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Two heads are better than one: Networking and mentors in academia

Two heads are better than one: Networking and mentors in academia

Update: 2025-09-11
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Episode 3: Two heads are better than one: Networking and mentors in academia With Clare Stainthorp and Devina Sarwatay

Like much of ECR life, there’s no one-size-fits-all to finding the perfect networks and mentors. In this episode, Leonie Smith unpacks the world of academic networking with Clare Stainthorp and Devina Sarwatay – from finding and growing group networks, to choosing the right mentors for you. How can networks help the uncertainty of being a first-gen academic, or aid the move from one country’s HE system to another? How did the pandemic impact our attitude towards community? And ultimately, why are academics so incredibly generous? 

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Two heads are better than one: Networking and mentors in academia

Two heads are better than one: Networking and mentors in academia

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