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EPISODE · Jul 28, 2026 · 1H 54M

Doing a PhD, becoming an academic, and staying one - Episode 21 (with Inger Mewburn AKA The Thesis Whisperer)

from Law at the End of the World · host Elizabeth Macpherson and Cristy Clark

In this episode, Cristy and Liz explore academic career planning with our very special guest, Professor Inger Mewburn (AKA The Thesis Whisperer), who talks to us about her own academic career, her current research, her work with PhD students and neurodivergent academics, and the under-rated skill of project management for researchers (the subject of her latest book). As usual, we also share recent developments in domestic and international environmental law, including climate change litigation, water rights, and heritage protection.https://thesiswhisperer.comManaging Your Research Project: A Guide for ResearchersClimate adaptation without funding is planning without delivery | EDS Under the Lens | Podcast on SpotifyNZ’s overhaul of nature protection laws is a chance to move away from ‘fortress conservation’NZ's climate goals off-track - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre Hard Truths CasePapunya Climate Safe Housing CaseAustralian Conservation Foundation Inc; Friends of Australian Rock Art Inc v Minister for the Environment and Water & AnorWould you like to leave us a comment about our show? send us a note hereVisit our podcast website - where you can find more information, including the show notes. You can also find us on the following platforms:LinkedIn - Liz & CristyBluesky - Liz & CristyOur websites - Liz & Cristy 

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In this episode, Cristy and Liz explore academic career planning with our very special guest, Professor Inger Mewburn (AKA The Thesis Whisperer), who talks to us about her own academic career, her current research, her work with PhD students and neurodivergent academics, and the under-rated skill of project management for researchers (the subject of her latest book). As usual, we also share recent developments in domestic and international environmental law, including climate change litigatio...

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