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Review of International Studies – The podcastEditor's Selection: Peacebuilding with Dahlia SimanganBringing together articles from across 50 years of the Review of International Studies that speak to similar topics is the purpose of our editor's selections. In this episode, Associate Professor Dahlia Simangan, one of the members of our editorial team, talks to Dr Seb Kaempf about those seminal RIS articles that have focussed and driven research on the topic of peacebuilding. Dahlia's selection can be found here: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/review-of-international-studies/special-collections/editors-selection-by-dahlia-simangan
2025-06-0924 min
Scholars UnboundEpisode 44: Academic ResetIn this concluding episode of the year, I explain what I mean by academic reset and some of the practices I started doing to rethink, refocus, and restart my academic activities.
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2022-11-3007 min
Scholars UnboundEpisode 43: Publishing & Flourishing in Graduate SchoolAfter interviewing Prof. Yuji Uesugi in the previous episode, we continued our conversation with his students at Waseda University about publishing a book, writing practices, the difference between a dissertation and a book, and so much more.
Relevant episodes:
Episode 42: Publishing with your students
Episode 31: Your thesis is not the book
Episode 30: Turning my dissertation into a book
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2022-11-1522 min
Scholars UnboundEpisode 42: Publishing a book with your studentsIn this episode, I talked to Prof. Yuji Uesugi of Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan about his book project with his students. He explained the value of publishing a book during graduate school and ways to facilitate collaboration between students and researchers.
Books mentioned by Prof. Uesugi: Hybrid Peacebuilding in Asia (Springer, 2020) and Operationalisation of Hybrid Peacebuilding in Asia (Palgrave, 2021)
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2022-10-3112 min
Scholars UnboundEpisode 41: Ready to write your first book?Writing a book is no easy feat. It takes time, effort, and a great deal of dedication. In this episode, I elaborate on some of the questions that I encourage you to think about before you embark on the often lengthy but rewarding journey of publishing an academic book.
Relevant episodes:
Episode 31: Your thesis is not the book
Episode 19: Strategies for managing academic and family lives
Episode 18: What's wrong with work-life balance?
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2022-10-1609 min
Scholars UnboundEpisode 40: Publishing Your First MonographI talked to Dr Dhanasree Jayaram, Assistant Professor at Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), about her book and some of her tips for future book authors. We also discussed the unique challenges faced by scholars who earned their degrees in universities in the Global South and what we can do as an academic community when it comes to supporting each other's research work.
Get a copy of Dr Jayaram's book or suggest it to your librarian: Climate Diplomacy and Emerging Economies: India as a Case Study
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2022-10-0128 min
Scholars UnboundEpisode 39: Challenges of Global South ScholarsThere are hidden (non-financial) costs in academia, and most of these are borne by scholars from the Global South. In this episode, I share some of the challenges I face that I know are not unique to me, hoping that as a community we can collectively demand solutions and address them in our own simple but powerful ways.
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2022-09-1512 min
Scholars UnboundEpisode 38: Assessing and sustaining your academic careerWhy do we need to amplify our messages, and why is it important to look after our professional development? In this episode, five scholars from the Philippines share their reflections and key takeaways from a research and publication workshop that I participated in back in July 2022.
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2022-08-1616 min
Scholars UnboundEpisode 37: What is your relationship with time?Are you struggling with time? Do you often find yourself uttering, “I just don’t have enough time!” In this episode, I share some questions for you to reflect on that may be helpful when you decide to assess your relationship with time.
Mentioned in this episode: Oliver Burkeman's Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals
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2022-08-0110 min
Scholars UnboundEpisode 36: Building Up Your Academic ExpertiseEpisode 36: I share in this episode the talking points for an invited talk I did about building up expertise. As an academic, I talked about four of the factors that helped me build up my knowledge and skills in academia and how I continue to develop them.
Mentioned in this episode: Paul J. Silvia's How to Write A Lot
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2022-07-1611 min
Scholars UnboundEpisode 35: Checking in with Yourself Mid-YearEpisode 35: After two months of silence here a hectic personal and work schedule, this episode is the perfect time to do a mid-year check-in. In this episode, I share my process halfway through the year when I review my schedule, re-align my goals, and check in with myself. How about you? What are your practices for reviewing your schedule, goals, and academic mission? And when was the last time you checked in with yourself?
