Late-night podcast where I interview PhD students about their research subjects, their decision on studying it and its importance throughout academic life.A podcast for entertainment and education, whose aim is to approach students and graduates who want to go through their future careers inside or outside of academia with a PhD and for those who are on a moment of uncertainty in continuing their studies further. Website: https://www.phdlounge.co.uk Socials: Facebook: @phdpodlounge, Instagra ...
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The Best Careers You Never Knew Existed is the conversation that helps you navigate the top technology and innovation trends impacting new and emerging careers. Featuring engaging conversations with industry experts, leaders, and those who’ve been on the journey — join us as we dive into the exciting opportunities in Alberta’s changing career landscape. If you’re new to Alberta, eager to boost your job opportunities, or want to be on the cutting edge of career trends — this conversation is m ...
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Late-Night Interview: Natalie Jarvis: Business Management in Diversity and Volunteering in the UK, Disability Pride, PhD and motherhood and more...
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Send us a Text Message. Students and Graduates! Natalie Jarvis is a PhD candidate from Swansea University, researching the UK workforce within the volunteering and disability sectors. Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure! To know more about her research, check out her LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-louise-jarvis-/…
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Late-Night Interview: Carys Hughes, Henry Bohun, Maria Lord, Troy Wilkinson: Persian, Hellenistic and Roman Empires, Alexander the Great and more...
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Send us a Text Message. Students and Graduates! PhD Lounge is back with another late-night interview! Carys Hughes is a PhD student from Swansea University, researching soft power within the Achaemenid and Seleucid royal courts. Maria Lord, Henry Bohun and Troy Wilkinson are three PhD candidates from University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) …
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Research and innovation in sustainability are paving the way for new growth and opportunities in the energy sector. Join guest Zak Cunningham, an energy system analyst, as he shares his unconventional career journey from the oil and gas industry to sustainable energy development. Learn about the importance of interdisciplinary education in the ener…
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Energizing Careers: Alberta's Path Forward
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Alberta’s long history of innovation and collaboration continues to shape its ever-growing energy industry. Join co-hosts Lora Bucsis and Pat Hufnagel-Smith as they discuss the impact of the latest technological advancements and environmental considerations on the labour market within the province’s energy sector. You’ll discover how adaptability a…
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Harmonizing Life: The Unheard World of Acoustic Science
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Are you interested in an audio career with diverse settings, from recording studios and concert venues to film sets and video game studios? Step into the captivating realm of acoustics as we unveil the pivotal skills that set the stage for success in this dynamic field. Join our guest, Dan Clayton, on this episode of “The Best Careers You Never Kne…
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Energy Needs Tech: Creating a Sustainable Future
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In the latest episode, hosts Lora and Zach discuss the transformative role of technology in the energy sector with guest and partner at Creative Links, Pat Hufnagel-Smith. Explore how the two sectors intersect and dive into the challenges and opportunities that arise as the energy sector increasingly adopts and deploys digital technology. From indu…
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Solo Session: PhD Iceberg Explained: Social Media Enculturation: Selling Yourself as a PhD Student!
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Send us a Text Message. Students and Graduates! This session of the PhD Iceberg Explained Series is about the use of social media and in what ways you can sell yourself as a PhD student/candidate. Enculturation is a characteristic of social media which I describe some of its aspects that are popular in PhD education. Those being #s, university bran…
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Live Event: Unlocking Careers in Tech and Data
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In a special live event, we reconnect with previous guests: data scientist Ben Reeves, RPA leader Matthew Sentes and business analyst Adile Abbadi Macintosh. Join us for an informative conversation about careers at the intersection of tech and data as these experts delve deeper into their fields, highlighting the dynamic nature of their roles and t…
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Calgary Tech Ecosystem: A Hub for Innovation and Growth
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In the latest episode of The Best Careers You Never Knew Existed, we explore Calgary's innovative tech industry. We talk to Chelsea Hallick of Calgary Economic Development to get her insights on the city's tech ecosystem, its unique factors attracting companies, the impact of digital transformation across various industries and why we should be exc…
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Why On-demand Labour Might Be the Best Gig Ever
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Jobs that fall out of the traditional scope of work are an increasingly popular option for those looking for flexibility and independence. But of course, every journey has its challenges, too. Join our guest, Gail Kastning, as we explore the dynamic world of on-demand labour, freelancing and portfolio careers. Learn how independent contractors and …
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What happens when the podcast producers become the interviewees? In this bonus episode of The Best Careers You Never Knew Existed, Terran and Jenna, the audio producers behind the podcast, discuss their roles, podcast skills and the viability of podcasting as a career. Join the “cast behind the pod” as they explore the advantages of hands-on, pract…
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Navigating the Labyrinth of Careers In Data
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In this episode of The Best Careers You Never Knew Existed, discover how data science enhances everyday efficiency and shapes the future landscape of all businesses. Join our guest, Ben Reeves, a dedicated data scientist and community builder, as we discuss how data is essential to energy-transitioning economies, potential paths, and how to get sta…
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Late-Night Interview: Allen Roda and Lauren Saunders, PhDs: PhDone, Dissertation Editor, PhD stories and more...
