Meet the PhDs

By: Vicky Loras
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  • Welcome to Meet the PhDs! This is a podcast where I talk with amazing scholars who are doing a PhD, have finished their PhD, or are thinking of doing one. We share our backgrounds, working and studying, what a PhD is like in each country, and so much more!
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Episodes
  • Meet the PhDs Episode 11 - Dr Helen Kara
    Jun 21 2023

    In Episode 11, I am thrilled to have Dr Helen Kara as a guest! I have followed her on Twitter for years, read her books and learned so much from her! In this episode, we talk about everything: doing a PhD, writing books, working in academia with autism and so much more.

    Let's introduce this amazing academic: Dr Helen Kara is a leading independent researcher, author, teacher and speaker specialising in research methods, particularly creative methods, and research ethics. With over twenty years' experience as an independent researcher Helen now teaches doctoral students and staff at higher education institutions worldwide.

    Thank you so much, Helen and to our listeners: enjoy this episode!

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    48 mins
  • Meet the PhDs Episode 10 - Dr Roland von Euw
    Feb 28 2023

    For Episode 10, I have a very special guest - Dr Roland von Euw from Switzerland! 

    Roland is the founder of a ground-breaking education organisation, called vE Educational Excellence which is committed to excellent vocational, professional and higher education. It focuses on education, consulting and research. I am fortunate enough to work for this amazing organisation!

    Roland is also the CEO of eFachausweis, which prepares students from all over Switzerland and the world for federally-recognised vocational exams

    He has a PhD in Education from the University of Liverpool and is really focused on the research part of his educational organisations. 

    Listen to Roland discussing doing a PhD while working and the challenges and advantages of doing it in another language; founding a successful business and so much more!  

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    28 mins
  • Meet the PhDs Episode 9 - Jen Horne
    Dec 15 2022

    For Episode 9 my guest is...Jen Horne!

    I met Jen on Instagram in a study community and we have even been study buddies! It was great to have her on the podcast. Listen to what she has to say about her studies and life! What will come after the MA? 

    Jen is a final-year Open University Global Development Masters student. She has three kids, a very supportive husband and a wonderful dog! She is also a huge reader.

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    33 mins

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