Relevant episodes:
1. Scholars Unbound Ep 22: The Power of Saying No
2. Endless Possibilities with Aiza and Leticia
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2022-06-3011 min
Scholars UnboundListen Again: The Power of Saying NoListen Again 1: Hi everyone! I'm on a break from creating content this month. I'm re-sharing this episode from June 2021 about why "saying no" is sometimes necessary for health and well-being.
Hell Yeah or No by Derek Sivers
Tom Mullaney on Quitting is Ok
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2022-04-1611 min
Scholars UnboundEditors Explain the Elements of an Effective Book ProposalEpisode 34: Dr. Nicolas Lemay-Hébert (former Routledge editor) and Mr. Dominic Byatt (publisher at Oxford University Press) share with us some insider tips on what makes a good book proposal.
Books mentioned in this episode: (1) International Peacebuilding and Local Involvement by Dr Dahlia Simangan; (2) Ethnoreligious Otherings and Passionate Conflicts by Dr Michael Magcamit
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2022-04-0116 min
Scholars UnboundThe Pros and Cons of Writing a Book ChapterEpisode 33: Should you say yes to an invitation to write a book chapter? I have written some book chapters in the past and in this episode I talk about three advantages and three disadvantages of contributing a book chapter. I hope that these considerations will be helpful to you before committing to writing a book chapter.
Book mentioned in this episode Human Rights at Risk.
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2022-03-1513 min
Scholars UnboundAuthoring vs Editing a BookEpisode 32: I had the privilege in this episode to talk to Dr Salvador Santino Regilme, Jr. of Leiden University about his experience in publishing a sole-authored and editing a volume. He also shared with us his academic journey and some of his writing habits that may also work for many of us. This is a valuable resource for those who are thinking or currently in the process of writing an academic book.
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Dr Regilme's personal website
Books mentioned in this episode Aid Imperium; Human Rights at...
2022-02-2836 min
Endless Possibilities with Aiza and LetíciaFulfilling your academic mission with an open mind and self-belief featuring Dr. DahliaIn this episode, we are privileged to be joined by Dr Dahlia Simangan, who is from the social sciences field! She shares her experiences in getting jobs with resourceful strategies and how her professional experiences informed her research career path.
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2022-02-1635 min
Scholars UnboundYour Thesis is Not the BookEpisode 31: What are the necessary revisions you have to make when you are turning your thesis into a book? What are the elements of your thesis that you can keep in your book? In this episode, I share with you my experience in revising my thesis and transforming it into an updated work for a broader audience.
My book with Routledge on International Peacebuilding and Local Involvement can be purchased here.
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2022-02-1512 min
Scholars UnboundTurning My Dissertation into a BookEpisode 30: You're done with your dissertation! Now what? Why not turn your dissertation into a book? In this episode, I share how I published my first book within two years after my PhD.
My book with Routledge on International Peacebuilding and Local Involvement can be purchased here.
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2022-01-3112 min
Scholars UnboundMore than EnoughEpisode 29: In this first episode of season 2, I looked back to 2021 and reminded myself that I've done more than enough. We've done more than enough! Enough to look ahead to 2022 with renewed but cautious optimism.
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2022-01-1512 min
Scholars UnboundSeason 2 Trailer: It's All About WritingThis second season for 2022 will be all about academic writing–from book proposals, sole-authored monographs, edited volumes, journal articles, and grant proposals. The first half of the year will focus on publishing a book from start to finish and the second half will cover writing practices and managing writing projects, plus commentaries on publishing challenges for Global South scholars. Join me as I talk to my special guests and reflect on the ways for us to be fearless, global, and unbound.
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2021-12-3100 min
Scholars UnboundAcademic Snakes and LaddersWhat are your academic snakes and ladders or the challenges and opportunities you encounter in academia? In this bonus episode, I'm interrupting our podcast break to share the talk I've given during a webinar hosted by the International Islamic University Malaysia on "Snakes and Ladders: Navigating Academia as Early-Career Female Academics."
