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WonTimeDo you often wonder 'How did I end up here?` - How to make decisions you feel good aboutAny move you make follows a decision you took.Most of our decisions and thus moves are unconscious — that is to prevent us from decision fatigue and to help us preserve energy. So, while there are good reasons for why we don't decide on EVERYTHING, from brushing our teeth to putting one foot in front of the other, there are also downsides to it. Because some of those autopilot decisions leave us wondering: How did I end up here? And why?Like when you end up on Instagram when you actually wanted to get something do...2025-07-2415 min
WonTimeIf you get distracted easily : This episode will help you stay on track!When was the last time you focused for hours, without distraction and got stuff done? Sometimes days can pass without an hour of feel-good focus, flow, progress... that's frustrating, annoying and depending on the stage you are in even frightening!The world we live in today is set up for distraction, the key lies in choosing when to get distracted instead of reacting. Following a choice from within rather than an impulse from the outside.In this episode, I talk about the one source of distraction we are all exposed to on a...2025-07-1719 min
WonTime6 Powerful Ways to Overcome Procrastination (that actually work!) - Interview with Ravindra KondekarProcrastination is not a sign of laziness or a character flaw - it's normal and part of being human. In this episode, Ravindra Kondekar, productivity coach and software engineer, shows you how to get a new perspective on procrastination and shares 6 practical ways to overcome it - based on your personality and individual situation. You will learn: What defines procrastination and its negative consequencesAbout different procrastination types based on human personalitiesWhat you can gain from overcoming procrastination📥 Download the free Anti-Procrastination guide here:https://www.wontime.eu/freestuff/procrastination2025-07-1151 min
WonTime32: PhDtalk - Landing your first industry job after your PhD | Elena HofferLanding that job! Transition to industry after completing your PhD. 🎓 ➡ 👩💼 Not everyone wants to stay in academia after completing their PhD.Reasons are many:🌳 Security/Stability💶 Money🧠 Interests 🚀 Ambitions & more...That step may well feel like standing on the 10-meter diving platform. 🗼 🔷 Suddenly the pool looks kind of small.❄ The water might be colder than expected.💧 Is the water deep enough?😰 Will it hurt?To rise your confidence for this important and challenging step in your career, I talked to Elena Hoffer...2025-06-2640 min
WonTime31: PhDtalk - The heartbeat of science. How does science evolve? | Karolina Enquist KällgrenAt the heart of science 💚 I believe science at is essence is there to serve humanity, connect humanity.Science developed from human curiosity.From asking Why and How? 🔎 🤔The goal of developing science further is to find answers to questions.But what questions should we ask?What kind of question will 🕊 contribute to peace?🤝 contribute to equity?For this episode, I interviewed Karolina Enquist Källgren, professor at Stockholm University and Chair of the Nordic Summer University (NSU). Karolina's passion lays at understanding...2025-06-2342 min
WonTime30: PhDtalk - You got your PhD degree - What's next? | Matthew BettsFiguring out what to do after getting the PhD degree is not an easy task. 🤯Those thoughts are very often pushed aside as completing the PhD seems to be the most relevant for now. 🫸All your time and energy likely go into its completing. Knowing what you want in life can be really hard. Options are numerous and even whether to stay or leave academia might be neither obvious nor easy to decide. To help you get some clarity regarding your career paths, I interviewed Matthew Betts. Matt helps PhDs navigate their...2025-06-1947 min
WonTime29: PhDtalk - Life after your PhD: Freelancing as a Medical Writer? | Zoya AshabiDreaming of becoming a freelancer after your PhD? 🏝 Do you enjoy writing and are interested in medicine & health care? 🏥 ⚕ Then becoming a Medical Writer could be a possible career path for you. 💊➕✍=😊 For this episode I spoke to Zoya Ashabi - medical writer and dentist by training - about here journey.Zoya and I talk about:🔹 What medical writing is.🔹 How a career in medical writing could look like.🔹 What skills are needed - and how to get them.Here a sneak-peak of her best pr...2025-06-1620 min
