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Episode 20 - A compilation of our guests answering 'What Does Education Mean To You'

2021-12-2220:11

To finish up the season after a hiatus we are back with a mishmash of our guests answering the question 'What does education mean to you?" Sounds pretty simple...but we've loved hearing the different perspectives from our guests! A big thank you to our guests and YOU, our listeners for your ongoing support. Enjoy the festive period and stay safe. Find us on our social media and tell us what education means to YOU :) Check out our socials: https://linktr.ee/sytycphd

Episode 19 - An anthropology PhD on the effects of dyslexia and do you think in pictures or words? With Thom

2021-05-1255:51

Thom is a 3rd year PhD student. His research focusses on interviewing students with learning disabilities and their parents to find out how it has impacted their schooling and studying experience, social class and how that informs education policy. We also discuss whether we think in pictures or words. Wait what?! So you mean to say some people have an internal running monologue while others see pictures, colours and feelings instead!? Mind blown! Check out our YouTube & Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUCjgNTYz4_TI5pm70YGWOQ https://www.instagram.com/soyouthinkyoucanphd/

Episode 18 - Adilah and Ben do the MBTI Personality Test

2021-04-2837:38

Find out why the Myers-Briggs Personality test or MBTI Type Indicator is so popular even though researchers have highlighted some of its limitations. Adilah and Ben have a go doing the test, find out what our personality types are and have a go doing the test to discover yours here: https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test Check out our YouTube & Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUCjgNTYz4_TI5pm70YGWOQ https://www.instagram.com/soyouthinkyoucanphd/

Episode 17 - Insights into supervisorship, bad students and what makes a good student with Dr Natalie Ward

2021-04-1454:50

After previous episodes on some positive and negative student experiences on their supervisors, we have Nat to tie it all together by giving us an insight into supervisorship. Nat is a researcher with many years of experience and has supervised many students along the way. She tells all about her previous PhD experience, what it takes to be a good supervisor, some of the best and worst students she's had and some tips on what it takes to succeed. Nat gives us a pep talk on seeing beyond the deep, dark PhD tunnel. We also share some movie and book recommendations...come for the therapy, stay for the reccos! Check out our YouTube & Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUCjgNTYz4_TI5pm70YGWOQ https://www.instagram.com/soyouthinkyoucanphd/

Episode 16 - Flipping the coin: Amazing Supervisor Stories Submitted by Students

2021-03-3117:06

In stark contrast to the last episode, we flip the coin and discuss some positive supervisor stories submitted from students. Its so uplifting and empowering to hear about supervisors who are more mentor and friend than scary boss and those who know how to balance their time to prioritise students and their mental health (amongst other great things mentioned!) We know no ones perfect - heck students definitely aren't perfect but its so important to find a supervisor you work well with that supports you! And if you look around carefully you may find that one diamond in the sea of pebbles. Check out our YouTube & Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUCjgNTYz4_TI5pm70YGWOQ https://www.instagram.com/soyouthinkyoucanphd/

Episode 15 - Horror Special: Terrible Supervisor Stories Submitted by Students

2021-03-1756:10

We called out to students that we knew and asked them to submit their experience about some not-so-great supervisor moments. Listen in to some of their stories and our 2 cents on the matter. We include some tips on things to consider when things with lab members/supervisory team are not sailing smoothly. DISCLAIMER: We mention mental health, depression and suicide. NEED HELP? Please contact (Australia) Lifeline 13 11 14 / Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 Check out our YouTube & Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUCjgNTYz4_TI5pm70YGWOQ https://www.instagram.com/soyouthinkyoucanphd/

Episode 14 - A day in the life of a Doctor, clinical vs research work and interesting case studies with Dr Biyanka

2021-03-0301:02:32

In this episode we have Dr Biyanka to chat with us about his journey through med school and beyond. He shares interesting case studies and describes a usual day in his life as a doctor. Find out what he would be doing if he wasn't a doctor, what happens when someone with a massive heart attack comes through a hospital and how a 1% chance of a brain bleed can mean life or death in a crucial moment. He also shares his exciting research on cardiac CT on people with genetic cholesterol abnormalities from which he has multiple journal article publications. Whew what a POWERHOUSE - you do not want to miss this! Check out our YouTube & Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUCjgNTYz4_TI5pm70YGWOQ https://www.instagram.com/soyouthinkyoucanphd/

Episode 13 - Adilah and Ben play 20 questions

2021-02-1738:53

In this episode we answer 20 questions and learn a few more things about each other along the way. Find out who would rather have a house by the beach or mountains, what our pet peeves are, hear about Adilah's parasailing mishap and Ben's super spontaneous trip to...well just have a listen! Share your answers with us :) Check out our YouTube & Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUCjgNTYz4_TI5pm70YGWOQ https://www.instagram.com/soyouthinkyoucanphd/

Episode 12 - Welcome 2021! We recap our 2020, share our New Year’s resolutions and discuss the science behind them.

2021-02-0328:48

Happy New Year! It’s your hosts Adilah and Ben - welcome back to the show and to season 2! We are excited to be able to keep it going and we definitely can’t do that without you (our listeners!) so thank you all for your endless support. In this episode we recap some of our achievements/challenges from 2020 and share our goals for the year. We will also discuss the importance of goal setting aka New Year’s Resolutions and the science behind them. Are they doomed to fail from the start? Stay tuned, you do not want to miss this! Check out our YouTube & Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUCjgNTYz4_TI5pm70YGWOQ https://www.instagram.com/soyouthinkyoucanphd/

Episode 11 - What is imposter syndrome, overcoming it and how to communicate research to the public?

