Ep 33: Dr. Inger Mewburn on Supporting & Training New Researchers

On this episode, I am joined by Dr. Inger Mewburn, a researcher, specializing in research education since 2006. She is currently the Director of Research Training at The Australian National University where she is responsible for co-ordinating, communicating and measuring all the centrally run research training activities and doing research on student experience to inform practice. Inger also runs a popular blog, The Thesis Whisperer, and writes scholarly papers, books and book chapters about research student experiences, with a special interest in the digital practices of academics. She is a regular guest speaker at other universities on publishing, writing, social media and presentation skills. Segment 1: The Thesis Whisperer blog [00:00-09:25] In this first segment, Inger shares how the The Thesis Whisperer blog came to be. Segment 2: Building and Supporting Researcher Communities [09:26-19:28] In segment two, Inger shares about how she came to be a research educator and some of the services she offers as the Director of Research Training at The Australian National University. Segment 3: Strategies for Maintaining a Strong Writing Pipeline [19:29-31:49] In segment three, Inger shares some of her tips for maintaining a strong and active writing pipeline. Bonus Clip #1: Inger's Research on Academic Blogging [00:00-4:22] Bonus Clip #2: How to Tame Your PhD [00:00-4:10] To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, contact the "Research in Action" podcast: Twitter: @RIA_podcast or #RIA_podcast Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 541-737-1111 If you listen to the podcast via iTunes, please consider leaving us a review.