WonTime28: PhDtalk - LinkedIn for Scientists. How to get the most out of it for you and for others? | Mike Young🗣️Opinions around Science Communication vary all the way from 'burden', to 'necessary evil', to 'whatever', 'I love it'.👿😍Where on that scale do you find yourself?The things is there is soo many different ways, in which you can be active on LinkedIn.Yes, there is more than posting about your latest publication..😉In this episode, Mike Young and I discuss :🎛 The many different ways, in which you can be active on LinkedIn 🕊 Ethical perspectives of science communication💡 A scientists obl...2025-06-1233 min
WonTime27: PhDtalk - Science illustration - using art to communicate your science | Meike LatzScience + Art = Impact! 🎨🔬 In this episode, I speak with Meike Latz, a scientist and science illustrator, about how visuals can make research more accessible and engaging. She shares practical tips on designing better posters, presentation slides, and using art to communicate complex ideas.Hope you enjoy and feel inspired to bring more creativity into your science! Thanks for listening, and all the best. 😊MiriamLet's connect on LinkedIn and please feel free to share your thoughts with us! Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast to not miss out on future...2025-06-0936 min
WonTime26: PhDtalk - Be(com)ing a great writer in science | Sarah HaasLet’s talk about writing! ✍️📖 In this episode, I chat with Sarah Haas about writing retreats, productivity, and finding joy in the process. Whether you're working on a research paper, a thesis, or just trying to write more consistently, this conversation will give you some food for thought.Thanks for listening! Happy writing and all the best. 😊MiriamLet's connect on LinkedIn and please feel free to share your thoughts with us! Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast to not miss out on future episodes!Ge...2025-06-0532 min
WonTime25: PhDtalk - Befriending your impostor | Mary Kobia🎙️🙇 Dealing with Impostor Syndrome – A conversation with Mary KobiaIn this episode, I speak with Mary Kobia, Senior Career Consultant at the University of Copenhagen. Over the years, Mary has helped many professionals navigate their careers, and one recurring challenge she sees is impostor syndrome. She shares her own experience, explains what impostor syndrome really is, and offers advice on how to build a healthier relationship with it. 🤝We all have that inner critic—so how can we work with it instead of against it? Listen for an insightful discussion! 💚💬🔗 If you know someon...2025-06-0256 min
WonTime24: PhDtalk - Expand your network & enhance your career through LinkedIn | Diana Lund NordstrømWant to make LinkedIn work for you? 🔍💼 In this episode, I speak with Diana Lund Nordstrom, a career consultant, coach, and author who helps international researchers navigate the job market - in Denmark 🇩🇰She shares expert tips on job searching, networking, and making your LinkedIn profile stand out.If you're looking for career advice or just want to improve your online presence, this episode is for you! Thanks for listening, and best of luck with your next opportunity! 🚀MiriamLet's connect on LinkedIn and please feel free to share your thoughts...2025-05-2956 min
WonTime23: PhDtalk - Be(com)ing a great teacher and lecturer | Hendra AustinWhat makes a great teacher? 👩🏫📚 In this episode, I chat with Hendra Agustian, an expert in pedagogy and university teaching, about how we can improve our teaching skills and create better learning experiences. 🧠😃Whether you're new to teaching or have been doing it for years, this conversation offers insights and inspiration to reflect on your own approach.Thanks for tuning in! Wishing you all the best and happy teaching! 🎓✨MiriamLet's connect on LinkedIn and please feel free to share your thoughts with us! Don't forget to subscribe to this p...2025-05-2655 min
WonTime22: PhDtalk - Presenting at scientific conferences | Mark SimpsonPublic speaking doesn’t have to be terrifying! 🎤😅 In this episode, I talk to Mark Simpson, consultant and co-owner of Global Denmark, about how to present with confidence. 🙌We discuss practical techniques to make your talks clearer, more engaging, and—yes—less stressful. Whether you're presenting research, pitching an idea, or just want to communicate better, this one's for you! Hope you enjoy and take away some useful tips! Thanks for listening, and all the best. 😊MiriamLet's connect on LinkedIn and please feel free to share your thoughts with us...2025-05-221h 17
