episodes/)


    Check out our social media accounts for bonus content and behind the scene footage.

    Twitter (X): @otherdoctor_pod

    Instagram: @otherdoctor_pod


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    26 mins
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