In this episode, host Professor Simon Kemp is joined by two PhD students at the University of Southampton, Alice Brock and Molly Simmons, to explore the world of PhDs. Alice Brock’s PhD focuses on personal carbon budgets, while Molly Simmons’ PhD focuses on sustainable diets.
Whether you are a student considering a PhD, a fellow researcher, or simply curious about the world of academic research, this episode allows you to discover the dynamic world of doctoral research. The episode answers a plethora of questions: what a PhD is; how you get them; what they mean; your future after a PhD; and the day-to-day life of a PhD student.
South Coast Doctoral Training Programme: https://southcoastdtp.ac.uk/ (the programme both Alice & Molly are registered on)
Doctoral Training Centres & Partnerships at the University of Southampton: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/research/centres/doctoral-training-centre.page
Find a PhD: https://www.findaphd.com/
Host: Professor Simon Kemp
Guests: Alice Brock and Molly Simmons
Editor: Sophie Green
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