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Confessions of an Early Career Researcher

The British Academy
Early Career Researchers
Academia
Post-Phd Journey
Networking
Mentorship
Research Funding
Academic Publishing
Building Community
Failure In Academia
Academic Grants
Early Career Researcher
Interdisciplinary Research
Education Inequality
Positive Psychology
British Academy
Leverhulme Trust
Academic Career
Higher Education
Political Theory
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Navigating the world of academia after your PhD can feel overwhelming, exciting, and a little bit secretive. Confessions of an Early Career Researcher is a candid, honest, and inspiring podcast for Early Career Researchers (ECRs) at every stage of their journey. In each episode, host Dr Leonie Smith sits down with scholars at varying stages of their careers to share personal stories, practical ins... more

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Episode 6: Wellness and community in academia with Madeline Hewitson and Inés G. Labarta

How does one be well as an ECR? Against constant challenges of precarious contracts, growing workloads and uncertain landscapes, it can be difficult to feel li... more

Episode 5: Publishing as an ECR: Rejection, patience and conversation with Fred Paxton and Ayesha Omar

‘Publish or perish’ is something ECRs will hear consistently throughout their academic careers. But why is there such a pressure to publish early,... more

Episode 4: Plan your journey: Navigating the ECR landscape with April-Louise Pennant and Martin Scheuregger

Failing to plan is planning to fail, right? Often, your journey makes sense only in retrospect. With so many choices in the contemporary ECR ... more

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 un... more

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Ayesha Omar
Early Career Researcher from South Africa currently undertaking a British Academy International Fellowship.
SOAS, University of London
Episode: Publishing as an ECR: Rejection, patience and conversation
Fred Paxton
Research Fellow at the University of Glasgow; previously completed PhD at the European University Institute in Florence.
University of Glasgow
Episode: Publishing as an ECR: Rejection, patience and conversation
Martin Scheuregger
Associate professor at the University of Lincoln, musicologist, and music analyst.
University of Lincoln
Episode: Plan your journey: Navigating the ECR landscape
April-Louise Pennant
Scholar activist, creative educator, and consultant currently working as a Levy-Humtras Early Career Fellow.
Cardiff University
Episode: Plan your journey: Navigating the ECR landscape
Burcin Baskurt
Senior Lecturer at the University of East London, with a PhD in Social and Organizational Psychology.
University of East London
Episode: Finding your voice: What makes an ECR?
Dr. Anna Vignoles
Director of the Leverhulme Trust, economist with a background in education and equality
Leverhulme Trust
Episode: From draft to grant: Funding in academia
Dr. Pavan Mano
Lecturer in global cultures at King's College London, cultural theorist
King's College London
Episode: From draft to grant: Funding in academia

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Dr. Leonie Smith
Host of Confessions of an Early Career Researcher

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Publishing as an ECR: Rejection, patience and conversation
Q: Is it harder to cope with rejections as you progress in your career?
With experience, you learn to detach ego from the work and recognize the feedback process as an opportunity for growth.
Publishing as an ECR: Rejection, patience and conversation
Q: How do you cope with the criticism, the feedback? What do you do with it?
It's important to separate yourself from what you've written and reflect on the feedback to improve the work.
Finding your voice: What makes an ECR?
Q: Burcin, how did you navigate changing disciplines and adapting to a different culture?
Burcin explained that she kept in contact with her PhD supervisor, embraced a master's program that focused on well-being, and sought to understand the UK education system through a student lens.
Finding your voice: What makes an ECR?
Q: Dayo, you mentioned a few things like self-funding a PhD. What were maybe some of the challenges and how did you work around that while you were going through?
Dayo discussed challenges like lack of access to updated literature and balancing responsibilities as a parent while managing a self-funded PhD, but highlighted the supportive role of her supervisors.

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Aimed at supporting Early Career Researchers (ECRs), this podcast offers a candid exploration of the challenges and triumphs associated with academia after earning a PhD. Through personal narratives and practical advice, it discusses various topics including the pressures of publishing, securing funding, mentorship, work-life balance, and networking. The engaging conversations feature guests who share their unique academic journeys, making it a valuable resource for listeners interested in navigating the complexities of academic life while fostering a supportive community. Listeners can expect an honest take on both the rewards and difficulties faced by ECRs, with a strong emphasis on building resilience and maintaining authenticity in thei... more

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