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IOE InsightsHow do I get that next job? Start with these steps | Academia et al.In this episode, hosts Dr Keri Wong and Dr Alina Pelikh dive into the particular and sometimes daunting process of job interviews within academia.Let's face it, while we all aim to secure job interviews, the process itself can be a nerve-wracking experience. Keri and Alina share their personal experiences and insights, having been on both sides of the interview table.What are the key differences between interviewing for academic positions and industry roles? In a world where remote interviews are becoming more common, how can you convey your enthusiasm and strengths effectively? Keri and...
2024-07-2332 min
IOE Insights‘PhD from A to Z’: What can I do to maximise my PhD journey? | Academia et al.Is being a PhD researcher just a continuation of being a university student? No! This episode's guest, Dr. Jenny Chanfreau, shares advice on how to treat your PhD like a full-time job.Drawing from her experience of embarking on a PhD after working at the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen), the UK's largest independent social research institute, Dr Chanfreau offers valuable insights.Join hosts Alina and Keri as they and Jenny compare their journeys into PhD life, think about how to make the most of their new academic communities, and air some thoughts about...
2024-07-1056 min
IOE InsightsWhy engaging with the media (as a PhD) will help your career | Academia et alAcademia et al is back with three new episodes exploring life as an early career academic! Today we're thinking about how to use media engagement as a vehicle for making an impact.Dr Alina Pelikh speaks to in-house media relations expert Chris Lane, who works in UCL's central press office team. We discuss the ins and outs of communicating research and expertise to the wider world via the media.Where do the media headlines about research come from? As an early career researcher, how do I write for the media and bring my expertise to...
2024-06-2438 min
IOE InsightsAcademia after all | Academia et al.In this episode, we talk about what it's like to return for a career in academia, the fluidity of career trajectories, and the importance of supporting neurodiversity in universities.Drs Keri Wong and Alina Pelikh are joined by Brian Irvine for a discussion on his personal career path and work experience over the years, which include his roles as a childminder, a teacher of Religious Education, and balloon modelling.We hear about Brian's decision to return to academia, his love of education, and why students need to see how passionate their teachers are about the...
2023-07-0326 min
IOE InsightsCareers in civil service | Academia et alIn this episode, we talk about what it's like to work for the Office for National Statistics and the differences between life in academia and life outside of it.Dr Alina Pelikh is joined by James Robards to talk about applying for jobs once you make a decision to change careers and the different factors that may influence that decision, including workload, logistics and responsibilities.James talks about the differences between working in a research setting and in the civil service, and discusses how his interest in UK demography led him to working with and...
2023-06-1921 min
IOE InsightsIs the grass greener on the other side of academia? | Academia et al.In this episode, we talk about pursuing a career outside of academia and discuss the many transferable skills we have as researchers that can be applied to other contexts.Dr Keri Wong is joined by Audrey Kittredge for a discussion on discovering what pursuing a career outside academia looks like, and how to successfully enter a new industry despite how daunting it feels to leave the research setting.We hear about Audrey's background in postdoctoral research and her decision to change course into a new industry. She weighs in on the question, 'Is the grass...
2023-06-0522 min
IOE InsightsIntroducing Academia et al: the UCL podcast all about life in academiaThis is Academia et al., a brand new podcast series from the IOE Early Career Network at UCL.
With hosts Dr Keri Wong and Dr Alina Pelikh, we're having some honest conversations about the challenges of being an early career academic in the modern world, with colleagues who've been there, and those who are just now figuring it all out.
Find out more about the coming series: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/about-ioe/ioe-life/digital-and-social-media/podcasts/academia-et-al
Transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/about-ioe/ioe-life/digital-and-social-media/podcasts/academia-et-al/transcript-trailer
2021-12-1603 min