Mentioned in this episode
Dr Rabi'ah Aminudin on Episode 7: Diversifying Narratives of Knowledge.
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Queen Bee Syndrome
Controlling Your Career vs Setting Intentions by Cathy Mazak
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2021-11-1516 min
Scholars UnboundSeason 1 Finale: 2022 PlansEpisode 28: What a year it has been! In this episode, I share some of my plans for this podcast, including the first Scholars Unbound Program next year.
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2021-10-1505 min
Scholars UnboundLessons from a Year of PodcastingEpisode 27: Do you want to start your own podcast or maybe you’re just curious about the process that goes behind producing a podcast? I hope you will find this reflection on some of the lessons I have learned from one year of podcasting helpful.
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2021-09-3005 min
Scholars UnboundRevising an Academic PaperEpisode 26: In this episode, I share my process when revising a research paper for an academic journal hoping to compare notes with you and learn from each other when it comes to tackling the sometimes arduous task of addressing a major revision decision.
Ep 24: Rising Above Rejections
Ep 22: The Power of Saying No
Dr Raul Pacheco-Vega's Draft Review Matrix
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2021-09-1512 min
PODKASMonthly WRAP UP: August 2021We go back to the events of August 2021 as we discuss the IPCC Report on Climate Change, the Taliban march to Kabul in Afghanistan, the Whang-Od and Nas Academy controversy, and the multitude of issues that hound the government response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines. With us to unpack these issues is our special guest Dr. Dahlia Simangan, Associate Professor and core member of the Network for Education and Research on Peace and Sustainability, Hiroshima University. She also hosts her own podcast on academia and the Global South, Scholars Unbound.
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2021-09-0349 min
Scholars UnboundDecolonising AcademiaEpisode 25: Dr Harvy Joy Liwanag, a medical doctor and health systems specialist from the Philippines, discusses the importance of decolonising global health and academia and encourages us to practice reflexivity in our research activities.
Dr Liwanag's profile at the United Nations University-International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH)
UNU-IIGH's Decolonisation Conversations Series
Episode 1: Reflexivity through Conversations
Episode 2: Learning & Education
Dr Liwanag's recent article on "Dialogical reflexivity towards collective action to transform global health."
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2021-08-3121 min
Scholars UnboundRising Above RejectionsEpisode 24: Rejections are normal and common in academia. What do we do whenever we are confronted with rejections and criticisms? In this episode, I share some of my thoughts and practices when dealing with rejections.
Physics Today article on Einstein
The Professor Is In Episode 2:29 on Coping with Disappointment, part I
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2021-08-1609 min
Scholars UnboundDoing a PhD during the PandemicEpisode 23: It's no news that the Covid-19 pandemic has profoundly changed our lives, but how do international students cope with unfortunate news from home while continuing their studies abroad? Irine Hiraswari Gayatri, a student from Indonesia (the most recent pandemic hotspot in Asia) who is currently studying in Australia (a country known for its tough lockdown and border controls) answers this and other difficult but important questions in this episode.
Irine is a PhD candidate at the Gender, Peace and Security (GPS) Centre, School of Sciences, Faculty of Arts, Monash University, supported by an Australia Award Scholarship...
2021-08-0120 min
Scholars UnboundThe Power of Saying NoEpisode 22: Do you find it difficult to decline an offer or an invitation? It is normal to feel that way, but in the long run, sometimes politely saying no to invitations that are not aligned with your values and do not fit within your schedule is empowering and beneficial not only to your career but, more importantly, to your well-being.
Hell Yeah or No by Derek Sivers
Tom Mullaney on Quitting is Ok
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2021-07-1611 min
Scholars UnboundACUNS Tokyo - Researching Peace in the PhilippinesEpisode 21: Why is peace research in the Philippines important? In this episode for the ACUNS Tokyo Series, my special guests, Harmond P. Marte and John Lee P. Candelaria answered this question plus more. They also shared their reasons for pursing their graduate studies in Japan and provided some helpful tips to those who are thinking of doing the same.
