
Stupid Genius the PhD podcast jumps into all things PhD life. Hosts Emily Wharton and Mollie Bryde discuss the highs and lows of doctoral study from being proud of your PhD successes to managing conflict with your supervisors and everything in between. Emily and Mollie share their experiences of being PhD students and the lessons they have learned along the way to help make your PhD journey that b... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 107 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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PhDoireann joins Stupid Genius to dive into the ever-important topic of finding balance during a PhD. Doireann, a PhD student and advocate for work-life balance, shares her insights on self-care, overcoming guilt, and making time for life outside aca... more
This week on Stupid Genius, Emily talks all about accountability—specifically, how it helps writers, like you, stay on track. Whether you're writing a PhD thesis, a novel, or just trying to get that blog post done, accountability can make a huge diff... more
On this week of Stupid Genius, Emily and Mollie tackle a popular academic competition that sounds simple but can be deceptively challenging: the Three Minute Thesis, or 3MT. Mollie shares her experience as she won her faculty heats /(twice!) and went... more
The incredible Kenkie Brenna @kenziebrenna joins Emily and Mollie to chat about her less-than-perfect experience with an education system not designed for her, her inspiring untraditional route into academia and how she now, in her thirties, finds he... more
Stupid Genius PhD podcast is fantastic! A must for anyone interested in/currently pursuing/recently finished with a PhD! Emily & Mollie are funny and inspiring! I will definitely be continuing to tune in each week to hear what they have to share as I make my way through my own PhD program.
I’ve only recently discovered this podcast but it is my absolute favourite now!!
It makes me feel less alone in the academic world whilst covering important topics.
This podcast is what keeps me going in the mornings when I’m extra tired😅
I was recommended to listen to this podcast and it’s been so helpful to hear about the PhD experience from two women studying in the UK. The only suggestion I’d make is to make sure the podcast comes up when people search for PhD podcasts as I think the title - while great! - means you might not be found so easily, which is a huge shame as we need more podcasts like this to help us new students feel less alone and to induct us into the world of academia. Thanks for all your hard work and for sha... more
Great content every week guys!!
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Content revolves around the multifaceted experiences of PhD life, offering a blend of humor and candid discussions about the challenges and triumphs faced by doctoral students. Topics frequently covered include managing academic pressures, the intricacies of the publishing process, personal anecdotes about the PhD journey, and insights from guest experts. The hosts aim to foster a supportive community for listeners, encouraging them to share their academic struggles and seek camaraderie in an often isolating environment. Unique elements include a focus on the lighter side of academia and practical advice for students at various stages of their PhD programs.
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