PhD Perspectives: An MGS Podcast Series
PhD Perspectives: An MGS Podcast Series bring together voices across the MGS to share insights and experiences of an ESRC-funded PhD. Featuring conversations with students and professional staff, the series explores the realities of doctoral study - from developing research skills, careers and life beyond the PhD.
Each episode offers candid reflections and actionable tips, alongside personal stories that highlight the diversity of journeys within the MGS community. Whether you’re just starting your doctorate or approaching completion, the podcast provides a space to learn, reflect, and feel connected to others across our partner institutions.
Browse the episodes below to explore topics that matter to you, and discover new perspectives from across the Midlands Graduate School network.
Conference Confidence: Networking, Presenting, and Everything In Between
Conferences can be transformative, but only if you know how to make the most of them. Emma Quinn shares practical advice on presenting, networking, and turning a few days away from your desk into opportunities that can shape your PhD and future career (and how wearing sparkly sneakers is an important part of it).
From Application to Experience: A PhD Placement Guide
Thinking about your placement but not sure where to start? MGS’s Placement Officer, Chris Thompson, breaks down what placements involve, how to find the right opportunity, and the unexpected skills and experiences they can bring to your research journey.
Creating Content Whilst Doing Your PhD
From social media to public engagement, sharing your PhD journey can open doors and build community. Jess Crosbie takes us on a behind the scenes of how she creates meaningful content about research and how she juggles it all.