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Send us a Text Message. Students and Graduates! Allen Roda and Lauren Saunders, PhDs, are the authors of PhDone, A Professional Dissertation Editor’s Guide to Writing Your Doctoral Thesis and Earning Your PhD. PhDone is a resourceful book for anyone who is applying for a PhD and who is already a PhD candidate. Book release date: 8th of August. Alle…
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How does someone go from working with fossils to becoming an expert in optimizing processes and driving organizational success? What do paleontology and technology have in common? On the latest episode of The Best Careers You Never Knew Existed, guest Adile Abbadi-MacIntosh shares his remarkable journey from paleontologist to business analyst. Gain…
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Bonus Episode: Raynie Wood on Tech Layoffs
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Are you a student contemplating a career in the tech industry or a mid-career worker seeking insights amidst recent layoffs? Join Lora and Zach as they delve into the topic of tech layoffs with special guest Dr. Raynie Wood, Dean of SAIT’s School for Advanced Digital Technology (SADT). In this captivating episode, Dr. Wood explores the resilience o…
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Late-Night Interview: Gabriela Radulescu: SETI development during the Soviet Union, USSR vs USA influence in SETI, What is PhD for you and more…
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Send us a Text Message. Students and Graduates! The second anniversary of the PhD Lounge proudly presents another late-night interview with a new PhD student guest! Gabriela Radulescu is a third year PhD student in History and Anthropology of Science at the Technical University in Berlin, whose research is about the history of SETI, Search for Extr…
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What are the opportunities for emerging careers in customer success? On the latest episode of The Best Careers You Never Knew Existed, customer success manager (CSM) and co-founder of Yellow Room, Al Renner illuminates the critical role customer success plays in companies across diverse industries, surpassing the confines of the tech sector. Join u…
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Solo Session: PhD Iceberg Explained: The Challenges of the First PhD Draft!
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Send us a Text Message. Students and Graduates! This session of the PhD Iceberg Explained series entails the overall challenges of the first PhD draft, where I share some thoughts about what to consider to present your first written draft to your supervisor. Writing the first draft is not easy and it can be time consuming and overwhelming to leave …
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Live Podcast Launch Event: The Secret Sauce of Creating Great Products
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In this special live event episode of The Best Careers You Never Knew Existed, we take a unique deep dive into the realm of product development. Our hosts Lora and Zach invite guests Renee, Mai, and Emily to explore the challenges and triumphs of working in multidisciplinary teams. Listen as they navigate the intricacies of product marketing, desig…
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Find out why product marketers are essential to organizations — big and small. On this episode of The Best Careers You Never Knew Existed, discover why companies are searching for talent to craft compelling product marketing messages — and keep customers coming back. You’ll learn why product marketers are crucial when it comes to championing the cu…
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Solo Session: PhD Iceberg Explained: Research Proposal: The Growing Seed for the PhD Student/Supervisor Relationship!
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Send us a Text Message. Students and Graduates! Happy Easter and Spring Break! New session in the PhD Lounge Podcast! This is the second episode of the PhD Iceberg Explained Series, where I talk about the research proposal, the first step to apply for your PhD, and what it entails. However, I narrate it from the perspective of the supervisor and ho…
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RPA: The Gateway to Digital Transformation
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What is Robotic Process Automation (RPA) anyways? (Hint: it’s changing the way companies operate). On the debut episode of The Best Careers You Never Knew Existed, RPA expert, Matt Sentes, dives into how this in-demand technology is shaping jobs and expanding career paths. Find out why industry leaders are calling RPA the gateway to digital transfo…
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What are the pathways to a career in product management, and which industries offer the most relevant opportunities? On this episode of The Best Careers You Never Knew Existed, we sit down with project manager Mai Khalil to find out how product management professionals lead multidisciplinary teams and bridge the gap between the customer, business a…
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Why You Should Be Excited About UX Design
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On this episode of The Best Careers You Never Knew Existed, we talk to Senior UX Designer, Emilie Mazurek, to explore the importance of user experience (UX) design — and the key role that UX designers play on teams across almost all industries. As organizations invest in UX designers, this conversation highlights the significance of embracing innov…
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The Best Careers You Never Knew Existed - New Podcast Trailer
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The Best Careers You Never Knew Existed Podcast sparked by SAIT and co-hosted by CITI, is the podcast that helps you navigate jobs, learn about new careers and industries, including development, design, UX, and everything in between. We've got you covered by talking with experts and leaders. And those who have done the journey in Alberta's emerging…
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Late-Night Interview: Louisa Hardwick: VR for Disabled People, Positives and Negatives of VR in Disability, You Are the Zoo Keeper of your PhD, and More...