ACUNS Tokyo Liaison Office
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2021-07-0223 min
Scholars UnboundProductivity vs CreativityEpisode 20: Toxic productivity ended up being counterproductive for me. In this episode, I talked about why the culture of "publish and perish" is detrimental to our growth as scholars. I also explained why I prefer the word creativity over productivity and how this word choice shifts my mindset and influences my relationship with my writing.
Huffpost article about toxic productivity
Cathy Mazak's podcast
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2021-06-1612 min
Scholars UnboundStrategies for Managing Academic and Family LivesEpisode 19: This episode is about three inspiring stories of motherhood in academia from three inspiring scholars, Dr Aisha Younus, Teresa Jopson, and Rahmatika Dewi. Even with their busy schedules, they took the time to reflect on their journeys to let us know that we are not alone in navigating life within and outside academia.
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2021-06-0118 min
Scholars UnboundWhat's Wrong With Work-Life Balance?Episode 18: In the past few months, I noticed that I have been working until late at night and even on weekends, feeling physically tired and mentally unfocused. I realized that I was spending more time with my work to meet deadlines than with the important people in my life. I thought I just need to "balance" my work time and personal time, but it did not improve my well-being. For this episode, I invite you to reflect with me the answer to the question I recently asked myself: Are you balancing your work and personal time or are you...
2021-05-1409 min
Scholars UnboundRaising a Family During Your PhDEpisode 17: Most of us would agree that having children during your PhD is often considered a career setback. But that should not be the case. Raising a family should be normalized and supported within academia. In this episode, Dr Ana Alonso shared how she successfully completed her PhD while navigating the different phases of her academic and personal lives. She also talked about how she situates her research on children born out of conflict and violence within her own experience of parenthood.
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2021-05-0127 min
Scholars UnboundWorking with Your PhD SupervisorEpisode 16: Your relationship with your supervisor is not always smooth sailing, but there are simple ways for maintaining a positive and healthy working relationship with your supervisor. In this episode, I shared some of the ways that worked for me when I was a PhD student and helped me sustain this relationship even after my PhD.
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2021-04-2013 min
Scholars UnboundWhat Makes a Good PhD Research Proposal?Episode 15: What makes a good PhD research proposal? To answer this question, I asked my former PhD advisors at the Australian National University to share with us what they are looking for in a good proposal from prospective PhD students.
My special guests for this episode are Professors Luke Glanville, Joanne Wallis, and Benjamin Zala.
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2021-04-0115 min
Scholars UnboundPersonal Relevance of ResearchEpisode 14: In academic research, we need to explain the scientific or academic relevance of our research. How does it contribute to knowledge? How does it advance our current understanding and the state of our discipline? But what's in it for us, personally, to spend years and fully commit to a research topic?
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2021-03-1514 min
Scholars UnboundACUNS Tokyo - Choosing a PhD Research TopicEpisode 13: For this second installment of the Scholars Unbound-ACUNS Tokyo Series, I had a conversation with Elizabeth Katherine Gamarra and Vanessa Abou-Khalil, both PhD students in the field of politics and international relations. Elizabeth’s PhD research is on the narratives of securitizing refugees in American press media in the context of Spanish and English languages. Vanessa, meanwhile, is researching conflict resolution in Japan’s foreign policy in countries with a hostile relationship with the United States. We talked about their research motivations and the importance of drawing on personal experiences when choosing research topics.
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2021-03-0126 min
Scholars UnboundIs a PhD for me?Episode 12: So, you want to do a PhD? In this episode, I revisited the reasons why I decided to do a PhD. I hope that my reflection here about why I started a PhD and why I stayed will be useful when you start identifying your own reasons.
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2021-02-1509 min
Scholars UnboundPreparing for a PhD ProgramEpisode 11: What are the things you need to consider before embarking on a PhD program? In this episode, I reunited with my very good friend and fellow IUJ graduate, Dr Prabhat Barnwal, now an Assistant Professor of Economics at Michigan State University. Prabhat had applied to PhD programs at several universities in the US and elsewhere while he was working towards his master's degree at IUJ. With this experience, he has many practical tips for those who are planning to do a PhD. This is a must-listen for those who are still undecided about their PhD plans.
