The Social Universe
Bea Gardner, Kate Harrison, Ben Thomas
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GE2019 Special
The Social Universe
12/07/19 • 33 min
Have a listen to how, as social scientists and activists, we are engaging with this pivotal general election
Thanks as always to ProleteR for the banging tune - licenced under creative commons. Check them out on all the socials.
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Why do a PhD?
The Social Universe
12/07/19 • 25 min
So what's it all about then?
We discuss why we got into the PhD game, and what we hope to get out of it, as well as hearing from people we stuck a mic in front of in our office.
Thank you to all our contributors for telling us about their PhD jouneys, and a big shout out to ProleteR for their track Downtown Irony - licenced under Creative Commons
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Southampton Science and Engineering Festival intro
The Social Universe
05/13/20 • 2 min
We are taking part in the virtual Southampton Science and Engineering Festival and want you to join us! We are going to create a podcast where you, our audience, reflect on your experiences of coronavirus and have a go at thinking about what that means for our society.
Listen to this trailer to find out more about what it is and how you can take part.
You can email us your recordings at: [email protected]
And ask us any questions you have via email or on twitter @universe_social
For more information about the festival visit:
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Coping with COVID
The Social Universe
05/05/20 • 51 min
After a short break, we are picking up the podcast again with an episode discussing how we have found the coronavirus lockdown so far. It is mostly a personal chat about our experiences, including the challenges of childcare and a postponed wedding, but we also share our reflections on the political situation and what we have learnt through the lockdown.
Resources
A twitter thread on coping with the crisis from Dr Aisha Ahmad
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PGR Striker 2020
The Social Universe
02/17/20 • 23 min
This breakout episode brings you the latest updates from the dispute negotiations before replaying the orignal PGR Striker covering all you need to know about the UCU strikes and why, as PGRs you can get involved.
Solidarity!
This is what we're fighting for.
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Toxic Research Cultures
The Social Universe
02/15/20 • 42 min
In this episode of The Social Universe we explore the Higher Education research culture
and the extent to which the environment we work and study in is making us sick. Join Katy and Bea
as they discuss the proliferation of poor mental health in the sector and what’s fuelling it.
We also discuss what needs to change and the challenges PGRs face when standing up to
so-called ‘toxic research cultures’.
To lean more check out the reports and articles we referenced in
the episode:
- Welcome Trust Report on Research Cultures
- Mark Erickson, Paul Hanna & Carl Walker article including a staff satisfaction league table
- Are you in a Bullshit job? Article by David Grarber (see also his book Bullshit Jobs, A Theory)
- UCU report into casualization affecting mental health
If you are affected by the issues we discuss, or want to seek help, support or guidance about an issue we raised,
here are some places to start:
- Join UCU. Check out the PGR Charter and tools on bullying, harassment and Stress
- The Mind guide to managing your studies
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networks.
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The Literature Review
The Social Universe
01/23/20 • 41 min
In this episode of The Social Universe we take a deep dive into the world of PhD literature reviews. Listen to three battle-weary 2nd and 3rd year students reflecting on their respective experiences and get all the pro tips you need to avoid the sort of traumas they went through! This is great listening for anyone considering doing a PhD or those of you in the thick of their 1st year.
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PGR Striker - The UCU Strikes
The Social Universe
12/18/19 • 16 min
This break-out episode is our final dispatch from the UCU picket lines at the University of Southampton.
Hear reflections from staff and students about how this round of strikes went, and what we can learn moving into any future industrial action.
Find out more about the strikes on the UCU website
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Austerity and COVID
The Social Universe
09/02/20 • 52 min
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Social Universe have?
The Social Universe currently has 9 episodes available.
What topics does The Social Universe cover?
The podcast is about Sociology, Higher Education, Learning, Teaching, Podcasts, Education, Social Sciences, Science, Philosophy, Phd, Ethics and Politics.
What is the most popular episode on The Social Universe?
The episode title 'Southampton Science and Engineering Festival intro' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Social Universe?
The average episode length on The Social Universe is 32 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Social Universe released?
Episodes of The Social Universe are typically released every 22 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of The Social Universe?
The first episode of The Social Universe was released on Dec 7, 2019.
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