Is a culture of harassment and intimidation growing in research institutions across the UK? And if so, why? That’s the big question we’re asking in this episode as we consider what makes bullying in academia so prevalent and discuss what institutions can do to get on top of the issue. Join Eleanor Newton as she speaks to Jelke Boesten, professor in Gender and Development at King's College London and co-author of the paper ‘Bullying and Harassment in Research and Innovation Environments’. And Nicki Eyre, Managing Director of anti-bullying consultancy Conduct Change.Find out more about becoming a member of The Physiological Society here. The Physiological Society is Europe’s largest community of physiologists and we have been supporting our members to change the world with physiology for 150 years.
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Moving countries for the perfect job
In some ways a career in academia comes with the expectation that you’ll move around to wherever the research takes you. But the prospect of moving to another town, or even another country, can be daunting, even for the most adventurous amongst us. This week we hear the experience of one professor who moved his family from the UK to Ireland in the middle of a global pandemic. Plus, we get insight from a relocation specialist who says the prospect of moving doesn’t have to be a daunting one. Join Eleanor Newton as she speaks to Professor Christopher Torrens, associate Professor in Physiology and Physiology Education at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. And Natalie Trice, award winning coach, public speaker and the author of ‘How to Relocate: The Ultimate Guide to Starting Over Successfully’. Find out more about becoming a member of The Physiological Society here. The Physiological Society is Europe’s largest community of physiologists and we have been supporting our members to change the world with physiology for 150 years.
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What I wish I’d known at the beginning of my career
If you could go back in time and tell your younger self one thing, what would it be? This week we’re giving you space to reflect on your own academic careers and some of the lessons you’ve learnt along the way. We discuss why it’s important not to compare yourself to your colleagues, what you can learn from a mentor and how to move past feelings of self-doubt. Join Eleanor Newton as she speaks to Dr Chinedu Agwu, lecturer in Biosciences at Brunel Medical School. And Genelle Aldred, a communications strategist, journalist and author of ‘Communicate for Change’. Find out more about becoming a member of The Physiological Society here. The Physiological Society is Europe’s largest community of physiologists and we have been supporting our members to change the world with physiology for 150 years.
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How to set up your own research lab
Where do you begin when the time comes to set up your own research lab? How do you build and manage a new team, apply for funding, and source equipment - all while navigating your new role and responsibilities? In this episode we hear from two academics who have both undertaken this mammoth task. They share their top tips for helping new hires and share some of the lessons they’ve learnt along the way. Join Eleanor Newton as she speaks to Dr Colleen Deane, a lecturer in Muscle Cell Biology at the University of Southampton. And Dr Chris Gaffney, a senior lecturer in Integrative Physiology at Lancaster University. Find out more about becoming a member of The Physiological Society here. The Physiological Society is Europe’s largest community of physiologists and we have been supporting our members to change the world with physiology for 150 years.
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Transitioning away from academia
Thinking about a change of career and stepping away from your job in academia? Perhaps it’s something you’ve thought about but the idea of searching for your next role seems too daunting? In this episode, we hear one associate professor's story of quitting her job to become a medical writer and why she hasn’t looked back since. We learn practical tips that could help in the search for your next job. Plus, we hear how to process some of the worries that come with transitioning away from a career in academia. Join Eleanor Newton as she speaks to Dr Hannah Moir, a senior medical writer at the Emergency Medicine Journal (EMJ) and a Senior fellow at Kingston University. And Janelle Ward, a former researcher who now coaches academics looking to pivot their own careers. Find out more about becoming a member of The Physiological Society here.The Physiological Society is Europe’s largest community of physiologists and we have been supporting our members to change the world with physiology for 150 years.
Are you interested in what you could learn from the careers of physiologists? Join our host Eleanor Newton as she puts a physiologist and an expert guest together to talk about career challenges, how to overcome them and what tactics to use to unlock potential and advance a career.
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