2020-12-1623:46

In this episode we open up about when we feel the most imposter syndrome and share some tips on how to overcome the feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy. We also discuss the importance of sharing and communicating research to the public effectively and how important it is to be informed in this day and age, where information is at the tips of our fingertips (literally)! When do you feel the most imposter syndrome in your life? Check out our YouTube & Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUCjgNTYz4_TI5pm70YGWOQ https://www.instagram.com/soyouthinkyoucanphd/

Episode 10 - How medical research is using software engineering to prevent heart attacks and insights into the international student experience with Juan Lu

2020-12-0939:46

In our first double digit episode we have Juan Lu who is going to chat about her PhD project involving using artificial intelligence to aid clinicians in treating chest pain patients in the emergency department and her experience moving from China to Australia for her studies. Check out our YouTube & Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUCjgNTYz4_TI5pm70YGWOQ https://www.instagram.com/soyouthinkyoucanphd/

Episode 9 - So you're thinking of doing a postgrad? What now?

2020-12-0252:51

In this episode we discuss a few things potential postgrad students should think about before committing and touch on some translatable skills you pick up along the way. PS: make sure you're following us on Instagram, Twitter and Youtube so you don't miss out on the great content. And please rate/review the show we would appreciate it!! Check out our YouTube & Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUCjgNTYz4_TI5pm70YGWOQ https://www.instagram.com/soyouthinkyoucanphd/

Episode 8 - Animal & Human Ethics in Research

2020-11-2538:48

In this episode we present two case studies of horror experiments and discuss how far ethics in medical research has come since then. While the main purpose of medical research is to generate new knowledge, this goal should never take precedence over the rights and wellbeing of individual research subjects - human or animal. Disclaimer: discretion advised Check out our YouTube & Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUCjgNTYz4_TI5pm70YGWOQ https://www.instagram.com/soyouthinkyoucanphd/

Episode 7 - Our first year PhD reflections and second year blues

2020-11-1853:00

Welcome back to another episode! This one will be a trip down memory lane as we reflect on the first and second years of our PhD journeys. It is also our pleasure to include voice messages from fellow PhD students: Jordan, Dianah, Aswin and Sheeraz. Check out our YouTube & Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUCjgNTYz4_TI5pm70YGWOQ https://www.instagram.com/soyouthinkyoucanphd/

Episode 6 - What do mice, atherosclerosis and KPOP have in common? With Jun

2020-11-1150:45

We have a special guest this episode - Jun Woo Kim, who is a Masters student working on a tissue engineering project. Hear him speak about his life - moving from South Korea to Australia, his education, having 2 Masters degrees (almost) and his BIG plans for the future. Along the way we talk about the Korean Wave: Kpop, Kdramas and Kfood mmmmm and Jun dishes out some restaurant reccos and advice for future students. Check out our YouTube & Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUCjgNTYz4_TI5pm70YGWOQ https://www.instagram.com/soyouthinkyoucanphd/

Episode 5 - Having a healthy work/life balance, our food and exercise habits, dealing with procrastination and fluctuating levels of motivation and time management during our PhD.

2020-10-2832:42

Join us this week as we dish out some advice on the importance of a healthy work/life balance and what we do to stay productive. Side-note...find out why calories don't count on Fridays. Check out our YouTube & Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUCjgNTYz4_TI5pm70YGWOQ https://www.instagram.com/soyouthinkyoucanphd/

Episode 4: Talking lab life, stepping out of your comfort zone and travelling around Australia with Nikki

2020-10-2123:58

In episode 4, we introduce Nikki van den Berg, a Masters student on exchange in Australia. Originally from the Netherlands, Nikki is currently ticking off many things on her Oz bucket list including snorkelling with sea lions and pipetting 930 samples in a week. Find out how she manages to balance her work and life while living abroad in Oz for 6 months...Will it be the holiday that never ends? Check out our YouTube & Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUCjgNTYz4_TI5pm70YGWOQ https://www.instagram.com/soyouthinkyoucanphd/

Episode 3 - Mental health, effects of coronavirus, seeking support when you need it and if not a PhD then what?

2020-10-1436:30

In this episode, we discuss various aspects of our experiences with mental health and how we try to stay sane throughout our PhD. We also give some Netflix recommendations and ask ourselves what we might be doing if not a PhD.. Check out our YouTube & Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUCjgNTYz4_TI5pm70YGWOQ https://www.instagram.com/soyouthinkyoucanphd/

Episode 2 - Transition from undergraduate to postgraduate studies and what advice we'd give ourselves on our first day of university.

2020-10-0746:37

In this episode we discuss our transitions from undergraduate to postgraduate studies highlighting the pros and cons of each. We also transport ourselves back in time and give advice to our younger, more fresh faced selves. Oh if only we knew then what we know now! Check out our YouTube & Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUCjgNTYz4_TI5pm70YGWOQ https://www.instagram.com/soyouthinkyoucanphd/

Episode 1 - How did we get here, what are we doing to ourselves and what do we do exactly?

2020-09-3024:23

HI everyone, its your hosts Adilah and Ben. In episode 1 we dive right in and answer the tough questions. We hope you enjoy getting to know a little bit more about us, our projects and what led us to a PhD. Thanks for tuning in. Let us know your feedback and what you'd like us to talk about on the show. We may be PhD students but this podcast is really for other students, anyone who has a PhD student in their life and people curious to hear more about research (and our ramblings). Heres to creating more awareness about what some PhD students go through and highlighting some of our contributions to science. Cheerio off we go! Check out our YouTube & Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUCjgNTYz4_TI5pm70YGWOQ https://www.instagram.com/soyouthinkyoucanphd/

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