Confessions of an Early Career Researcher
Episodes
Wellness and community in academia
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 6: Wellness and community in academia with Madeline Hewitson and Inés G. Labarta How does one be well as an ECR? Against constant challenges ...
Publishing as an ECR: Rejection, patience and conversation
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 5: Publishing as an ECR: Rejection, patience and conversation with Fred Paxton and Ayesha Omar‘Publish or perish’ is something ECRs will ...
Plan your journey: Navigating the ECR landscape
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 4: Plan your journey: Navigating the ECR landscape with April-Louise Pennant and Martin ScheureggerFailing to plan is planning to fail, right...
Two heads are better than one: Networking and mentors in academia
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 3: Two heads are better than one: Networking and mentors in academia With Clare Stainthorp and Devina Sarwatay Like much of ECR life, there’...
From draft to grant: Funding in academia
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 2: From draft to grant: Funding in academia With Anna Vignoles FBA and Pavan ManoApplying for funding is a crucial, continual and admittedly t...
Finding your voice: What makes an ECR?
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 1: Finding your voice: What makes an ECR? With Temidayo Eseonu and Ayse Burcin BaskurtFrom developing your PhD, acclimatising to UK higher edu...
Welcome to Confessions of an Early Career Researcher
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating the world of academia after your PhD can feel overwhelming, exciting, and a little bit secretive. Confessions of an Early Career Researcher...