The Other Kind of Doctor

This week, Gemma and Gaia are joined by Emily Gow. Emily is a research impact manager at Royal Holloway. In this episode, Emily explains what impact is, why it is important, and how this differs from public engagement. Finally, she provides her top tips for PhD students wanting to maximise their research impact. Stay tuned for the end of the episode for this week's 'Brain Bites' - Do we prefer the countryside when we get older?For a full transcription of the episode, please visit our website (https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.com/episodes/)Check out our social media accounts for bonus content and behind the scene footage.Twitter (X): @otherdoctor_podInstagram: @otherdoctor_podBluesky: @tokod.bsky.socialThank you to Sophia Wilhelmi & Izzy Reid, Royal Holloway undergraduate music composition students, who composed our Season 2 jingle!Thank you to Royal Holloway Doctoral School for funding this podcast.

This week, Gemma and Gaia are joined by Prof Dawn Watling. Dawn is associate pro-vice-chancellor of postgraduate research at Royal Holloway. In this episode, Dawn shares why it is important to go out into nature as a PhD student, whether house plants count as nature, and what to do if you have limited access to natural spaces. Finally, she provides her top tips for making the most out of nature.Stay tuned for the end of the episode for this week's 'Brain Bites' - Is it true that opposites attract?For a full transcription of the episode, please visit our website (https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.com/episodes/)Check out our social media accounts for bonus content and behind the scene footage.Twitter (X): @otherdoctor_podInstagram: @otherdoctor_podBluesky: @tokod.bsky.socialThank you to Sophia Wilhelmi & Izzy Reid, Royal Holloway undergraduate music composition students, who composed our Season 2 jingle!Thank you to Royal Holloway Doctoral School for funding this podcast.

This week, Gemma and Gaia discuss how to build a stronger PhD community. They discuss how a strong PhD community can help with managing loneliness, and provide tips on how to get things started.Stay tuned for the end of the episode for this week's 'Brain Bites' - What is better, audiobooks or physical books?For a full transcription of the episode, please visit our website (https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.com/episodes/)Check out our social media accounts for bonus content and behind the scene footage.Twitter (X): @otherdoctor_podInstagram: @otherdoctor_podBluesky: @tokod.bsky.socialThank you to Sophia Wilhelmi & Izzy Reid, Royal Holloway undergraduate music composition students, who composed our Season 2 jingle!Thank you to Royal Holloway Doctoral School for funding this podcast.

This week, Gemma and Gaia are joined by Dr Tim Holmes. Tim earned a PhD in neuroscience at Royal Holloway, and later transitioned to industry, working with clients such as Coca-Cola, Apple, and Disney. In this episode, Tim shares his experience of transitioning to industry, what motivated him to make this change, and describes the differences between academic research and industry research. Lastly, he gives his top tips for PhD students looking to pursue a career in industry. Find Tim's LinkedIn profile here. Stay tuned for the end of the episode for this week's 'Brain Bites' - Do daylight lamps actually work?For a full transcription of the episode, please visit our website (https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.com/episodes/)Check out our social media accounts for bonus content and behind the scene footage.Twitter (X): @otherdoctor_podInstagram: @otherdoctor_podBluesky: @tokod.bsky.socialThank you to Sophia Wilhelmi & Izzy Reid, Royal Holloway undergraduate music composition students, who composed our Season 2 jingle!Thank you to Royal Holloway Doctoral School for funding this podcast.

This week, Gemma and Gaia discuss how to deal with perfectionism as a PhD student. They discuss why perfectionism is more common in academics, why this is not always helpful while studying for a PhD, and provide some tips for dealing with perfectionism.Stay tuned for the end of the episode for this week's 'Brain Bites' - What are some of the most unusual research areas?For a full transcription of the episode, please visit our website (https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.com/episodes/)Check out our social media accounts for bonus content and behind the scene footage.Twitter (X): @otherdoctor_podInstagram: @otherdoctor_podBluesky: @tokod.bsky.socialThank you to Sophia Wilhelmi & Izzy Reid, Royal Holloway undergraduate music composition students, who composed our Season 2 jingle!Thank you to Royal Holloway Doctoral School for funding this podcast.

