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EPISODE · Sep 11, 2025 · 36 MIN

Finding your voice: What makes an ECR?

from Confessions of an Early Career Researcher · host The British Academy

Episode 1: Finding your voice: What makes an ECR? With Temidayo Eseonu and Ayse Burcin Baskurt From developing your PhD, acclimatising to UK higher education structures, or navigating the vast expanse of LinkedIn – is there one right way to be an Early Career Researcher? What makes an ECR in today’s ever-changing academic landscape? In our first episode of Confessions of an Early Career Researcher, Leonie Smith sits down with Dayo Eseonu and Burcin Baskurt to discuss their non-traditional routes into academia – and the advantages these backgrounds bring. 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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