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Andrea Grandi, PhD, holds a PostDoc in Pharma at the University of Parma and former Corporate R&D Scientist at Chiesi Group.
He is the founder of Dr G Development, helping PostDocs in Pharma and related STEM fields to transition and land Pharma/Biotech industry roles with his 8-week accelerator program.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-grandi-phd-a09b4687/
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A World Cup XI where everyone did their homework: PhDs, MBAs, and BAs across the pitch. In this World Cup 2026 final where Spain and Argentina are playing for the prestigious trophy that will add another star to their kits.
For this late-night solo session, I launch an 11-a-side squad, with some illustrious players on the bench and a manager to manage the 90 minutes with a 4-3-3 formation. This roster features players who earned academic degrees during and after their careers.
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Louise O’Brien is an Egyptologist and Ancient Historian specialising in Roman Egypt.
Her research interests focus on portraiture in the ancient world, cultural interactions, and hybrid visual and material culture. She completed her PhD at the University of Liverpool in 2025, and most recently has worked with the University of Tübingen Institute for Ancient and Near Eastern Studies on the project Die Bildostraka aus Athribis, researching artistic precedents of pictorial ostraca from the Middle Egyptian site of Athribis.
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Louise's Instagram: @egypto_lou_gist
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Jack Cooper, PhD, is a Paleobiologist from Swansea University, science write and public communicator.
His research expertise is about the Megalodon, a pre-historic shark that went extinct 3 Million years ago.
Jack Cooper has been featured in various documentaries about sharks, including a Ted Ed animated video, Channel 5’s Monsters of the Deep with Steve Backshall, and Giants by Off the Fence.
Jack Cooper's website: https://www.drjackacooper.com/
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Instagram: @cooperpalaeo
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As the World Cup 2026 is underway, did you know there is only one professional footballer who played a World Cup and obtained a PhD?
I introduce to you Turid Knaak, PhD, a former German professional footballer who had 16 caps* for Germany's female national team and played the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France, and top tier clubs such as Arsenal, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Atlético Madrid and VfL Wolfsburg where she retired from professional football in 2022.
What is also brilliant along her footballing career is that she obtained a PhD at the University of Köln in Children's Special Needs Education in 2021 while still playing for Atlético Madrid. Her dissertation research was about the complex learning of basic text production for years 3 and 7 pupils, exploring learning and diagnostic methods and exercises including spelling, oral lexicon and multi-component storytelling to argue the advantages and limitations in the improvement of school marks in pupils' vocabulary, knowledge of the grammar and high quality written language.
Dr Turid Knaak currently works as a football pundit, commentator and tactical expert for DAZN and Sky, and as football analyst at IMPECT.
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*2:36: Apologies for my mistake on the video as I noticed on her football profile that she had 16 caps for Germany and not 15 after editing this session.
Bibliography:
bravery.reports. (2021, August 19). Profi Fußballerin Turid Knaak über ihre Karriere in der Bundesliga und der Nationalmannschaft. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bnx7ciUqMdI
Doeker, E. (2021, June 11). Turid Knaak: A Doctor who scores goals. Football Engine. https://www.footballengine.net/post/turid-knaak-a-doctor-who-scores-goals
Knaak, T. (2021). Bedeutung und Förderung grundlegender Schreibkompetenzen bei Schülerinnen und Schülern mit Lernschwierigkeiten (doctoral dissertation). University of Köln. https://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/51599/1/Dissertation%20Knaak.pdf
Strohschein, J. (2019, May 17). Knaak: “Very few women can live off football.” dw.com. https://www.dw.com/en/turid-knaak-very-few-women-can-live-off-football/a-48782166
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Ersin Hussein, PhD, is an ancient historian whose work centres on the history and material culture of ancient Cyprus, with a particular emphasis on questions of identity and heritage. A consistent thread throughout her scholarship is the study of Cyprus as both a real and imagined space, shaped by historical narratives, artistic responses, and museological practices. Ersin’s interests also extend to the historiography and display of Cypriot artefacts, and the reception of Cyprus in visual art, contributing to broader debates around cultural heritage and the politics of representation.
