In this episode of the PostPhDirections, I speak with Professor Robert (Bob) Harris, Academic Vice President of doctoral education at K about the role of universities in preparing PhD graduates for their careers.

We discuss the evolving career trajectories for PhDs, the challenges faced during the transition from academia, and the role of universities in career preparation.

Bob shares insights from his experience at Karolinska Institutet, highlighting the importance of soft skills and the need for universities to modernize their approach to career development for academics. We talk about the importance of proactive career planning and the need for a mindset shift among both PhD students and university leadership.

Robert Harris

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Bob has trained +8000 supervisors and offers leadership training for academics. Questions about training: Robert.Harris@ki.se

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