Scholars Unbound

In 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. Support this project by subscribing to our newsletter. Also available on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube. Music by Lava Koirala. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scholars-unbound/message

After 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   Support this project by subscribing to our newsletter. Also available on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube. Music by Lava Koirala. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scholars-unbound/message

In 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) Support this project by subscribing to our newsletter. Also available on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube. Music by Lava Koirala. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scholars-unbound/message

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? Support this project by subscribing to our newsletter. Also available on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube. Music by Lava Koirala. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scholars-unbound/message

I 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 You can also follow more of Dr Jayaram's research work on Twitter and LinkedIn. Support this project by subscribing to our newsletter. Also available on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube. Music by Lava Koirala. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scholars-unbound/message

There 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. Support this project by subscribing to our newsletter. Also available on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube. Music by Lava Koirala --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scholars-unbound/message

Why 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. Support this project by subscribing to our newsletter. Also available on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube. Intro and outro music by Lava Koirala. Transition music is a trimmed version of tracks from Darkness and Light by Ketsa licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scholars-unbound/message

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 Support this project by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Facebook Group. Also available on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube. Intro and outro music by Lava Koirala. Transition music is a trimmed version of "12 Dream-Teachers by Ketsa" licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scholars-unbound/message

Episode 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 Support this project by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Facebook Group. Also available on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube. Music by Lava Koirala --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scholars-unbound/message

Episode 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 Support this project by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Facebook Group. Also available on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube. Music by Lava Koirala --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scholars-unbound/message

Episode 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. Support this project by subscribing to our newsletter, joining our Facebook Group, and joining the Scholars Unbound Patreon community. Also available on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube. Intro and outro music by Lava Koirala. Transition music is a trimmed version of "12 Dream-Teachers by Ketsa" licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scholars-unbound/message

Episode 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. ---This conversation was recorded in December 2021--- Dr Regilme's personal website Books mentioned in this episode Aid Imperium; Human Rights at Risk; American Hegemony and the Rise of Emerging Powers Support this project by subscribing to our newsletter, joining our Facebook Group, and joining the Scholars Unbound Patreon community. Also available on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube. Intro and outro music by Lava Koirala. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scholars-unbound/message

Episode 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. Support this project by subscribing to our newsletter, joining our Facebook Group, and joining the Scholars Unbound Patreon community. Also available on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube. Intro and outro music by Lava Koirala. Transition music is a trimmed version of "12 Dream-Teachers by Ketsa" licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scholars-unbound/message

Episode 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. Support this project by subscribing to our newsletter, joining our Facebook Group, and joining the Scholars Unbound Patreon community. Also available on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube. Intro and outro music by Lava Koirala. Transition music is a trimmed version of "12 Dream-Teachers by Ketsa" licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scholars-unbound/message

Episode 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. Support this project by subscribing to our newsletter, joining our Facebook Group, and joining the Scholars Unbound Patreon community. Also available on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube. Intro and outro music by Lava Koirala. Transition music is a trimmed version of "12 Dream-Teachers by Ketsa" licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scholars-unbound/message

This 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. Support this project by subscribing to our newsletter, joining our Facebook Group, and joining the Scholars Unbound Patreon community. Also available on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube. Music by Lava Koirala --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scholars-unbound/message

Episode 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 Support this project by subscribing to our newsletter, joining our Facebook Group, and joining the Scholars Unbound Patreon community. Also available on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube. Intro and outro music by Lava Koirala. Transition music is a trimmed version of "12 Dream-Teachers by Ketsa" licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scholars-unbound/message

What 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. Scholars Unbound Program Queen Bee Syndrome Controlling Your Career vs Setting Intentions by Cathy Mazak Support this project by subscribing to our newsletter, joining our Facebook Group, and joining the Scholars Unbound Patreon community. Also available on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube. Music by Lava Koirala --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scholars-unbound/message

Episode 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. Join the Scholars Unbound Patreon community. Support this project by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Facebook Group. Also available on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube. Music by Lava Koirala --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scholars-unbound/message

Episode 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. Join the Scholars Unbound Patreon community. Support this project by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Facebook Group. Also available on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube. Music by Lava Koirala --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scholars-unbound/message