Monograph: Revaluing Roman Cyprus: Local Identity on an Island in Antiquity.
Ersin is co-founder and co-director of two interdisciplinary research networks. OLCAP (Object and Landscape Centred Approaches to the Past).
Teaching Ancient Cyprus Network
Outreach work: Romans in Focus educational video series for the Cambridge Schools Classics Project.
Ancient History conversations on London Greek Radio and From Root to Vine Podcast
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Among stereotypes, historical divisions and practical differences, Humanities and STEM deeply bridge gaps in the PhD universe! If you haven't thought about what similarities PhDs in Humanities and STEM bring to the table, then this late-night talk is for you. An honest talk of two long-standing and "bittersweet" research areas that share their knowledge between each other. We discuss the following:
Funding;Transferrable skilset;Interdisciplinary research methodologies.If you want a clearer, kinder way to think about doctoral study, this conversation gives you language you can actually use, plus examples you can share with supervisors, friends, and future employers. Where do you see humanities and STEM meeting in real life?
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Bibliography:
Freedman, D. (2025, April 25). Bridging the divide: the intersection of STEM and the humanities. Duke Trinity College of Arts and Sciences Department of English. https://english.duke.edu/news/bridging-divide-intersection-stem-and-humanitiesGhosh, R. (2022). The degree value of Arts, Humanities and Social Science (AHSS) and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) for Elite Professional Service (EPS) firms. In Oxford University Research Archive (ORA) (University of Oxford). https://doi.org/10.5287/ora-eo2b2v5q6Hastings Woodhouse, S. (2024, May 2). Arts & Humanities vs STEM PhD Applications – What’s the difference? Find a PhD. Retrieved May 28, 2026, from https://www.findaphd.com/blog/11395/arts-and-humanities-vs-stem-phd-applications-whats-the-differenceLabodda, A., & Labodda, A. (2025, May 16). The STEM/Humanities Divide and Student Defeatism | Blog of the APA. American Philosophical Association. https://blog.apaonline.org/2025/05/12/the-stem-humanities-divide-and-student-defeatism/Oras, E., De Groot, J., & Björkstén, U. (2025). The “biomolecular humanities”? New challenges and perspectives. iScience, 28(2), 111679. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2024.111679Support the show
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Your PhD can feel like one long stretch of work, but the truth is that each year demands a different kind of focus. In this late-night solo session, we explore how each year of your PhD changes.
1st year: First supervisor meetings, literature review, early chapter drafts, research methodologies, research training and probation.
2nd year: Case studies, reviews, recent publications add-ons, demanding supervision feedback, first conferences.
3rd year: Write-up year, dissertation submission and viva voce preparation.
4th year: Optional year if you haven't gather everything yet!
Whether you're starting out, midway through, or staring down the viva, this gives you a clear map of what to expect and how to pace yourself.
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Bibliography:
Higginbotham, D. (2026, May 21). What is a PhD? https://www.prospects.ac.uk/postgraduate-study/phd-study/what-is-a-phd/Tippett, J. (2025, April 24). What is a PhD? Find a PhD. Retrieved May 24, 2026, from https://www.findaphd.com/guides/what-is-a-phdUNESCO launches report on higher education trends. (n.d.). University World News. https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20260513111529544Support the show
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Networking can feel like a mysterious academic superpower: everyone tells you to do it during your PhD, but nobody explains how to do it without feeling awkward, uncomfortable and time-consuming. In this late-night talk, we unpack why networking is one of the most valuable skills you can build throughout and after your PhD, through three PVP insights.
