Let's get Physiological

Aug 27 2023 21 ep. 31 mins 59
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Are you interested in what you could learn from the careers of physiologists? Join our host Eleanor Newton as she puts a physiologist and an expert guest together to talk about career challenges, how to overcome them and what tactics to use to unlock potential and advance a career.

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Bullying in academia

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Is a culture of harassment and intimidation growing in research institutions across the UK? And if so, why? That’s the big question we’re asking in this episode as we consider what makes bullying in academia so prevalent and discuss what institutions can do to get on top of the issue. Join Eleanor Newton as she speaks to Jelke Boesten, professor in Gender and Development at Kin

Moving countries for the perfect job

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What I wish I’d known at the beginning of my career

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How to set up your own research lab

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Transitioning away from academia

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What to do if your academic career has stalled

Jun 18 2023 36 mins  
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How to cope with grant disappointment

Jun 04 2023 30 mins  
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How to juggle being a mother with a career in academia

May 21 2023 43 mins  
In this episode, we’re asking what happens when you become a mother alongside your job working in science? How do you balance the pressures of academia with your new role as a parent? And do systemic structural barriers still play a role in pushing mother’s away from careers in academia? Join Eleanor Newton as she speaks to Lisa Heather, British Heart Foundation Fellow and Asso

How to deal with ‘Imposter Syndrome’

May 07 2023 29 mins  
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Why you should consider having or being a mentor

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