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2021-02-0120 min
Scholars UnboundCultivating Academic NetworksEpisode 10: Networking is important in many careers, including in academia. But how can introverts, like me, overcome anxiety, fear, and imposter syndrome in order to network with other people in our disciplines? In this episode, I shared some tips for not just expanding but, more importantly, also for cultivating our academic networks. Remember, our experiences and circumstances are different; what worked for me won't necessarily work for you. But I hope that through this reflection, my experience will resonate with you and remind you that you are not alone in feeling anxious about networking.
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2021-01-1612 min
Scholars UnboundACUNS Tokyo - Networking while in Graduate SchoolEpisode 9: For this inaugural episode of the Scholars Unbound: ACUNS Tokyo Series, Arbenita Sopaj (Kobe University) and Raymond Andaya (University of Tokyo) shared their research motivations, research plans, and networking activities as graduate students in Japan. Arbenita and Raymond are both interested in post-conflict peacebuilding processes. Arbenita's research is on the role of the United States in constitutional drafting of Japan, Timor-Leste, and Kosovo. Raymond, on the other hand, is looking at the network of actors involved in the transitional justice and reconciliation of the Bangsamoro in Mindanao in the Philippines.
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2021-01-0129 min
Scholars UnboundLouder and StrongerEpisode 8: What can we do, individually and collectively, to fight a system that was not built for us, scholars or students from and of the Global South, of color and of minority, and women and LGBTQ scholars? We need to be louder and stronger than the monster.
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2020-12-1506 min
Scholars UnboundDiversifying Narratives of KnowledgeEpisode 7: For this episode, I re-connected with Dr. Rabi'ah Aminudin, my senior at the International University of Japan, who finished her PhD at the University of Manchester. She shared the highs and lows of being a minority scholar and how to get going despite the systemic challenges in academia. I'm so thankful to Rabi'ah for her courage in sharing her story and for reminding us of the importance of kindness and diversity.
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2020-12-0121 min
Scholars UnboundA Crisis of OpportunitiesEpisode 6: This episode is a reading of an article I've written for the International Affairs blog, entitled "I hope this finds you well living in the Anthropocene," drawing on my research published in the International Affairs journal. You can find the much more complete version of the blog post here and the journal article here. I wanted to talk about academic opportunities, following my conversation with Dr Leticia dos Muchangos in Episode 6, but the typhoons that recently devasted the Philipines made it difficult for me to talk about these. Instead, I encourage you to consider donating to the typhoon...
2020-11-1810 min
Scholars UnboundDiscovering and Creating OpportunitiesEpisode 5: In this episode, I had a fun conversation with Dr. Leticia dos Muchangos about her academic journey from Mozambique to China and then to Japan and how she has discovered opportunities and created some for herself. Subscribe to her podcast https://anchor.fm/endless-possibilities-pod
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2020-11-0124 min
Scholars UnboundLearning in PerpetuityEpisode 4: When do we stop learning? I contemplated this question for this episode in the context of higher education.
On average age of a graduate student:
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2020-10-1608 min
Scholars UnboundA Career Outside AcademiaEpisode 3: Dr. Dahlia Simangan speaks to Dr. Lemuel Toledano about learning and service in a career outside the academia, challenges in an academic journey, and the importance of balancing work and fun, among many other topics.
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2020-10-0129 min
Scholars UnboundComfort and Outrage at HomeEpisode 2: In this episode, Dahlia Simangan reflects on the concept of home as an overseas scholar and shares the idea behind the Scholars Unbound project.
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2020-09-1509 min
Scholars UnboundFrom the Philippines to New Zealand and BeyondEpisode 1: In this episode of Scholars Unbound, I talked to Dr Michael Magcamit about his research on security and insecurity issues in Southeast Asia, his fieldwork experiences, and how he, as an overseas scholar, makes sense of home and belongingness.
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2020-09-0118 min