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Women Working in Technology - Part 1
Careers in Your Ears
12/13/19 • 36 min
Today’s joint episode with Researc/hers Code, is the first part of a conversation we had with Ella Fitzsimmons, Charlotte Fereday and Chloe Tartan, who each have PhDs in different backgrounds (religious studies, language and linguistics and photonics respectively!) and are now working in tech roles. They talk to Victoria Carr from Researc/hers Code about their journey from academia to their current job, what they’ve taken from that academic experience into the tech space and what’s surprised them about this new sector. Join us in the new year for the 2nd part of this conversation which focuses on diversity, barriers faced and top tips for researchers wanting to go into tech roles.
Series 1; Episode 3 - Working in Banking & Finance with Dr Asma Ounnas
Careers in Your Ears
02/15/19 • 14 min
Dr Asma Ounnas
Series 1; Episode 1 - Who are you and what do you do?
Careers in Your Ears
01/17/19 • 11 min
Welcome to Careers in Your Ears! This is a podcast for PhDs and Research Staff at King's College London. In this episode we explain how the Careers team can support researchers. In future episodes, you will hear researchers' stories of how their careers have developed and gain their top tips for success!
Series 5, Episode 1: Applying for a PhD at King's College London, with Alexandria Mitchell
Careers in Your Ears
12/11/20 • 20 min
In this edition of Careers in Your Ears, Kate Murray talks with Alexandria Mitchell, PhD student in the Comprehensive Cancer Centre at King's College London, about her reasons for deciding to do a PhD, the application process, how she funded herself, and how being a PhD satisfies her desire for research autonomy. Alexandria also considers some of the differences in studying in the UK, from the US, and talks about what's needed for a more diverse research environment.
Series 5 Episode 4: From Acting to Academia
Careers in Your Ears
01/22/21 • 40 min
Dr Bahijja Raimi-Abraham is a pharmacist, Lecturer in Pharmaceutics at King’s College London, Founder and Academic Lead of King’s College London Fight the Fakes. She also leads her own research group “The Raimi-Abraham Group”. Dr Raimi-Abraham's research to date has been in pharmaceutical materials and innovative manufacture. More recently she has focused her research efforts within the therapeutic and drug development aspects of malaria. In this episode we discuss power in academic life (and how to manage it), changing careers and leadership in research.
Series 2 Episode 3: Managing your career
Careers in Your Ears
06/14/19 • 30 min
In this episode Donald Lush talks to Julia Yates and Tristram Hooley, two academics who research career thinking and planning. We discuss the latest research and the practical advice emerging from it as well as considering how the world of work is likely to change over the coming decades. Finally, we talk about whether careers advice and career planning should have an ethical dimension and, if so, how.
Series 5 Episode 3: A journey into academia and using social media with Dr Ifesinachi Okafor-Yarwood
Careers in Your Ears
01/08/21 • 50 min
Dr Ifesinachi Okafor-Yarwood, is a lecturer in sustainable development at the University of St. Andrews and gained her PhD from the African Leadership Centre at King's College London in 2019. Her research focuses on maritime threats, governance and security in the Gulf of Guinea. Ifesinachi has consulted for different international and regional organisations on issues relating to ocean governance, peace, and security in the African continent. She is the lead author of the Stable Seas: Gulf of Guinea report, and a contributing author to the Blue Paper 16, titled: Organized Crime in the Fisheries Sector, commissioned by the High-Level Panel on Sustainable Blue Economy, a global initiative led by 14 Heads of Governments.
In this episode of the podcast, we learn how Ifesinachi discovered this research area and why she wanted to become an academic. She shares what helped her to get to where she is now, and how her presence on LinkedIn and Twitter has been crucial to her public engagement work and to diversify the narratives and expertise in her field of research.
Ifesinachi is a co-host of AfriCan Geopardy '....a fun, witty, and authentic way of talking about the ocean, and African geopolitics, with an added twist of bursting stereotypes about Africa.' Do check it out!
If you're a member of research staff or a PGR student at King's College London, you can book a 1-1 careers appointment (for application reviews and focused conversations about your career thinking) via King's CareerConnect. Search for 'PhD and Research Staff' under appointment type.
Series 6, Episode 1: Career transitions and managing your PhD part-time
Careers in Your Ears
07/05/21 • 25 min
Vicki is a part-time PhD student with extensive work experience in international banking and science policy, doing a PhD in Policy and Bioethics, incorporating publications. Join us as we explore career transition and the benefits and importance of establishing a flexible career, tips for managing a part-time PhD and a fascinating insight into the world of science policy.
Series 6, Episode 2 - Researcher Careers and Leaving Academia
Careers in Your Ears
07/09/21 • 21 min
Dr. Fawzi Abou-Chihane is a former science researcher who now runs his own careers consulting business. He has a background in sustainable technologies and sensor development. In this episode he talks about his decision to pursue opportunities outside academic life and his new career.
If you would like a transcript of this episode, please contact us at [email protected].
Taking Action in Uncertain Times
Careers in Your Ears
05/01/20 • 8 min
In this short episode, Careers Consultants for Researchers at King's College London (KCL) discuss what action can be taken in these uncertain times and share with listeners how to access support through new online careers lounges for PhDs and Research Staff at KCL and this new series of the podcast. Online appointments and webinars are being offered as normal. Find out more about our support for researchers here: https://keats.kcl.ac.uk/mod/page/view.php?id=2932966
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FAQ
How many episodes does Careers in Your Ears have?
Careers in Your Ears currently has 62 episodes available.
What topics does Careers in Your Ears cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Business and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on Careers in Your Ears?
The episode title 'Reaching Out to Others' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Careers in Your Ears?
The average episode length on Careers in Your Ears is 26 minutes.
How often are episodes of Careers in Your Ears released?
Episodes of Careers in Your Ears are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Careers in Your Ears?
The first episode of Careers in Your Ears was released on Jan 17, 2019.
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