WonTime21: PhDtalk - Science communication on Social Media | Courtney HermsHow can Twitter be a powerful tool for researchers? 🧪📢 In this episode, I talk to Courtney Herms, a PhD student in microbiology at the University of Copenhagen, who actively uses Twitter for networking and science communication. We discuss how she got started, the benefits (and challenges!) of being on social media, and tips for those wanting to give it a try.Enjoy the episode, and happy tweeting! 🐦✨ Thanks for listening! Wishing you all the best,MiriamLet's connect on LinkedIn and please feel free to share your thoughts with us! 2025-05-1930 min
WonTime20: PhDtalk - Academic theft & the impact of community on sustainable behaviours| Maria ToftBeware of pickpockets 👜 🚨 You do the work, you get the credits, right?Unfortunately, not always. In a scientific environment under pressure for ever more publications and fewer spots at the top - misconduct can be tempting. I spoke to Maria Toft - academic and climate activist in Copenhagen about change to the better. Maria experienced how her superiors tried taking credit of her work and felt the impacts that had on her life. In this episode Maria shares with us: 🕊 her fight for justice ✊ her c...2025-05-1541 min
WonTime19: PhDtalk - What can AI teach us about ourselves? | Ninell Oldenburg💻 Can AI help us be better at being human? 🤔What can AI teach us about ourselves and humanity? 🧠 What does it mean to be human in the first place?Philosophy of AI tries to answer these and other questions around our relationship with artificial intelligence. In her research at the University of Copenhagen, Ninell Oldenburg and her colleagues seek to find answers to questions such as🚧 How can we set boundaries for AI? Which ones? And why at all?🚦Where do we want to go with AI and...2025-05-1237 min
WonTime18: PhDtalk - From feces to fertiliser | Asta Hooge PulseHuman feces contain a lot of important nutrients for agricultural crops. 🍽 Yet, recycling wastewater sludge into fertiliser material is difficult in many ways:✔It has to be safe✔It has to be compatible with conventional fertiliser✔It has to be accepted by society Asta's PhD at Roskilde University is pretty 'shitty' In this episode you will learn more about: ✅ 🚫 The pros and cons of sludge as fertiliser🔹 Risk assessment of microplastics 🤝 Stakeholder engagement 🌉 Building bridges between farmers and operators of wastewater treatment...2025-05-0835 min
WonTime17: PhDtalk - Good timing and great harvest. An introduction to plant genetics | Louise Petri🧬 An ever growing human population will need to be supplied with ever more food. Enhancing yields and reducing crop failures are key to food security, thinks Louise Petri, PhD student at the University of Copenhagen (KU).When finishing her PhD, Louise is thinking about turning her research in a business to bridge science and real-life agricultural practice. To explore her idea, she took part in KU's PATHWAYS program - a program for PhD who want to commercialise their research.Listen in to an episode to plant genetics, pat...2025-05-0531 min
WonTime16: PhDtalk - Novel materials for wound healing | Morteza Alehosseini🦴 Can we speed up bone healing with new materials? And how can wearable sensors change healthcare?Morteza, a PhD researcher at the Technical University of Denmark, is exploring both of these exciting topics. We even talk about turning research into business ideas!🎧 A fascinating episode at the intersection of science and innovation—check it out!Let's connect on LinkedIn and please feel free to share your thoughts with us! Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast to not miss out on future episodes!Get in touch wit...2025-05-0130 min
WonTime15: PhDtalk - A sustainable future with batteries? | Shan Zhang🔋 Batteries fuel our society - they are in our phones, laptops, lamps, remote controls, cars, bikes,... you name it. 🪫 Many of the batteries in use now are difficult to recycle and complex in their raw materials and production - to shift towards a more sustainable future, inventing new batteries is key.These inventions are what excite Shan and her research - she conducts Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) on novel battery technologies to find out which ones are the most sustainable ones and where do we need to make changes to achieve better results. 🎧 Expand yo...2025-04-2823 min