—> Purpose—> Value
—> Patience
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Bibliography
Bozward. D. (2025, September 24). Networking for PhDs: Building connections inside and outside academia. Dr David Bozward. https://david.bozward.com/2024/11/networking-for-phds-building-connections-inside-and-outside-academia/
Cao. V. (2020, September 13). PhDs’ greatest weakness: not networking. Free the PhD. https://www.freethephd.com/2020/08/20/phds-greatest-weakness-not-networking/
Childs. K. (2024, November 4). Researcher Development University of Glasgow. Building your academic network: Why it’s never too early to start (Katharine Childs) [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qf2TVQ65w0c
Moser. T. (2025, July 15). Why Networking Matters: A Comprehensive Guide for PhD Success. alchemist-tribune.academicrenegade.news. https://alchemist-tribune.academicrenegade.news/article/why-networking-matters-a-comprehensive-guide-for-phd-success
Nagy, H. (2026, March 23). PhD networking. career-advice.jobs.ac.uk. https://career-advice.jobs.ac.uk/phd-studentship/phd-networking/
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Nigel Pollard, PhD, is an Ancient History Professor at Swansea University, author, fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and archaeologist specialised in the Roman and Near Eastern worlds. https://www.swansea.ac.uk/staff/n.d.pollard/#authored-books=is-expanded&journal-articles=is-expanded&publications=is-expanded
Stephen Harrison, PhD, is an ancient historian of ancient Greece, Macedonia and Persia (Achaemenid Empire) at Swansea University, You Tuber and author. His books ‘Kingship and Empire under the Achaemenids, Alexander the Great and the Early Seleucids’ and 'Alexander the Great: Lives and Legacies' are out now.
@StephenHarrisonHistory
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The heavy feeling of “I’m failing” that hits when supervisor feedback is slow, sharp, or hard to predict, and how that can spiral into imposter syndrome, low achiever or fraudster thoughts. In this late-night talk, we reframe failure as a normal learning stage to strengthen your research and keep going.
—> Identify gaps to improve.
—> Reframe your approach to your PhD.
—> Normalise "Failure".
If this resonates with you, whatever stage you're at your PhD, than this late-night talk is for you!Thank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure!
Bibliography:
Humphrey, C. (2023, November 16). Feeling like a failure? 4 strategies for beating the post-PhD blues — Jobs On Toast. Jobs on Toast. https://www.jobsontoast.com/blog/feeling-like-a-failure/
Maslach, D. (2025, December 16). I Finally Understood Why So Many PhDs Feel Like They’re Failing. Medium. https://medium.com/@contact_49854/i-finally-understood-why-so-many-phds-feel-like-theyre-failing-56c74dec8a55
PhDiaries: A reminder for when you think you are a failure. (2024, August 20). Student News. https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/2024/06/19/phdiaries-a-reminder-for-when-you-think-you-are-a-failure/
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Sean Sullivan is a Ph.D candidate in History at Swansea University, specializing in early modern British History and the Stuart Monarchy. When procrastinating on doing more productive things, he can usually be found trawling used book stores to add to his collection of things he says he'll read eventually, and enjoying enthusiastic walks in the woods. He resides in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, U.S.A.
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Angelina Giovani Agha is an Art Historian, Provenance researcher, and entrepreneur.
She is the founder of Source, a peer to peer research app that connects students, researchers, collectors and librarians, to name some, to seek collections and archival material worldwide, which are not available to wider audiences. Source works with both researchers and providers, and you can earn money from your work while helping others.
Download Source on the App Store or Google Play by clicking on this link: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/source/id6753940502
Follow Angelina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelina-giovani-agha-7102b024?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios
Art Market Academy: https://www.artmarketacademy.com/
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Angelo Robles is a final-year PhD candidate from Swansea University, researching brain lipids from zebrafish to study Alzheimer's.
Follow Angelo's social media: Instagram: @gelo_ross_drew
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Feeling “behind in life” while you’re deep in a PhD can hit hard, especially when friends seem to be racing through the traditional milestones: a car, a wedding, children, a house, a job title that looks neat on paper. If this resonates with you, then this late-night solo session is for you!