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Send us a Text Message. Students and Graduates! Happy new year 2023, and I kickoff PhD Lounge into the new year with a Late-Night Interview! Louisa Hardwick is a PhD student based at Swansea University in Tourism within a Business Management context, researching Virtual Reality (VR) for people with limited physical mobility. Louisa's passion for tr…
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Solo Session: The PhD Iceberg Explained: Decision to go for a PhD, what to ponder?
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Send us a Text Message. Students and Graduates! The PhD Lounge Podcast is back, and with a new session series! While I am still tremendously busy in researching and writing my PhD thesis, as well as trying to submit abstracts to participate into conferences, I am still emerged into the PhD Lounge Podcast to create new content around PhD and seeking…
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Late-Night Interview: John Rogers: Psamtik I, Saite Renaissance, Egyptian Women, Experience and Advice in studying a PhD and More…
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Late Night-Interview: Freja Petrie: Head Impacts and Concussions in Women's Elite Rugby, Neck Strengthening Exercises, PhD Challenges and More…
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Send us a Text Message. Students and Graduates! PhD Lounge Late-Night Interviews are back! 1st year PhD student at Swansea University, Freja Petrie shares her passion for Rugby and what led her to pursue this sport through the PhD study of Head Impacts and Concussions in Women's elite rugby. While she investigates this issue, she uses neck strength…
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Solo Session: Dissecting Ph.D.: The Origins of the Ph.D. Dissertation
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Send us a Text Message. Students and Graduates! This first session of 2022 covers a time travel to the origins of the Ph.D. dissertation where it emerged from a discussion of ideas between students to be presented at oral presentations in universities before a panel of professors who were the presiders and promoters of oral ceremonies during the 16…
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Solo Session: Reflexions, Thoughts about my PhD project. Podcast Experience and Ideas for 2022
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Send us a Text Message. Hello Students and Graduates! This session is about my experience during my PhD project in Ancient History and Classics at Swansea University and as a beginner podcaster and founder of PhD Lounge. This session covers an overview of during the half of my first year as a PhD student since I started it on the 1st of July from m…
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Late-Night Interview: David Finch: Arnold Bennett and his Critical Literary Reputation, Virginia Woolf's quarrel, Capital Cultural Theory, PhD Rabbit Holes and more…
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Send us a Text Message. Students and Graduates! Here is the second late-night interview of the PhD Lounge Podcast. My second guest is David Finch who is in his second year of his PhD at Swansea University, researching about the literary and critical reputation of Arnold Bennett. His aim is to find the purpose of Bennett's literary fame, but most im…
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Late-Night Interview: Felicity McKee: 19th century disability in Britain, linguistic challenges, disabled women, future of disability, 9 to 5 PhD and more…
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Send us a Text Message. Hello students and graduates! This is the first official late-night interview at PhD Lounge Podcast. The first guest is Felicity McKee, a 3rd year PhD student at Swansea University exploring the history and different types of disability in Britain in the 19th century. She also explains the challenges that disabled people had…
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Solo Session: Dissecting Ph.D.: The History Behind its Initials
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Send us a Text Message. Hello students and graduates! This episode is about the historical appearance of Ph.D. where I explain a few theories, discussions and protests between teachers who were masters of arts and scholarly innovators who wanted to make a radical turnover upon the university system implemented since the Middle Ages, the official ac…
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Send us a Text Message. This is an introduction to what is the concept of PhD Lounge Podcast through late-night interviews with PhD students about their research subjects in future episodes. This first episode is an introduction about myself, my educational background, and the reasons of deciding to study a PhD or Postgraduate research whatever you…
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