How to PhD - your academic survival guide

How to get your PhD work into the media!

Ever wondered how groundbreaking research grabs headlines? If you think it’s all about luck or fame, think again! This episode dives into the strategic side of getting yo

What is IMPACT and why it's essential for your future career!

In this episode, we dive into the concept of impact in research—what it is, why it’s crucial, and how you can plan for it even at the PhD stage. We explore how impact goe

How to craft your PhD's story

In this episode, we explore why a strong narrative is the backbone of a successful PhD. It’s not just about compiling studies or chapters; it’s about weaving them into a

A little teaser for Season 3...

Get ready for the best season yet! Season 3 is almost here, and we’re taking your PhD journey to new heights. From building a standout PhD narrative to navigating tricky

S2E9 | Handle criticism like a PRO with our guide!

This week, hosts Arun and Julia share personal experiences and practical guidance on handling criticism effectively. They emphasize the universality of criticism and the

S2E8 | What they don’t tell you about plagiarism!

In Season 2 Episode 8, hosts Arun and Julia discuss the critical issue of plagiarism, shedding light on its various forms and offering valuable tips on how to avoid it. T

S2E7 | Smart ways to make extra cash during your studies!

In the latest episode of "How to PhD," hosts Arun and Julia discuss practical strategies for graduate students to supplement their income during their doctoral studies. A

S2E6 | Our best writing motivation and productivity hacks!

Welcome back to "How to PhD," Season 2, Episode 6! In this episode, Arun and Julia are your guides on a journey to boost and maintain your writing motivation. Writing is

S2E5 | Master the art of influence and tame intimidating academics!

In Season 2, Episode 5 of "How to PhD," hosts Arun and Julia address the daunting issue of dealing with intimidating supervisors during your PhD. They dive into why super

S2E4 | Beat procrastination with our science-backed guide!

We're back! This week we're delving into the world of procrastination. But importantly, we talk about techniques that actually address the root-cause of procrastination!

S2E3 | The secrets of journal publishing!

We've talked a lot about publishing in journals, but this week, we're diving in deep and going into all of the little secrets of journal publications. Learn all metrics,

S2E2 | Choosing the perfect journal keywords!

Keywords are often an afterthought, but actually can be incredibly useful in ensuring your work gets the biggest reach possible. This episode, we don our SEO keyword opti

S2E1 | Quick and easy productivity boosters!

We're back! Maintaining productivity and being consistent is one of the cornerstones of a successful PhD. This week, we share some simple changes you can make if you fee

A quick show update- don’t worry, we’re still here!

A very brief update on the show and when we'll return! Thank you to the entire How to PhD community for continuing to listen to the show! It means so much to us and we ca

S1E39 | A structured method to finding your research gap!

Often we think of knowledge gaps as the key thing to aim for in a PhD, but actually there are many more types of gaps that can be just as powerful and useful! Tune in to

S1E38 | How to balance your time writing journals vs your thesis!

Balancing spending time on journal papers vs writing your thesis chapters is a tricky one. This week, we have everything you need to know on how to find that balance betw

S1E37 | How to avoid the 3 most common email mistakes!

Never get replies to emails? Find that your supervisors don't actually answer your questions? A lot of these problems can be traced back to how you write your emails.  T

S1E36 | Why you need to engage with the public for your PhD- and how!

Public involvement and engagement are two really powerful techniques to help justify your work. Think about times you couldn't find the literature to justify what you're

S1E35 | More important lessons from the highs and lows of our PhDs! (Part 2)

We're back again, this time with Julia's PhD story. It's different in many ways and so many things to takeaway from the experience- tune in to find out!

S1E34 | Important lessons you can take away from the highs and (many) lows of our PhD journeys! (Part 1)

This week we're going into each year of our PhD journeys to show you the reality of what a PhD is. Often, all we see is that final success from people on Twitter, but act