WonTime14: PhDtalk - Precision farming for optimal use of bio-based fertilisers | Nazerke Amangeldy🌍 Precision farming meets bio-based fertilisers—what’s the best way to apply them?Nazerke’s research looks at how technology like remote sensing and satellite images can optimise nutrient use, reduce emissions, and make farming more sustainable.🎧 An exciting blend of science and tech—listen in!Let's connect on LinkedIn and please feel free to share your thoughts with us! Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast to not miss out on future episodes!Get in touch with Nazerke here:LinkedInResearchGateYouT...2025-04-2433 min
WonTime13: PhDtalk - Shaping legislation for bio-based fertilisers | Lærke Wester Larsen🌾 Transitioning from mineral to bio-based fertilisers isn’t as simple as it may sound. It's not like choosing a black t-shirt today and a grey one tomorrow..That’s why Lærke conducts research on the effects of bio-based fertilisers and uses her findings to shape EU policy on how to safely and efficiently introduce bio-based fertilisers into farming.🎧 If you’re interested in sustainability and policy, I think you will enjoy this episode .Let's connect on LinkedIn and please feel free to share your thoughts with us! Don't forget to...2025-04-2147 min
WonTime12: PhDtalk - Emissions from below the ice | Sarah Elise Sapper❄️ Methane emissions from glaciers? Yes, it’s a thing.Sarah Sapper's research takes us to Greenland, where she studies how melting ice could be releasing hidden greenhouse gases.🎧 A truly mind-expanding episode—because who knew glaciers could contribute to climate change?Let's connect on LinkedIn and please feel free to share your thoughts with us! Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast to not miss out on future episodes!Get in touch with Sarah here:LinkedInResearchGate!! Plea...2025-04-1731 min
WonTime11: PhDtalk - Sustainable agriculture: Bio-based fertilisers to replace mineral ones| Hongzhen Luo🌱 Can animal manure-based fertilisers work as well as synthetic ones? Hongzhen is on a mission to find out!Her research tests how plants absorb nitrogen from bio-based fertilisers compared to traditional methods. The results? Promising!🎧 If you’re into sustainable farming, this one’s for you!Let's connect on LinkedIn and please feel free to share your thoughts with us! Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast to not miss out on future episodes!Get in touch with Hongzhen here:LinkedInResearchGate2025-04-1438 min
WonTime10: PhDtalk - Fighting food waste in Swedish supermarkets | Louise Bartek🥕 Food waste—it’s a problem we all contribute to. But how can we do better?Louise Bartek, a PhD student in Sweden, conducts Life Cycle Assessments on food waste and production to find more sustainable solutions.🎧 Next time you go grocery shopping, think about how small changes can make a big impact!Let's connect on LinkedIn and please feel free to share your thoughts with us! Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast to not miss out on future episodes!Get in touch with Lou...2025-04-1037 min
WonTime9: PhDtalk - Understanding soil microbes' interaction | Louis Dufour🦠 What’s happening beneath our feet?Louis, a microbiologist in Sweden, studies how soil microbes respond to environmental changes—whether due to climate change or new farming techniques.🎧 Next time you step on soil, remember: it’s full of life! Tune in to learn more.Let's connect on LinkedIn and please feel free to share your thoughts with us :) Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast to not miss out on future episodes!!! Please mind that this episode was firs...2025-04-0730 min
WonTime8: PhDtalk - Sustainable fertiliser use in vineyards and orchards | Catarina Esteves🍏🍷 What do apple orchards and vineyards have in common? They want to be fertilised for optimal yield!Catarina studies how manure can replace mineral fertilisers in apple farming and how satellite images can help optimise vineyard fertilisation.🎧 A fascinating chat about sustainable agriculture and tech—listen in!Let's connect on LinkedIn and please feel free to share your thoughts with us! Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast to not miss out on future episodes!Get in touch with Catarina here:LinkedInR...2025-04-0331 min
