EPISODE · Dec 5, 2023 · 48 MIN
Life, the universe and everything for PhD students
from Meliora: a podcast from the Sustainability & Resilience Institute · host University of Southampton
In this episode, host Professor Simon Kemp is joined by two PhD students at the University of Southampton, Alice Brock and Molly Simmons, to explore the world of PhDs. Alice Brock’s PhD focuses on personal carbon budgets, while Molly Simmons’ PhD focuses on sustainable diets. Whether you are a student considering a PhD, a fellow researcher, or simply curious about the world of academic research, this episode allows you to discover the dynamic world of doctoral research. The episode answers a plethora of questions: what a PhD is; how you get them; what they mean; your future after a PhD; and the day-to-day life of a PhD student. South Coast Doctoral Training Programme: https://southcoastdtp.ac.uk/ (the programme both Alice & Molly are registered on)Doctoral Training Centres & Partnerships at the University of Southampton: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/research/centres/doctoral-training-centre.pageFind a PhD: https://www.findaphd.com/Host: Professor Simon Kemp Guests: Alice Brock and Molly Simmons Editor: Sophie Green Engage with us on instagram & X: @meliorapodcast
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In this episode, host Professor Simon Kemp is joined by two PhD students at the University of Southampton, Alice Brock and Molly Simmons, to explore the world of PhDs. Alice Brock’s PhD focuses on personal carbon budgets, while Molly Simmons’ PhD focuses on sustainable diets. Whether you are a student considering a PhD, a fellow researcher, or simply curious about the world of academic research, this episode allows you to discover the dynamic world of doctoral research. The episode ans...
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