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

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Confessions of an Early Career Researcher

The British Academy

7 episodes

1 month ago

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 insights, and the realities of building a life in (and sometimes beyond) academia. From funding applications and precarious contracts, to imposter syndrome and mentorship, no topic is off limits. Tune in as we unpack your new academia survival guide – Confessions of an ECR is now available on all podcasting platforms. Head to our podcast hub for more: https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/audio-video/confessions-of-an-early-career-researcher Find out more about the British Academy: https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/ Join our Early Career Researcher Network: https://thebritishacademyecrn.com/ Subscribe to our email newsletter: https://email.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/p/6P7Q-5PO/newsletter

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

Confessions of an Early Career Researcher

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

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?

Head to our podcast hub for more: https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/audio-video/confessions-of-an-early-career-researcher

Find out more about the British Academy: https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/

Join our Early Career Researcher Network: https://thebritishacademyecrn.com/

Subscribe to our email newsletter: https://email.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/p/6P7Q-5PO/newsletter