Drs Confess

Send us Fan Mail In this month’s episode, Helen and Kate are joined by the incredible Dr Rachel Honeyghan-Williams. Alongside being a postdoctoral research fellow at University College London, investigating how hair cells in the ear are different in birds and mammals, Rachel is an incredible science communicator and trustee of the British Science Association. We talk about Rachel’s journey into science and science communication, what it's like having a broken no button, and the joy of doing t...

Send us Fan Mail It’s Dr, actually!! In this month’s episode, Helen and Kate are joined by Dr Haydn Farrelly who has just started his first postdoctoral research role after completing his PhD. We talk about the PhD to postdoc move, the hidden life admin, and what it’s really like to start the journey to becoming ‘an independent researcher’, feat. Imposter Syndrome. Credits: Sponsored by the Vivensa Foundation, produced by Dr Eva Higginbotham, music by Professor Chris Plack, and hosted ...

Send us Fan Mail The secret diary is open once again. In this episode, Helen and Kate talk about developing confidence through science communication and public speaking. Listen in for confessions from the dog walk, how not to thank a bus driver, and for some light encouragement to step out of your comfort zone. Credits: Sponsored by the Vivensa Foundation, produced by Dr Eva Higginbotham, music by Professor Chris Plack, and hosted at Lancaster University, UK. Thanks for listening!

Send us Fan Mail Join Helen and Kate as they open their secret diary yet again! This time, they are joined by their PhD student, Ewan Dean, who is in the process of academic reinvention! Listen in for honest discussions about changing your research area, saying no to things, and embracing all you bring to the table. Credits: Sponsored by the Vivensa Foundation, produced by Dr Eva Higginbotham, music by Professor Chris Plack, and hosted at Lancaster University, UK. Thanks for listening!

Send us Fan Mail “Should I go for it?!” The journey to the next step in your career is often a challenging one, and the decision to start that journey can be just as hard. In this episode, Helen and Kate share their confessions about academic promotion. Listen in for honest reflections, worries and fears, and a surprise guest who will always tell you you’re doing great! Credits: Sponsored by the Vivensa Foundation, produced by Dr Eva Higginbotham, music by Professor Chris Plack, and hosted at...