This week, Gemma and Gaia are joined by Brandon Wade. Brandon is a PhD student and lecturer in the Media Arts department at Royal Holloway. In this episode, Brandon shares his experience of studying for his creative PhD, discusses what the application process was like, and highlights some of the challenges he has experienced. Lastly, he gives his top tips for individuals wanting to pursue a creative PhD.Stay tuned for the end of the episode for this week's 'Brain Bites' - Why do we rewatch TV shows so much?For a full transcription of the episode, please visit our website (https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.com/episodes/)Check out our social media accounts for bonus content and behind the scene footage.Twitter (X): @otherdoctor_podInstagram: @otherdoctor_podBluesky: @tokod.bsky.socialThank you to Sophia Wilhelmi & Izzy Reid, Royal Holloway undergraduate music composition students, who composed our Season 2 jingle!Thank you to Royal Holloway Doctoral School for funding this podcast.

**Please note: This episode contains discussions of mental health and suicide**If you are experiencing distress, please contact Samaritans on 116 123, open 24/7, or call 999 (UK) in an emergency This week, Gemma and Gaia are joined by Simran Frontain. Simran is a PhD student in the Classics department at Royal Holloway, University of London. In this episode, Simran shares her experience in academia with chronic illnesses, and how this has influenced her education journey, as well as explaining what support supervisors need to give to students that have chronic illnesses. Lastly, she gives a key piece of advice that would help other individuals suffering from chronic illnesses embarking on their PhD journey.  Stay tuned for the end of the episode for this week's 'Brain Bites' - Will a four-day work week actually work?For a full transcription of the episode, please visit our website (https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.com/episodes/)Check out our social media accounts for bonus content and behind the scene footage.Twitter (X): @otherdoctor_podInstagram: @otherdoctor_podBluesky: @tokod.bsky.socialThank you to Sophia Wilhelmi & Izzy Reid, Royal Holloway undergraduate music composition students, who composed our Season 2 jingle!Thank you to Royal Holloway Doctoral School for funding this podcast.

This week, Gemma and Gaia are joined by Ian Lacey. Ian is a PhD student in the Department of History at Royal Holloway, University of London. In this episode, Ian shares why PhD students should be networking/ going to conferences, how to get over the awkwardness of chatting to people you’ve never met, as well as discussing the importance of a strong online profile. Lastly, he gives his top tips for PhD students wanting wanting to network at conferences and events. Stay tuned for the end of the episode for this week's 'Brain Bites' - How many people in the UK have a PhD? For a full transcription of the episode, please visit our website (https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.com/episodes/)Check out our social media accounts for bonus content and behind the scene footage.Twitter (X): @otherdoctor_podInstagram: @otherdoctor_podBluesky: @tokod.bsky.socialThank you to Sophia Wilhelmi & Izzy Reid, Royal Holloway undergraduate music composition students, who composed our Season 2 jingle!Thank you to Royal Holloway Doctoral School for funding this podcast.Thank you to Sophia Wilhelmi & Izzy Reid, Royal Holloway undergraduate music composition students, who composed our Season 2 jingle!Thank you to Royal Holloway Doctoral School for funding this podcast.

This week, Gemma and Gaia are joined by Dr Vanita Chamdal. Vanita is a Teaching Fellow at Royal Holloway and a therapist. In this episode, Vanita shares why it is important to look after your wellbeing whilst also making sure you are still productive, and what support supervisors and universities should be providing to PhD students. Lastly, she gives his top tips for protecting your wellbeing when studying. Stay tuned for the end of the episode for this week's 'Brain Bites' - Do astrological signs influence personality?For a full transcription of the episode, please visit our website (https://theotherkindofdoctor.wordpress.com/episodes/)Check out our social media accounts for bonus content and behind the scene footage.Twitter (X): @otherdoctor_podInstagram: @otherdoctor_podBluesky: @tokod.bsky.socialThank you to Sophia Wilhelmi & Izzy Reid, Royal Holloway undergraduate music composition students, who composed our Season 2 jingle!Thank you to Royal Holloway Doctoral School for funding this podcast.