I share with you the following:
—> Why undertaking a PhD is personal rather than a fight against society
—> Rejecting checklists and fixed timelines as a measure of worth
—> Defining what “behind” means and normalising self-criticism
—> Reframing: rest, recharge, and remember a PhD is a marathonThank you all for tuning in, it has been a pleasure!
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Jessica Diehl, PhD, is a teacher, researcher writer, and social scientist. Jessica is the Founder of Publish It!, an online business platform where she helps scholars to publish their research strategically.
Jessica Diehl's Publish It! website: https://www.jessica-diehl.com/
YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@jessicadiehl4219
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Many PhD researchers treat hobbies as optional, a luxury to be postponed until after deadlines ease. The reality is the opposite: a modest, regular hobby can make the hard work of a doctorate more creative, sustainable, and social.
In this solo session, I show why and how hobbies are significant for the progression of your PhD journey. I share the following three reasons:
—> Balance;
—> Social Skills;
—> Reminisce lost joys.
Whatever hobby you have that fulfil after hard days of research, the point is not to add pressure. It is to choose small, repeatable habits that return more energy than they cost.
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What if the best model for a resilient, fulfilling PhD is older than the lab coat? Do you consider yourself as a Renaissance Scholar when you produce knowledge towards PhD success?
In this Late-Night Solo Session, I combine the thoughts of current trend of the Renaissance Man or Woman as a useful frame to your PhD milestones through the following trifecta effect:
—> Curiosity about new knowledge
—> Proactivity in shaping your research and seek opportunities
—> Harmony with yourself and by valuing your closest ones
If this conversation helps you see your PhD with new clarity, share it with a fellow researcher so others can find PhD Lounge! What trait—curiosity, proactivity, or harmony—will you lean into this week?
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Bibliography:
Heller, A. (1978). Renaissance Man. Routledge & Kegan Paul Books.
Chakrabarti, T. ., & Patel, H. (2017, July 30). Stoicism in the Renaissance and Shakespeare. Smart Moves Journal Ijellh (SMJI). Retrieved from https://ijellh.com/index.php/OJS/article/view/2108
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PhD thesis don't leave the academic circle and are shared towards specialised audiences. But what if they can be presented to other type of audiences? In this late-night talk, I describe how you can share your research when following the code of plain and simple language, storytelling and strong hooks. Here's the breakdown:
. Competitions like the 3 MT and Oak Ridge Laboratory: Your Research in a Nutshell.
. Research Festivals, including keynotes, posters, and short talks.
. Dance your Thesis and Bake your Thesis.
. Casual chats with your PhD peers at pubs while holding pints.
. Presenting your PhD dissertation at a live Stand-Up comedy show?
With time and practice, people will understand your thesis, and you'll form an outreach that strengthens your thinking, delivery and impact. Your research is not a secret. It is a gift—one that grows when more people can hold it.
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Ever been told, “I don’t care that you have a PhD,” and felt the wind leave your sails? I take that line apart and rebuild it into a roadmap for landing industry roles where your research mindset becomes a competitive advantage. Across this candid session, I unpack:
• Decoding the industry value system and outcomes
• Mapping thesis work to product thinking
• Addressing assumptions about lack of experience
• Turning research stories into time-boxed deliveries
• Responding to stereotypes with clear proof
• Practical steps to build networks and internshipsDid you enjoy this late-night solo session? Say your thoughts below.
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Bibliography:
TurningScience. (2018, January 20). Why won’t industry managers hire PhDs? [Video].
Phdcareersholly. (2021, December 13). What industries really value… and how to leverage this in your post-PhD job hunt. PostGradual: The PhD Careers Blog.
Chen, L., Mewburn, I., et al. (2025). PhD employability beyond academia: an analysis of industry skills emphasis through a cultural capital lens. Higher Education Research & Development, 45(1), 81–99. https://doi.org/10.1080/07294360.2025.2515212
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