THE VERY LAST EPISODE OF PHD RHAPSODY!

We set out on a mission to create the podcast we were missing; 20 episodes with information and universal tips for how to start, carry out, and finalize a PhD. In addition, we dedicated half of the podcast to selected themes that we thought are very important. We have had many great discussions and learnt so much from so many inspiring, brave and talented people. We are so grateful to have had this opportunity and want to send a big thanks to all our guests, the University of Bergen, and all our listeners for making this possible. It has been an amazing journey.

Take care <3

Ever wondered what your supervisor feels when you submit a paper? Or that time when you gave a bad presentation? We sat down with our supervisors Atle and Christian to find out how they think, what makes a supervisor a good one, and their perspectives on the PhD and Academia.

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As PhD students, we share a lot of global challenges and experiences throughout our academic journey. However, we all come from various backgrounds. Recognizing that all individuals are unique and embracing diversity are extremely important! Academia is for everyone.

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Life does exist outside Academia, and in this episode, we had a chat with some amazing people and asked them how they balance research with their growing families. Anna, Thomas and Linn Merethe shared their experience of having babies during their PhD.

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What can make us feel better – hobbies!

What do we like to do in our free time – hobbies!

What could help to connect with new people – hobbies!

Our new episode is about hobbies, yes! it is important to find something that you enjoy besides the research – you might even benefit from it.

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Curious about what scientists and PhD students are doing in the field? Or are you looking for some advice for your own field season? We had a chat with Siri Haugum who has plenty of field experience from several continents and knows a thing or two about successful data gathering. She also got some unbelievable stories to share! Hear about her experiences, and how she accidentally ended up at the North Pole – twice!

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In this episode, you can hear our interesting and important talk with Ragnhild Gya where we discuss gender equality, implicit biases and what we can do to fix inequity. We all have a responsibility – both inside and outside Academia! Hear about our biases and check your own here: Harvard Implicit Association Test

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Ever felt like the article is impossible to finish? Had nightmares about figures or paper writing? Don’t feel like going to work? Yeah, don’t worry, you’re not alone. The topic of this week’s episode is Motivation. Please listen for tips, tricks and personal experiences and feelings.

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Some of us have mandatory teaching, others volunteer. We have been chatting with archeologist Henriette Moberg Rødland (and her dog) about her journey of teaching, fieldwork with students, and a little archeology in general!

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Have you ever read a book without a picture? It can be boring, especially if it’s quite technical. Spice things up with a figure! In this episode we’re talking about programs, tips and tricks to make your figures better. Remember that a picture says more than a thousand words!

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Have you ever wondered how it feels to cross the finish line? In this special episode, we’ve combined interviews with our dear friend Dr. Isabelle Edmundson to follow her on the rollercoaster of emotions during the end of the PhD. Tune in!

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How much did your paper change during the review? How mean was reviewer #2? Trust us, we know how you feel. Today we are discussing how we deal with feedback.

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Are you planning your writing or already struggling? We had a chat with Steph Bradbeer who has already published multiple papers (well within the end of her PhD) and got her secret recipe!

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Christmas is here and this episode just a reminder that this year is soon come to an end!

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Conferences and networking are an important (and often awkward) part of the Academic life. But where to go, how to prepare, how to make most of it, and how to make it through those uncomfortable introductions. We discussed all of this and more with Valentin Zuchuat and Miquel Poyatos More in our latest episode!

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How to plan your PhD, what to plan for? In this episode, we had a chat with Ermes Franch who is one year into his PhD in cryptography. We talked about what to expect and how to plan your project, what to do if things go wrong (spoiler: they will!)

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Joining Academia is a big decision, but how do you do it? This week, we’re talking to PhD candidates from other continents to see how they managed their path to a PhD position. Special thanks to Jonas Köpping, Catherine Ross and Tim Cullen.
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Curious why you should do a PhD?  Let’s look at the pros and cons of doing a PhD. What are the best parts? What are the worst parts? Our lovely colleagues might have some answers. 

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In this episode, you will get to know the hosts (Martin, Albina and Vilde), and learn a little about who we are and how we came to do a PhD, and this podcast!

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