WonTime7: PhDtalk - Will forests safe us? | Maximilian Schulte🌲 Forestry—it’s not just about trees, but also carbon storage, living space for animals, and…products like paper. Balancing them all in an optimal way is Max vision. Max, a PhD student in Sweden, studies Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) to determine the best way to manage forests for both products (like timber) and services (like carbon sequestration).🎧 If you’ve ever wondered about the environmental impact of that notebook you’re using, this one’s for you!Let's connect on LinkedIn and please feel free to share your thoughts with us...2025-03-3145 min
WonTime6: PhDtalk - Understanding plant nutrients for better yield | Nelly Raymond🌏 From France to Denmark to New Zealand, Australia, and Ireland—Nelly’s research on phosphorus sustainability is truly global.Nelly Raymond and I talk about soils, fertilisers, and why phosphorus is one of the most important (but often overlooked) elements in agriculture.🎧 Give it a listen and discover how something as small as a single element of molecule has a massive impact on what and how much we have on our plates.Let's connect on LinkedIn and please feel free to share your thoughts with us! Don't forget to subscribe t...2025-03-2759 min
WonTime5: PhDtalk - Manure 'cocktails' are alternative, sustainable fertilisers | Joana Prado💩 Manure—it’s not just waste, it’s full of potential!Joana Prado, a PhD student from the University of Lisbon, studies how mixing different types of manure can enhance fertiliser value. By finding an optimal blend those mixes may replace mineral fertilisers making agricultural more circular and sustainable.🎧 Want to hear how poop can help save the planet? Listen in! :DLet's connect on LinkedIn and please feel free to share your thoughts with us! Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast to not miss out...2025-03-2425 min
WonTime4: PhDtalk - Replacing traditional fertilisers for sustainable agricultural | Clara Kopp💡 Can ashes and biochar replace traditional fertilisers? In this episode, we discuss how bio-based fertilisers could make agricultural more sustainable and why phosphorus is such a big deal.🎧 If you are curious about the future of agriculture - then tune in and please your thoughts with us! :)Let's connect on LinkedIn and please feel free to share your thoughts with us! Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast to not miss out on future episodes!Get in touch with...2025-03-2028 min
WonTime3 : PhDtalk - Integrating renewable energy into electricity grids | Soner Candas⚡ What does it take to integrate renewable energy into a national grid? For this episode, I caught up with Soner, an old friend and energy systems researcher, to discuss the challenges of making Germany’s electricity grid greener.🎧 If you’re into sustainability, energy transitions, or just enjoy a good nerdy chat—this one’s for you!Let's connect on LinkedIn and please feel free to share your thoughts with us! Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast to not miss out on future episodes!G...2025-03-171h 25
WonTime2: PhDtalk - A matter of taste - understanding kids' preferences for food textures | Ching Yue Chow🍏 Ever wondered how kids perceive food beyond just taste? Like texture, smell or even sound?This is what sensory sciences try to find out and use to increase our eating experience!In this episode, I talk to Ching Yue Chow, a PhD researcher at the University of Copenhagen, about how texture can determine whether a children would like or not like to eat certain types of food.🎧 Enjoy listening and maybe ask your child (or yourself!)—why do I actually like this food? You might be surprised!Let's...2025-03-1338 min
WonTime1: PhDtalk - Solarpflicht für Dächer | Lydia Beyers🚀 Starting my podcast with a special guest—my sister! Because who else would be brutally honest about my interview skills? 😅We dive into her PhD research on how new laws will impact rooftop solar panel installations in Germany. 🎧 Tune in to hear our chat (in German) and let’s talk science!Let's connect on LinkedIn and please feel free to share your thoughts with us! Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast to not miss out on future episodes!Get in t...2025-03-0734 min